Fujitsu Client Computing WB0022 Users Manual

FCC ID: EJE-WB0022 (IC: 337J-WB0022) Report No. M050754_Cert_ WM3B2915ABG _DTS_BT
APPENDIX H
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You cannot access your hard drive.
(continued)
The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD-ROM was used to start the notebook.
Troubleshooting
Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.
You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work.
You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system.
Memory Problems
Your Power On screen, or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed memory.
Modem Problems
Security is set so your oper-
Verify your password and security settings. ating system cannot be started without a password.
The notebook has gone into
Push the Suspend/Resume button. Standby mode.
Your application has locked out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart
your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off,
wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.
Your external device is not
Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 48. properly installed.
Your operating system soft­ware is not setup with the
Check your device and operating system docu-
mentation and activate the proper driver. correct software driver for that device.
Your operating system soft­ware is not set up with the
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver. correct software driver for that device.
Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. If that fails, turn off
power, wait at least 10 seconds, then re-apply power.
Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed.
Turn off your notebook. Remove and re-install your
memory upgrade module. See “Memory Upgrade
Module” on page 44.
You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. If
you are unclear on the message, contact your
support representative. See “Power On Self Test
Messages” on page 61.
Messages about modem operation.
Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use.
The modem driver has not been properly initialized.
See your application software documentation for
additional information.
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System. Select the
Hardware tab and click the [Device Manager]
button. Click on Modems and verify that your
modem is listed.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB device but your LifeBook notebook does not recog­nize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly.
PC/CF Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC or CF Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen.
The device is not properly installed.
The device may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have the correct driver active.
You may have the wrong I/O address selected for your device.
The card is not properly installed.
The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have the correct software driver active.
The installed battery is completely discharged or there is no power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports”
on page 48.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
See your device documentation and software docu­mentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards” on page 41.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13. Install a charged battery or a power adapter.
The primary battery is installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13. If a battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.
The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13. Use a power adapter until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.
The AC or auto/airline adapter is not plugged in properly.
Power adapter (AC or auto/ airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter.
The Power adapter (AC or
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See
“Power Sources” on page 27.
Move AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an adapter in a car, make sure the igni­tion switch is in the On or Accessories position.
Try a different Power adapter.
auto/airline) is faulty.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.
The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.
Troubleshooting
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications
and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup
utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs.
Your notebook will not work on battery alone.
The battery seems to discharge too quickly.
You are operating on battery power and have ignored a low
Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend/
Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 27. battery alarm until the battery is at the dead battery state and your machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the battery using the Status
Indicator panel, and replace or remove any shorted
battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13.
Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
The installed battery is dead. Replace the battery with a charged one or install
a power adapter.
No battery is installed. Install a charged battery.
The battery is improperly installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected
by re-installing them.
Your installed battery is faulty. Verify the condition of the battery using the
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any battery that is shorted. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 13.
You are running an application that uses a great deal of power
Use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible. due to frequent hard drive access or CD-ROM access, use of a modem or a LAN PC card.
The battery is very old. Replace the battery.
The power savings features may be disabled.
Check the power management and/or setup utility
settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust
according to your operating needs.
The brightness is turned all the way up.
The battery has been exposed
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher
the brightness the more power your display uses.
Replace the battery. to high temperatures.
The battery is too hot or too cold.
Restore the notebook to normal operating tempera-
ture. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Five
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume button does not work.
The system powers up, and displays power on informa­tion, but fails to load the operating system.
An error message is displayed on the screen during the LifeBook note­book boot sequence.
Your system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed.
Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it.
Video Problems
The Suspend/Resume button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility.
You did not hold the button in long enough.
There may be a conflict with the application software.
The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration.
You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system.
Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a problem.
The system may be password­protected.
BIOS setup changes were not saved when you exited the BIOS setup utility, returning it to previous settings.
The BIOS CMOS back-up battery has failed.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button again.
Set the operating source by pressing the [F2] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the meaning of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are simply status indica­tors. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 61.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
The built-in display is blank when you turn on your notebook.
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The optional Port Replicator is attached, an external monitor is plugged in, and the note­book is set for an external monitor only.
The angle of the display and the brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order are: built-in display only, external monitor only, both built-in display and external monitor.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The built-in display is blank when you turn on your notebook.
(continued)
The notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your display is blank.
Your system display won’t turn on when the system is
The power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.
Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a failure that does not allow the display to operate.
The system may be password­protected.
turned on or when the system has resumed.
The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.
The notebook has gone into Video Timeout, Standby Mode, or Hibernate Mode because you have not used it for a period of time.
Troubleshooting
Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standy mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Contact your support representative.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications and
go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to
adjust the timeout values to better suit your opera-
tion needs. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
The power management time­outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.
The display does not close. A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard.
The display has bright or dark spots.
If the spots are very tiny and few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display.
If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs.
The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame.
You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution display and display compres­sion is enabled.
The Display is dark when on battery power.
The BatteryAid default is set on low brightness to conserve power.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
This is normal; do nothing.
Display is faulty; contact your support representa-
tive.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller
display for applications that do not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You can fill the
screen but have less resolution by changing your
display compression setting, (See the Video Features
submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the
BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-
click on BatteryAid battery gauge and adjust Power
Control under battery settings.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You have connected an external monitor and it
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor. does not display any information.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Your operating system soft-
ware is not setup with the
correct software driver for
that device.
You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
notebook.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 29.
Reinstall your device. See “External Monitor Port” on page 49.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifications” on page 73.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
See your application manual and help displays screens for more information. Not all messages are errors some may simply be status.
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Troubleshooting
POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29. and that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and installed, avoid using it and contact your support representative.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured prop­erly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is prop­erly installed, you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (where x = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured prop­erly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display prob­lems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Keyboard error nn
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your support represen­tative.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed your installation greatly, the operating system should be on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be re-installed from your back up media.
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*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays "????". This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays "????". This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete success­fully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power and contact your support representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking data corruption if you continue. Contact your support repre­sentative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your notebook. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board. Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
MODEM RESULT CODES
The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software. The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
OK
NO CARRIER
NO DIALTONE
CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.)
ERROR
FAX
RING (This means an incoming call.)
BUSY
NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation.
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Troubleshooting
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below.
In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR DVD, you will need to connect an external DVD drive to your system.
If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu Support web site at http:// www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support to check for the most current information, drivers and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.
Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Applications CD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may
have been un-installed or corrupted.
There may be certain free third-party applications pre-installed on your system that are not on the DAR CD. The latest versions of the applications can be downloaded from the third-party’s website.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the CD is inserted.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
3. A window will appear containing a list of applica­tions, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the Drivers and Applications CD
The components listed are color-coded in terms of their install status. Blue indicates that the component can be installed. Green indicates that the component needs to be installed separately. Grey indicates a component that is already installed; grey items can be reinstalled, but prior to installation you will receive a reminder that the component is already installed.
4. In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately.
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5. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the components will be installed.
6. After the components are installed, click [OK], then click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the system.
RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE
The Restore Disc that came with your system contains two utilities:
The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original contents of the C: drive.
The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.
• The use of this disc requires that you have a device capable of reading DVDs attached to your system. If you do not have a built-in DVD player, you will need to attach an external player. For more information on available external devices, visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/ computers.
• This disc can only be used with the system with which it was purchased.
BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that your system is set up to boot from the DVD drive. To verify/ change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive), perform the following steps:
1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu. Press [Enter].
4. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive is connected.
5. If you have an external DVD drive connected, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step 7.
6. If you have an external DVD drive connected:
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• Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.
• Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it.
• If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space bar to enable it.
• Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it.
7. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
After you have changed the boot priority, you can restore a backup image when you are booting up.
Procedure
1. Turn on the power to your system.
2. Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs
either installed in your system or attached exter­nally to it.
3. Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.
4. Reboot your system.
5. After the system reboots, follow the instructions
that appear to either restore your system image or erase all data from your hard disk.
AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATES
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.
The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one). If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to [Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update; this will create the icon automatically.
To invoke the FDU menu, you can either right-click on the FDU icon or hold the pen on the icon for a couple of seconds until the menu appears. The menu contains the following items:
Check for updates now
Allows for manual driver update search. The first time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU auto­matically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them. While downloading, the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process. When the update is complete, a message appears informing you of the fact.
Enable Automatic Update Notifications
Automatically searches for new updates on a regular basis (approximately every 3 days).
Show update history
Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU.
About Fujitsu Driver Update
Displays the FDU version number and copyright information
Fujitsu Driver Update Readme
Displays the FDU readme.
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Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides
some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Caring for your LifeBook notebook
Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with care.
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.
To protect your notebook from damage and to opti­mize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
Keep it away from food and beverages.
If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.
Do not use your notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).
Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.
Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
If you are carrying your notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.
Do not drop your notebook.
Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn the notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.
Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your notebook with a battery installed, the bat­tery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage the notebook.
Store your notebook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between -25ºC (13ºF) and 60ºC (140ºF).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with you.
When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand­inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.
Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to determine which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
Outlet Type Location
United States, Canada, Mexico, parts of
Latin America, Japan, Korea,
the Philippines, Taiwan
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of
Europe, parts of Latin America,
the Middle East, parts of Africa,
Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
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KEYBOARD
Caring for your Keyboard
The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive instrument. It is made up of many switches that are activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a major component of the heat dissipation system in a notebook. Due to heat and size considerations the keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
When attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray-on cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner, the liquid can drip unseen onto the circuitry. If liquid seeps between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys which no longer operate, or which display the wrong characters.
There is no repair for this problem other than replace­ment. The solution is to become aware of the issue and take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.
Cleaning should be done with a rag lightly dampened with cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent liquid from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly on the keys should be avoided. The spray should first be applied to the cloth, then the cloth wiped over the keys.
BATTERIES
Caring for your Batteries
Always handle batteries carefully.
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incin­erate the battery.
Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.
Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
Set the power management for maximum battery life.
Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
Limit your CD-ROM access.
Disable the Windows CD auto insert function.
Always use fully charged batteries.
Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES
Caring for your Floppy Disks
Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.
Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.
Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.
Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.
Caring for your optional Floppy Disk Drive
To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material.
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe tem­perature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment.
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.
Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk.
Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
CDs
Caring for your CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use.
Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them.
Do not spill liquids on CDs.
Do not scratch CDs.
Do not put a label on CDs.
Do not get dust on CDs.
Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
If a CD is subjected to a sudden change in tempera­ture, cold to warm condensation may form on the sur­face. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free
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cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs.
If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your CD-ROM Drive
Your CD-ROM drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:
The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.
Use of a commercially-available lens cleaner kit is recommended to maintain the drive lens.
Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.
Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD-ROM drive.
Care and Maintenance
PC/CF CARDS
Caring for the Card Slots
PC and Compact Flash Cards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your cards provides specific information for caring for the cards.
When you don’t have a CF Card installed in your system, you should be sure to install the CF Card slot insert that came with your system. These will help to keep dust and dirt out of your system.
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Specifications
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Specifications
This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series note­book. Specifications of particular configurations will vary.
Part Number
Configuration P/N: AJXXXXXXXXXXXXX
FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX
B6110, PM ULV 753, 12.1T, XPH, 60G, 256M
Model Processor
Figure 7-1. Configuration Label
MICROPROCESSOR
Intel® Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753,
1.2 GHz
MEMORY
System Memory
256 MB, 512 MB, 768 GB, or 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, or 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM (two slots), 400 MHz bus clock
Cache Memory
L1: 64 KB
L2: 2 MB on-die
BIOS Memory
1MB Flash ROM
VIDEO
Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display with touch screen capability.
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® 915GM chipset
Video Color and Resolution
12.1" XGA TFT
Internal: 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 16M colors.
External: 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors. Simultaneous Video: 1024 x 768, 16M colors (XGA, SVGA and VGA compatible)
CONFIGURATION LABEL
Your LifeBook notebook contains a configuration label located on the bottom. (See figure 2-8 on page 11 for location) This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label.
Configuration ID
Screen Size
Operating System
Hard Drive
Memory
Video RAM
Up to 128 MB of shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture (UMA). Dynamically responds to applica­tion requirements and allocates the proper amount of memory for optimal graphics and performance.
AUDIO
Realtek ALC260 codec
Stereo headphone jack, 1 V
, or less, minimum
rms
impedance 32 Ohms.
Mono microphone jack, 125 mV
or less, minimum
p-p
impedance 10K Ohms.
Two built-in speakers, 28 mm diameter (Stereo).
One built-in monaural microphone.
MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS
Floppy Disk Drive
Optional external USB 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive, which accommodates 1.44MB or 720KB floppy disks.
Hard Disk Drive
40 GB, 60 GB, or 80 GB fixed hard drive, Ultra ATA/100 type, 2.5": 9.5mm
INTEGRATED POINTING DEVICE
Touchpad pointing device.
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LIFEBOOK SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL
Application Launcher buttons default to the following:
Label Button Function Default Application
1 Application A Notepad
2 Application B Calculator
3 Internet Internet Explorer
4 E-Mail Netscape Messenger
SECURITY FEATURES
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
Lock slot for use with physical restraining security systems. Kensington locking systems are recommended.
Fingerprint Sensor
Optional fingerprint sensor in some configurations
COMMUNICATIONS
Modem: Internal Multinational V.90 standard 56K* fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax.), and LAN: 10/100/1000 base-T/Tx Gigabit Ethernet.
Optional Integrated Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11a+b/g) with Antenna On/Off switch
Optional Bluetooth device for wireless personal area network communication
* Actual data transfer rate over U.S. telephone lines varies and is
less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions.
DEVICE PORTS
On the LifeBook notebook:
PC Card slot for Type I or Type II cards: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support
Compact Flash Card slot
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Video specifications)
Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) jacks for input/ output devices
One modem (RJ-11) connector
One LAN (RJ-45) jack
One stereo headphone jack. (See Audio specifications)
One mono microphone jack. (See Audio specifications)
One 100-pin connector for docking devices
One embedded Smart Card Reader (requires an optional Smart Card holder and a third-party application)
On the Optional Port Replicator:
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Video specifications).
One DC In jack
Two USB 2.0 jacks
One RJ-45 port for LAN connectivity
KEYBOARD
Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.
Total number of keys: 82
Function keys: F1 through F12
Feature extension key: Fn
Two Windows keys: one Start key and one application key
Key pitch: 18 mm
Key stroke: 2 mm
Built-in Flat Point pointing device with left and right buttons
Built-in Palm Rest
External Keyboard/Mouse Support
USB-compatible only
POWER
Batteries
One 6-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 7.2V, 7200 mAh, 77 Wh.
AC Adapter
Autosensing 100-240V AC, 60W, supplying 16V DC,
3.75A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC45AP, which includes an AC cable.
Power Management
Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) standards.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Overall Dimensions
Approximately 10.55"(w) x 9.02"(d) x 1.29"(h) (268 mm x 229 mm x 32.7 mm)
We i gh t
Approximately 2.76 lbs (1.25 kg) with 6-cell battery. Optional Port Replicator approximately 0.6 lbs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Te mp e r at u r e
Operating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) Non-operating: 5° to 140° F (–15° to 60° C)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing.
POPULAR ACCESSORIES
For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories, please visit our Web site at http://us.fujitsu.com/computers or call 1-877-372-3473.
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PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Your LifeBook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. The software configuration installed is dependent upon the operating system that is pre-installed on your system. In addition, there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software.
LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built-into them upon installation. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.
Manuals
Included with your LifeBook notebook you will find manuals for your operating system and other pre­installed software. Manuals that are not included are available online through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications.
Specifications
Microsoft Windows
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, Microsoft Windows XP Home or Microsoft Windows XP Professional is installed as your operating system.
Fujitsu HotKey Utility
Utility for displaying the brightness and volume levels on your LifeBook screen.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is installed as your default internet browser.
Netscape 7.0
Browser suite, including integrated E-mail accounts, instant messaging, address book, search, and other tools and plug-ins.
Reader
Adobe
The Adobe Reader, located in the Service and Support Software folder, allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all major computing platforms.
LifeBook Security/Application Panel Software
Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your Life­Book Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application panel. They include a CD Player, Applica­tion Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel.
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Glossary
Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
AdHoc
A name of a wireless LAN configuration.
It is a type of communication using wireless cards only.
Another type of communication is called Infrastructure (using a wireless card and an access point).
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.
Auto/Airline Adapter
A device which converts the DC voltage from an auto­mobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook note­book.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with informa­tion on the configuration and status of the hardware.
Bit
An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).
bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.
Bus
An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
Cache Memory
A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster.
CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI architecture.
CD-ROM
Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading.
Channel
A radio frequency band used for communication between wireless cards and access points.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate.
COM Port
Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.
Data
The information a system stores and processes.
DC
Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.
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Default Value
A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required for the communication, such as IP address.
The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and the receiver is called a DHCP client.
DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
DISE
Drive Image Special Edition. A utility that allows you to restore the original factory image on your hard drive in the event of corruption or accidental erasure of files or applications.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
Disk Drive
The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.
Diskette
A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.
DMA
Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.
DMI
Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software compo­nents, and peripherals.
DNS
Domain Name System
A function to control the association between the IP address and the name assigned to the computer.
If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name, you can still communicate to that computer.
DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).
Driver
A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.
Encryption Key (Network Key)
Key information used to encode data for data transfer.
This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required between the sender and receiver.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of elec­tricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.
Extended Memory
All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.
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Glossary
IEEE 1394
Industry standard that allows you to connect between your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital camera. Also known as “Firewire” or “iLINK”.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.
Infrastructure
A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point.
Another type of communication is called AdHoc.
IP Address
An address used for computers to communicate in the TCP/IP environment.
Current IPv4 (version 4) uses four values in the range between 1 and 255. (Example: 192.168.100.123).
There are two types of IP address: global address and private address.
The global address is an only address in the world. It is controlled by JPNIC (Japan Network Information Center). A private address is an only address in the closed network.
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power­time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
LPT Port
Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports.
MAC Address
Media Access Control Address
A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address from other cards. For Ethernet, frames are sent and received based on this address.
MB
Megabyte.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
IrDA
Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier.
IRQ
Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.
KB
Kilobyte.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
MHz
Megaher tz.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers.
Modem
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound from all sources.
MPU-401
A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can set a
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smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA.
Operating System
A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of micro­processor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.
Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect
Self-configuring PC local bus. Designed by Intel, PCI has gained wide acceptance as a standard bus design.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer. Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear.
POST
Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook. Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.
A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which is used for connection on the phone line.
Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.
Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which infor­mation is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.
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SMART
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) is an emerging technology that provides near­term failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART is enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time. If a failure is likely to occur, SMART makes a status report available so that the LifeBook notebook can prompt the user to back up the data on the drive. Natu­rally not all failures are predictable. SMART predict­ability is limited to those attributes which the drive can self-monitor. In those cases where SMART can give advance warning, a considerable amount of precious data can be saved.
SRAM
Static random access memory. A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing.
SSID
Service Set Identifier
Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.
TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organiza­tion that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guar­antees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA website at: www.wirelessethernet.com.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.
SVGA
Super VGA.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro­nizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnec­tion of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
Write Protect
Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media. Example: all information on a device such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage media such as a partition of a hard drive; a file or direc­tory of floppy diskette or hard drive.
XGA
Extended VGA.
Zip Drive
A 100MB or 250MB read/write removable media disk drive.
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Regulatory Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec­tion against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic­ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
n
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.
n
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equip­ment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the tele­phone network or premises wiring using a standard jack type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment is 0.0B as shown on the label. The REN is used to deter­mine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local tele­phone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facili­ties, equipment, operations or procedures that could effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to main­tain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commis­sion or corporation commission for information).
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this computer does not disable your alarm equip­ment. If you have any questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date an time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such busi­ness, other entity, or individual.
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Regulatory Information
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.
Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signi­fies that registration was performed based on a Declara­tion of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certifica­tion standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecom­munication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.0. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equiva-
lence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appro­priate electric inspection authority or elec­trician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien
AVIS: Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifica­tions techniques d’Industrie Canada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée par le numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé devant le numéro d’enregistrement, signifie que l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel.
Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne télépho­nique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécom­munications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur décon­necte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.0. L’IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équiva-
lence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du ser­vice d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont con­nectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connex­ions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales.
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Appendix A
Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s Guide
*Optional Device
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FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device.
Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emis­sions, however, are far much less than the electromag­netic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recom­mendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as:
On board an airplane, or
In an explosive environment, or
In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harm­ful.
In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings), obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or televi­sion interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those spec­ified by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unautho­rized modification, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For operation within 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environments, and the antenna of this device must be integral.
Federal Communications Commission statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and, (2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation of this device.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener­ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the Wire­less LAN/Bluetooth antenna ( WLAN :lef t and right edge on the top edge of LCD scrren, Buletooth: at the middle on
the top edge of LCD screen) and your body.
The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as well as ICES 003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable oper­ation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.
Canadian Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of 5250
-5350MHz and 5650-5850MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN(licence-exempt LAN) devices operating in these bands.
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Before Using the Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to prop­erly setup and configure the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing an
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN(WM3B2915AGB) Mini-PCI network card.
IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode and 11 Mbps in IEEE802.11b mode.
The maximum communication range indoors is approximately 80 feet (25 meters). However, that range will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls, reflective material, or inter­ference from external RF sources.
The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the mainboard of the mobile computer.
It is a dual-band radio that operates in two license-free RF bands, therefore eliminating the need to procure an FCC license to operate. It operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band. Additionally, the Atheros device operates in the lower, middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
The Atheros SuperAG WLAN is capable of three oper­ating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g, wireless LAN standards governed by the IEEE (Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engi­neers).
Encoding of data is modulated using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Complementary Code Keying (CCK) when the WLAN device is operating in IEEE 802.11b mode and Orthogonal Frequency Divi­sion Multiplexing (OFDM) when operating in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode.
The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operates at the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
Ad Hoc Mode
(See Figure A-1)
"Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks. Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers.
Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID (service set identi­fier), network authentication, and encryption key settings are identically configured on all computers in the Ad Hoc network.
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
(See Figure A-2)
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network archi­tecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infra-
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structure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers, devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and databases.
How to Handle This Device
The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Oper­ating System that your mobile computer comes with has been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.
WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS
The Atheros WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII bands.
The maximum range of the WLAN device indoors is typically 80 feet (25 meters). Please note that the max­imum range you achieve may be shorter or longer than 80 feet, depending on factors such as access point transmit power, number and density of obstructions, or external RF interference.
Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same
2.4GHz frequency range that IEEE802.11b/g devices operate in. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band.
Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4GHz fre­quency range may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802.11b/g modes. Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput, intermittent disconnects, and large amounts of frame errors. It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices
be powered off to ensure the proper operation of the WLAN device.
DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device:
Using the Wireless On/Off Switch, or,
In Windows, using the Atheros Client Utility software.
Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and effi­ciently by toggling the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off position. (Figure A-3)
The wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wire­less LAN models.
Wireless LAN Switch
Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location
Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Internet
ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar
Wireless LAN
Wired LAN
Access Point*
*An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used.
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Deactivation using Atheros Client Utility software
1. Click [Start] -> [Program Files] -> [Atheros] -> Atheros Client Utility.
2. Choose Action and click Disable Radio.
ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process
Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
In Windows using the Atheros software
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Configuration of the WLAN Device
WIreless LAN User’s Guide
The WLAN Device can be configured to establish wire­less network connectivity using the Atheros Client Utility software. The Atheros Client Utility software allows for multiple profile setups and supports auto­matic profile switching. Support for most industry stan­dard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), is contained in this software.
FLOW OF OPERATIONS
1. Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 92 for more information).
2. Configure the Wireless Network Key parameters (See “Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software” on page 93 for more information).
Enter the network name (SSID)
Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure)
Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK
If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and choose key index.
3. Configure network settings
TCP/IP settings
Workgroup or Domain settings.
CONFIGURATION USING ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE
This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client Utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network adminis­trator for these parameters:
Network Name: Also known as the SSID
Network Key (WEP): Required if using static WEP keys.
Authentication Type: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK
Procedure
1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility
2. Click [Start] -> Programs -> Atheros -> Atheros Client Utility.
3. Click the Profile Management tab.
4. If this is your first time using this utility, highlight the profile [Default] and Click the [Modify] button,
otherwise Click the [New] button. The Profile Management dialog displays.
5. From the General tab, enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.
6. Enter the network SSID, in the SSID1 field. If you wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3 different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well.
7. Click the Security tab.
8. The Security tab allows for the configuration of the Security modes listed in the table below. Please select the radio button of the desired security mode. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings.
Field Name Description
WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected
Access. Choosing WPA opens the WPA EAP drop-down menu. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings.
WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
802.1x Enables 802.1x security. If these
Pre-Shared Key Enables the use of pre-shared keys
None No security
Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click on the Configure button to enter the WPA Passphrase. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings.
settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. Choosing this option opens the
802.1x EAP type drop-down menu.
that are defined on both the access point and the station. This is where static WEP keys are entered. Click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-Shared Keys window.
9. Click [OK].
10. Click the Advanced tab.
11. The Advanced tab allows for the configuration of the options detailed in the table below.
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Field Name Description
Power Save Mode
Network Type Options are AP (Infrastructure) or Ad
802.11b Preamble
Transmit Power Level
Wireless Mode Specifies 5 GHz 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz
Wireless Mode when Starting Ad Hoc Network
Options are Maximum, Normal, or Off
Hoc
Specifies the preamble setting in
802.11b. The default setting is Short and Long (Access Point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames.
Select the desired transmit power level from the dropdown list.
11 Mbps, or 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps oper­ation in an access point network.
Specifies 5GHz 54 Mbps, 5 GHz 108 Mbps, or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no matching network name is found after scan­ning all available modes.
12. Click [OK].
13. If the profile you just created does not activate immediately, click the Profile Management tab, highlight the desired Profile, and click Activate.
14. Click [OK] to close the Atheros Client Utility.
CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK
This section explains connection to the network.
If there is an administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings.
Setting the network
Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the computer and work group names” operations required for network connection.
Setting TCP/IP
To change the setting of the IP address, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.
1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control Panel].
2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.)
3. Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of cur­rently installed networks will be displayed.
4. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the list, and then click [Properties] in the menu dis­played. The [Wireless Network Connection Proper­ties] window will be displayed.
5. Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.
6. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window will be displayed.
7. Set the IP address as follows:
For ad hoc connection: Select [Use the following IP address:] and then enter data for [IP address] and [Subnet mask]. See page 100 for IP address setting.
For access point (infrastructure) connection: If your network uses DHCP, select [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. If your network uses static IP addresses, consult with your network adminis­trator for the correct IP address settings.
8. Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.
9. Click the [OK] button.
10. Close the [Network Connection] window.
Following this operation, confirm the names of the computer and the workgroup as follows.
Confirming the computer and work group names
To modify the computer name and/or the work group name, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.
1. Click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel].
2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.)
3. Double-click the [System] icon. The [System Prop­erties] window will be displayed.
4. Click the [Computer Name] tab.
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5. Confirm the settings of [Full computer name:] and [Workgroup:].
a. The setting of [Full computer name:] denotes the
name for identifying the computer. Any name can be assigned for each personal computer.
To change the name, click [Change] and then proceed in accordance with the instruction messages displayed on the screen.
Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format. Identifiability can be enhanced by entering the model number, the user name, and other factors.
b. [Workgroup name] is the group name of the
network. Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format.
For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network name to all personal computers existing on the network.
For access point (infrastructure) connection:
Assign the name of the work group to be accessed.
6. Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed that requests you to restart the personal computer, click [Yes] to restart the computer.
4. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the list, and then click [Properties] in the menu dis­played. The [Wireless Network Connection Proper­ties] window will be displayed.
5. If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net- works] is displayed, proceed to step 6. If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not dis­played, skip to step 7.
6. Make sure that the [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] check box is checked, and then click the [OK] button. Skip to “Setting file­sharing function”.
7. Click [Install]. The [Select Network Component Type] window will be displayed.
8. Click [Service], then click the [Add] button. The [Select Network Service] window will be displayed.
9. Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net­works] and then click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window, and [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] will be added to the list.
10. Click the [Close] button.
Setting the file-sharing function
The procedure for setting the file-sharing function follows, with the “work” folder in drive C: as an example.
Setting the sharing function
Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid.
This operation is not required unless the sharing func­tion is to be used.
The folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network.
To share a file and/or the connected printer, you need to be logged in as an administrator.
Setting the Microsoft network-sharing service
1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control Panel].
2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.)
3. Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of cur­rently installed networks will be displayed.
1. Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop.
2. Double-click [Local disk (C:)].
3. Right-click the “work” folder (or whichever folder you want to share), and then click [Sharing and Security...] in the menu displayed. The [Folder
Name Properties] window will be displayed.
Setting the file-sharing function for the file which has been used to execute Network Setup Wizard is suggested on the screen. For the wireless LAN, however, since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name (SSID) and the network key, the steps to be taken to set the file­sharing function easily without using Network Setup Wizard are given below.
4. Click [Sharing] if it isn’t already selected.
5. Click the link stating “If you understand the secu­rity risks, but want to share files without running the wizard, click here”.
6. Click “Just enable file sharing” and click [OK].
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7. Check the [Share this folder on the network] check
box.
To specify the corresponding folder as a read-only folder, select the [Read only] checkbox under the General tab.
8. Click the [OK] button. The folder will be set as a sharable folder, and the display of the icon for the “work” folder will change.
Setting the printer-sharing function
1. Click [Start] -> Settings and then [Printers and Faxes]. A list of connected printers will be dis­played.
2. Right-click the printer for which the sharing func­tion is to be set, and then click [Sharing] in the menu displayed. The property window correspond-
ing to the selected printer will be displayed.
Setting the printer-sharing function when Network Setup Wizard has been executed is suggested on the screen. For the wireless LAN, however, since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name (SSID) and the network key, the steps to be taken to set the printer-sharing function without using Network Setup Wizard are laid down below.
3. Click the [Sharing] tab.
4. Click [Share this printer].
5. Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name].
6. Click the [OK] button.
Confirming connection
After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers. Also, confirm the status of the radio waves in case of trouble such as a network connection failure.
In the case of access point (infrastructure) connection, enter the necessary data for the access point before confirming connection. Refer to the manual of the access point for the access point setup procedure.
Connecting your personal computer to another personal computer
1. Click [Start] first and then [My Computer]. The [My Computer] window will be displayed in the left frame.
2. Click [My Network Places] in the “Other Places” list. The window [My Network Places] will be dis­played.
3. Click [View workgroup computers] under Network Tasks in the left frame.
4. Double-click the personal computer to which your personal computer is to be connected. The folder that was specified in “Setting the file-sharing func­tion” on page 95 will be displayed.
5. Double-click the folder to be accessed.
Confirming the status of the radio
1. Right-click the Atheros icon in the lower right cor­ner of the screen.
2. Click [Open Atheros Client Utility]. The Atheros Client Utility window opens.
3. Contained within the Current Status and Profile Management tabs, you will find the current operat­ing status of the radio. (When the radio is turned off or the computer is not yet connected, some of the conditions will not be displayed.)
Among the information displayed are the follow­ing:
Network Name (SSID)
Displays the Network Name (SSID) currently used by the radio.
Profile Name
The current configuration profile is displayed.
Mode
Displays the current operating mode. [Infra­structure (AP)] or [Ad Hoc] will be displayed.
Data Encryption
Displays the current security status of the profile being used:
None: No encryption used. WEP: WEP encryption algorithm used. CKIP: WEP encryption algorithm used. TKIP: WEP encryption algorithm used.
Signal Strength
Displays the current strength of the signal being received by the radio.
Current Channel
Displays the current transmit and receive channel being used.
Radio Status
Displays the current status of the radio.
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Troubleshooting the WLAN
TROUB L E S HOOT I N G TABLE
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Unavailable network connection
Incorrect network name (SSID) or network key
Weak received signal strength and/or link quality
The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled
The computer to be connected is turned off
RF interference from Access Points or other wireless networks
Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network
keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID’s and WEP key values must be identical on each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name (SSID) and network key to the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point. Please consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after short­ening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight.
To check the wave condition, refer to the following page:· “Confirming the status of the radio” on page 96.
Check if the wireless switch is turned ON. Also verify “Disable Radio” is not checked in “Network setting” window.
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
The use of identical or overlapping RF channels can cause interference with the operation of the WLAN device. Change the channel of your Access Point to a channel that does not overlap with the interfering device.
Wireless network authentication has failed
Incorrectly configured network settings
Incorrect IP address configuration
Re-check your Network Authentication, Encryption, and Security settings. Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key, a misconfigured LEAP username, or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the wireless network.
Recheck the configuration of your network settings.
For the method of checking, refer to the following page:·“Connection to the Network” on page 94.
This only applies to networks using static IP addresses. Please contact your network administrator for the correct settings.
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Wireless LAN Glossary
GLOSSARY
Ad Hoc Mode
Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Points. Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 90.
Channel
Range of narrow-band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data. IEEE802.11b/g - 11 channels, 22 MHz wide channels.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network.
DNS (Domain Name System)
A data query service that provides a mechanism with which to translate host names into Internet addresses.
IEEE802.11a
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands.
IEEE802.11b
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps. 802.11b devices operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band.
Access point
Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic.
IP address
The logical 32-bit host address defined by the Internet Protocol that uniquely identifies a computer on a network. The IP address is usually expressed in dotted decimal notation.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A LAN or Local Area Network is a computer network (or data communications network) which is confined to a limited geographical area.
MAC address (Media Access Control Address)
A MAC address (also called an Ethernet address or IEEE MAC address) is the 48-bit address (typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits, 0 through 9 and A through F, or as six hexadecimal numbers separated by periods or colons, e.g., 0080002012ef, 0:80:0:2:20:ef) which uniquely identifies a computer that has an Ethernet interface.
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
The maximum size of data which can be transmitted at one time in networks including the Internet. In an envi­ronment whose maximum size of data is too large to correctly receive data, normal communications can be restored by setting the size of MTU to a smaller value.
Network key
Data that is used for encrypting data in data communi­cation. The personal computer uses the same network key both for data encryption and decryption, therefore, it is necessary to set the same network key as the other side of communication.
Network name (SSID: Service Set Identifier)
When a wireless LAN network is configured, grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft. This grouping is performed with “Network name (SSID)”. In order to improve security, the network key is set allowing no communication unless “Network name (SSID)” coincides with the network key.
Open system authentication
Null authentication method specified in the 802.11 stan­dard that performs no authentication checks on a wire­less client before allowing it to associate.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
A method of allowing the authentication protocol adopted in telephone line connection (PPP) to be used over an Ethernet.
Protocol
A procedure or rule of delivering data among computers. Ordered data communication is allowed by making all conditions required for communication including the method of data transmission/reception and actions upon communication errors into proce­dures.
Shared key authentication
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802.11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return to the AP. If the client has the wrong key or no key, authentication will fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the AP. Shared key authentica­tion is not considered secure, because a hacker who detects both the clear-text challenge and the same chal­lenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the WEP key.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS. The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID. Because the SSID is broadcast in plain text, it does not supply any security to the network.
Subnet mask
TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer. Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address comprise the subnet address. The same value shall be set among computers communicating with each other.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
A standard protocol of the Internet.
Wi-Fi
WIreless LAN User’s Guide
Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, is a set of standards for wire­less local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE
802.11 specifications. Certified products can use the official Wi-Fi logo, which indicates that the product is interoperable with any other product also showing that logo.
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IP address information
ABOUT IP ADDRESSES
IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document. You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information.
If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows,
or,
If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows:
[Obtain an IP address automatically]
A DHCP server is a server that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers or other devices in the network. There is no DHCP server for the AdHoc network.
If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in the network, ask the network administrator to check the IP address to be set for the computer.
If no access point is found in the network:
An IP address is expressed with four values in the range between 1 and 255.
Set the each computer as follows: The value in paren­theses is a subnet mask.
<Example>
Computer A: 192.168.100.2 (255.255.255.0)
Computer B: 192.168.100.3 (255.255.255.0)
Computer C: 192.168.100.4 (255.255.255.0)
:
:
Computer X: 192.168.100.254 (255.255.255.0)
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Specifications
Item Specification
Type of network Atheros SuperAG (802.11a+b/g) WLAN device conforms to IEEE
802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)*
Transfer rate (Automatic switching)
Active frequency 802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
Number of channels 802.11a: 8 independent channels
Security Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES**
Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection)
IEEE 802.11a/g: 54 Mbps maximum data rate
IEEE 802.11b: 11 Mbps maximum data rate
802.11a: 5050 ~ 5850 MHz
802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
WPA 1.0 compliant
Encryption Key lengths Supported: 64 bits, 128 bits, and 152 bits (Atheros module using AES encryption only)
802.1x/EAP
CCX 1.0 compliant
10 units or less ***
* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
** Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users can set 40 bits/
104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.
*** Depending on practical environments, the allowable number of computers to be connected may be decreased.
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Using the Bluetooth Device
The Integrated Bluetooth module (UGXZ5-102A) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers.
WHAT IS BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wire­less link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks (PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch will power off both the optional wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices at the same time. To enable or disable either one of the devices individually, perform the following steps:
1. Slide the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/ off switch to On position.
2. In the Control Panel, double-click the Fujitsu Radio Control icon.
3. In the window that appears, click the button associated with Bluetooth and/ or Wireless LAN Status to enable or dis­able the individual devices.
4. Click [OK].
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canadian Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Warranty
Users are not authorized to modify this product. Any modifications invalidate the warranty.
This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment authorization from the FCC and Industry Canada and the warranty.
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT BLUETOOTH
The Bluetooth module contains a robust Help user’s guide to assist you in learning about operation of the Bluetooth device.
To access the Help file, click [Start] -> All Programs, and click on Toshiba. Select Bluetooth, then select User’s Guide.
For additional information about Bluetooth Technology, visit the Bluetooth Web site at: www.bluetooth.com.
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Security Device* User’s Guide
* FIngerprint Sensor is optional; TPM is standard feature
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Fingerprint Sensor Device
INTRODUCING THE OPTIONAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE
Your system may have an optional fingerprint sensor device on the side of the display opposite the function buttons. (See Figure 1-2 on page 3 for location)
Figure B-1 Fingerprint sensor
With a fingerprint sensor, you can avoid having to enter a username and password every time you want to:
Log onto Windows
Recover from suspend mode
Cancel a password-protected screen saver
Log into homepages that require a username and pass­word
After you have “enrolled” - or registered - your finger­print, you can simply swipe your fingertip over the sensor for the system to recognize you.
The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass enables you to use a "master password" for all Windows, applications, and on-line passwords.
OmniPass requires users to authenticate themselves using the fingerprint sensor before granting access to the Windows desktop. This device results in a secure authen­tication system for restricting access to your computer, applications, web sites, and other password-protected resources.
OmniPass presents a convenient graphical user interface, through which you can securely manage passwords, users, and multiple identities for each user.
GETTING STARTED
This section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition application. You will be led through the OmniPass
installation process. You will also be led through the procedure of enrolling your first user into OmniPass.
INSTALLING OMNIPASS
If OmniPass has already been installed on your system, skip this section and go directly to “User Enrollment” on page 106. You can determine whether OmniPass has already been installed by checking to see if the following are present:
The presence of the gold key-shaped OmniPass icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen.
The presence of the Softex program group in the Programs group of the Start menu
System Requirements
The OmniPass application requires space on your hard drive; it also requires specific Operating Systems (OS’s). The minimum requirements are as follows:
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 operating system
At least 35 MB available hard disk space
Installing the OmniPass Application
If OmniPass is already installed on your system, go to “User Enrollment” on page 106. Otherwise continue with this section on software installation.
For installation, OmniPass requires that the user installing OmniPass have administrative privileges to the system. If your current user does not have administrative privileges, log out and then log in as an administrator before proceeding with OmniPass installation.
To install OmniPass on your system you must:
1. Insert the installation media for the OmniPass appli­cation into the appropriate drive. If you are installing from CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, you must find and launch the OmniPass installation program (setup.exe) from the media.
2. Follow the directions provided in the OmniPass installation program. Specify a location to which you would like OmniPass installed that you NOT install OmniPass in the root directory (e.g. C:\).
3. Once OmniPass has completed installation you will be prompted to restart you system. Once your system has rebooted you will be able to use OmniPass. If you choose not to restart immediately after installation, OmniPass will not be available for use until the next reboot.
The installation program automatically places an icon (Softex OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well as a golden key shaped icon in the taskbar.
. It is recommended
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Verifying Information about OmniPass
After you have completed installing OmniPass and restarted your system, you may wish to check the version of OmniPass on your system.
To check the version information of OmniPass:
1. From the Windows Desktop, double-click the key­shaped OmniPass icon in the taskbar (usually located in the lower right corner of the screen), or, Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel (if you are using Windows XP you will see the Control Panel directly in the Start menu; click it, then click Switch to Classic View). Double­click Softex OmniPass in the Control Panel, and the OmniPass Control Center will appear. If it does not appear, then the program is not properly installed,
or,
Click the Start button, select Programs, and from the submenu select the Softex program group, from that submenu click OmniPass Control Center.
2. Select the About tab at the top of the OmniPass Control Panel. The About tab window appears with version information about OmniPass.
Uninstalling OmniPass
For uninstallation, OmniPass requires that the user uninstalling OmniPass have administrative privileges to the system. If your current user does not have administrative privileges, log out and then log in as an administrator before proceeding with OmniPass uninstallation.
To remove the OmniPass application from your system:
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar. Select Settings, and then Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select OmniPass, and then click Change/Remove.
4. Follow the directions to uninstall the OmniPass application.
5. Once OmniPass has finished uninstalling, reboot your system when prompted.
USER ENROLLMENT
Before you can use any OmniPass features you must first enroll a user into OmniPass.
Master Password Concept
Computer resources are often protected with passwords. Whether you are logging into your computer, accessing your email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources, you often have to supply credentials
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to gain access. This can result in dozens of sets of creden­tials that you have to remember.
During OmniPass user enrollment a "master password” is created for the enrolled user. This master password “replaces” all other passwords for sites you register with OmniPass.
Example: A user, John, installs OmniPass on his system (his home computer) and enrolls an OmniPass user with username “John_01” and password “freq14”. He then goes to his webmail site to log onto his account. He inputs his webmail credentials as usual (username “John_02” and password “tablet”), but instead of clicking [Submit], he directs OmniPass to Remember Password. Now whenever he returns to that site, OmniPass will prompt him to supply access credentials.
John enters his OmniPass user credentials (“John_01” and “freq14”) in the OmniPass authentication prompt, and he is allowed into his webmail account. He can do this with as many web sites or password protected resources he likes, and he will gain access to all those sites with his OmniPass user credentials (“John_01” and “freq14”). This is assuming he is accessing those sites with the system onto which he enrolled his OmniPass user. OmniPass does not actually change the credentials of the password protected resource. If John were to go to an Internet cafe to access his webmail, he would need to enter his original webmail credentials (“John_02” and “tablet”) to gain access. If he attempts his OmniPass user credentials on a system other than where he enrolled that OmniPass user, he will not gain access.
The basic enrollment procedure assumes you have no hardware authentication devices or alternate storage locations that you wish to integrate with OmniPass. If you desire such functionality, consult the appropriate sections after reviewing this section.
Basic Enrollment
The Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling a user. Unless you specified other­wise, after OmniPass installation the Enrollment Wizard will launch on Windows login. If you do not see the Enrollment Wizard, you can bring it up by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar; select Programs; select Softex; click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard.
1. Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification. By default, the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard enters the credentials of the currently logged in Windows user.
2. Enter the password you use to log in to Windows. This will become the “master password” for this OmniPass user. In most cases, the Domain: value
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will be your Windows computer name. In a corpo­rate environment, or when accessing corporate resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows computer name. Click [Next] to continue.
3. In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint. Refer to “Enrolling a Fingerprint” on page 107 for additional information.
4. Next, choose how OmniPass notifies you of various events. We recommend you keep Taskbar Tips on Beginner mode taskbar tips and Audio Tips on at least Prompt with system beeps only until you get accustomed to how OmniPass operates. Click [Next] to proceed with user enrollment. You will then see a Congratulations screen indicating your completion of user enrollment.
5. Click [Done] to exit the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard. You will be asked if you’d like to log in to OmniPass with your newly enrolled user; click [Yes].
Enrolling a Fingerprint
Enrolling a fingerprint will increase the security of your system and streamline the authentication procedure.
You enroll fingerprints in the OmniPass Control Center. With an OmniPass user logged in, double-click the system tray OmniPass icon. Select the User Settings tab and click Enrollment under the User Settings area. Click Enroll Authentication Device and authenticate at the authentication prompt to start device enrollment.
1. During initial user enrollment, you will be prompted to select the finger you wish to enroll. Fingers that have already been enrolled will be marked by a green check. The finger you select to enroll at this time will be marked by a red arrow. OmniPass allows you to re-enroll a finger. If you choose a finger that has already been enrolled and continue enrollment, OmniPass will enroll the fingerprint, overwriting the old fingerprint. Select a finger to enroll and click [Next].
2. It is now time for OmniPass to capture your selected fingerprint. It may take a several capture attempts before OmniPass acquires your fingerprint. Should OmniPass fail to acquire your fingerprint, or if the capture screen times out, click [Back] to restart the fingerprint enrollment process.
Your system has a “swipe” fingerprint sensor. A swipe sensor is small and resembles a skinny elongated rect­angle. To capture a fingerprint, gently swipe or pull your fingertip over the sensor (starting at the second knuckle) in the direction of the arrow. Swiping too fast or too slow will result in a failed capture. The Choose Finger screen has a [Practice] button; click it to practice capturing your fingerprint. When you are comfortable with how your fingerprint is captured, proceed to enroll a finger.
3. Once OmniPass has successfully acquired the finger­print, the Ver i fy Fi ng erp r in t screen will automati­cally appear. To verify your enrolled fingerprint, place your fingertip on the sensor and hold it there as if you were having a fingerprint captured. Successful fingerprint verification will show a green fingerprint in the capture window and the text Ve r i f i c a t i o n Successful under the capture window.
USING OMNIPASS
You are now ready to begin using OmniPass. Used regu­larly, OmniPass will streamline your authentication procedures.
Password Replacement
You will often use the password replacement function. When you go to a restricted access website (e.g., your bank, your web-based email, online auction or payment sites), you are always prompted to enter your login credentials. OmniPass can detect these prompts and you can teach OmniPass your login credentials. The next time you go to that website, you can authenticate with your fingerprint to gain access.
OmniPass Authentication Toolbar
After installing OmniPass and restarting, you will notice a dialog you have not seen before at Windows Logon. This is the OmniPass Authentication Toolbar, and it is displayed whenever the OmniPass authentication system is invoked. The OmniPass authentication system may be invoked frequently: during Windows Logon, during OmniPass Logon, when unlocking your workstation, when resuming from standby or hibernate, when unlocking a password-enabled screensaver, during pass­word replacement for remembered site or application logins, and more. When you see this toolbar, OmniPass is prompting you to authenticate.
The Logon Authentication window indicates what OmniPass-restricted function you are attempting. The icons in the lower left (fingerprint and key) show what authentication methods are available to you. Selected authentication methods are highlighted while unselected methods are not. When you click the icon for an unse­lected authentication method, the authentication prompt associated with that method is displayed.
When prompted to authenticate, you must supply the appropriate credentials: an enrolled finger for the finger­print capture window or your master password for the master password prompt (the key icon).
Remembering a Password
OmniPass can remember any application, GUI, or pass­word protected resource that has a password prompt.
Using the following procedure, you can store a set of credentials into OmniPass. These credentials will then be linked to your “master password” or fingerprint.
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Go to a site that requires a login (username and pass­word), but do not log in yet. At the site login prompt, enter your username and password in the prompted fields, but do not enter the site (do not hit [Enter], [Submit], [OK], or Login). Right-click the OmniPass system tray icon and select Remember Password from the submenu. The Windows arrow cursor will change to a golden key OmniPass cursor. Click this OmniPass cursor in the login prompt area, but do not click the [Login] or [Submit] button.
Associating a Friendly Name
After clicking the OmniPass key cursor near the login prompt, OmniPass will prompt you to enter a “friendly name” for this site. You should enter something that reminds you of the website, the company, or the service you are logging into. In its secure database, OmniPass associates this friendly name with this website.
Additional Settings for Remembering a Site
When OmniPass prompts you to enter a “friendly name” you also have the opportunity to set how OmniPass authenticates you to this site. There are three effective settings for how OmniPass handles a remembered site.
The default setting is Automatically click the “OK” or
“Submit” button for this password protected site once the user is authenticated. With this setting, each time
you navigate to this site OmniPass will prompt you for your master password or fingerprint authentication device. Once you have authenticated with OmniPass, you will automatically be logged into the site.
Less secure is the option to Automatically enter this
password protected site when it is activated. Do not prompt for authentication. Check the upper box to get
this setting, and each time you navigate to this site OmniPass will log you into the site without prompting you to authenticate
.
This setting is more convenient in that whenever you go to a site remembered with this setting, you will bypass any authentication procedure and gain instant access to the site. But should you leave your system unattended with your OmniPass user logged in, anyone using your system can browse to your password protected sites and gain automatic access.
If you uncheck both boxes in Settings for this Password Site, OmniPass will prompt you for your master pass-
word or fingerprint authentication device. Once you have authenticated with OmniPass your credentials will be filled in to the site login prompt, but you will have to click the website [OK], [Submit], or [Login] button to gain access to the site.
Click Finish to complete the remember password proce­dure. The site location, the credentials to access the site, and the OmniPass authentication settings for the site are now stored in the OmniPass secure database. The OmniPass authentication settings (Settings for this Pass- word Site) can always be changed in Vault Management.
Logging in to a Remembered Site
Whether or not OmniPass prompts you to authenticate when you return to a remembered site is determined by
Settings for this Password Site and can be changed in Vault Management.
The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login to: Windows, remembered web sites, and all other password protected resources.
With Master Password
Once you return to a site you have remembered with OmniPass, you may be presented with a master pass­word prompt. Enter your master password and you will be allowed into the site.
Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device
When logging into Windows with a fingerprint device, the fingerprint capture window will now appear next to the Windows Login screen. Place your enrolled fingertip on the sensor to authenticate. You will be simultaneously logged into Windows and OmniPass. The capture window will also appear if you have used Ctrl-Alt-Del to lock a system, and the fingerprint device can be used to log back in as stated above.
If a machine is locked and OmniPass detects a different user logging back in with a fingerprint, the first user will be logged out and the second user logged in.
In Windows XP, your login options must be set either for classic login, or for fast user switching and logon screen to be enabled to use your fingerprint to log on to Windows. To change this go to Control Panel, select
User Accounts and then click Change the way users log on or off. If your Windows screensaver is password
protected, the fingerprint capture window will now appear next to screensaver password dialog during resume. You can authenticate to your screensaver pass­word prompt with your enrolled finger.
Password Management
OmniPass provides an interface that lets you manage your passwords. To access this GUI, double-click the OmniPass key in the system tray. Click Va ul t M a na g e- ment; you will be prompted to authenticate. Once you gain access to Vault Management, click Manage Pass-
words under Vault Settings. You will see the Manage Passwords interface, with a list of friendly names.
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You can view the credentials stored for any remembered website by highlighting the desired resource under Pass- word Protected Dialog and clicking Unmask Values. Should a password be reset, or an account expire, you can remove stored credentials from OmniPass. Highlight the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog and click Delete Page. You will be prompted to confirm the password deletion.
The two check boxes in Manage Passwords govern whether OmniPass prompts you to authenticate or directly logs you into the remembered site.
OmniPass will overwrite an old set of credentials for a website if you attempt to use Remember Password on an already remembered site.
The exception to the above rule is the resetting of your Windows password. If your password is reset in Windows, then the next time you login to Windows, OmniPass will detect the password change and prompt you to “Update” or “Reconfirm” your password with OmniPass. Enter your new Windows password in the prompt(s) and click OK and your OmniPass "master password" will still be your Windows password.
OmniPass User Identities
Identities allow OmniPass users to have multiple accounts to the same site (e.g., bob@biblomail.com and boballen@biblomail.com). If OmniPass did not provide you identities, you would be limited to remembering one account per site.
To create and manage identities, double-click the OmniPass key in the system tray. Click Vau lt Ma na g e- ment; OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate. Once you gain access to Vault Management, click Manage Identities under Vault Settings. You can only manage the identities of the currently logged in OmniPass user
To add a new identity, click New Identity or double-click Click here to add a new identity. Name the new identity and click [OK], then click [Apply]. You can now switch to the new identity and start remembering passwords.
To delete an identity, highlight the identity you want to delete and click [Delete Identity], then click [Apply]
When you delete an identity, all of its associated remembered sites and password protected dialogs are lost.
.
To set the default identity, highlight the identity you want as default and click [Set as Default]; click [Apply] to ensure the settings are saved. If you log in to OmniPass with a fingerprint device, you will automati­cally be logged in to the default identity for that
OmniPass user. You can choose the identity with which you are logging in if you login using "master password".
Choosing User Identity during Login
To choose your identity during login, type your user­name in the User Name: field. Press [Tab] and see that the Domain: field self-populates. Click the Password: field to bring the cursor to it, and you will see the pull­down menu in the Identity: field. Select the identity you wish to login as and then click OK to login.
Switch User Identity
To switch identities at any time, right-click the OmniPass system tray icon and click Switch User Iden- tity from the submenu. The Switch Identity dialog will appear. Select the desired identity and then click OK.
Identities and Password Management
On the Manage Passwords interface of the Va u l t Management tab of the OmniPass Control Center, there
is a pull-down selection box labeled, Identity. This field lets you choose which identity you are managing pass­words for. When you select an identity here, only those password protected dialogs that are associated with that identity are shown. You can perform all the functions explained in “Password Management” on page 108.
CONFIGURING OMNIPASS
This section gives an overview of both the Export/ Import function and the OmniPass Control Center.
Exporting and Importing Users
Using the OmniPass Control Center, you can export and import users in and out of OmniPass. The export process backs up all remembered sites, credentials, and any enrolled fingerprints for an OmniPass user. All OmniPass data for a user is backed up to a single encrypted database file. During the import process, the Windows login of the exported user is required. If the proper credentials cannot be supplied, the user profile will not be imported
.
You should periodically export your user profile and store it in a safe place. If anything happens to your system, you can import your OmniPass profile to a new system and have all your remem­bered settings and fingerprints instantly.
When you examine the importation, you are prompted for authentication. The credentials that will allow a user profile to be imported are the Windows login credentials of the exported user. They are the credentials that had to be submitted when the user profile was exported. You will need User Name, Password, and Domai
n.
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Exporting an OmniPass User Profile
To export a user, open the OmniPass Control Center, and click Import/Export User under Manage Users.
Click Exports an OmniPass user profile. OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate. Upon successfully authenti­cation, you must name the OmniPass user profile and decide where to save it. An .opi file is generated, and you should store a copy of it in a safe place.
This .opi file contains all your user specific OmniPass data, and it is both encrypted and password protected. This user profile does NOT contain any of your encrypted data files.
Importing an OmniPass User Profile
You cannot import a user into OmniPass if there already is a user with the same name enrolled in OmniPass.
To import an OmniPass user open the OmniPass Control Center, and click Import/Export User under Manage Users. Click Imports a new user into OmniPass and then select OmniPass Import/Export File (*.opi) and click Next. OmniPass will then prompt you to browse for the file you had previously exported (.opi file). When you select the .opi file for importation, OmniPass will prompt you for authentication. The credentials that will allow a user profile to be imported are the Windows login credentials of the exported user. They are the credentials that had to be submitted when the user profile was exported. You will need User Name, Password, and Domain. If you don’t remember the value for Domain, in a PC or SOHO environment Domain should be your computer name.
OmniPass will notify you if the user was successfully imported.
Things to Know Regarding Import/Export
Assume you export a local Windows User profile from OmniPass. You want to import that profile to another machine that has OmniPass. Before you can import the profile, a Windows user with the same login cre­dentials must be created on the machine importing the profile.
Example: I have a Windows user with the username “Tom” and the password “Sunshine” on my system. I have enrolled Tom into OmniPass and remembered passwords. I want to take all my passwords to new sys­tem. I export Tom’s OmniPass user profile. I go to my new system and using the Control Panel I create a user with the username "Tom" and the password "Sun-
shine". I can now successfully import the OmniPass user data to the new system.
If you export an OmniPass-only user, you can import that user to any computer running OmniPass, pro­vided that a user with that name is not already enrolled in OmniPass.
If you attempt to import a user profile who has the same name as a user already enrolled in OmniPass, the OmniPass import function will fail.
OMNIPASS CONTROL CENTER
This section will serve to explain functions within the OmniPass Control Center that weren’t explained earlier.
You can access the OmniPass Control Center any of three ways:
Double-click the golden OmniPass key shaped icon in the Windows taskbar (typically in the lower-right cor­ner of the desktop)
Click the Start button; select the Programs group; select the Softex program group; and click the OmniPass Control Center selection.
Open the Windows Control Panel (accessible via Start button --> Settings --> Control Panel) and double- click the Softex OmniPass icon.
User Management
The User Management tab has two major interfaces: Add/Remove User and Import/Export User. Import/ Export User functionality is documented in “Exporting and Importing Users” on page 109. Add/Remove User functionality is straightforward.
If you click Adds a new user to OmniPass you will start the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard. The Enrollment Wizard is documented in “User Enrollment” on page 106.
If you click Removes a user from OmniPass, OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate. Authenticate with the credentials (or enrolled fingerprint) of the user you wish to remove. OmniPass will prompt you to confirm user removal. Click OK to complete user removal
Removing a user will automatically destroy all OmniPass data associated with that user. All identities and credentials associated with the user will be lost. If you are sure about removing the user, we recommend you export the user profile.
User Settings
The User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings, Tas k b ar T i ps , and Enrollment. User settings allow users
to customize OmniPass to suit their individual prefer-
.
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ences. Under User Settings (Audio Setting s and Ta s k b ar Tips) you can set how OmniPass notifies the user of
OmniPass events (e.g., successful login, access denied, etc.). The details of each setting under the Audio Settings and Task b ar T i ps interfaces are self-explana­tory.
The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll finger­prints. To enroll additional fingerprints, click Enroll Authentication Device, and authenticate with OmniPass. Select the fingerprint recognition device in the Select Authentication Device screen (it should already be marked by a green check if you have a finger enrolled) and click Next.
System Settings
The OmniPass Startup Options interface can be found in the System Settings tab. With these options you can specify how your OmniPass Logon is tied to your Windows Logon.
The first option, Automatically log on to OmniPass as the current user, will do just as it says; during Windows login, you will be logged on to OmniPass using your Windows login credentials. If the user logging into Windows was never enrolled into OmniPass, upon login no one will be logged on to OmniPass. This setting is appropriate for an office setting or any setting where users must enter a username and password to log into a computer. This is the default setting.
With the second option, Manually log on to OmniPass at startup, OmniPass will prompt you to login once you have logged on to Windows.
With the third option, Do not log on to OmniPass at startup, OmniPass will not prompt for a user to be logged on.
You can manually log on to OmniPass by right-clicking the OmniPass taskbar icon and clicking Log in User from the right-click menu.
TROUBLESHOO TING
You cannot use OmniPass to create Windows users. You must first create the Windows user, and you will need administrative privileges to do that. Once the Windows user is created, you can add that user to OmniPass using the same username and password
Cannot add Windows users to OmniPass
If you experience difficulties adding a Windows user to OmniPass, you may need to adjust your local secu­rity settings. You can do this by going to Start,
Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and Local Security Settings. Expand Local Policies, expand Security Options, and double-click Network Access: Sharing and Security Model for Local Accounts. The correct setting should be Classic -
Local Users Authenticate as Themselves.
Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPass
If you experience difficulties adding a user with a blank password to OmniPass, you may need to adjust your local security settings. First attempt the proce­dure explained in the Cannot add Windows user to OmniPass section. If the difficulties persist, then try the following procedure.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Administrative
Tools, and Local Security Settings. Expand Local Policies, expand Security Options, and double-click Accounts: Limit local account use of blank pass­words to console login only. This setting should be
set to Disabled.
Dialog appears after OmniPass authentication during Windows Logon
After installing OmniPass on your system, you can
choose to logon to Windows using OmniPass. You authenticate with OmniPass (via master password, or an enrolled security device) and OmniPass logs you into Windows. You may, during this OmniPass authentication, see a Login Error dialog box.
This dialog box occurs when OmniPass was unable to log you into Windows with the credentials supplied (username and password). This could happen for any of the following reasons:
Your Windows password has changed
Your Windows account has been disabled
If you are having difficulties due to the first reason, you will need to update OmniPass with your changed Windows account password. Click Update Password and you will be prompted with a dialog to reconfirm your password.
Enter the new password to your Windows user account and click OK. If the error persists, then it is unlikely the problem is due to your Windows user account password changing.
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Trusted Platform Module Installation
This disc contains several utilities that allow you to enhance the security of your system using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) contained in the system. TPM is a Trusted Computer Group (TCG)-compliant embed­ded security chip that allows computers to run applica­tions more securely and to make transactions and communications more trustworthy. TPM is an impor­tant component of the Fujitsu Security Platform.
3. Open the Security menu, scroll down to Set Super­visor Password, and enter a password (if not already set).
4. While in the Security menu, scroll down to Security Chip Setting, and click on it. The Security Chip Set­ting submenu will appear.
5. Click on Security Chip to enable it.
6. Click [F10] to save changes and exit.
• The use of this disc requires that you have a device capable of reading CDs attached to your system. If you do not have a built-in CD or DVD player, you will need to attach an external player.
• The use of this disc also requires a device capable of writing to removable media (such as a floppy disk drive, CD­RW drive, or PCMCIA memory card). This drive will be used to store the Emergency Recovery Token file and -- if desired -- the Emergency Recovery Archive file. For more information on available external devices, visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computers.
When installing the software, be sure to create Emergency Recovery Archive and Emergency Recovery Token files when prompted by the Security Platform Initialization Wizard. These files will be
necessary in the event of hardware failure.
Failure to create these files could result in a loss of the Security Platform owner key,
which is the physical root for secrets as well as the logical root for all Security Platform user-specific keys. The Initialization Wizard provides step-by-step instructions for creating the files.
Installing the TPM Applications
1. Insert the “Trusted Platform Module Drivers and Applications CD” in the drive.
2. The setup program should start the installation
automatically. If the installation does not start automatically, go to the setup.exe file on the disc and double-click on it.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen
to load the drivers and applications for TPM.
4. After loading the software, you will be prompted to
reboot your system. Remove the CD from the drive, then reboot.
5. After rebooting, the Security Platform Installation
Wizard will open and lead you through the setup and customization of the TPM applications.
Getting Help
For detailed help about installing the TPM applica­tions, go to the readme.txt file on the disc.
For in-depth help and information about the TPM applications, double-click on the Security Platform icon in the system tray, and click {Getting Started Guide].
Procedure
Be sure you have a built-in or external drive attached to your system that can read CDs. You will also need a means to write to removable media during the installa­tion.
Enabling the Security Chip in BIOS
1. Before installing the TPM software, you will need to enable the security chip in the system BIOS. To do so:
• If your system is running, click [Start] -> Shut Down, and select Restart. Click [OK].
• If the system is not running, power it up.
2. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press the [F2] but­ton. The BIOS Setup Utility will appear.
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Index
Index
A
AC
adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 79
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
ACPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Active-Matrix Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Application
See Pre-installed Software
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Auto/Airline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 79
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . . . . 64
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
charging indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
cold-swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
conserving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
dead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
increasing life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
level indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
lithium ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 81
low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
shorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
suspend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
BatteryAid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
C
Cache Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CardBus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Closed Cover Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CMOS RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
COMM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
D
DC Output Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 27
Default Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59
Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
DMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Docking Port Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drivers and Application Restore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
E
ECP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Extended Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 49
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F
FDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
fingerprint sensor device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
enrolling a fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
importing an OmniPass user profile . . . . . . . . . . 110
installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
introducing the fingerprint sensor device . . . . . 105
using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
verifying information about OmniPass . . . . . . . 106
Floppy Disk
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ejecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
preparing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
write protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fujitsu Driver Update utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Function Key
F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
H
Hard Disk Drive
access indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55
Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 48
Hibernate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hibernation Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
I
IDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Integrated Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Internal LAN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
IrDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
IRQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
K
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
cursor keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
L
LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LifeBook
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LifeBook Security Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
deactivating and activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
launching applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .8, 74
M
Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 73
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
upgrade module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 48
microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Modem (RJ-11) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Modem Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Mouse
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
See Quick Point
MPU-401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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N
NTSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
O
OmniPass
Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
importing an OmniPass user profile . . . . . . . . . .110
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
verifying information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
P
Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PC Card
access indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 43
slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PC Card Eject/Lock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Port Replicator
attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
detaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Auto/Airline adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33
Power On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Q
Quick Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
R
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31
Restarting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RJ-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
RJ-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
S
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
SDRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SMART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Smart Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Software
See Pre-installed Software
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stereo Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Suspend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 32
S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
T
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
double-clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Touch Screen Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
built-in Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
mouse/keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59
Trusted Platform Module
enabling the security chip in BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . 112
getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
U
Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 56
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
V
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
W
WFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Windows
end user license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows XP Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Windows XP Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Application key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Start keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wireless LAN
Before Using the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Connection using Wireless Zero Configuration Tool
93
Infrastructure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
IP address information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wireless LAN Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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