Fujitsu N6420 User Manual

Fujitsu LifeBook

N6420 Notebook

User’s Guide

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according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue (M/S 122)

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Telephone: (408) 746-6000

Declares that product: Model Configuration: LifeBook N6420

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 must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter with an output rating of 19V DC, with a current of 7.90A.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, make 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.

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

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

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

Table of Contents

Fujitsu LifeBook® N6400 Series

Table of Contents

Volume Control

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

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Status Indicator Panel

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Battery Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . .15

Email Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

NumLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ScrLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Application/Media Player Panel

Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . .21

Configuring your Application Panel . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Media Player Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Visual Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Desktop Control Panel (Windows XP Models) . .23

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Display Panel

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

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

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

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

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

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

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

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

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

Starting Windows Vista the first time . . . . . . . . . 30

Starting Windows XP the First Time . . . . . . . . . . 31

Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . . 31

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

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Power Management

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

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

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

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

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

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 37

Removing Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards . . . . . . .38

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . 42

Playing Media on the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using the Optical Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using Dolby™ Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Device Ports

Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

IEEE 1394 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . 50

S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Headphone/SPDIF Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 66

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Hard Disk Drive

Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 49

Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Care and Maintenance

LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

GLOSSARY/REGULATORY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

IP address information

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

WLAN Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR

Fingerprint Sensor Device

Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . .105

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

OmniPass Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

INDEX

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE

Before Using the Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . .90

Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Configuration of the WLAN Device

Configuring the WLAN with Windows Vista. . . . 92

Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility . . . . . . 92

Connection to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

Preface

LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® N6400 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. The 17" Color Enhanced Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The LifeBook features an ATI Mobility™ Radion® X1600 graphics chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory™* or X1400 graphics chipset with 256 MB of HyperMemory*.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, or Windows XP Professional Edition pre-installed.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.

Conventions Used in the Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

* HyperMemory™ is the cumulative total of dedicated and

system memory used by the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) intended for use in the processing and creation of 3D and other images. The X1600 chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory has 256 MB dedicated VRAM and 256 MB shared system memory; the X1400 chipset with 256 MB of HyperMemory has 128 MB dedicated VRAM and 128 MB shared system memory.

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways:

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

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

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

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

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

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

You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links.

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

To ensure that you always have the most current driver updates related to your system, you should occasionally access the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.

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

WARRANTY

Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the information that came with your LifeBook notebook for further warranty terms and conditions.

LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1. LifeBook N6400 Series

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6400 Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

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

For a pre-configured model you should have:

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LifeBook N6400 Series notebook computer

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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

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

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Drivers and Applications Restore CD

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Recovery and Utility Disc

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this guide)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Microsoft-associated materials

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

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Application CDs for third-party software

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Additional battery

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Remote control package, including remote control, infrared remote control receiver, infrared control cable (available with Windows Vista™ Home Premium only)

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ExpressCard Hybrid TV Tuner

Figure 2-2. AC Adapter

LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Volume

4 5 6

Visual

Optimizer

Mode

Internet Mail

7 8

Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook, display open 1

2 3 4 5

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

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

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.

Display Panel

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

Display Panel Latch Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Visual Optimizer Button Application/Media Player Buttons Power/Suspend/Resume Button

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 15 for more information)

Visual Optimizer Button

Enriches colors while in video mode and enhances text when viewing static web pages. (See Using the Visual

Optimizer on page 23 for more information)

Volume Control

Wireless LAN Switch

Stereo Speakers

Touchpad Pointing Device

Fingerprint

Recognition Sensor Keyboard

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Application/Media Player Buttons

The LifeBook Application/Media Player buttons allow you to control the media player when your unit is on and to launch specified applications with the touch of a button. Note that if you are using the optional remote control, it overrides these buttons; the media buttons do not work while Media Center Edition is running. (See

LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel on page 21 for more information)

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down. (See Power On on page 29 for more information) and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 32

for more information)

Volume Control

The Volume Control toggle allows you to increase or decrease volume manually. (See Controlling the Volume

on page 18 for more information)

Wireless LAN Switch

The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN on and off. (See Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s

Guide on page 87 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound. Additionally, there is a subwoofer located on the bottom of the system. (See Bottom Components on page 14 for

more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on

page 19 for more information)

Fingerprint Recognition Sensor

The fingerprint recognition sensor allows you to increase the security of your system by having it "recognize" your unique fingerprint. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 105 for more information)

The fingerprint recognition sensor can also be used as a scrolling button that lets you navigate quickly through a document without having to use the window scroll bars.

(See Scrolling on page 20 for more information)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys and 10-key keypad. (See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for

more information)

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Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Optical Drive

One of several different drives can be installed depending upon the configuration of your system. (See Optical Drive on page 41 for more information).

Optical Drive Eject Button

The optical drive eject button is used to eject the media tray.

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.

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Eject Button

DC Power Jack

Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel 1

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Memory Stick/SD/ xD Card Slot IEEE1394 Port

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

USB 2.0 Port

Subwoofer Speaker Air

Chamber ExpressCard Slot

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

ExpressCard Eject Button

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

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

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards on page 37 for more information)

IEEE 1394 Port

The IEEE 1394 port is used to connect Firewire devices (such as digital cameras) to your LifeBook notebook.

(See IEEE 1394 Jack on page 50 for more information)

Headphone/SPDIF Jack

The headphone/SPDIF audio jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers, or to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. (See Headphone/

SPDIF Jack on page 51 for more information)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 51 for

more information)

USB 2.0 Ports

The five USB ports (one on the right side panel and four on the rear panel) allow you to connect Universal Serial

Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial

Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 50 for more information).

Windows Vista Users: All USB ports can be used to

connect an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control. If you have Windows Vista installed, please change the setting of "Wake up by USB device" on "Windows Mobility Center from Disable to Enable.

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard Slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 46 for more information)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 46 for

more information)

PC Card Eject Button

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

page 46 for more information)

ExpressCard Eject Button

The ExpressCard eject buttons are used to eject an ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. (See PC Cards/

ExpressCards™ on page 46 for more information)

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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel 1

LAN Port USB Ports

USB Port

Lock Slot

Modem Port

External Video Port

Air Vents

S-Video Out Port

REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

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

LAN Port

The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports

on page 50 for more information)

USB 2.0 Ports

The five USB ports (one on the right side panel and four on the rear panel) allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 50 for more information). All USB ports can be used to connect an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control. If you have Windows Vista installed, please change the setting of "Wake up by USB device" on "Windows Mobility Center" from Disable to Enable.

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

Modem Port

The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K modem. (See Communications Ports on page 50 for more

information)

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the modem to a digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your 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. Third-party hardware is available to allow modem-to-PBX interface.

The internal modem is designed to the ITUT 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 upload speed is 33600bps.

External Video Port

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

Port on page 51 for more information)

Air Flow Vents

The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.

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

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

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.

(See S-Video Out Port on page 51 for more information)

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Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel 1

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

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

Lithium ion Battery Bay

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

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information)

Memory Compartment Cover

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR2667 PC5300 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, thus improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on

page 48 for more information)

Lithium ion Battery Bay Configuration Label (approximate location)

Memory Compartment Cover

Subwoofer

Air Flow Vents

Subwoofer

The subwoofer speaker provides bass-range sound to supplement the stereo speakers, resulting in high-quality audio.

Air Flow Vents

The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.

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

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1 Battery Charging 2 Battery Status 3 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access 4 Email Indicator 5 NumLock Indicator 6 CapsLock Indicator 7 ScrLock Indicator

Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator panel is located on the front of the palm rest, just below the latch point. Within this panel are symbols that correspond to specific components of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating. (Figure 2-8)

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR

The Battery Charging indicator displays whether or not the Lithium ion battery is currently being charged.

LED Condition Charging Status of Battery

Green, solid Fully charged or no battery installed.

Orange, solid Being charged

Orange, blinking

Off

Charging suspended because battery temperature too high.

Not charging because AC adapter is not connected.

HARD DRIVE/OPTICAL DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optical drive are being accessed.

EMAIL INDICATOR

The Email indicator shows that you have received new email.

NUMLOCK INDICATOR

The NumLock indicator shows that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

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

BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR

This indicator shows how much charge is available within the installed battery.

LCD Condition Battery Charge Level

Green, solid Between 50% and 100% charged

Orange, solid Between 13% and 49% charged

Red, solid Between 0% and 12% charged

Red, blinking There is a problem with the battery

Off

No battery is installed or the system is shut off.

SCRLOCK INDICATOR

The ScrLock indicator shows that your scroll lock is active.

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Figure 2-9. Keyboard 1

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

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Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook has a tenkey numeric keypad which allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as numeric/mathematical keys and navigation keys. The ability to toggle between the numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.

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

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

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

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Function Keys [Fn] Key

Start Key

Application Key

Cursor Keys

Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick gray line)

NUMERIC KEYPAD

The right-hand section of the keyboard serves as a numeric keypad. To activate the keypad functions, press the [NumLk] button. Using the keypad keys, 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. When [NumLk] is not active, you can use the numeric keypad to navigate (Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, left, right, up, down). The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.

WINDOWS KEYS

Your notebook has two Windows keys: a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu, and 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. (Refer to your Windows documentation for more 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).

FUNCTION KEYS

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

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

Icon Keys Description

Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will

[Fn+F3]

[Fn+F4]

[Fn+F6]

[Fn+F7]

[Fn+F8] Pressing [F8] repeatedly while

[Fn+F9] Pressing [F9] repeatedly while

toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the touchpad on and off. (This function key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced -> Keyboard/Mouse Features -> Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting.)

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

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

holding [Fn] will lower the volume of your system.

holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your system.

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[Fn+F10]

Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the key combination you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, external device only, and both builtin display panel and external devices.

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Volume Control

Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

Methods to Control Volume

The volume can be controlled in several ways:

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Volume can be set using the volume control toggle on the right of the WLAN switch.

Vol ume

Volume Control

Figure 2-10 Volume Control

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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control in the Notification Area.

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

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

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

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

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Figure 2-11. Touchpad Pointing Device 12Cursor Control

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device is built into your notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and an up-and-down scroll button (which also acts as a fingerprint recognition sensor).

The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move.

The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The up-and down scroll button allows you to quickly navigate up and down a screen. For information on using the scroll button as a fingerprint recognition sensor, refer to “Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 105

An external mouse can be connected to the USB port on your notebook, and be 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 your BIOS settings.

ity on page 29 for more information)

(See BIOS Setup Util-

Left Button

34Fingerprint Recognition

Sensor/Scroll Button Right Button

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12)

Figure 2-12. Clicking

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, then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13)

Figure 2-13. Double-clicking

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If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. The interval length can be changed by going to Control Panel -> Mouse -> Mouse Properties -> Buttons tab.

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. (Figure 2-14)

Figure 2-14. Dragging

SCROLLING

Using the scrolling sensor allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navi-

gating through online pages. To use the scrolling sensor, move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, raise your finger.

Note that you can also scroll by sliding your finger up and down the right side of the touchpad. This feature is disabled by default, but you can enable it by going to Start -> Control Panel -> Mouse.

The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor.

(See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 105 for more information)

Figure 2-15. Scrolling

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

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

LifeBook Application/Media Player

Figure 2-16. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel Buttons

Mode Button

LifeBook Application/ Media Player Button

LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel

A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. This feature makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another notebook computer. The panel allows you to operate the optical drive as an independent audio media player or to launch applications with the touch of one button.

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The LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook. If the date and time are incorrect, you can adjust the settings in the Windows Control Panel.

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The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system.

Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. The panel consists of the following elements:

MODE BUTTON

Located at the left of the large LifeBook Application/ Media Player button ((Figure 2-16), this button allows you to select the function of the panel—either as an Application Launcher or a media player. When Application Launcher is selected, the mode indicator will light up.(Figure 2-17) When Media Player is selected, the media player indicators will light up. (Figure 2-18).

APPLICATION LAUNCH/ MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS

The LifeBook Application/Media Player Button acts as a one-touch button that allows you to activate a number of functions and actions. If Application Launcher mode is selected, the labels on the outside of the button indicate which area of the button should be pressed to activate the application associated with the label. (Figure 2-

17). If Media Player mode is selected, the indicators within the button will light up (Figure 2-18).

Application A Label

Mode Indicator

Internet Mail

Internet Label

Application B Label

Figure 2-17 LifeBook Application Launch indicators

Play/Pause Button

Fast Backward Button

Stop/Eject Button

Figure 2-18 Media Player Buttons

EMail Label

Fast Forward Button

CONFIGURING YOUR APPLICATION PANEL

When you start your system, 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. Depending upon the operating system on your computer (Windows XP Pro or Windows Vista) the procedures differ slightly, as noted below.

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Windows Vista Models:

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup utility:

1. Click on [Start] -> All Programs.

2. Select LifeBook Application Panel from the dropdown menu, then click on Setup of LifeBook Appli- cation Panel. The Button Setting window will open.

The Button Setting window has tabs that correspond to the buttons on the application panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as noted above.

In order to reconfigure a button to launch a different program, follow these steps:

1. On the Button Setting window, click the tab of the button you want to configure.

2. Ensure that the “Enable this button” check box is selected, then click the [Application registration...] button.

3. You can either select an application from the Start menu, or select an application directly by clicking the “Select from Start Menu” or “Select directly” button, respectively.

4. Once you’ve selected an application, click [Next].

5. In the next window, you can select to play a sound when the application starts.

6. Click [Finish] to complete the procedure. After this point, whenever you click the appropriate application button, the application to which you assigned it will start.

At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is powered off. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option.

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

Windows XP Pro Models:

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Control Panel.

3. Double-click on Application Panel.

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 LifeBook notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to

launch specific programs. (See Specifications on page 69 for more information).

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

To change an application associated with one of the buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to the application you want to associate with the buttons, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button will now launch the new application.

One of the buttons may be preconfigured to launch your default Internet browser. In order to reconfigure it to launch a different program, follow these easy steps:

1. Click on the Internet tab of the application panel utility. Click on the down-arrow in the Specify the button action: field. Select Start Other Program from the dropdown list.

2. Click on the Browse button.

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

4. Click OK.

The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the dropdown list. 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.

The E-mail tab can be modified in the same manner as the Internet tab.

At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option.

If you choose to have the buttons work when the LifeBook notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your LifeBook notebook even if you are not present or using your LifeBook notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the LifeBook notebook.

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