User’s Guide
Learn how to use your Fujitsu
LifeBook S760 notebook
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Fujitsu LifeBook S760
User’s Guide
Learn how to use
your Fujitsu LifeBook
S760 notebook
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WARNING
HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE
S
TATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
W
ASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu America, Incorporated
Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone: (408) 746-6000
Declares that product: Base Model Configuration:
LifeBook S760 notebook
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device mus t ac cept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
+
AC adapter output polarity:
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of
4.22A (80 W).
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons, including the following:
• Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
• A void using the modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
• For TV tuner use: T o prot ect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, be sure that the outer shield of the
coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as
required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service
provider.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION.
F
OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND
RATING FUSE.
Recycling your battery
Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is a natural occurrence
for all batteries. When this occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you replace it, it is important that you dispose of
the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed of improperly.
Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC)**, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our environment by
recycling old batteries at no cost to you.
RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find the location
nearest you, go to www.RBRC.org
If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website (http://EIAE.org/)
and search for a convenient disposal location.
Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future
generations.
* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or
www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.
** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with
Fujitsu.
or call 1-800-822-8837.
Contents
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Scroll Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Navigating Using Gestures (Windows 7 systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Flexible Bay Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operating Your LifeBook Security/Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Power Options (Windows Vista/7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Windows Mobility Center (Windows Vista/7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using Power Management to Control Brightness (Windows 7) . . . . . . . . 52
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Starting Windows the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Registering Your LifeBook Tablet PC with Fujitsu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installing ClickMe!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Standby (Sleep) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Anytime USB Charge Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Chapter 3 User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Secure Digital (SD) Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Installing SD Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Removing an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Express/PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Installing Express/PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Removing Express/PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Restoring Your Pre-installed Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Restoring the Operating System for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cleaning the dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Storing your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Chapter 6 System Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Glossary/Regulatory
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Characteristics of the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Deactivation Using the
Wireless On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Configuring the Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista and Windows 7 . . . . . . . . 164
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
WLAN Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
What is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
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Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device
Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
OmniPass Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
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Preface
About This Guide
The LifeBook S760 notebook from Fujitsu America provides desktop performance with the all new 2010
Intel® Core™ Processor. Your notebook has a built-in 13.3” High-Definition LED color display. This
system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Professional, W indows V ista Business, or W indows
7 Professional operating system pre-installed.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and factory-installed system
software.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard and on-screen keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.)
On screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: “Shutdown the computer?”
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THE INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
THE SUBJECT MATERIAL.
T
HE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR
COMPUTER, OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
HE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR
T
L
IFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Fujitsu Contact Information
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:
• Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
• 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
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• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Shopping Online
You can go directly to the online by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.
Limited Warranty
Y our LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty . Check the service kit that
came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview
This section describes the
components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook S760 notebook. We
strongly recommend that you read
it before using your notebook –
even if you are already familiar
with notebook computers.
Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook S760 notebook
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Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Keyboard
Touchpad Pointing Device
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Display Panel
Stereo
Fingerprint Sensor
Latch Button
LifeBook Security/
Application Panel
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
Status Indicator Panel
Web Camera
Display Latch
Scroll Wheel
Stereo Microphone
Stereo Microphone
SD Card Slot
Speaker
Stereo Speaker
Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open
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Top Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components.
Web Camera
The built-in camera has a resolution of 2.0 megapixels. For instructions on using the camera, see the help
files that are included with the webcam software application.
Stereo Microphones
The built-in stereo microphones allow you to record voice and annotations.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
The Lif e B o o k Security/App l ication Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch
capability. See “LifeBook Security/Application Panel” on page 40.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut
down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Button” on page 59.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 26.
Scroll Wheel
The scroll wheel is a round “dimple” to the right of the touchpad. The scrolling wheel allows you to
navigate around pages by moving your finger in the direction you want to scroll.
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Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook
notebook. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.
Microphone/Line-In Jack
The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. See “Microphone/LineIn Jack” on page 90.
Headphone/Line Out Jack
The headphone/line out jack allows you to connect headphones. See “Headphone/Line-Out Jack” on
page 89.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to insert a flash memory card for data storage. Flash memory
cards allow you to transfer data to and from a variety of different digital devices. See “Secure Digital (SD)
Cards” on page 77.
Display Panel Latch Button
The display panel latch button is used to latch and unlatch the display. See “Opening the Display Panel”
on page 51.
Fingerprint Sensor
The fingerprint sensor device allows you to log onto your system and password-protected websites and
applications by swiping your finger over the sensor. See “Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device” on
page 172.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: a right button, a left
button, and a scroll button. The touchpad is gesture-enabled. This allows you to zoom in or out and scroll
continually using simple gestures. See “T ouchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Wheel” on page 29. Depending
upon the configuration of your system, the scroll button may be configured as a fingerprint sensor device.
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Figure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
DC Power Jack
Air Vents
HDMI Port USB Port
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
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.
Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T)
Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 88.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices on
and off. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the
WLAN Device” on page 163.
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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 480
Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See
“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 88.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as a highdefinition television or AV receiver). See “HDMI Port” on page 87.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL
AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC CLEANING,
DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
D
O NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN
TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.
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Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
USB Ports
Air Vents
Optical Drive
Flexible Bay
Release Button
Express Card
Express/PC Card Slot
(shown with Optical Drive installed)
Eject Button
Modem (RJ-11) Jack
Right-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
Express/PC Card Eject Button
The Express/PC Card eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard or PC Card from the slot
(depending upon which type of card slot was configured with your system).
Optical Drive Release Button
The optical drive release button opens the optical drive.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL
AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC CLEANING,
DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
D
O NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN
TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.
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Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The Modem (RJ-11) jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (There
is no modem on systems with WWAN device.) See “Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack” on page 86.
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 TABLET PC. CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS.
S
OME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR
MODEM.
T
HE INTERNAL MULTINATIONAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90/V.92 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM
SPEED OF 53000 BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS
ON THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600 BPS AT UPLOAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC
REGULATIONS.
F
OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT:
HTTP://SOLUTIONS.US.FUJITSU.COM/.
Express Card Slot
TheE xpress Card Slot allows you to install an Express Card. See “Using Express/PC Cards” on page 79.
Flexible Bay
The flexible bay can accommodate any of the following modular devices. (See “Flexible Bay Devices”
on page 38.)
• Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer
• Modular Lithium ion battery
• Weight Saver
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 480
Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See
“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 88.
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Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
External Video Port
Back Panel Components
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
External Video Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External
Video Port” on page 90.
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Memory Upgrade
Lithium ion
Air Vents
(multiple
Dust Filter Cover
Battery Release Latch
Flexible Bay
Port Replicator
Compartment
locations)
Battery Release
Device Lock
Connector
Battery Pack
Latch
Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3
SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your
notebook, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 82. Under
normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.
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Flexible Bay Device Lock
The flexible bay device lock is used to lock and release a modular flexible bay device in the flexible bay.
See “Flexible Bay Devices” on page 38.
Port Replicator Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your Tablet PC.
Battery Release Latches
The battery release latches are used to lock and release the battery in the battery bay. See “Lithium ion
Battery” on page 65.
Lithium ion Battery Pack
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery pack. It can be unlatched 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 65.
Dust Filter Cover
The dust filter cover is used to help prevent dust and dirt from entering your system. (See “Cleaning the
dust filter” on page 118).
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO
KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE
PERIODIC CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
O NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN
D
TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.
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Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel
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1
1A
NumLk
CapsLk
ScrLk
Optical/Hard
Drive Access
Power
Battery
Battery 1
Battery 2
Security
Charge
Level
Level
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook. The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating.
Power Indicator
The Power indicator symbol shows whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each
of which tells you the mode your notebook is in.
• Steady On: This means that there is power to your notebook and that it is ready for use.
• 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 of f. The
Power indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from
Windows.
Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator shows the charging status of the battery(ies).
• Orange, solid: System battery is charging.
• Green, solid: System battery is fully charged.
• Orange, blinking: System is waiting to charge battery (battery is out of thermal range).
• Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.
1 2
Battery Level Indicators
Note that there are indicators for the primary battery (Battery 1) and an optional second battery (Battery 2.)
The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the indicated battery pack, as follows:
• Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged.
• Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged.
• Red, solid: Battery is 12% or less charged.
• Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is
installed).
• Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.
• Off: There is no battery installed.
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• If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display
the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.
• If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is
switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/six
seconds off.
• Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
• A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.
Security Indicator
The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set) when the system resumes from Off or Sleep modes.
You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation.
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being
accessed. Note that flickering is normal.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator shows that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
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CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator shows that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
ScrLk Indicator
The ScrLk indicator shows that your scroll lock is active.
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Keyboard
Fn Key Windows Key
Function Keys
Numeric Keypad
Application Key
Cursor Keys
(surrounded by heavy line)
Figure 8. 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.
• 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.
• Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to
produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.
• Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as
the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.
Numeric Keypad
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 of f 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.
Windows Keys
Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The
Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The
Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the
selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the
Windows keys.)
Cursor Keys
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down,
left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the
next item up, down, left, or right).
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Function Keys
Y our LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys dif fer
for each application. Y ou should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
• The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
• [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will disable/enable your touchpad.
• [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.
• [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.
• [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.
• [Fn+F10]: 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. If you
only have an external CR T connected, the order is internal -> external CR T -> simultaneous display
-> internal display.
If you only have an HDMI device connected, the order is: internal display -> HDMI display ->
simultaneous display -> internal display.
If you have external CRT and HDMI devices connected, the order is: internal display -> external
CRT -> simultaneous internal and external CRT -> HDMI display - simultaneous internal and
HDMI display -> internal display.
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Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Wheel
Cursor Control
Left Button
Right Button
Scroll/Fingerprint Sensor
Scroll Wheel
Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device
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, a left button, a right button, and a scroll/fingerprint sensor.
The cursor control works the same as a mouse, 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.
Additionally , the touchpad allows you to zoom in or out and scroll through lar ge documents using simple
gestures. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used.
Note that the fingerprint recognition sensor also functions as a scroll sensor. After logging in, moving your
finger up and down the sensor will act the same as a scroll button. To learn how to use the fingerprint
sensor, see “Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 172.
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T o the right of the touchpad is a circular dimple, approximately an inch in diameter. This is known as the
“scroll wheel” and is used for scrolling up and down pages and zooming in and out on photos. Note that
the scroll wheel does not actually move; moving your finger on the “wheel” causes the scrolling action.
AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USB PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AND
USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE TOUCHPAD. HOWEVER, IF YOU BOOT THE SYSTEM WITH AN
EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE TOUCHPAD WILL BE DISABLED OR ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE
SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR BIOS SETTINGS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 55.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To
left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to
select, press the left button once, and then immediately
release it. T o right-click, move the mouse cursor to the
item you wish to select, press the right button once,
and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the clicking operation by tapping
lightly on the Touchpad once.
Figure 10. Clicking with button
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Figure 11. Clicking with Touchpad
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 immediately release it. You can
also perform the double-click operation by tapping
lightly on the Touchpad twice.
Figure 12. Double-clicking with button
Figure 13. Double-clicking with Touchpad
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Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to
the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left
button while moving the item to its new location and
then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
Touchpad, and then release your finger.
Figure 14. Dragging with button
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Figure 15. Dragging with Touchpad
Scrolling
Using the fingerprint sensor as a 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 sensor, slide your finger forwards or
backwards, depending upon the direction you want to
scroll. When you have reached the desired section of
the page, lift your finger.
Figure 16. Scrolling with fingerprint sensor
To use the sensor for fingerprint recognition, see
“Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 172.
Using the Scroll Wheel
The scroll wheel is located to the right of the touchpad (Figure 9). The wheel doesn’t actually turn, but
you can easily move your finger around it in a circular motion to scroll though pages and lists, the same
way you would with a scroll bar. The scroll whee l can also be used to zoom in and out on pictures. To do
so, position the cursor on a picture and move your finger horizontally across the scroll wheel to enlarge
and reduce the size of the picture.
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Navigating Using Gestures (Windows 7 systems)
The touchpad allows you to use gestures to zoom in or out on a page or scroll quickly through large
documents.
Zooming In:
To zoom in on a page using the touchpad, simply place two fingers together on the touchpad and move
them away from each other. (See Figure 17)
Zooming Out:
To zoom out on a page using the touchpad, place two fingers on the touchpad and move towards each
other. (See Figure 18)
Continuous Scroll:
To scroll through a large document using gestures (“ChiralMotion”), hold your finger on the right side
touchpad for a couple of seconds until a circular icon appears, then move your finger in a clockwise
circular motion to scroll down, or counter-clockwise to scroll up. To scroll side to side, hold your finger
on the botttom edge of the touchpad for a couple of seconds until a circular icon appears, then move your
finger clockwise to scroll right, and counter-clockwise to scroll left. (See Figure 19)
Momentum:
To increase the cursor movement speed, slide your finger quickly across the touchpad. (See Figure 20)
Flick Navigation:
On the touchpad, flicking two fingers to the right or left has the same effect as pressing the [Forward] or
[Back] buttons on applications such as Internet Explorer.
Pivot Rotation:
After placing one finger on the touchpad, you can rotate files (such as PDFs) or images by circling a
second finger on the touchpad.
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Enabling/Disabling Gesture Functions:
1 To enable or disable the gesturing functions, go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound.
2 Double-click Mouse, and the Mouse Properties window will appear.
3 Select the Device Settings tab and click the [Settings...] button.
4 To enable/disable continuous scrolling: Select Virtual Scrolling from the left pane, check Enable Vertical
Scrolling and/or Enable Horizontal Scrolling, and then check Chiral Motion.
5 To enable/disable the zoom function, select Pointer Motion in the left pane, then check Pinch.
6 To enable or disable the momentum feature, select Pointer Motion in the left pane, then select Momentum and
check Enable Momentum.
Touchpad Control Adjustment
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within
the Mouse Properties dialog box.
Figure 17. Zooming in with Touchpad Figure 18. Zooming out with Touchpad
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Figure 19. Continuous scrolling
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Figure 20. Speeding up cursor movement
Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
Controlling the Volume
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
• Volume can be changed or muted from within the Volume Control in the system tray.
• V olume can b e controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding
[Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will
increase the volume of your notebook.
• Volume can be muted by pressing the [F3] key while holding down the [Fn] key. To restore audio,
repeat the [Fn+F3] procedure.
• Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.
• Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume
controls.
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.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the
other sources.
W e recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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Flexible Bay Devices
Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Release Button (on bottom of system)
Emergency Tray Release
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a
Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver.
Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
• 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.
• Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your
LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected.
• Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed.
Figure 21. Flexible Bay
Removing and Installing Modular Devices
There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay:
• Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off.
• Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is active, using the Safely Remove Hardware
icon from your system tray.
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YOU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE YOUR FLEXIBLE BAY EMPTY WHEN THE NOTEBOOK IS IN OPERATION. IF LEFT
Flexible Bay
Release Latch
Flexible Bay
(bottom view)
EMPTY, DUST OR FOREIGN MATTER MAY ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE NOTEBOOK.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps:
1 Close any open files.
2 Shut down your LifeBook notebook.
3 Turn your system upside down.
4 As you press the Flexible Bay release
latch as shown in Figure
Flexible Bay module until it is clear of
the bay. This will require light force.
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.
22, pull out the
Figure 22. Removing/installing a Flexible Bay device
Your LifeBook 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
Hot-swapping is provided through the Safely Remove Hardware utility . The icon for the utility appears in
the system tray. Click on the icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Figure 23. LifeBook Security/Application Panel
1
2
3
4
Enter
Button 1/
Button 2/
Button 3/
Button 4/
Enter Button
Support Button
Power Saving Utility
Display Manager
Screen Lock
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 suspend 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 system 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.
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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:
• Pushing [4] by itself
• Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time
• Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time
• 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.
• {[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]
• [4], [enter]
• {[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
supervisor and user passwords. You must set the supervisor password before the user password.
THE PURPOSE OF SUPERVISOR PASSWORD IS TO BE ABLE TO BYPASS THE USER PASSWORD IN CASE
THE USER PASSWORD IS FORGOTTEN. THE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ALONE WILL NOT LOCK THE
SYSTEM. YOU MUST SET BOTH THE SUPERVISOR AND USER PASSWORDS FOR THE SECURITY PANEL TO
WORK.
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Setting Supervisor Password
Y ou must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can
bypass the user password. Depending upon your operating system, use the appropriate procedure below.
Windows XP:
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.
Windows Vista and Windows 7:
1 Go to the Start menu.
2 Select All Programs.
3 Select Accessories, then select Run.
4 Type in:
C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then
press [Enter]
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password.
Setting User Password
1 Go to the Start menu.
2 Click on Programs (or All 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.
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Operating Your LifeBook Security/Application Panel
The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off or suspend state. You will
need to enter the user password right after pressing the Suspend/Resume button. Y our system will not boot
or resume from Standby 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.
3 The notebook will boot to normal operation.
From Suspend State
1 Press your Power/Suspend/Resume button.
2 When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press [Enter] button.
3 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 (suspend 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. THE SUPERVISOR
PASSWORD CAN OVERRIDE THE USER PASSWORD.
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Precautions
Opening and Closing the Cover
Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into suspend mode. Opening it does not place the
notebook into normal operation automatically . Instead, you must enter the proper security password after
pushing the power/suspend/resume button. The setting can be changed in Power Options Control Panel.
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:
• Uninstall the security panel application software. This will disable all security features.
• Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. This will not allow any changes
to the password.
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application
Remove passwords when the User wants no password protection and doesn’t want to give anybody the
ability to set a password on their computer. In this case, if any passwo rds are set, they must first be cleared
BEFORE removing the application. T o clear passwords , follow procedure in “Setting Passwords” except
this time, select [Remove], enter current password then click [Next]. When asked to confirm, select [Yes].
Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active
Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password. Depending upon your operating system,
the procedures differ slightly, as noted below.
REMOVING THE APPLICATIONS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PASSWORD. IT SIMPLY REMOVES THE UTILITY
TO CHANGE/ADD/REMOVE PASSWORDS. TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD YOU MUST REINSTALL THE
APPLICATION.
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User:
1 Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2 Open Programs (In Windows Vista and Windows 7: Programs and Features) in the Control Panel.
3 Select the Security Panel Application (In Windows Vista and Windows 7: Security Panel) in the list, and click
Add/Remove.
4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes.
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 Windows Vista and Windows 7: Security Panel for
Supervisor) in the list, and click Add/Remove.
4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes.
Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel
T o 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 Panel/Supervisor folder on the CD and double-click the setupS.exe
file. (In Vista, the path is: Utilities/SAP/Vista/Supervisor/SetupS.exe). The Installing Security Panel
Application 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.(In
Vista, the path is: Utilities/SAP/Vista/Setup.exe) 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 41.
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If you forget both passwords, contact Fujitsu America Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800838-5487). Fujitsu America 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 Control Panel under 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. 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:
1 Click on [Start].
2 Click on Programs (or Settings in Windows XP).
3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel (or Control Panel in Windows XP).
4 Click on Application Panel Setup. 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
L
IFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, PLEASE SELECT THE TAB YOU WISH TO CHANGE CAREFULLY.
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T o 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 re configure 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.
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.
Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel
To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel in Windows XP, follow these easy steps:
1 Click on Start-> Programs.
2 Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
3 Click on Stop Application Panel.
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To re-activate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.
EVERY TIME YOU START WINDOWS THE LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL IS ACTIVATED, EVEN IF YOU
DEACTIVATED IT BEFORE YOU SHUT DOWN.
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Chapter 2
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
Getting Started with Your LifeBook
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.
Figure 24. Connecting the AC Adapter
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Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.
1 Plug the AC cable to the AC Adapter.
2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
2 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or
Accessory position.
OR
3 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
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
Display Panel
Latch Button
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright
environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology.
Opening the Display Panel
1 Press the Display Panel latch button in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.
2 Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.
Figure 25. Opening the Display Panel
USE CARE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPLAY. PUTTING UNDUE PRESSURE ON THE FRONT
COVER AND THE DISPLAY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
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Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the
screen to a more comfortable viewing level. In Window s XP systems, the brightness can be adjusted using
the keyboard. In Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems, there are three ways to adjust the brightness, by
using the keyboard, the Power Options, or the Windows Mobility Center.
NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DISPLAY SETTINGS IN WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS, THE CHANGES
WILL BE RETAINED AFTER STANDBY AND RESTART. IN WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEMS, THE CHANGED
SETTINGS ARE TEMPORARY BY DEFAULT, BUT THEY CAN BE MADE PERMANENT BY USING THE POWER
O
PTIONS UTILITY IN THE CONTROL PANEL.
Using the Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
Using the Power Options (Windows Vista/7)
T o change the brightness using the Power Options utility, open the Control Panel and click on the Power
Options icon. Select Adjust the display brightness in the left panel, then drag the brightness bars to the
desired level. Note The settings you make via this utility are permanent until you change them again.
Using the Windows Mobility Center (Windows Vista/7)
In the Control Panel, click the Windows Mobility Center icon. Drag the Display Brightness bar to the
desired level.
Using Power Management to Control Brightness (Windows 7)
To adjust brightness with the power management utility in Windows 7:
Click Start -> Control Panel. In View by:, select one of the icon views. Select Display, then click
Adjust brightness in left pane. Drag the Screen brightness: slider left or right, to suit your preference.
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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 notebook from its off state. Once you have
connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery , you can power on your notebook.
WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS
THAT A 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 to the right. When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in
Suspend mode, See “Standby (Sleep) Mode” on page 59, or you can turn it off. See “Powering Off” on
page 62.
D
O 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 T est Messages” on page 104
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 POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
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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 104
Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’ s
BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs
to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you
power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until
your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence
including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and
without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
• You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
• 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.
R
EMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND MASTER HARD DISK
PASSWORDS, FUJITSU AMERICA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND HAVE TO
REPLACE YOUR SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE.
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Y our 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:
• Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.
• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following (or use the TrustedCore Menu, as detailed below):
1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2 To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open
the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
3 Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter
the current settings.
Using the TrustedCore Menu
When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad
button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.
The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens:
• BIOS Setup
• Diagnostic Screen
• Boot Menu
• Patent Information
• System Information
• Continue Booting
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Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described.
The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen.
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, then select User’s Guides under Online Support. Select
your Product, Series, and Model, then click [Go]. Under the Manuals tab, select the BIOS Guide.
Booting the System
W e strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive
until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your 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.
Depending upon your operating system (Windows Vista or XP edition), there is a different procedure for
stating your system for the first time, as outlined below.
Starting Windows the first time
THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS SYSTEM, THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR
APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES. THIS IS NORMAL. AFTER INITIALIZATION, A “SET UP WINDOWS” DIALOG
BOX WILL APPEAR.
I
MPORTANT: DURING THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY
BUTTONS, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL.
In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system, it should be
registered the first time you use it.
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1 First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).
• IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE
LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR
L
IFEBOOK TABLET PC.
• YOU CANNOT USE YOUR TABLET PC UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU
STOP THE PROCESS YOUR TABLET PC WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WINDOWS WELCOME
P
ROCESS, EVEN IF YOU SHUT YOUR TABLET PC DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.
2 You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon
for your account.
3 The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background.
4 You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use
recommended settings”. The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select
from the three choices.
5 On the next screen set your time and date settings.
6 You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work
(Default), and Public location.
7 The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several
screens while Windows checks the system performance.
8 Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your system, the screen
will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. During this period, do not disconnect the power
supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, or remote control.
Registering Windows with Microsoft
1 After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register
Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all xx items” (where “xx” is the number of topics
in the Welcome Center).
2 Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.
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Registering Your LifeBook Tablet PC with Fujitsu
ClickMe!
You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/. You will
need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.
Installing ClickMe!
BEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICKME! UTILITY, BE SURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window . This window
explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click [Execute],
ClickMe! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a “User Account Control” window ,
you will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Continue] to continue. If you cancel the
operation, the ClickMe! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.
T
HERE MAY BE SOME THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT GET INSTALLED USING THE CLICKME!
UTILITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE.
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can
choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For
more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on
page 126.
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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 (Sleep) mode when it is not performing an operation, and
you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a
trade-off between performance and power savings.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
When your notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put the
notebook into Standby (Sleep) mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is
active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button.
If your notebook 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. 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 (Sleep) Mode
Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by
maintaining power to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display , hard drive, and all other internal
components except those necessary to maintain system memory and for restarting.
Your notebook can be put in sleep mode by:
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• Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.
• Selecting “Sleep” after clicking [Start] then clicking the small arrow at the bottom right of the
window.
• Timing out from lack of activity.
• 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 Sleep mode, your system 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 RUNNING YOUR 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 THE NOTEBOOK INTO
STANDBY OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE. THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN’T BE DISABLED.
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THE STANDBY OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS. CHECK
YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE IN
USE, HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE CANNOT RETURN TO THE EXACT STATE PRIOR TO SUSPENSION,
BECAUSE ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE-INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RESTARTS.
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IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE STANDBY OR HIBERNATION
(SAVE-TO-DISK) 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 HIBER-
NATION MODE.
T
HE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
YOUR DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR 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.
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’ s system memory to the hard drive as a part
of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.
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Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
Windows Vista/Windows 7:
The Hibernate is enabled by default. To disable or enable the Hibernation feature follow these steps:
1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel, then select the Power Options icon.
2 Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections
(Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).
Windows XP:
The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these 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.
Windows Power Management
The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power
management settings. For example, you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning
off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the
adapters.
Restarting the System
Windows Vista/Windows 7:
1 Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the right arrow.
2 Select the desired action from the list.
Windows XP:
1 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
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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 LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR
NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN
YOU START THE NEXT TIME.
Powering Off
Before turning off the power , check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn of f
the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down
without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.
B
E SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES AND EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO TURNING OFF THE POWER. IF
FILES ARE OPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE POWER OFF, YOU WILL LOSE ANY CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT
BEEN SAVED, AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations
and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:
1 Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right-hand
pane.
2 Select Shut Down from the list.
If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more, see Care and Maintenance Section..
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Anytime USB Charge Utility
Your system contains a handy utility that allows you to charge USB peripherals even when the system is
powered off. This is called the Anytime USB Charge Utility.
Installation
If the utility has not yet been installed on your system, perform the following steps to do so:
1 Power on your PC and logon as an Administrative user or a member of the Administrator's group.
2 Click the [Start] button and open the [Start] menu.
3 Follow the instructions in accordance with your operating system:
Windows 7:
• Click [Computer] in the [Start] menu and you will see [Computer].
• From [Computer], navigate to the Folder or Drive where the Software is saved.
Windows Vista:
• Click [Computer] in the [Start] menu and you will see the [Computer] folder.
• From the [Computer] folder, navigate to the Folder or Drive where the Software is saved.
Windows XP:
• Click [My Computer] in the [Start] menu and you will see the [My Computer] folder.
• From the [My Computer] folder, navigate to the Folder or Drive where the Software is saved.
• Click "Setup" or "Setup.exe"
4 Follow the instructions on the windows that appear. When completed, the installation is done.
Confirming the Installation.
1 Click the [Start] button to open the [Start] menu.
2 Select [All Programs] in the [Start] menu.
3 Select [Anytime USB Charge] -> [Settings].
4 Confirm that the "Anytime USB Charge Utility" window appears.
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Uninstalling the utility
1 Click the [Start] button to open the [Start] menu.
2 Click [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu.
3 Perform the following steps in accordance with your operating system.
Windows 7:
• Click [Uninstall Program].
• Select [Big Icon] or [Small Icon] to view the [Control Panel], then click [Programs and Features].
• Select "Anytime USB Charge Utility" in the [Uninstall a Program] window and click [Uninstall and
change]. Follow the instructions on windows that appear.
Windows Vista:
• Click [Uninstall Program].
• In [Classic View] (with all the icons), select [Program and Features].
• Select "Anytime USB Charge Utility" in [Uninstall or change a program] window . Click [Uninstall].
• Follow the instructions on the windows that appear.
Windows XP:
• Click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon.
• Select "Anytime USB Charge Utility" in the list and click [Remove].
• Follow the instructions on the windows that appear.
Uninstallation is complete.
Using the utility
Please refer to the Help attached to the"Anytime USB Charge Utility" for instructions on using the utility .
To access the Help, perform the following steps:
1 Click the [Start] button to open the [Start] menu.
2 Click [All Programs] in the [Start] menu.
3 Select [Anytime USB Charge] -> [Help].
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Chapter 3
User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when
no external power source is available. The 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:
• When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C (41° to 95° F). Extreme
temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The
Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to char ge a battery that is outside
its operating temperature range. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.
• When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, CD-ROM drive,
DVD/CD-R W combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.
DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL
A
UTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT
OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY.
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• ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, FEATURES,
POWER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES. 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.
• UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES BY PUTTING
THEM IN THE TRASH. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND DISPOSE OF BATTERIES
PROPERLY. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS REGARDING
RECYCLING OR DISPOSING OF OLD BATTERIES. IF YOU CANNOT FIND THIS INFORMATION ELSEWHERE,
CONTACT YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)
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.
M
AKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS DISPLAYED
BY THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ON THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery, therefore you do not need to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use
while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into
Standby mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page
59 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)
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USING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY.
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low , a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to
the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When
this happens, your 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.
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 char ged 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 i ndicator will stop flashing red 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 an LED next to the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display
the operating level available in that battery . I f 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.
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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, cold-swapping and hot-swapping:
Cold-swapping Batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1 Have a charged battery ready to install.
2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
3 Orient your system as shown in Figure 26.
4 Push the spring-loaded left battery latch away from the battery and hold it in place.
5 Push the right battery latch to the left, exposing the bright orange sticker; this will unlock the battery.
6 Lift the battery out of the battery bay at the battery lift point adjacent to the bright orange sticker.
7 Align a new battery into the bay, and press it down so that the latch clicks into place.
8 Push the right battery latch to the right.
9 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Hot-swapping Batteries
To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
B
E 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.
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Battery Lift Point
Battery Pack
Left Battery Latch
Right Battery Latch
Figure 26. Removing a Battery
2 Follow steps 3 through 8 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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Optical Drive
Media Holder Tray
Media Tray Eject Button
Emergency Tray Release
There is a variety of media available to use with your systemif you have the optional Multi-Format DVD
Writer installed. The drive is also known as an “optical drive”.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with Multi-Format Dual-Layer
DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB). A DVD-R disc can only be written to once; DVD-RW discs can be written
to over and over. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be played on most standard players.
CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data. A CD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW
discs can be written to over and over.
Depending upon your notebook configuration, you may have the following optical drive installed:
• Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This drive allows you to access movies, software, and
Figure 27. Optical Drive
audio DVD/CDs as well as to read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R W, and DVD RAM discs. The dual-layer architecture allows you to record up to 8.5 GB of
data on DVD+R discs.
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Media Player Software
With the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD W riter and media player software you can play DVD movies and
music CDs on your 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 DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.
• 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.
• PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY
REDUCE YOUR BATTERY LIFE IF NO EXTERNAL 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.
• YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS FOR THE
MOST CURRENT DRIVERS.
• 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.
• 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 4TH CHANGE, THE LAST CODE ENTERED BECOMES PERMANENT, AND CANNOT BE
CHANGED.
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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
1.
2.
3.
4.
circle in the center of the tray.
4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click
I
F YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE
DRIVE EITHER BY USING MY COMPUTER OR FROM WITHIN WINDOWS EXPLORER, SINCE YOUR
NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED.
Figure 28. Loading/Ejecting Media
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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 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
Emergency Optical
Drive Tray Release
If for some reason the eject button fails, you
can open the media tray with a paper clip or
similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the
right side of the front of the tray as shown in
Figure 29. Straighten one side of a paper clip
and push it gently into the hole. The tray will
pop out.
This procedure will work whether the
system is running or not.
Figure 29. Emergency Tray Release
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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
1 Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.
2 The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the
system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection,
you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.
3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.
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.
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 a control panel in 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 . Y ou 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.
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Exiting the Media Player
1 Click the 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.
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 movie run-times are longer than your 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.
• MANY MOVIE RUN-TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY. IF
YOU ARE WATCHING A DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL,
CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
• AN ADDITIONAL 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: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM OR BY CALLING 1-877-372-3473.
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.
I
F 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.
I
F THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY,
PRESENTED TO YOU BEFORE THE SYSTEM WILL REBOOT.
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4 Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you
do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.
5 Resume operation 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, then 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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Secure Digital (SD) Cards
Secure Digital Card
Secure Digital Card Slot
Your LifeBook notebook Secure Digital (SD) 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.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards allow you to record, transfer and share digital content, such as digital pictures,
movies, music, voice, and computer data and applications. SD cards are very flexible, and are used in a
variety of devices, such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data
quickly, with low battery consumption.
Figure 30. Installing a Secure Digital Card
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Installing SD Cards
SD Cards are installed in the SD Card slot (Figure 30). To install a card, follow these simple steps:
INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN SD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR
BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.
D
O 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.
1 Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing an SD Card.
2 Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up.
3 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing an SD Card
To remove an SD Card, push the card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.
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Figure 31. Installing/Removing Express Cards or PC Cards
Eject Button
PC Card
Express Card
Using Express/PC Cards
Depending upon your system configuration, your LifeBook T ablet PC supports either ExpressCards or PC
Cards, both of which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install.
There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the Express Card
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.
PC Cards are one size only. The connector in the PC Card slot is locted in the center of the slot.
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your card(s).
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Installing Express/PC Cards
• INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESS C ARD OR PC CARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN
OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR NOTEBOOK.
• DO NOT INSERT AN EXPRESS CARD OR PC CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER
SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR
BOTH.
OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S
Y
G
ROUP 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 Express Card or PC Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards
may require that your notebook is off while installing them.
T o install an Express Card or PC Card (depending upon which card slot is present on your system), follow
these steps:
1 When not in use, you should keep the Express Card or PC Card plug inserted in the slot to prevent system
contamination. Make sure there is no card or plug currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing Express/PC
Cards.
2 If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.
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.
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Removing Express/PC Cards
See your Express Card or 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.
• WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESS CARDS AND 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 SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON IN THE SYSTEM TRAY.
• 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 a Express Card or PC Card, follow these steps:
1 Unlock the card or card plug from the slot by pressing the eject button. When pressed, the button will pop out.
2 Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot
allowing you to remove the card.
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Memory Upgrade Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 1GB of high speed Double Data Rate 3
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1066 SDRAM) factory installed. T o increase your notebook’s memory
capacity , you may install an additi onal memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-inline (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from
the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com.
• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE
ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY
UPGRADE MODULE.
• THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
(ESD). T
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ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.
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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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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.
O MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
EFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE, TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC
HEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH
E SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING MEMORY MODULES. EVEN
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules
1 Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.
2 Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compartment.
3 Remove the cover.
4 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.
5 Align the memory upgrade module with the component side up. Align the connector edge of the module with
the connector slot in the compartment. Be sure the alignment keys line up with those in the slot.
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Figure 32. Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 33. Installing a Memory Module
6 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’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.
7 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.
THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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NCE IT IS INSTALLED, YOU SHOULD LEAVE IT IN PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO CHANGE SYSTEM
MEMORY CAPACITY.
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Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
Memory
Clip
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 it away from your notebook.
4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded
sleeve.
5 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.
Figure 34. Removing memory module
Checking the Memory Capacity
Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one,
be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.
Windows 7: Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Settings -> Control Panel, then (while in
Category view) clicking the System and Security icon. Select the Security icon and check the amount of
memory next to “Installed memory (RAM):”.
Windows XP: Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Settings -> Control Panel, then doubleclicking the System icon. Select the General tab and check the amount of memory under “Computer:”
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Windows Vista: Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel -> System and
Maintenance -> System. The amount of memory is displayed next to “Memory - RAM:”
There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your
system is configured with a graphics controller which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate
graphics performance.
IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED. (IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT
CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 91.
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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) jack is used for an internal modem. T o connect the telephone cable follow these steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until seated.
3 Plug the other end of the cable into a telephone outlet.
The modem sound may be deactivated initially. To
activate modem sound, follow these steps.
Windows XP:
1 Select [Start] > Settings > Control Panel.
2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. You may
3 Select the Modems tab and highlight the modem.
4 Click [Properties].
5 Select the Modem tab again, then adjust the volume with
initially need to enter your area code in order to open the
Phone and Modem Options window.
Figure 35. Connecting Modem
the volume slider.
Windows Vista and Windows 7:
1 Select [Start] > Control Panel.
2 For Windows Vista, select Classic View in the left pane; for Windows 7, select either Large or Small icons in the
View by: field.
3 Double-click Phone and Modems. You may initially need to enter your area code in order to open the Phone
and Modem Options window.
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4 Select the Modems tab, and click the [Properties] button.
5 Select the Modem tab and adjust the volume as necessary.
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.
• THE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000BPS IS THE
HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE
MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600BPS AT UPLOAD.
• THE INTERNAL MODEM ON ALL LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKS FROM FUJITSU ARE CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE UNITED
TATES AND CANADA. THE MODEM MAY BE CERTIFIED IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
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HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) port is a digital audio/video interface
over which uncompressed streams can be
transmitted. HDMI is used to connect compatible
digital devices with your computer (such as a bigscreen TV).
To connect an HDMI device:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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Figure 36. HDMI Interface
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The inter n a l L A N ( R J -4 5 ) ja c k is u s e d fo r a Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN
connection. Y ou may need to confi gure your notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer
to your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) T o 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.
3 Plug the other end of the cable into
a LAN outlet.
Figure 37. Connecting LAN Device
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. There are two USB 2.0 ports on the right side of your
notebook and one on the left.
In order to connect a USB device follow these steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening, then push the connector into the port until it is seated.
MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA USERS ONLY: WHEN ATTACHING A USB DEVICE, DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: BE SURE
TO ATTACH THE DEVICE BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR SYSTEM, OR, WAIT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES AFTER
THE SYSTEM BOOTS UP BEFORE ATTACHING THE USB DEVICE.
IF YOU PREFER NOT TO WAIT TO CONNECT YOUR USB DEVICE, YOU MUST DISABLE THE SELECTIVE SUSPEND FEATURE.
TO DO SO, GO TO START > CONTROL PANEL. IN THE LEFT PANEL, SELECT CLASSIC VIEW. CLICK ON POWER OPTIONS >
HANGE PLAN SETTINGS > CHANGE ADVANCED POWER SETTINGS. SELECT USB SETTINGS, THEN SELECT DISABLED
C
FROM THE PULL-DOWN MENU FOR USB SELECTIVE SUSPEND SETTING. CLICK [OK] TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.
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Figure 38. Connecting a USB Device
USB 2.0 Ports
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your
notebook. Y our headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order
to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK, BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE
DISABLED.
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Microphone/Line-In Jack
The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Y our microphone must
be equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your
notebook. In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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:
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.
Figure 39. Connecting an External Video Device
PRESSING THE [FN] + [F10] KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEND
YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO. EACH TIME YOU PRESS THE KEY COMBINATION, YOU WILL STEP TO THE NEXT
CHOICE, STARTING WITH THE BUILT-IN DISPLAY PANEL ONLY, MOVING TO THE EXTERNAL MONITOR
ONLY, FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT-IN DISPLAY PANEL AND AN EXTERNAL MONITOR.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting
There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the
spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in
this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that
require service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:
1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3 Make sure that any card installed in the 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.
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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.
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)
Web site: http://www.fujitsu.com/us/support/.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.
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Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem
column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of
common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can do to
correct the condition under Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your
notebook.
Troubleshooting Table
Problem Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94
DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems . . . . . . page 94
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95
Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . page 95
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 96
Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 96
Problem Page
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . page 96
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 97
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 98
Shutdown and Startup Problems page 100
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 101
Miscellaneous Problems. . . . . . . page 103
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The volume is turned
too low.
The software volume
control is set too low.
Headphones are
plugged into your
notebook.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
The speakers have
been muted using the
Volume icon in the system tray.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM’s.
The disc is not pushed
down onto raised center
circle of the drive.
Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard to control the
volume. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase
the volume of your notebook. [Fn+F8] will lower the volume.
Manually adjusting the volume (i.e. keyboard "hot keys") should
dynamically adjust the volume of the operating (see above). If that
doesn’t work, adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software or application.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove
the headphones.
The audio driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications disc that came with your LifeBook. Refer to
your application and operating system documentation for help.
Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the
screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click
on it to uncheck it. You can also use the [Fn+F3] key combination
to toggle the volume on and off. Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn]
will toggle the audio mute.
Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.
Optical drive tray is not
latched shut.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
is dirty or defective.
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Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that
doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device
from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it latched; this ensures
that the drive is properly seated.
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert.
It if still will not work try another disc in the drive.
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