Fujitsu Client Computing WB0023 Users Manual

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APPENDIX I

USER MANUAL (PART 1)

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Copyright and Trademark Information

Copyright

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

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Corporation.

B6FH-6061-01EN-00

Warn ing

Handling the cord on this product will expose
you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

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

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Telephone: [phone]

Declares that product: Model Configurations:

LifeBook B6110D

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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

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LifeBook B Series

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL
Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 V
DC, with a current of 3.75 A.

AC Adapter output polarity:

+

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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

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

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT
CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

Hg

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

Fujitsu LifeBook® B Series Notebook

Table of Contents

1

PREFACE

Preface

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

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

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

2

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

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

Locating the Controls
and Connectors

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

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

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

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

Operating the Security/ Application Panel . . . . .22

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

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .22

Launching Applications with Application Panel . . 23

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

HDD/Removable Media Drive Indicator . . . . . . . 14

PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Compact Flash (CF) Card Access Indicators . . . .14

NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Power Sources

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

Display Panel

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

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

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

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LifeBook B Series

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

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

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

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

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

Activating Additional Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

Power Management

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

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

Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

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

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

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

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

External Floppy Disk Drive

Connecting an Optional Floppy Disk drive . . . . . 39

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PC Cards

Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Compact Flash Cards

Installing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Removing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing a Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the New Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . 45

Port Replicator

Port Replicator Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Attaching Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Detaching Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Restoring Pre-installed Software

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 64

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CARING FOR YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Care and Maintenance

LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

PC/CF Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Integrated Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . .74

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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GLOSSARY/REGULATORY

Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Regulatory

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

APPENDIX A: USING THE
WIRELESS LAN DEVICE

Before Using the Wireless LAN

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

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

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

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Configuration of the WLAN Device

Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility . . . . .93

Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Troubleshooting the WLAN

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

Wireless LAN Glossary

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

IP address information

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

Specifications

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Using the Bluetooth Device

What is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . .102

APPENDIX B: SECURITY
DEVICE USER’S GUIDE

Fingerprint Sensor Device

Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . .105

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trusted Platform Module Installation

TPM Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

INDEX

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

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LifeBook B Series

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Preface

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LifeBook B Series

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Preface

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® B Series notebook from Fujitsu
Computer Systems is a powerful notebook computer. It
is powered by an Intel® Pentium® M microprocessor,
has a built-in 12.1" color touch screen display, and
brings the computing power of a desktop personal
computer to a portable environment.

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

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP
Home or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.

Your notebook is a completely self-contained unit with
an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD touch screen display.
It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a
variety of optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [Esc], [Enter] and [Ctrl].

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

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

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.

Example: Shutdown the computer?

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

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and
Support the following ways:

■

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

■

Fax: [phone]

■

E-mail: [e-mail]

■

Web site:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support

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

■

Product name

■

Product configuration number

■

Product serial number

■

Purchase date

■

Conditions under which the problem occurred

■

Any error messages that have occurred

■

Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your notebook by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks

-> LifeBook Accessories Web Site link, located in the
Windows Start menu.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by
clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and
Support link, located in the Windows Start menu.

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

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

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

WARRANTY

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by an International
Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical
support. Check the service kit that came with your
notebook for warranty terms and conditions.

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LifeBook B Series – Section One

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Getting to Know

2

Your LifeBook

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LifeBook B Series

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Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook

Overview

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

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

UNPACKING

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

For a pre-configured model you should have:

■

LifeBook B Series notebook (Figure 2-1)

■

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

■

Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

■

Stylus (located in stylus holder)

■

Driver and Application Restore CD

■

Restore DVD

■

Getting Started Guide

■

User’s Guide (this document)

■

International Limited Warranty Brochure

■

Certificate of Authenticity

Depending upon the configuration of your notebook,
you will have one of the following battery
configurations:

■

One main high-capacity Lithium ion battery (pre­installed),
or,

■

One main Lithium ion battery pre-installed and one
spare main high-capacity Lithium ion battery

You may also have one or more of the following devices
in the box:

■

External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-4),
and/or,

■

Port Replicator (Figure 2-3)

Figure 2-2. AC Adapter

Figure 2-3. Optional Port Replicator

Figure 2-4. Optional External USB Floppy Disk Drive

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LifeBook B Series – Section Two

Display
Panel Latch

Touch Screen
Display Panel

Status
Indicator
Panel

LifeBook
Security/
Application
Panel

Suspend/
Resume
Button

Scroll Button or optional

Fingerprint Recognition

Sensor (pictured)

Touchpad
Pointing
Device

Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook with display open

Keyboard

Locating the Controls
and Connectors

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components. (Figure 2-5)

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.

Touch Screen Display Panel

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

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre­spond with a specific component of your LifeBook note­book. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13.

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The Security/Application Panel provides hardware secu­rity and one-touch application launch capability. See
“LifeBook Security/ Application Panel” on page 21.

Stereo
Speakers

Built-in
Microphone

Pen Garage

Suspend/Resume Button

The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend
notebook activity without powering off, resume your
notebook from standby mode, and power on your note­book when it has been shut down from the Windows
operating system. See “Power On” on page 29.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone allows you to input or record
mono audio.

Keyboard

A full-function keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys. See “Using the Keyboard” on page 15.

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device consists of two mouse­like buttons, a scroll button, and a cursor control pad.
Note that the scroll button may be replaced by an
optional fingerprint recognition sensor, depending
upon your system configuration. The optional finger­print recognition sensor allows you to start your system
by swiping your finger over the sensor. See “Touchpad
Pointing Device” on page 17.

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Modem Port

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

DC Power Jack

Microphone Jack

Headphone Jack

Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note­book’s left-side components. (Figure 2-6)

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone port is for attaching
a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K
modem.

The internal multinational modem is not
intended for use with Digital PBX systems.
Do not connect the internal modem to a
Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage
to the internal modem or your entire
LifeBook notebook. Consult your PBX
manufacturer’s documentation for details.
Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be
sure to find out BEFORE you connect your
modem.

The internal modem is designed to the
ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed
of 53000bps is the highest allowed by
FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The
maximum upload speed is 33600bps.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. See “Microphone Jack” on page 48.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. See “Headphone Jack” on
page 48.

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your
notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery.

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II
PC Card. See “PC Cards” on page 41.

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC
Cards from the PC Card slot. See “PC Cards” on
page 41.

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LifeBook B Series – Section Two

Stylus

Compact Flash

Card Eject Button

Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Stylus

The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch
screen.

Compact Flash Card Eject Button

Allows you to eject a compact flash card.

Compact Flash
Card Slot

USB 2.0 Ports

Anti-theft
Lock Slot

Compact Flash Card Slot

Allows you to insert a compact flash (CF) card. See
“Compact Flash Cards” on page 42.

USB 2.0 Ports

The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you
to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. See “Universal
Serial Bus 2.0 Ports” on page 48.

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

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Main Unit and

Configuration

(approximate location)

Label

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Docking Port Connector

Air Vents

Memory
Upgrade
Compartment

Hard Disk
Drive Cover

Lithium ion
Battery Pack

Battery Pack Latches

Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

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

Docking Port Connector

This connector allows you to connect the optional Port
Replicator.

Air Vents

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

.

heating

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.

Memory Upgrade Compartment

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

overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module”
on page 44.

Hard Disk Drive Cover

The hard disk drive cover protects the hard disk drive.
Under normal circumstances, you should never remove
this cover unless you are replacing a hard disk drive.

Lithium ion Battery Pack

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.
See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 37.

Battery Pack Latches

The battery pack latches are used to secure and release
the Lithium ion battery pack. See “Lithium ion Battery”
on page 37.

Main Unit and Configuration Label

The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook notebook. In
addition, the configuration portion of the label has the
serial number and manufacturer information that you
will need to give your support representative. It identi­fies the exact version of various components of your
notebook.

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