Fujitsu LifeBook S7110 User Guide

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Fujitsu LifeBook

S7100 Notebook

User’s Guide

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

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited.

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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.

B6FH-8881-01EN-00

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Telephone: (408) 746-6000

Declares that product: LifeBook S7110 notebook

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 V DC, with a current of 4.22 A.

AC Adapter output polarity:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For TV Tuner Models: To protect yourself from overvoltages on the Cable Distribution System, make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premises as close to the point of cable entrance as practical.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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

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

on.

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

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

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Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

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

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

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

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

Locating Controls and Connectors

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

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

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

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Indicator . . . . .13

Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Hard Drive or Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . 13

PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Optional Quick Point Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Volume Control

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

Flexible Bay Devices

Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . .19

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .21

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Operating Your Security/ Application Panel . . . . 22

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .22

Launching Applications with the Panel . . . . . . . .23

GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .28

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Management

Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 33

Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Optical Drive

Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using Dolby™ Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 39

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

External USB Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Inserting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

Inserting ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . 45

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

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

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards . . . . . . . . 47

Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 48

Port Replicator

Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Attaching the Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Detaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

PS/2 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

S-Video Out Port (TV Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

IEEE 1394 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Headphone/Line Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Microphone/Stereo Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release. . . . . . . . 67

Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Restoring Pre-installed Software

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . 69

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CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Care and Maintenance

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Chipset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

GLOSSARY/REGULATORY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

APPENDIX A: USING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE

Wireless LAN Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Configuration of the WLAN Device

Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility . . . . . .98

Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

IP address information

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

WLAN Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Using the Bluetooth Device

What is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . .107

APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE

Fingerprint Sensor Device

Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . .111

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

OmniPass Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

INDEX

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

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Preface

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook S7100 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer. It is powered by a fast Intel® Core™ Duo processor, has a built-in TFT color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the computing power 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 computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Home or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.

The LifeBook S7100 notebook is a completely selfcontained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

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

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

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

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Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support

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

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to: www.shopfujitsu.com.

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

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

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.

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

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

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook S7100 notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook S7100 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.

For a pre-configured model you should have:

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LifeBook S7100 notebook (Figure 2-1)

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

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Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed

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Wei g ht S ave r

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Driver and Application Restore (DAR) Disc

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Restore DVD

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Mini S-Video Cable Adapter (Figure 2-3)

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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver and Application 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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Microsoft®-associated product materials

Depending on your system configuration, one of the following devices will be pre-installed in the Flexible Bay:

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Wei g ht S ave r

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Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer

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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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Modular DVD-ROM drive

Depending on your system configuration, the following optional items may be included with your system:

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Modular bay battery

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External USB floppy disk drive

Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CDs:

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CD-RW Application CD

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Bluetooth Driver and Utility CD

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Fingerprint Sensor Software 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 S-Video Cable Adapter

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Quick Point Cursor Control Button (optional)

Air Vents

Bluetooth On/Off Switch

Wireless LAN/

Air Vents

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Display Panel Latch

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

LifeBook Security/ Application Panel

Power/ Suspend/ Resume Button

Stereo Speakers

Keyboard

Tou ch pa d Pointing Device

Figure 2-4. 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.

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 12 for more

information)

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch capability. (See LifeBook Security/Application Panel on

page 21 for more information)

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from standby mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from

Windows. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 32

for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 14 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Button

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with five buttons (two left, two right, and scroll button). (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 16 for more information) Certain configurations of this system have an optional fingerprint sensor located in place of the scroll button. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 111 for more information)

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.

Memory Stick/SD/xD-Picture Card Slot

The Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD-Picture card slot allows you to insert a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. (See Memory

Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot on page 47 for more information)

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Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.

To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

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

Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch

The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to power on and off the optional WLAN/Bluetooth device. Switching the devices off when not in use will help to extend battery life.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Quick Point Cursor Control (optional)

The optional Quick Point control offers an additional method for moving the cursor. (See Optional Quick

Point Feature on page 17 for more information)

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DC Power Jack

S-Video Out Jack Line In/Microphone Jack

Line Out/Headphone Jack

ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Eject Button

PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot

External Video Port (behind cover)

Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.

S-Video Out Jack

The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.(See S-

Video Out Port (TV Out) on page 54 for more information)

Microphone/Line-In Jack

The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source or an external mono microphone.

(See Microphone/Stereo Line-In Jack on page 54 for more information)

Headphone/Line-Out Jack

The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Head-

phone/Line Out Jack on page 54 for more information)

ExpressCard Slot

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

information)

IEEE 1394 Jack

Air Vents

PC Card Eject Button

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

page 43 for more information)

PC Card Slot

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

more information)

IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack

The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 54 for

more information)

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-

heating

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

ExpressCard Eject Button

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

Cards™ on page 43 for more information)

External Video Port

The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. (See External Video

Port on page 54 for more information)

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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

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Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Modem (RJ-11) Jack

USB 2.0 Port

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Flexible Bay

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

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 52

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 33600 bps at upload.

For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 19 for more

information)

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Modular DVD-ROM drive

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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer

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Modular Lithium ion battery

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Wei g ht S ave r

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device.

USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal

Serial Bus Ports on page 53 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

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LAN (RJ-45) Jack

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

USB 2.0 Ports (Qty. 2)

Infrared Port

Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook back panel

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

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

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T/Tx) Ethernet LAN connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45)

Jack on page 52 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal

Serial Bus Ports on page 53 for more information)

Infrared Port

The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. (See Infrared Port on page 53 for more

information)

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Battery Release Latch

Certificate of

Authenticity

(approximate

location)

Main Unit and

Configuration

Label

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Lithium ion Battery Bay

Latch Release

Port Replicator Connector

Air Vents

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

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

Port Replicator Connector

This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your notebook.

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, hence improving overall performance.

(See Memory Upgrade Module on page 45 for more information)

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 40 for more information)

Air Vents

fies the exact version of various components of your notebook.

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.

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

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 identi-

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Power

AC Adapter

Battery Indicators Optical

Bluetooth On/Off

Figure 2-9. Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with 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 the mode your notebook is in.

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

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Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby mode.

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Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off.

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

AC ADAPTER INDICATOR

The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, Auto/Airline adapter or battery. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook is using.

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On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use.

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Off: Power is only coming from the battery and you do not have an adapter connected.

Drive Access

Hard Drive Access

PC Card Access

NumLk

CapsLk

ScrLkWireless LAN/

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

The two Battery Level indicators shows whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional secondary Lithium ion battery is installed. Battery 1 refers to the primary battery; battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional secondary 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 notebook.

(Figure 2-10)

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11%

Critical Low or Dead Battery

Shorted Battery

Figure 2-10 Battery Level Indicator

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

(Figure 2-10)

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BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS

Located to the left of each Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol indicates whether a specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

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

WIRELESS LAN/BLUETOOTH

DEVICE ON/OFF INDICATOR

The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off indicator shows whether the WLAN/Bluetooth switch is turned on.

OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Optical Drive Access indicator tells you that the media drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the optical drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the media drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active.

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATOR

The PC Card Access indicator displays whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card inserted. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™

on page 43 for more information)

NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is

set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

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

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

SECURITY INDICATOR

The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set) when the system resumes from Off or Standby modes. You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation.

The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a disc installed in the drive, causing the Media Player Drive Access indicator to flash. The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to automatically start a disc as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/ CD or will start an application if the DVD/ CD has an auto run file

HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your

internal hard drive is being accessed.

If your LifeBook notebook has two hard drives, the Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed.

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Function Keys

Optional Quick Point

Fn Key

Start Key

Cursor Control

Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy line)

Figure 2-11 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-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.

Home

Application Key Cursor Keys

End

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. 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)

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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 “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29)

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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.

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Optional Quick Point Control

Cursor Control

Left Buttons

Scroll Button

Right Buttons

Figure 2-12. Touchpad pointing device

Touchpad Pointing Device

Certain S7100 LifeBook notebooks are equipped with an optional “Quick Point” button for moving the cursor. For more information about Quick Point, see “Optional Quick Point Feature” on page 17.

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu 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, two left and two right buttons, and a scrolling button. The purpose of the upper left and right buttons is to facilitate use of the optional cursor control button.

Certain configurations of the LifeBook S7100 notebook have an optional fingerprint sensor instead of a scrolling button. For information on using the optional fingerprint sensor, refer to “Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 111.

An external mouse can be connected to either the USB port on your LifeBook notebook or the USB or PS/2 ports on the optional port replicator, and used simultaneously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-13)

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 2-12)

Figure 2-13 Clicking

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DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. 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.

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

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

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)

If your system configuration has an optional fingerprint sensor instead of a scrolling button, there is no button to click. Instead, scrolling is performed by the sensor’s motion detector. For information on using the optional fingerprint sensor, refer to “Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 111.

DRAGGING

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

Figure 2-15 Dragging

Figure 2-16 Scrolling

OPTIONAL QUICK POINT FEATURE

The optional Quick Point device consists of a cursor control button at the lower center of the keyboard. It is roughly the same size and shape as a pencil eraser. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure to move; the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move.

When used with the Quick Point button, the middle Touchpad button allows you to scroll up and down a screen. As noted earlier, the purpose of the upper left and right buttons is to facilitate use of the optional cursor control button.

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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 the external volume control setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

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The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

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

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

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

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

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

Volume muting can be toggled on and off by pressing [F3] while holding the [Fn} button.

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

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Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Flexible bay

Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay

Flexible Bay Devices

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-17)

Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.

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Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs and record to DVD, CD, and DVD-RAM discs.

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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to write to CDs.

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Modular DVD-ROM drive: This allows you to access software, data, or audio DVDs and CDs.

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

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

REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES

There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay:

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Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off.

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Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is active using the Unplug/Eject icon from your taskbar.

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: (Figure 2-18)

1. Close any open files.

2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.

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

4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This will require light force.

Figure 2-18 Removing/Installing a device in 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.

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

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

Hot-swapping

Under Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional, hot-swapping is provided through the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility.

The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar. Click on the icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Button 1*

Button 2*

Button 3*

Button 4*

Enter button

1 2 3 4 Enter

Figure 2-19. LifeBook Security/Application Panel

LifeBook Security/ Application Panel

A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on.

If the security system is activated, upon starting your notebook or resuming from standby mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security/Application Panel. After entering a correct password, your notebook resumes operation.

SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL

When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security panel application is pre-installed without any passwords. The following sections provide detailed information on your security panel, and how to set, change or remove passwords.

Numbered Buttons

Use these buttons to enter your password.

Enter Button

After entering the button strokes, push this button to enter the password into the LifeBook notebook.

PASSWORDS

The user and supervisor password may be set on this notebook. A supervisor password is typically the same for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group, office, or company to allow for system management. Individual LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password. A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simultaneously. The following are valid button strokes:

* Security/Application Launcher buttons (for entering passwords and launching applications)

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Pushing [4] by itself

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Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time

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Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time

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Pushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time The following are valid passwords. The numbers within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more than one button.

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{[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]

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[4], [enter]

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{[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter]

Setting Passwords

When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set. You have a choice of having no password or setting a supervisor and user password. You must set the super-

visor password before the user password.

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The supervisor password is used to

bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten. A supervisor password alone will not lock the system.

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You must set both the supervisor and

user passwords for the security panel to work.

Setting Supervisor Password

You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password.

1. Go to the Start menu.

2. Click on Run.

3. Type in:

C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\ Security Panel Application\ Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE,

then press [Enter]

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password.

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Setting User Password

1 Go to the Start menu.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Click on Security Panel Application and Set User Password.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the user password

You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above.

OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY/ APPLICATION PANEL

The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off or standby state. You always need to push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user password. Your system will not begin the boot sequence without entering your supervisor/user password.

From Off State

1. Turn on your system.

2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button.

For example, if the password is 22222, Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter button.

The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal operation.

From Standby State

1. Press your Power/Suspend/Resume button.

2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button.

The notebook should resume normal operation.

Incorrect Password Entry

If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession, the system will “beep” for about one minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute (while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the notebook will resume normal operation. If no password (or an invalid one) is entered while the system beeps, the system will return to its previous locked state (standby or off) and the Security Indicator will go off. To reactivate the notebook after a password failure, you must press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password

Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application. If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer.

Note that the supervisor password can override the user password, but if you forget the supervisor password, Fujitsu Computer Systems charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook.

PRECAUTIONS

Opening and Closing the Cover

Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into standby mode. Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must enter the proper security password after pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Low Battery Operations

If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off after one minute. To resume normal operation, first attach a power supply to the notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook.

UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATION

You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application:

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Uninstall the security panel application software. This will disable all security feature.

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Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. This will not allow any changes to the password.

Uninstalling the Security Panel Software

Remove passwords when User wants no password protection whatsoever and doesn’t want to give anybody the utility to set a password on their computer. In this case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time, select REMOVE, enter current password then click Next. When asked to confirm select Ye s .

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Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active

Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password.

Removing the applications does not remove the password. It simply removes the ability to change/add/remove passwords. To change your password you must reinstall the application.

User :

1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.

2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel.

3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and click Add/Remove.

4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Ye s .

Supervisor:

1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.

2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel.

3. Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove.

4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Ye s .

Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel

To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you will need your Drivers and Applications CD. The Utilities/Security Application Panel folder contains two separate folders: Supervisor and User. The setup files for supervisor and user security applications are contained in those folders.

1. Go to the Utilities/Security Application Pane/

Supervisor folder on the CD and double-click the setups.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Appli-

cation window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.

2. Go to the Utilities/Security Application Panel/User folder on the CD and double-click the setup.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Supervisor and user passwords can be set via Windows software using the FJSECS.exe and FJSECU.exe files, respectively. FJSECU.exe for the user password cannot run without first setting a supervisor password. You need to run FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor password. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 21.

If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling please have a valid credit card and provide proof of ownership. You will then be given instructions on where to ship your notebook.

LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH THE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL

The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security /Application Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. (For Windows XP users, go to Start -> Control Panel -> Other Control Panel Settings -> Application Panel. They include two Application Panel Setup tabs, E-mail Setup, and Internet Setup.

Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel

When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. The LifeBook Application Panel can be stopped and restarted by going to Start

-> All Programs -> LifeBook Application Panel, and selecting the desired action.

As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup (after it has been initially set up):

1. Click on Start -> Control Panel.

2. Click on the Application Panel icon.

The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this document.

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

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To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application.

The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps:

1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box.

2. Click on Browse from Start Menu.

3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button.

4. Click OK.

The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application” from this button, you

will need to reconfigure it as described above.

Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel

To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4. Click on Stop Application Panel.

To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for

step 4. Click on Restart Application Panel instead.

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

If your system has dedicated one of the application launcher buttons to be an Internet launcher, the button can still be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser.

When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.

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DC Power

AC Adapter

Getting Started

DC Output Cable

Jack

AC Cable

Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter

Power Sources

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

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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Display Panel Latch

Display Panel

Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel

Display Panel

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

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Press the Display Panel latch. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.

2. 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.

When using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. When using battery power your brightness setting is set to approximately mid-level by default.

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

CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL

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

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

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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

POWER ON

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume 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 LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-4 on page 6 for location)

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

To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard, the right-most button in the array. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Standby mode, (See Standby Mode on

page 32 for more information), or you can turn it off (See Power Off on page 33 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 you power on your LifeBook, 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 66 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 when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time.

(See Power On Self Test Messages on page 66 for more information)

BOOT SEQUENCE

The procedure for starting up your notebook is called 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). If the 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.

HARD DISK DRIVE PASSWORDS

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

utility.

Remember your passwords. If you set and forget your User and Master hard disk passwords, Fujitsu Computer Systems will not be able to reset it. You may lose data and have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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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.

BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Website at: http// www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pulldown menu for your LifeBook series. If you are unsure

of the notebook BIOS number, refer to the packing slip.

If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear.

BOOTING THE SYSTEM

We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in any 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 users in many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use it. 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.

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 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.

Make sure you have connected a phone line to your modem before you use ERegistration.

Once you have set up your notebook to dial out, Windows will make a free telephone call which will test these 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.

Registration

If your connection is successful, you will go to the Registration Confirmation page. On this page simply enter the requested information, and then check the box at the bottom to register your copy of Windows with Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button to continue.

If you do not register at this time you can do it later simply by double-clicking on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions.

You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process. Follow the instructions on the screens, and enter all of the necessary information. Be as specific as possible so that if you need help the service and support team will be able to serve you better.

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.

If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning to Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook.

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WINDOWS PRODUCT ACTIVATION

Windows XP has already been pre-installed and preactivated when you receive the system.

In the event you need to re-install Windows XP (e.g., after making significant configuration changes), it may be necessary to reactivate the operating system. To do so, use the following information.

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After re-installing Windows XP, you have thirty days to activate it. Product activation ensures that you are the authorized owner of the Windows XP operating system.

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Until you activate the product, you will be prompted whenever you turn on the system that activation is required. Follow the on-screen directions to activate your operating system. The product only needs to be activated once, unless significant hardware changes are made to your system.

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Note that Product Activation and Registration are not the same thing. Registration is optional, whereas Product Activation is a required procedure.

Getting Started

REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

How do I register?

To register, visit our Website at:

us.fujitsu.com/computers

INSTALLING CLICK ME!

Before installing ClickMe!, be sure the wireless LAN switch is set to the On position.

The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! in the Start folder. When you click the 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 Standby 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 Standby mode. Push the Power/ Suspend/Resume 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 Standby mode. (See figure 2-4 on

page 6 for location)

If your LifeBook is suspended, pushing the Power/ Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. (See figure 2-4 on page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and flashing, your notebook is in Standby mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)

STANDBY MODE

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 Standby 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.

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Timing out from lack of activity.

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Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.

Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Standby 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 Standby 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 Standby or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. The resume function of the button cannot be disabled.

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The Standby or Hibernation (Save-toDisk) mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information. When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the system restarts.

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

The main advantage of using the Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices.

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HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE

The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory to the hard dr ive 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:

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

2. From the Control Panel select Power Options.

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

4. Click the Apply button.

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.

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 Power/Suspend/ Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS Setup Utility

on page 29 for more information)

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 Power/ Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS

Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)

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.

3. Click OK to restart your notebook. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot.

Turning off your notebook without exiting Windows, or turning it on within 10 seconds of 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, optical drive, PC Card, and Floppy Disk indicators are all Off. (See figure 2-4 on page 6). If you power-off while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that the notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shutdown 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 or Tur n Of f Co m pu t er.

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 power management settings. For example, you can use 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. (See BIOS

Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)

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User-Installable

Features

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Media Eject Button

Media Holder Tray

Figure 4-1. Optical Drive

Optical Drive

There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration you have selected. Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, DVD/CD-RW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are known as “optical drives”.

A CD-R or DVD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW or DVD-RW discs can be written to over and over. CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 700MB of data. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data. A dual-layer (single-sided) DVD+R disc can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.

Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook, you may have one of the following drives:

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Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: The DualLayer Multi-Format DVD Writer combines seven recordable formats in a single drive (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CDRW), making it the most versatile drive to date.

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DVD/CD-RW combo: A DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movie, software, data, or audio DVD/CDs, and to write data onto recordable CD-R and CD-RW discs.

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DVD-ROM: A DVD-ROM drive allows you to access software, data, or audio DVDs or CDs.

MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer model only: With the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer and media player software you can play DVD movies and music CDs on your LifeBook notebook. The media player 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 this drive you can also burn onto recordable duallayer DVD+R, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.

The Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer also supports burning and reading DVDRAM. Windows XP supports burning and reading of DVD-RAM as a standard feature.

DVD/CD-RW Combo model only:

With the combo drive, you can play DVD movies, read audio CDs, and write data onto recordable CD-R or CD-RW discs.

DVD-ROM model only:

With the DVD-ROM drive, you

can read software, audio, or data CDs or DVDs

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Do not operate your optical drive unless your LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat surface. Using a drive when the system is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation.

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Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your battery life if no other power source is attached.

LOADING MEDIA ON YOUR DRIVE

To load a disc into your optical drive:

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out of the LifeBook 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; please make sure it is removed before operating the drive.

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You should periodically check for current updated drivers either by using the Fujitsu Driver Update utility (See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 69) or by going to the Fujitsu website at us.fujitsu.com/ computers.

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All LifeBook DVD players are set to play DVD titles with region code number 1 which is specified for the North American market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the DVD Forum acting on Hollywood requirements. Different region codes are recorded on video DVD titles for publication in different areas of the world. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then playback is impossible.

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You can change the region code on the DVD player using the Properties menu of the DVD software. Note, however, that you can only change the region code up to four times. After the fourth change, the last region code entered becomes permanent, and cannot be changed.

REMOVING MEDIA

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook 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. Push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

EMERGENCY OPTICAL DRIVE TRAY RELEASE

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the right side of the front of the tray (Figure 4-3). Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out.

3. Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray.

4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you

hear a click. (Figure 4-2)

If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your LifeBook notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded.

(a) (b)

(c)

Figure 4-2. Loading/Ejecting Media

(d)

Figure 4-3 Emergency Tray Release

USING THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

Depending upon its configuration, your system may not have the media player software pre-installed. If it is not installed, reference the documentation that accompanies the media application.

Starting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only)

1. Insert the DVD movie into the optical drive of your notebook. If the CD auto run feature activates, skip Step 2.

2. The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CDRW 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 Media Player 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 media player control panel and the mouse.

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

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

Using the Media Player Control Panel

The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.

1. To Pause the movie, click the on-screen 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 Media Player

1. Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.

2. Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.

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USING DOLBY

HEADPHONE

The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multichannel sound sources 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 Dolby Headphone and clicking OK, wait at least ten seconds before making another change in order to allow the system to stabilize.

To use Dolby Headphone, perform the following steps:

1. Insert the disc in the media player tray. When you do so, PowerDVD will start automatically.

2. Click on the Fujitsu logo on the PowerDVD control panel. If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu appears.

3. Verify that Dolby headphones is checked on the menu. If you do not want it active, select Disable.

USING MEDIA PLAYER ON BATTERY POWER

Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the optical 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 charged 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 optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will greatly reduce your notebook’s battery life.

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Many movie run-times are longer than your system can support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.

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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 online at www.shopfujitsu.com or by calling 1-800-FUJITSU.

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 media player.

If you do not stop the media player quickly and the LifeBook notebook attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the LifeBook notebook will shut down improperly. If this occurs, you will need to perform a hard reset and follow the instructions, if any, presented to you before the system will reboot.

4. Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with a fully-charged battery. If you don’t have an additional battery, attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.

5. Resume your LifeBook notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power without entering standby mode.

6. Restart your media player, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching.

7. Continue watching your DVD movie.

Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them. However, it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while operating the optical drive cannot be guaranteed.

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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 or a high of 35°C. 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 its operating temperature range.

(See Battery Charging Indicators on page 13 for more information)

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When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, DVD-ROM drive, DVD/ CD-RW combo 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.

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

(See Power Management on page 32 for more information

on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)

Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent DVD/CD-RW/CDROM accesses may prevent charging completely.

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Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences. CD-ROM drive, Multi-Format DVD Writer, DVD/CD-RW drive combo, 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. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries. If you cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support representative at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800838-5487)

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 Standby 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 Standby mode until you can provide a new power source. You should provide a charged battery, an AC power adapter, or Auto/Airline adapter as soon as possible.

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

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Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby 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 Power/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 12) If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.

User Installable Features

Latch Release

Battery Bay Release Latch

Battery Pack

Figure 4-4. Removing a Battery

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. There are two ways to swap batteries, coldswapping and hot-swapping:

Cold-swapping Batteries

To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-4)

1. Have a charged battery ready to install.

2. Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.

3. Unlock the battery bay release latch by pushing the latch release away from the battery pack and sliding the battery bay release latch towards the latch release (Figure 4-4).

4. Continue to press the latch release button away from the battery pack, and lift the battery out of the bay.

5. Insert a new battery into the bay. (Figure 4-5)

6. Slide the battery bay release latch back to its original position to lock the battery into place.

8. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.

Figure 4-5. Installing a Battery

Hot-swapping Batteries

To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:

Be sure to plug in an AC Adapter prior to removing the battery. There is no bridge

battery present to support the system while the battery is being replaced. If you do not use an AC Adapter you will lose any unsaved files.

1. Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.

2. Follow steps 3 through 5 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.

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

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Figure 4-6.Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk

External USB

Eject Button

Note: Illustration may vary, depending upon which external floppy disk drive you are using.

Floppy Disk Drive*

*Optional device

An external USB floppy disk drive is available as an option for your LifeBook notebook. The external floppy disk drive can read and write information on removable

1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.

Your notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive. Reference the BIOS manual for further information on changing the default boot drive. The BIOS manual can be found on the Fujitsu Computer Systems support website: http//

www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support.

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 4-6)

2. Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button pops out and you hear a click.

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 4-7)

Write Enabled

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

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.

3. Remove the disk.

Write Protected

Figure 4-7. Floppy Disk Write Protect

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

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ExpressCard Slot

PC Card Slot

User Installable Features

(bottom slot only)

PC Card

Figure 4-8. Inserting/Removing PC Card

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards

of functions depending on which type of card you insert. You can insert one or two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC Cards should be inserted in the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot.

Some available PC/ExpressCards:

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Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II)

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IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II)

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SCSI cards (Type II)

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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 card(s).

INSERTING PC CARDS

PC Cards are inserted in the PC Card slot (the lower of the two slots). To insert a PC Card, follow these steps:

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You may be required to log on as an Administrator or member of the Administrator’s Group to complete this procedure. If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

, which can perform a variety

Inserting or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your LifeBook notebook. Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.

Eject Buttons

1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them.

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

3. If the eject button is extended, press it until it clicks.

4. Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up.

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

REMOVING PC CARDS

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

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Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Review your operating system manual for the correct procedure.) It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system tray.

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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. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out.

3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card.

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INSERTING EXPRESSCARDS

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

ExpressCards are inserted in the ExpressCard slot (the top slot). (Figure 4-9).

54 mm ExpressCard

34 mm ExpressCard

ExpressCard Slot (top slot)

Figure 4-9. Inserting/Removing ExpressCards

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Inserting or removing an ExpressCard during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.

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

You may be required to log on as Administrator or a member of the Administrator’s Group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them.

To insert an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

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

REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS

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

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Windows has a shutdown procedure for ExpressCards that must be followed before removing a card. (Review your operating system manual for the correct procedure.) It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system tray.

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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.

To remove an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

2. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out.

3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

SMART CARD READER

An embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of different information, and provides you with many possible options, such as allowing you to make secure purchases, pay for phone calls, store security information, and provide personal identification and information.

In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you must purchase an optional Smart Card adapter and third-party software for insertion into an available Type II PC Card slot.

1. Make sure there is no ExpressCard currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing ExpressCards.

2. If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.

3. Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up. If you are inserting a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

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Memory Upgrade Module

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 256 MB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (dual-channel DDR2 667 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a DDR2 667 MHz SO-DIMM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com

User Installable Features

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Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except the ones specifically shown in the directions for installing and removing the memory upgrade module.

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The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To minimize risk to the module, observe the following precautions:

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Before handling a memory module, touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity built up in your body.

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When installing or removing a memory module, hold it by the edge so as not to touch any contacts or chips. Be careful not to touch any internal computer terminals or components; the oil from your fingers could cause a short to the components.

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Be sure to power down your system before adding or removing memory modules. Even if the system is in hibernate or standby states, data could be lost or the memory could be damaged if power is still available to the system.

Figure 4-10. Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment

5. Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.

6. Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment.

7. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. (Figure 4-11)

Figure 4-11. Installing a Second Memory Module

INSTALLING MEMORY UPGRADE MODULES

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

2. Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.

3. Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screws of the memory upgrade module compartment. (Figure 4-10)

4. Remove the cover.

8. Replace the cover.(Figure 4-12)

9. Replace the screws.

Figure 4-12. Replacing the Memory Compartment Cover

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

REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

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

3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your notebook. (Figure 4-13)

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 128 MB of memory is dynamically shared on an as-needed basis using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

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Intel shared graphics allocates 8 MB of the system memory for use as default video memory. If your system is configured with 512 MB of system memory, for example, only 504 MB will be displayed in your system information.

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If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed. (If the mod-

ule is properly installed and the capacity is still not correctly recognized, see Troubleshooting on page 57.

Figure 4-13. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

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

5. Replace the cover. (Figure 4-12)

6. Replace the screws.

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Memory Stick

Memory Stick/SD/xD-Picture Card Slot

Figure 4-14. Inserting a Memory Stick/SD Card

Memory Stick/SD Card

Note: A memory stick is used for purposes of illustration.

Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot

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

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SD Memory Card

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Mini SD Card

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Memory Stick Media

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Memory Stick Select Media

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Memory Stick Duo Media

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Memory Stick PRO Media

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xD-Picture Cards™

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

• An adapter is required for Memory Stick Duo and Mini SD Cards.

• Copyright Protection Technology cannot be used.

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

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

xD-Picture Cards work the same as Memory Sticks and SD Cards, but they are much smaller than either one. xD-Picture Cards are primarily used to store and transfer images with devices such as cell phones.

Figure 4-15. Memory Stick, Secure Digital, and xD-Picture Cards

INSERTING MEMORY STICK/SD/XD CARDS

Memory Sticks, SD Cards, and xD-Picture Cards are inserted in the Memory Stick/SD/xD-Picture Card slot (Figure 4-14). To insert a Memory Stick, SD Card or xDPicture Card, follow these steps:

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Inserting or removing a Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your 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.

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1. See your Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them.

2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD/xDPicture Card.

3. Insert your 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.

REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD/XD CARD

To remove a Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card, follow these easy steps:

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

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

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Power On/Suspend/Resume Button

DC Power Jack

Lock Slot

USB Ports

PS/2 Port

Parallel Port

Serial Port

DVI-D Port

External Video Port

User Installable Features

LAN (RJ-45)Port

Figure 4-16. Port Replicator back side

Headphone Jack

Lock Slot

Microphone Jack

Port Replicator

An optional port replicator is available for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. The port replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a LAN (RJ-45) cable, USB devices, an external video device, a parallel device, a digital video device, and a serial device. The port replicator connects to the bottom of your notebook. (See Device Ports on

page 52 for more information)

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of the port replicator’s back panel components. (Figure 4-16)

Power On/Suspend/Resume Button

The power on/suspend/resume button allows you to power on or suspend/resume your system via the port replicator.

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.

Anti-theft Lock Slots

The anti-theft lock slots allow you to secure the port replicator with an optional security lock/cable.

USB Ports

There are four USB 2.0 ports on the port replicator. USB

2.0 ports allow you to connect any USB 2.0 device for up to 480 Mbps transfer rate. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

The PS/2 keyboard/mouse port allows you to connect external PS/2 devices such as an external PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices. (This is sometimes referred to as an LPT port.)

Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices. (This is sometimes referred to as a COM port.)

Digital Video Interface (DVI-D)

The DVI-D port allows you to connect a flat-panel LCD monitor or television that is equipped with a DVI-D port for ultra-crisp digital images and graphics.

External Video Port

The external video port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor.

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The LAN port allows you to connect a LAN (RJ-45) cable. Note that when your notebook is connected to the port replicator, the LAN port on the system is not accessible; the port replicator LAN port is the only one that can be used when it as attached to the system.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones.

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Lift

Latch

Interface Connector

Latch

Alignment Bar

Alignment Bar Release Latch

Ground Contacts (4 places)

Lift

Figure 4-17. Port Replicator front side

Port Replicator Latch Release

FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of the optional Port Replicator’s front panel components.

Alignment Bar

The alignment bar allows you to use the port replicator to accommodate different LifeBook models.

Alignment Bar Release Latch

The alignment bar release latch allows the alignment bar to swing to a vertical position.

Ground Contacts

The ground contacts are designed to help protect your system by grounding it through the port replicator. Your LifeBook uses two of the four contacts, depending upon your notebook model.

Port Replicator Latch Release

The port replicator latch release allows you to disconnect the notebook from the port replicator. When the port replicator latch release is extended outwards, the Latches disengage and the Lifts raise the notebook slightly.

Interface Connector

The interface connector connects the optional port replicator to your notebook.

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Do not hold the system by the port replicator. The port replicator and/or the system could be damaged if the port replicator is used as a handle.

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The port replicator should only be used on a flat, stable surface.

ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR

The port replicator can be attached to your notebook while the power is on, while in standby mode, or while

the power is off.

To attach the port replicator, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the system if it is connected.

2. Unplug any devices from the rear of the system (i.e., USB and LAN).

2. The port replicator is designed to be used with a variety of system configurations. Your model -- the LifeBook S7100 -- requires that the alignment bar be vertical. To make the alignment bar vertical, slide the alignment bar release latch forward until the alignment bar springs to a vertical position. (Figure 4-18)

Before docking or undocking your notebook with the port replicator, be sure to touch a grounded metal object to prevent electrostatic discharge from affecting the computer components.

The AC adapter must be plugged into the port replicator in order to use all of the ports. If the adapter is connected to the system, several of the ports on the port replicator will not be usable.

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Figure 4-18. Changing the Alignment Bar

3. With the alignment bar in vertical position, position the system so that the right side is aligned with the right stop. (Figure 4-19)

User Installable Features

DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR

The optional port replicator can be detached from your notebook while the power is on, while in standby mode, or while the power is off. To detach the port replicator follow these easy steps:

1. Pull the port replicator latch release outwards.

(Figure 4-20)

2. While holding the port replicator latch release, lift your notebook to detach it from the port replicator.

Figure 4-20. Detaching the notebook

Right stop

Figure 4-19. Aligning the notebook

4. Push your notebook down to connect it securely to the port replicator.

5. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack and plug the other end into a power outlet.

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Device Ports

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come 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:

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. (Figure 4-21)

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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 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 from Fujitsu are certified 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 a Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T/Tx) Ethernet LAN connection. You may need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer to your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.(Figure 4-22)

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.

Figure 4-21. Connecting a Modem

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.

Figure 4-22. Connecting the LAN

PARALLEL PORT

The parallel port, or LPT port, located on the optional Port Replicator allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer to your notebook. In order to connect a parallel interface device follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.(Figure 4-23)

3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.

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Figure 4-23. Connecting a Parallel Device to Port Replicator

User Installable Features

these devices follow the instructions that came with your docking port. (See Figure 2-8 on page 11 for location)

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS

The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers.

In order to connect a USB device follow these steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

(Figure 4-25)

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

SERIAL PORT

The serial port, or COM port, located on the optional Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

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

3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.

PS/2 PORT

The PS/2 port located on the optional Port Replicator allow you to connect an external keyboard or mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface device follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.(Figure 4-

24)

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

A mouse or keyboard may be installed and automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups.

Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are guaranteed to work.

Figure 4-25. Connecting a USB Device

INFRARED PORT

The Infrared IrDA (4Mbps) port allows for wireless data transfer between your notebook and other IrDAcompatible devices, such as another computer or a printer, without the use of a cable. (See Figure 2-7 on

page 10 for location)

It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of communication, both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstruction. The devices must also be separated by at least 6" but no more than 36" for maximum performance.

The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications:

■

A television, radio remote control unit, or a wireless headphone is being used nearby.

■

Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or incandescent light shines directly on the port.

Figure 4-24. Connecting a PS/2 Device

DOCKING PORT

The docking port is used for the connection of your notebook to an optional port replicator or docking station. In order to connect your notebook to one of

■

Do not move either device while communication is active as it may interrupt data transmission.

■

Be careful not to scratch the infrared port lens. Dirt, scratches, or other surface marks can degrade operation.

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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: (Figure 4-26)

1. Attach the mini S-Video cable adapter (included with your system accessories) to the S-Video cable from the device.

2. Align the connector with the port opening.

3. 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.

Mini S-Video

Adapter

S-Video Cable

Figure 4-26. Connecting the S-Video Cable Adapter

IEEE 1394 PORT

The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard. The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps transfer rate. A third-party application may be required to operate your digital device with the 1394 port

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

(Figure 4-27)

HEADPHONE/LINE OUT JACK

The headphone/line-out jack supports 2-channel High Definition (HD) audio for greatly a enhanced multimedia experience.

The headphone/line out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector (3.5 mm stereo mini-jack) with the port opening.

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

If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, you will disable the builtin stereo speakers.

MICROPHONE/STEREO LINE-IN JACK

The microphone/stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external microphone or an external audio source such as an audio cassette player to your notebook. Your audio device must be equipped with a 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug in order to fit into the stereo line-in jack of your notebook. To connect a external audio source: (See Figure 2-5 on page 8 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

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

Turn down the audio volume when connecting electronic devices to the line-in jack. The internal speakers might break if unexpected large sounds are input.

Figure 4-27. Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device

The 1394 port in this system uses a fourpin configuration. If you want to interface with devices which use a six-pin configuration, you will need to purchase an adapter.

In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

EXTERNAL VIDEO PORT

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

Figure 2-7 on page 10 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

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

3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.

Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the key combination, you will step to the next choice, starting with the built-in display panel only, moving to the external device only, finally moving to both the built-in display panel and an external device.

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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.

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 inserted 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.

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.

Troubleshooting

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

Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support.

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

■

Product name

■

Product configuration number

■

Product serial number

■

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 11 for location)

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.

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TROU BL E SH OOT ING TAB LE

Problem Page

Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58

DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58

Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59

Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59

Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59

Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

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

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.

Software driver is not configured correctly.

Problem Page

Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60

Parallel, Serial and USB Device Problems . . . . . page 60

PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61

Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63

Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 65

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 29 for more information)

Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.

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

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems

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

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

Media drive tray is not latched shut.

Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed.

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

Windows DVD/CD-RW/CDROM auto insertion function is disabled.

LifeBook notebook fails to

Disc is dirty or defective. Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth recognize DVD/CD-RW/ CD-ROM’s.

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click on it to uncheck it.

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

Push on the front of the media drive tray until it latches.

Re-install the DVD player software using the CD that came with your system. (See “Media Player Soft-

ware” on page 37 for more information.)

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. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.

Start the media drive from the desktop or application software or re-enable the Windows DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM auto insertion function.

and reinsert. It if still will not work try another disc in the drive.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The Media Player Drive Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals

The Windows DVD/CD-RW/ CD-ROM auto insertion function is active and is checking to see if a disc is ready to run.

This is normal; however, you may disable this feature.

when no disc is in the tray or the optical drive is not installed.

Port Replicator Problems

Note: Be sure to power down your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to the Port Replicator parallel port.

LifeBook notebook does not turn on when installed in the optional Port Replicator

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

You cannot access your floppy disk.

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access your hard drive.

Port Replicator AC adapter is not plugged in.

Notebook is not properly seated in the Port Replicator.

You tried to write to a write protected floppy disk.

Floppy disk is not loaded correctly.

The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed.

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.

Provide power to the Port Replicator.

Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook.

Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.

(See Preparing a Disk for Use on page 42 for more information)

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.

(See Ejecting a Disk on page 42 for more information)

Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.

Verify your password and security settings.

Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary Master and Primary Slave correctly. (See BIOS Setup Utility

on page 29 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.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.

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

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

The notebook has gone into Standby mode.

Your application has locked out your keyboard.

Your external device is not properly installed.

Verify your password and security settings.

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system.

Re-install your device. (See Device Ports on page 52

for more information)

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not

Your operating system software is not set up with the correct software driver.

seem to work.

(continued)

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

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

Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. I

Memory Problems

Your Power On screen, or Main menu of the BIOS

Your memory upgrade module

is not properly installed. setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed

You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

memory.

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

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 45

for more information)

(See Power On Self Test Messages on page 66 for more information)

Modem Problems

Messages about modem operation.

Messages about modem

operation are generated by

whichever modem application

is in use.

Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems

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

The device is not properly

installed.

The device may have been

installed while an application

was running, so your notebook

is not aware of its installation.

Your device may not have the

correct software driver active.

You may have the wrong I/O

address selected for your

device.

Your device and another device

are assigned the same I/O

address.

Parallel port is set to output

only.

PC Card Problems

See your application software documentation for additional information.

Remove and re-install the device. (See Device Ports

on page 52 for more information)

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

See your device documentation and software documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. (See

BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)

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 parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to bi-directional or ECP.

A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.

The card is not properly

inserted.

Remove and re-insert the card. (See PC Cards/

ExpressCards™ on page 43 for more information)

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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)

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

Your software may not have the correct software driver active.

Troubleshooting

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

Power Failures

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

You may have the wrong I/O address selected for your PC Card device.

See your PC Card documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for

more information)

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

The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no optional second battery installed or there is no power

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 12 for more information)

Install a charged battery or a Power adapter. 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 12 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 12 for more information) Use

a power adapter to operate until a battery is charged

or install a charged battery.

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.

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

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.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. (See

Power Sources on page 27 for more information)

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

Power/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 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

Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source.

Install a power adapter and then push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Sources on

page 27 for more information)

Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove

any batteries that are shorted. (See Status Indicator

Panel on page 12 for more information)

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet

has power.

Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone.

The installed batteries are dead.

No batteries are installed. Install a charged battery.

The batteries are improperly installed.

Your installed batteries are faulty.

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.

You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive or media drive access or use of a modem or LAN PC card.

The power savings features may be disabled.

The brightness is turned all the way up.

The batteries are very old or have been exposed to high temperatures.

The batteries are too hot or too cold.

Shutdown and Startup Problems

Replace the battery with a charged one or install

a Power adapter.

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 12 for more information)

Use both the primary battery and an optional

second battery and/or use a power adapter for this

application when at all possible.

Check the power management and/or setup utility

settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust

according to your operating needs.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher

the brightness the more power your display uses.

Replace the batteries.

Restore the notebook to normal operating tempera-

ture. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator

Panel will flash when the battery is outside its

operating range.

The Suspend/Resume button does not work.

The Suspend/Resume button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility.

You did not hold the button in long enough.

Enable the button from the setup utility.

Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few

seconds if your application is preventing the CPU

from checking for button pushes.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The Suspend/Resume button does not work.

There may be a conflict with the application software.

(continued)

Troubleshooting

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.

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

The 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.

The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.

The system may be passwordprotected.

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 29 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 29 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.

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 66 for more information)

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.

Video Problems

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

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

The notebook is set for an external device only.

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

Clear the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-4 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 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 power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.

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, Standby mode or Save-to-Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time.

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

Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut

off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video

Timeout)

Contact your support representative.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the

mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the

Power/Suspend/Resume button. Check your power

management settings, or close your 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 29 for more information)

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut

off by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video

Timeout)

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

Your system display won’t turn on when the system is

The system may be passwordprotected.

turned on or when the system has resumed.

The display does not close. A foreign object, such as a

paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard.

The display has bright or dark spots.

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

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

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

You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled.

The display is dark when on battery power.

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

Check the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-4 on

page 6 for location)

Check the status indicator panel to verify that the

Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your

password.

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

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 29 for more

information)

Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-

click on the battery gauge and adjust Power Control

under battery settings.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

You have connected an external video device and it

Your BIOS setup is not set to

enable your external device. does not display any information.

Troubleshooting

Try toggling 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 29 for more

information)

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

Miscellaneous Problems

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

Your external video device is

not properly installed.

Your operating system soft-

ware is not setup with the

correct software driver for

that device.

Your external device is not

compatible with your LifeBook

notebook.

Application software often

has its own set of error

message displays.

Reinstall your device. (See External Video Port on

page 54 for more information)

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

See your monitor documentation and the Video Specifications section. (See Specifications on page 79

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 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 inserted.)

*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 29 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.

*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 OPTICAL DRIVE TRAY RELEASE

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the DVD/CD-ROM 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:

■

NO CARRIER

■

NO DIALTONE

■

CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.)

■

ERROR

■

FAX

■

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) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below.

In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR DVD, you will need to connect a DVD drive either in your system or attached externally.

If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu Support website at http:// www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support to check for the most current information, drivers and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.

Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications

The Drivers and Applications DVD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have been un-installed or corrupted.

There may be certain free third-party applications pre-installed on your system that are not on the DAR CD. The latest versions of the applications can be downloaded from the third-party’s website.

blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately.

5. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the components will be installed.

6. After the components are installed, click [OK], then click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the system.

RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE

The Restore DVD that came with your system contains two utilities:

■

The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original contents of the C: drive.

■

The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.

• The use of this disc requires that you have a device capable of reading DVDs attached to your system. If you do not have a built-in DVD player, you will need to attach an external player. For more information on available external devices, visit our Website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.

• This disc can only be used with the system with which it was purchased.

To re-install drivers and/or applications:

1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR DVD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the DVD is inserted.

2. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].

3. A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the Drivers and Applications DVD

The components listed are color-coded in terms of their install status. Blue indicates that the component can be installed. Green indicates that the component needs to be installed separately. Grey indicates a component that is already installed; grey items can be reinstalled, but prior to installation you will receive a reminder that the component is already installed.

4. In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the

BOOT Priority Change

Before restoring an image, you must first verify that your system is set up to boot from the DVD drive. There are two ways to verify/change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive):

Changing BOOT priority using the [F12] button:

1. Start your system and press the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears.

2. Select the drive you want to use for booting.

Changing BOOT priority from the BIOS Setup Utility:

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. Press [Enter].

4. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it

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to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive is connected.

5. If you have an external DVD drive connected, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step 7.

6. If you have an external DVD drive connected:

• Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.

• Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it.

• If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space bar to enable it.

• Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it.

7. 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 restore a backup image when you are booting up.

Procedure

1. Turn on the power to your system.

2. Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs

either installed in your system or attached externally to it.

3. Insert the Restore DVD into the drive tray.

4. Reboot your system.

5. After the system reboots, follow the instructions

that appear to either restore your system image or erase all data from your hard disk.

AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATES

Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.

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

To invoke the FDU menu, you can either right-click on the FDU icon or hold the pen on the icon for a couple of seconds until the menu appears. The menu contains the following items:

■

Check for updates now

Allows for manual driver update search. The first time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them. While downloading, the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process. When the update is complete, a message appears informing you of the fact.

■

Enable Automatic Update Notifications

Automatically searches for new updates on a regular basis (approximately every 3 days).

■

Show update history

Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU.

■

About Fujitsu Driver Update

Displays the FDU version number and copyright

information

■

Fujitsu Driver Update Readme

Displays the FDU readme.

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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.

■

The system contains components that can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To minimize risk to the components, observe the following precautions:

■

Before docking or undocking your LifeBook notebook (when using a port replicator), it is a good practice to always touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity built up in your body.

■

Be sure to power down your system before adding or removing system components. Even if the system is in hibernate or standby states, data could be lost or memory could be damaged if power is still available to the system.

■

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

■

Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.

■

Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

■

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

■

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

■

Keep it away from food and beverages.

Care and Maintenance

■

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.

■

Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

■

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.

■

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.

■

Never position your notebook such that the optical 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

■

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, fully charge the battery(s), 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 LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).

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Traveling with your LifeBook notebook

■

Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.

■

It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage.

■

Always bring your System Recovery 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.

■

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.

■

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.

■

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.

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.

■

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.

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 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 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

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changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).

■

Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.

■

Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk.

■

Never disassemble your floppy disk drive.

MEDIA CARE

Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R)

Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.

■

Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use.

■

Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.

■

Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures.

■

Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them.

■

Do not spill liquids on media discs.

■

Do not scratch media discs.

■

Do not get dust on media discs.

■

Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

■

If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry media discs.

■

If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.

Caring for your Optical Drive

Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:

■

The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.

■

Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

■

Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.

■

Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

■

Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.

■

Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.

■

Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of your drive.

PC CARDS/EXPRESSCARDS

Caring for your PC Cards and ExpressCards

PC Cards and ExpressCards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points:

■

To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook.

■

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

■

Keep the cards dry.

■

Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.

■

Do not force cards into the slot.

■

Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.

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Specifications

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This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary.

Part Number

AU3XXXXXXXXXXXXX

P/N:

FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX

S7110, T1300, 14.1SXGA+, XPH, 80G, 512, LAN/WLAN

Model # Screen Size Memory

MICROPROCESSOR

Intel® Core™ processors (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor).

CHIPSET

Intel 945GM

MEMORY

System Memory

DDR2 667 MHz dual-channel* SDRAM memory module. Two DIMM slots, one or both of which may be pre-populated with memory modules. Upgradeable to 2 GB of total memory (1 GB x 2)

* Dual-channel data transfer is enabled automatically only

when using two DDR2 667 memory modules of the same capacity together.

Cache Memory

2 MB L2 on-die

VIDEO

Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability

Video Color and Resolution

Depending upon your system configuration, you have one of the following displays:

■

14.1” Crystal View TFT XGA

■

Internal: Up to 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 16M colors

■

External: Up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors

■

Simultaneous Video: Up to 1024 x 768, 16M colors. XGA, SVGA and VGA compatible

■

14.1” TFT SXGA+

■

Internal: Up to 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16M colors

Processor

Figure 7-1 Configuration Label

CONFIGURATION LABEL

There is a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-8 on page 11 for location) This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label.

Configuration ID

Operating System

Hard Drive

■

External: Up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M

Communications

colors

■

Simultaneous Video: Up to 1400 x 1050, 16M colors. XGA, SVGA and VGA compatible

Video RAM

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with PCIExpress 16x interface; up to 128 MB shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

AUDIO

■

Realtek ALC262 codec with 2-channel High Definition (HD) audio

■

Stereo line-out/headphone jack, 3.5 mm, 1 V less, minimum impedance 32 Ohms

■

Stereo microphone/line-in jack, 3.5 mm, 100 mV less, minimum impedance 10K Ohms

■

Two built-in stereo speakers, 16 mm diameter

MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS

Hard Drive

100 GB, 80 GB, 60 GB, or 40 GB Serial ATA hard drive; 5400 rpm, 1.5 Gb/s transfer rate

Media Player

Depending upon the configuration of your system, one of the following is installed.

■

DVD-ROM Drive (8x DVD-R, 24 x CD-ROM), or,

■

Combo DVD/CD-RW Drive (modular 8x maximum DVD/24x maximum write, 10x maximum rewrite, 24x maximum read CD-RW combo drive), or,

■

Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer (modular 8x

DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW,

2.4x DL +R, 3x DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM)

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FEATURES

Integrated Pointing Device

■

Touchpad pointing device with scroll button

■

Optional Quick Point cursor control button

■

Optional fingerprint swipe sensor

Communications

Modem: Internal V.90 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax)

Gigabit LAN: Internal wired 10Base-T/100Base-Tx/ 1000Base-T/Tx Ethernet LAN

Wireless Devices:

■

Optional integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connections (802.11a/b/g*) with Antenna On/Off switch

■

Optional Bluetooth device for wireless personal area network communication

* Operates at 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz; communications range may

vary, depending upon environment.

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The Application Launcher buttons on your LifeBook notebook default to the following applications:

Table 7-1 Application Launcher Defaults

Button

Label

Button

Function

Default Application

1 Application A Notepad

2 Application B Calculator

3 Internet Internet Explorer

4 E-Mail Microsoft Outlook or

Outlook Express

Theft Prevention Lock

Lock slot for use with security restraint systems.

DEVICE PORTS

On the LifeBook notebook:

■

PC Card slot for Type I or Type II card: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support

■

ExpressCard slot for one ExpressCard 54/34

■

One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external video (see Display specifications)

■

Three USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices

■

One IEEE 1394 (4-pin type) jack

■

One modular modem (RJ-11) connector

■

One LAN (RJ-45) connector

■

One stereo headphone/line-out jack.

■

One stereo microphone/line-in jack.

■

Embedded Smart Card Reader (requires optional third-party application and holder)

■

S-Video Out jack

■

Wireless LAN antenna with pre-installed on/off switch

■

Optional Bluetooth module with antenna

On the Optional Port Replicator:

■

One 6-pin mini DIN PS/2 compatible connectors for external keyboard or mouse

■

One 25-pin D-SUB connector for parallel input/ output devices; Bi-directional, output only or ECP

■

One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external video (see Display specifications)

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One 9-pin D-SUB connector for RS-232C serial input/output devices

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Four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices

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One LAN (RJ-45) connector

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One DC In connector

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One microphone In jack

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One headphone jack

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One Digital Video (DVI-D) 24-pin, female interface

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One power/suspend/resume button

KEYBOARD

Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.

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Total number of keys: 84

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Function keys: F1 through F12

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Feature extension key: Fn

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Two Windows keys: one Start key, one application key

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Key pitch: 19 mm

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Key stroke: 3 mm

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Built-in Touchpad pointing device with left and right

buttons and scroll button.

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Built-in Palm Rest

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Optional Quick Point cursor control button

External Keyboard Support

USB or PS/2-compatible (PS/2 compatible with Port Replicator only)

External Mouse Support

USB or PS/2-compatible (PS/2 compatible with Port Replicator only)

POWER

Batteries

One 6-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 10.8V, 5200 mAh, 56.16 Wh

Optional Flexible Bay battery: 6-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 10.8V, 3800 mAh, 41.0 Wh

AC Adapter

Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook notebook, including an AC cable.

Power Management

Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall Dimensions

Approximately 12.05"(w) x 9.72"(d) x 1.0”/1.3”(h) (306 mm x 247 mm x 25.4/33.0 mm)

Weights

Approximately 4.08 lbs (1.85 kg) with battery and weight saver. Approximately 4.52 lbs (2.05 kg) with battery and DVD/ CD-RW Combo drive.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Te m pe r a t u re

Operating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) Non-operating: 5° to 140° F (–15° to 60° C)

Humidit y

Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing

POPULAR ACCESSORIES

For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Website at www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU.

PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE

Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. The following list indicates the pre-installed software associated with your system.

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Adobe Acrobat Reader

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Fujitsu HotKey/Fujitsu BatteryAid

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LifeBook Security/Application Panel

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Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 (90-day free trial)

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Quicken New User Edition

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Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

Depending upon your system configuration, you may receive one of the following:

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Microsoft Works 8.5

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Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE

Tutorials

All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.

Manuals

Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software. Any manuals that are not included, are available online through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications.

Acrobat Reader

Adobe

The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms.

Fujitsu HotKey

Fujitsu HotKey allows you to control the display brightness of your notebook in order to maximize battery life.

Quicken New User Edition

Quicken New User Edition by Intuit is a personal money management program. It has features such as portfolio management, account registries, on-line banking and bill paying features. This application is for new users who are using Quicken software for the first time. Full version upgrade information is available on line.

LifeBook Security/Application Panel Software

Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security/Application Panel.

The Security Panel portion allows for password protection while the system is off or in Standby mode. The Security Panel utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Security Panel.

The Application Panel utilities are found under the Start menu, Settings/Control Panel, then Application Panel. To open the CD Player and Application Panel Help, select Start, Programs, LifeBook Application Panel.

Norton Internet Security

Your system is preinstalled with a free 90-day trial version of Symantec’s Norton™ Internet Security. Norton Internet Security includes Norton AntiVirus™, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton AntiSpam™, and Norton Parental Control. The suite of applications is designed to protect your LifeBook notebook from a variety of computer viruses, Trojan Horses, worms, and spyware. It assists in the protection of the data currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or contamination. The 90-day trial version is activated upon your acceptance of software license agreement. After 90 days, it will be necessary to purchase a subscription from Symantec to download latest virus definitions.

(See your online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program).

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Glossary

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AC Adapter

A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.

ACPI

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

Active-Matrix Display

A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.

AdHoc

A name of a wireless LAN configuration.

It is a type of communication using wireless cards only.

Another type of communication is called Infrastructure (using a wireless card and an access point).

ADSL

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.

AGP

Accelerated Graphics Port

Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators.

Boot

To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.

Bus

An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook.

Byte

8 bits of parallel binary information.

Cache Memory

A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster.

CardBus

A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI architecture.

CD-ROM

Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading.

Channel

A radio frequency band used for communication between wireless cards and access points.

Auto/Airline Adapter

A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.

BIOS

Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware.

Bit

An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).

bps

An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.

CMOS RAM

Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate.

COM Port

Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection.

Command

An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk.

Configuration

The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.

CRT

Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It

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produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.

Data

The information a system stores and processes.

Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.

Default Value

A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required for the communication, such as IP address.

The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and the receiver is called a DHCP client.

DIMM

Dual-in-line memory module.

Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.

Disk Drive

The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.

Diskette

A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.

DMA

Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals.

DNS

Domain Name System

A function to control the association between the IP address and the name assigned to the computer.

If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name, you can still communicate to that computer.

DOS

Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).

Driver

A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

DVMT

Dynamic Video Memory Technology

A video memory architecture that increases the efficiency of the motherboard by using innovative memory utilization and direct AGP.

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.

Encryption Key (Network Key)

Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing.

This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required between the sender and receiver.

ESD

Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.

Extended Memory

All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

Gigabyte.

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Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

I/O Port

The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.

Infrared

Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.

Infrastructure

A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point.

Another type of communication is called AdHoc.

IP Address

An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address.

Within an isolated network, you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique. However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses (called Internet addresses) to avoid duplicates.

The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a host on that network. Three regional Internet registries -- ARIN, RIPE NCC and APNIC -- assign Internet addresses from the following three classes.

Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks

Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks

Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks

The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new classless scheme called CIDR is gradually

replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C and is tied to adoption of IPv6. (credit: webopedia.com)

An abbreviation for infrared.

IrDA

Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier.

IRQ

Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.

Kilobyte.

LAN

Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.

Lithium ion Battery

A type of rechargeable battery which has a high powertime life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.

LPT Port

Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports.

MAC Address

Media Access Control Address

A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address from other cards. For Ethernet, frames are sent and received based on this address.

Megabyte.

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Megahertz

1,000,000 cycles per second.

Memory

A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.

MHz

Megahertz.

MIDI

Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers.

Modem

A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line.

Monaural

A system using one channel to process sound from all sources.

MPU-401

A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.

Partition

A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.

PCI

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Self-configuring PC local bus. Designed by Intel, PCI has gained wide acceptance as a standard bus design.

PCMCIA

PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.

Peripheral Device

A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer. Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.

Pitch (keyboard)

The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard.

MTU

Maximum Transmission Unit

The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.

Norton AntiVirus

Web-based software that protects you email, instant messages, and other files by removing viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.

NTSC

National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA.

Operating System

A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

Pixel

The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear.

POST

Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook. Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.

PPPoE

Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.

A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which is used for connection on the phone line.

Program

An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.

Protocol

Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.

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- Method of sending and receiving data

- Process used to handle communication errors

Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.

RAM

Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.

RAM Module

A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.

Reset

The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.

Restart

See Reset.

Resume

To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states.

ROM

Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to maintain it.

SDRAM

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.

Serial Port

A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.

SMART

Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) is an emerging technology that provides nearterm failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART is enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time. If a failure is likely to occur, SMART makes a status report available so that the LifeBook notebook can prompt the user to back up the data on the drive. Naturally not all failures are predictable. SMART predictability is limited to those attributes which the drive can

self-monitor. In those cases where SMART can give advance warning, a considerable amount of precious data can be saved.

SRAM

Static random access memory. A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing.

SSID

Service Set Identifier

Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network.

Standby

To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.

Status Indicator

A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.

Stereo (audio)

A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.

SVGA

Super VGA.

S-Video

Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor.

System Clock

An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.

TFT

Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually.

Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.

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USB

Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.

VGA

Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers.

VRAM

Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.

WFM

Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.

Wi-Fi Compatible

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA Website at: www.wirelessethernet.com.

WLAN

Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.

Write Protect

Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media. Example: all information on a device such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage media such as a partition of a hard drive; a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.

XGA

Extended VGA.

Zip Drive

A 100MB or 250MB read/write removable media disk drive.

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