Fujitsu Lifebook V1040 Getting Started Guide
Getting Started
Get Started with your
LifeBook® V1040 Notebook
This guide will lead you through the start-up process for your new LifeBook notebook and will also provide
some valuable tips. To learn about all the exciting features that your new LifeBook notebook has to offer,
please see the User’s Guide that can be accessed after completing the start-up procedure.
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This convenient guide will lead you through the start-up
process and will also offer some valuable tips.
What’s in the Box
Check to see that all of the following items are in the box:
o LifeBook notebook
o Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
o AC adapter with power cord
o Drivers and Applications Restore Disc
o Recovery and Utility Disc (Backup for your
o Roxio Creator LJ
o CyberLink PowerDirector™ DE CyberLink MakeDisc
(Backup for your Optical Drive application)
o ArcSoft WebCam Companion™ 2 available with optional
Web Camera (Backup for your Webcam application)
pre-installed Operating System)
Optional Web Camera
Controls, Connectors,
and Access Points
Stereo Speaker
Touchpad Pointing Device
Display Panel Latch Button
Digital Microphone
Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Support Button
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Stereo Speaker
Keyboard
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
RIGHT PANEL BACK PANEL
Optional
USB 2.0 Ports
Jack
Modem
Jack
External Video
Jack
DC-in Jack
LAN (RJ-45)
Jack
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
BOTTOM PANEL
Embedded
Dust Filter
Access
Cover
HDD Access
Panel
Air Vents
ExpressCard
Eject Button
SD Card Slot
ExpressCard Slot
LEFT PANEL
Optical Drive Emergency Tray Release
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Headphone
Jack
Microphone
Media Tray Eject Button
Air Vents
(multiple locations)
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Initial Start Up
Display Panel
Latch Button
1. Open the Display Panel
Ensure that your LifeBook is on a hard level surface and that •
the air vents are not blocked.
Press latch button and lift the display, being careful not •
to touch the screen.
Adjust the display until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.•
2. Connect AC Power
Plug the AC adapter into your notebook.•
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.•
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.•
3. Connect to Internet or Network
Connect either a phone cord to the optional modem jack or an •
Ethernet cable to the LAN jack on your notebook and to a wall
jack or to an Ethernet router.
Important:
During the setup procedure, do not disconnect the power supply, •
press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, or remote control.
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You should not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in
your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.
Wall Jack
Optional Modem Jack
Right Side
LAN Port
Power/Suspend/
Resume Button
4. Booting the System
The Lit hium io n batter y is not charged up on purch ase.
Initia lly you will need to c onnect e ither t he AC adapte r
or the Auto/Air line adapter to use yo ur notebo ok.
Press the Power Suspend/Resume/button (above the keyboard) to •
turn on the notebook. When you do this for the first time, it will display
a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load
the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
5. Register
Accept the Microsoft•
Fujitsu End User License Agreement to proceed.
Select your User ID and Password during the “Welcome Screen.” •
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Keep a record of your User ID and password stored in a secure place.
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THE SCREEN WILL GO DARK FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES.
Do not attempt to turn power on or off during this stage. •
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Windows® Licensing Agreement and the
6. Registering Your LifeBook notebook
Register your notebook with Fujitsu Service and Support via our •
website at us.fujitsu.com/computers.
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) •
to register online.
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7. Installing Click Me!
Check to be sure the WLAN switch is on. In •
addition to an icon on the desktop, a dialog
box will automatically open that prompts
you to run Click Me!. If you choose not to
run ClickMe! at this time, the ClickMe! icon
will remain on your desktop.
When you click the ClickMe! icon, your system will automatically •
build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons
provide links to utilities that you will frequently access.
For the latest drivers, please go to http://www.fujitsu.com/us/•
support/ and follow the links to the downloads.
Additional
Utilities)
“Click Me! ”
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All repairs must be accomplished by an Authorized Repair Technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II AC adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC,
with a current of 4.22A (80W).
AC adapter output polarity:
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, •
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid 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: To protect 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.
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. •
Caution
A shor ted battery is damaged and must be replaced.•
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.
Warning
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME •
TYPE AND RATING FUSE.
System Disposal
Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable
Battery Recycle 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 or call 1-899-822-8837.
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
** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling;
RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.
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in the U.S.A. or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.
Quick Tips
It takes approximately 4 hours to
charge a fully discharged single
battery with unit off or in
suspend mode.
Optimizing Battery Life
•Setpowermanagementset ting
to Maximize Battery Life.
•Adjustdisplaybr ightne sslevels
to lowest comfortable setting.
•UtilizeSuspendmodewhen
not using your notebook.
•ReadthePowerManagement
section in your electronic User’s
Guide for additional features.
Adjusting Display Brightness
•Fn+F6todecreasebrightness
•Fn+F7toincreasebrightness
Adjusting Volume
•Fn+F8todecreasevolume
•Fn+F9toincreasevolume
Drivers
Look for the latest drivers on
the Drivers and Applications
Restore CD, or download them
at us.fujitsu.com/computers.
8. Access your User’s Guide
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To take advantage of all the features of your new Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook, it is highly recommended that you read your electronic
User’s Guide. It contains important detailed information about your
new computer. You can access your User’s Guide by selecting its
icon from the screen desktop.
Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator
Orange, solid: AC adapter and battery
are available and system is charging.
Green, solid: AC adapter and battery
are available and system is fully
charged, or AC adapter is plugged
in but battery is not installed.
Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery
are available and waiting to charge battery
(battery is out of thermal range).
Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.
Battery Level Indicator
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: Batter y 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
or the battery has no charge.
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 fl ickering is normal.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator states that the
integral keyboard is set in ten-key
numeric keypad mode.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator states that
your keyboard is set to type in
all capital letters.
ScrLk Indicator
The ScrLk indicator states that your
scroll lock is active.
Common Indicators
Status Display Panel
The Status Display Panel is located above the keyboard.
Following are some common indicators.
If the bat ter y pack is in stalle d while th e power is
turne d off, the ba tter y level in dicator w ill disp lay the
charge l evel for fi ve seconds af ter it bl inks ora nge.
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