Fujitsu Client Computing WB0056 Users Manual

User’s Guide

Fujitsu LifeBook

Learn how to use your

E8420 notebook

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WARNING

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

according to FCC Part 15

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

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

Telephone: (408) 746-6000

Declares that product: Base Model Configuration: LifeBook E8420 notebook

TATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE

The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of this

copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses

only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

. DISPOSE OF USED

’S INSTRUCTION.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of

OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY

WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER

BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER

swimming pool.

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

• 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

5.27 A (100 W). TBD or 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A (80 W).

to persons, including the following:

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

local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

• 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

coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required

per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service provider.

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

• For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, make sure that the outer shield of the

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

RATING FUSE

AMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF

ACCORDING TO LOCAL

System Disposal

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in Canada.

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Recycling your battery

Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is a natural occurrence

for all batteries. When this occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you replace it, it is important that you dispose of

the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed of improperly.

Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

(RBRC)**, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our environment by recycling old batteries at no cost to you.

If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website (http://EIAE.org/

and search for a convenient disposal location.

Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future

generations.

* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or

RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find the location nearest you, go to

www.RBRC.org or call 1-800-822-8837.

** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.

Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Contents

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preface

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Wireless Radio Emission Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hard Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Security Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Optional Quick Point Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operating Your LifeBook Security/Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . 43

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Flexible Bay Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Starting Windows Vista the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Hibernate Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Removing ExpressCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Smart Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 3 User-Installable Features

Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

PC Cards/ExpressCards™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Port Replicator Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

IEEE 1394 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

HDMI Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Restoring the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Cleaning your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Storing your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Traveling with your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Caring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Chapter 6 System Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Glossary/Regulatory

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide

Characteristics of the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

What is Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Configuring the Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

WLAN Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device

Preface

About This Guide

The LifeBook E8420 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop

performance with a fast, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. Depending upon the configuration, your

notebook has either a built-in 15.4” TFT WXGA or WSXGA+ color display. This system brings the

computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® Vista Business operating system pre-installed.

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

Conventions Used in the Guide

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

Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.

For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.)

On screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: “Shutdown the computer?”

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, OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION

THE INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF

THE SUBJECT MATERIAL

HE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR

COMPUTER

CAREFULLY

HE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR

IFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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

• E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com

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

Fujitsu Contact Information

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:

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

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YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Shopping Online

You can go directly to the online by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.

Limited Warranty

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that

came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.

Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook E8420 notebook

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Chapter 1

Overview

This section describes the

components of your Fujitsu

LifeBook E8420 notebook. We

strongly recommend that you read

it before using your notebook –

even if you are already familiar

with notebook computers.

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

LifeBook Security/

Power/Suspend/

Application Panel

Resume Button

Stereo Speaker

Keyboard

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Touchpad Pointing Device

Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Stereo Speaker

Quick Point

Cursor Control

Wireless LAN/Bluetooth

IrDA Sensor

On/Off Switch

Display Panel Latch Button

Memory Stick/SD Card Slot

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Top Components

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

Display Panel

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

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 23.

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch

capability. See “LifeBook Security/Application Panel” on page 37.

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off,

resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut

down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Button” on page 56.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 27.

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with five buttons: two right mouse-like

buttons, two left mouse-like buttons, and a scroll button. The upper left and right buttons are for use with

the Quick Point cursor control. See “Touchpad Pointing Device” on page 30. Depending upon the

configuration of your system, the scroll button may be configured as a fingerprint sensor device. See

“Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 167.

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Display Panel Latch Button

The display panel latch button is used to latch and unlatch the display. See “Opening the Display Panel”

on page 48.

Memory Stick/SD Card Slot

The Memory Stick/SD card slot allows you to install a Memory Stick or a Secure Digital (SD) card for

data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. See

“Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards” on page 73.

Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch

The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the optional WLAN and Bluetooth

devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the

WLAN Device” on page 159.

IrDA Sensor

Provides an infrared interface for communication with devices IrDA Standard Rev.1.1-compliant.

Quick Point Cursor Control

The optional Quick Point control offers an additional method for moving the cursor. See “Optional Quick

Point Feature” on page 33.

ExpressCard

ExpressCard Slot (top slot)

IEEE 1394 Jack

Eject Button

PC Card

Eject Button

PC Card Slot (bottom slot)

Smart Card Slot

Air Vents

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

USB 2.0 Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Jack

Microphone Jack

Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack

DC Power Jack

Figure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

Left-Side Panel Components

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

Microphone Jack

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

page 88.

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

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

modem. See “Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack” on page 83.

. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600 BPS AT UPLOAD, IN

. CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR

DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL

THE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. DO NOT CONNECT

53000 BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION

FCC REGULATIONS.

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

. SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT

THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A

DETAILS

YOUR MODEM

MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE NOTEBOOK

HE INTERNAL MULTINATIONAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90/V.92 STANDARD. ITS

MAXIMUM SPEED OF

ACCORDANCE WITH

RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS

US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT:

IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack

The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your notebook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a

digital video camera. See “IEEE 1394 Port” on page 87.

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard slot allows you to install an ExpressCard. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on page 74.

ExpressCard Eject Button

The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot.

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button is used for removing a PC Card from the slot.

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slots allow you to install a Type I or Type II PC Card. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on

page 74.

TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL

, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.

CLEANING

AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED

TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION

DO NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN

Smart Card Slot

A dedicated Smart Card slot is provided on your notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape as

credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. See “Smart Card Reader” on page 78. In

order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you must purchase optional third-party software for

installation.

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.

USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480

Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See

“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 85.

Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack

The headphone/optical digital audio jack allows you to connect headphones. See “Optical Digital Audio

Connector” on page 46.

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge

the internal Lithium ion battery.

Anti-Theft Lock Slot Flexible Bay

Flexible Bay Release Latch

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

• Modular DVD-ROM drive

• Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

• Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer

• Modular Lithium ion battery

• Modular second hard disk drive

• Weight Saver

Right-Side Panel Components

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

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. See “Flexible Bay Devices” on page 35.

Flexible Bay Release Latch

The Flexible Bay release latch releases the Flexible Bay device.

HDMI Jack

Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

External Video Port

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Serial Port

Parallel Port

USB 2.0 Ports

Air Vents

Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel

Back Panel Components

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

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to

480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. See

“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 85.

TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL

, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.

O NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN

CLEANING

AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED

TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION

Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect serial RS-232 devices, such as serial printers or serial scanners. See

“Serial Port” on page 85.

Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T)

Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 84.

Air Vents

The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred

to as an LPT port.) See “Parallel Port” on page 84.

External Video Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External

Video Port” on page 88.

HDMI Jack T

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) jack is used to connect the notebook to a compatible

TV. HDMI is a single-cable solution that carries high-definition audio and video. See “HDMI Jack” on

page 89.

Air Vents

Memory Upgrade

Lithium ion

Battery Bay

Compartment

Port Replicator

Connector

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

Bottom Components

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

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3

SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your

notebook, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 79. Under

normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.

, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE

Air Vents

The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.

TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO

, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.

PERIODIC CLEANING

KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED

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

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery

when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion

battery. See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 60.

Port Replicator Connector

This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your notebook.

- Getting to Know Your LifeBook

ScrLk

NumLk

Hard Drive

Wireless

Battery

Access

Radio

Charging

Security

CapsLk

Emission

PC Card

Indicator

Battery

Level

Access

Optical Drive

(PC Card Slot)

Access

Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel

Battery

Identifier

AC Adapter

Power

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook

notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.

Power Indicator

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each

• Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

of which tells you the mode your notebook is in.

Status Indicator Panel

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

26%–50%

51%–75%

11%–25%

Critical Low or

Dead Battery

Low Warning <11%

Shorted Battery

AC Adapter Indicator

• Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Suspend mode.

• Steady Off: This means that your notebook is either in Hibernate mode, or it has been turned off.

The AC Adapter indicator shows whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, Auto/Airline

adapter or battery(s). This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook

is using.

Battery Level Indicators

• On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use.

• Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected.

will only be displayed for a battery that is currently

The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not

the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional

second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1

refers to the primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery

2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery).

In addition, this symbol states how much charge is

installed in your LifeBook notebook.

available within each installed battery. The symbol

. IT WILL BEGIN PLAYING AN AUDIO DVD/CD OR WILL START AN

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM AUTOMATICALLY AS SOON AS IT IS INSERTED IN

. THE DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION ALLOWS

HE DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION WILL PERIODICALLY CHECK FOR

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM INSTALLEDINTHEDRIVE, CAUSING THE DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM ACCESS

BATTERIES SUBJECTED TO SHOCKS, VIBRATION OR EXTREME TEMPERATURES CAN BE PERMANENTLY

DAMAGED

Wireless Radio Emission Indicator

Optical Drive Access Indicator

INDICATOR TO FLASH

DVD/CD HAS AN AUTO-RUN FILE

APPLICATION IF THE

THE DRIVE AND THE TRAY IS CLOSED

YOUR SYSTEM TO START A

Battery Charging Indicators

Located to the left of each Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether

that specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

The Wireless Radio Emission indicator appears when the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth are emitting.

The Optical Drive Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is being accessed. If

the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is

checking the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the

indicator will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. The default setting is the

Auto Insert Notification function active.

THE HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR DOES NOT SHOW WHICH HARD DRIVE IS BEING ACCESSED.

Hard Drive Access Indicator

PC Card Access Indicator

The Hard Drive Access indicator shows whether your internal hard drive is being accessed.

The PC Card Access indicator shows whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator

will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed. See “PC

Cards/ExpressCards™” on page 74.

NumLk Indicator

The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

CapsLock Indicator

ScrLk Indicator

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

Security Indicator

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set) when the system resumes from Off or Sleep mode.

You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before you can resume operation.

End

Home

Function Keys

Cursor Keys

Application Key

Figure 8. Keyboard

Numeric Keypad

(surrounded by heavy line)

Keyboard

Start Key

characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard

character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.

Fn Key

Using the Keyboard

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard

functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This

• Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard

section describes the following keys.

the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.

• Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to

produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.

• Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to

the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.

• Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as

Numeric Keypad

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad

keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the

same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ),

subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated

as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to

indicate their secondary functions.

Windows Keys

Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The

Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The

Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the

selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the

Windows keys.)

Cursor Keys

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down,

left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the

next item up, down, left, or right).

Function Keys

Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ

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

for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

another key.

• [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “BIOS Setup

Utility” on page 51)

• [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that

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

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

notebook.

• [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook

• [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook

notebook.

• [Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send

your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice.

The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, external monitor only, and both built-in

display panel and external monitor.

Touchpad Pointing Device

Optional Quick Point Control

Left Buttons

- Touchpad Pointing Device

Right Buttons

Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device

Cursor Control

Sensor

Scroll Button or

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the

movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor

control, two left and right buttons, and a scrolling button.

The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only

requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse

buttons. Note that the left and right buttons that are located at the top of the Touchpad are designed for use

with the optional Quick Point Control, and they function in the same manner as the lower buttons. The

actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling

Optional Fingerprint

button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars.

, REFER TO “FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE” ON PAGE 99.

SEE “BIOS SETUP

BIOS SETTINGS.

, AND USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE TOUCHPAD.

. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT QUICK POINT, SEE “OPTIONAL QUICK POINT FEATURE”

OWEVER, IF YOU BOOT THE SYSTEM WITH AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE TOUCHPAD WILL BE

ON PAGE 33.

USING THE OPTIONAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR

MOVING THE CURSOR

• CERTAIN E8420 LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL “QUICK POINT” BUTTON FOR

• THE SCROLLING BUTTON MAY BE REPLACED BY AN OPTIONAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR. FOR INFORMATION ON

NOTEBOOK OR THE OPTIONAL PORT REPLICATOR

• AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO EITHER THE USB OR PS/2 PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK

TILITY” ON PAGE 51.

DISABLED OR ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button.

To left-click, move the cursor to the item you

wish to select, press the left button once, and then

immediately release it. To right-click, move the

mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press

the right button once, and then immediately

release it. You also have the option to perform

the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the

Clicking

Touchpad once.

- Touchpad Pointing Device

Double-Clicking

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing

the left button twice in rapid succession. This

procedure does not function with the right

button. To double-click, move the cursor to the

item you wish to select, press the left button

twice, and immediately release it. You can also

- Touchpad Pointing Device

perform the double-click operation by tapping

lightly on the Touchpad twice.

Dragging

Dragging means pressing and holding the left

button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move

the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press

and hold the left button while moving the item to

its new location and then release it. Dragging can

also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the

Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move

making sure to leave your finger on the pad after

the final tap. Next, move the object to its new

location by moving your finger across the

Touchpad, and then release your finger.

Touchpad Control Adjustment

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the

Mouse Properties dialog box.

Scrolling

Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a

document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This

is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line

pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at

the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page.

When you have reached the desired section of the page, release

the button.

- Touchpad Pointing Device

If your system has the optional fingerprint sensor in place of the

scrolling button, it can be used for scrolling by moving your

finger up and down over its surface. See “Appendix B:

Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 167.

Optional Quick Point Feature

The optional Quick Point device consists of a cursor control

button at the lower center of the keyboard. It is roughly the

same size and shape as a pencil eraser. The cursor control

works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor

around the display. It only requires light pressure to move; the

more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move.

The left and right buttons that are located at the top of the

Touchpad are designed for use with the Quick Point control,

and they function in the same manner as the lower buttons.

When used with the Quick Point button, the middle Touchpad

button allows you to scroll up and down a screen.

, THE

- Volume Control

Volume Control

. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IF YOU SET YOUR SOFTWARE VOLUME TO OFF, YOU WILL OVERRIDE

ANY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN. IF

HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL AND THE SOFTWARE VOLUME CONTROL WILL INTERACT WITH EACH

OTHER

YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL

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

THE EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROL SETTING

Controlling the Volume

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

[Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will

increase the volume of your notebook.

• Volume can be changed or muted from within the Volume Control in the system tray.

• Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding

repeat the [Fn+F3] procedure.

• Volume can be muted by pressing the [F3] key while holding down the [Fn] key. To restore audio,

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

controls.

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

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

other sources.

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

Flexible Bay Release Latch

Flexible Bay

- Flexible Bay Devices

Figure 10. Flexible Bay

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a

Flexible Bay Devices

audio DVD/CDs and record to DVD, CD, and DVD-RAM discs.

• Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This allows you to access movies, software, and

Lithium ion battery, a modular second hard disk drive and a weight saver.

Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.

DVD/CDs as well as to write to CDs.

• Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio

• Modular second hard disk drive.

LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected.

• Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your

• Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed.

Removing and Installing Modular Devices

• Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off.

There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay:

icon from your system tray.

• Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is active using the Safely Remove Hardware

Flexible Bay

Release Latch

, DUST OR FOREIGN MATTER MAY ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE NOTEBOOK.

Removing/Installing

a device in the

Flexible Bay

- Flexible Bay Devices

YOU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE YOUR FLEXIBLE BAY EMPTY WHEN THE NOTEBOOK IS IN OPERATION. IF LEFT

EMPTY

will push your device out slightly, allowing

you to remove it.

bay. This will require light force.

notebook until it clicks into place.

1 Close any open files.

2 Shut down your LifeBook notebook.

Cold-swapping

3 Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch. This

To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps:

4 Slide your device out until it is clear of the

5 Slide the device you are installing into your

6 It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.

7 You can now access and use the device.

Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The

drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows

Explorer.

Hot-swapping

Hot-swapping is provided through the Safely Remove Hardware utility. The icon for the utility appears in

the system tray. Click on the icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enter

button

Button 4

Button 3

Button 2

Button 1

1 2 3 4 Enter

Figure 11. LifeBook Security/Application Panel

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure

your notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Application Panel also allows you to launch

applications with the touch of a button when your system is on.

If the security system is activated, upon starting your notebook or resuming from suspend mode the

security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security/Application Panel.

After entering a correct password, your notebook resumes system operation.

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel

When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security panel application is pre-installed without any

passwords. The following sections provide detailed information on your security panel, and how to set,

change or remove passwords.

Numbered Buttons

Use these buttons to enter your password.

Enter Button

After entering the button strokes, push this button to enter the password into the LifeBook notebook.

Passwords

The user and supervisor password may be set on this notebook. A supervisor password is typically the

same for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group, office, or company to allow for system management.

• Pushing [4] by itself

• Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time

Individual LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password. A password

consists of one to five button strokes plus the [Enter] button. A valid stroke consists of pushing one or up

to four buttons simultaneously. The following are valid button strokes:

• Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time

• Pushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time

The following are valid passwords. The numbers within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more than

one button.

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

• {[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]

• [4], [enter]

• {[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter]

Setting Passwords

When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set. You have a choice of having no password or setting

supervisor and user passwords. You must set the supervisor password before the user password.

. THE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ALONE WILL NOT LOCK THE

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

. YOU MUST SET BOTH THE SUPERVISOR AND USER PASSWORDS FOR THE SECURITY PANEL TO

HE PURPOSE OF SUPERVISOR PASSWORD IS TO BE ABLE TO BYPASS THE USER PASSWORD IN CASE

WORK

THE USER PASSWORD IS FORGOTTEN

SYSTEM

ess [Enter]

C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then

Setting Supervisor Password

You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can

bypass the user password. Depending upon your operating system, use the appropriate procedure below.

1 Go to the Start menu.

2 Select All Programs.

3 Select Accessories, then select Run.

4 Type i n :

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password.

Setting User Password

Go to the Start menu.

2 Select All Programs.

3 Select Security Panel Application and Set User Password.

4 Follow instructions to set the user password.

OU MAY CHANGE OR REMOVE THE SUPERVISOR OR USER PASSWORD BY REPEATING THE STEPS

DEFINED ABOVE

. THE SUPERVISOR

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

Operating Your LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off or suspend state. You will

need to enter the user password right after pressing the Suspend/Resume button. Your system will not boot

or resume from Sleep without entering your supervisor/user password.

From Off State

Turn on your system.

REMEMBER THE USER PASSWORD YOU SPECIFIED ON THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATION. IFYOU

FORGET THE PASSWORD YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR COMPUTER

PASSWORD CAN OVERRIDE THE USER PASSWORD

is 22222, press button number [2] five times and press [Enter] button.

2 When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press [Enter] button. For example, if the password

3 The notebook will boot to normal operation.

Press your Power/Suspend/Resume button.

From Suspend State

2 When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press [Enter] button.

3 The notebook should resume normal operation.

Incorrect Password Entry

If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession, the system will “beep” for

about one minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute (while system beeps), the beeping will

stop and the notebook will resume normal operation. If no password (or an invalid one) is entered while

the system beeps, the system will return to its previous locked state (suspend or off) and the Security

Indicator will go off. To reactivate the notebook after a password failure, you must press the

Power/Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password.

Precautions

Opening and Closing the Cover

Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into suspend mode. Opening the cover does not

automatically place the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must enter the proper security

password after pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button. This setting can be changed in the Power

Options Control Panel.

Low Battery Operations

If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button only turns on the

Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off after one minute. To

resume normal operation, first attach a power supply to the notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook.

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application

You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application:

• Uninstall the security panel application software. This will disable all security feature.

to the password.

• Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. This will not allow any changes

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application

Remove passwords when the User wants no password protection whatsoever and doesn’t want to give

anybody the utility to set a password on their computer. In this case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or

both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application. To clear passwords,

follow same procedure in “Setting Passwords” except this time, select [Remove], enter current password

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

then click [Next]. When asked to confirm, select [Yes].

Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active

Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password. Depending upon your operating system,

the procedures differ slightly, as noted below.

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

/ADD/REMOVE PASSWORDS. TO CHANGE A PASSWORD YOU MUST REINSTALL THE APPLICATION.

EMOVING THE APPLICATIONS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PASSWORD. IT SIMPLY REMOVES THE UTILITY TO

CHANGE

User:

Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.

2 Open Add or Remove Programs (In Vista: Programs and Features) in the Control Panel.

3 Select the Security Panel Application (In Vista: Security Panel) in the list, and click Add/Remove.

4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes .

Supervisor:

Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.

and click Add/Remove.

2 Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel.

3 Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor (In Vista: Security Panel for Supervisor) in the list,

4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes .

Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel

To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you will need your Drivers and Applications CD. The

Utilities/Security Application Panel folder contains two separate folders: Supervisor and User. The

setup files for supervisor and user security applications are contained in those folders.

1 Go to the Utilities/Security Application Pane/Supervisor folder on the CD and double-click the setupS.exe

file. (In Vista, the path is: Utilities/SAP/Vista/Supervisor/SetupS.exe). The Installing Security Panel

Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Vista, the path is: Utilities/SAP/Vista/Setup.exe) The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

2 Go to the Utilities/Security Application Panel/User folder on the CD and double-click the setup.exe file.(In

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

Supervisor and user passwords can be set via Windows software using the FJSECS.exe and FJSECU.exe

files, respectively. FJSECU.exe for the user password cannot run without first setting a supervisor

password. You need to run FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor password. Follow instructions under

Setting Passwords on page 39.

If you forget both passwords, contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at 1-

800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for

unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling please have a valid credit card and

provide proof of ownership. You will then be given instructions on where to ship your notebook.

Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel

The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is

on. Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-installed with

software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security /Application Panel. These

utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. They include

two Application Panel Setup tabs, E-mail Setup, and Internet Setup.

Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel

When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application

launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the

Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily

helps you make the most of this valuable feature.

Click on [Start].

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:

to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons

are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this document.

2 Click on Programs.

3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4 Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

, THE BUTTON CAN STILL BE CONFIGURED TO LAUNCH ANY APPLICATION YOU WISH, NOT JUST

HE TABS IN APPLICATION PANEL SETUP MAY NOT BE IN THE SAME ORDER AS THE BUTTONS ON YOUR

IFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, PLEASE SELECT THE TAB YOU WISH TO CHANGE CAREFULLY.

default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet

browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to

launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.

To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would

like to reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list

of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button

will now launch the new application.

The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet

Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program

follow these easy steps:

1 Click on Other from the Internet browser box.

2 Click on Browse from Start Menu.

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

4 Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows

INTERNET BROWSER.

F YOUR SYSTEM HAS DEDICATED ONE OF THE APPLICATION LAUNCHER BUTTONS TO BE AN INTERNET

LAUNCHER

When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You

can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.

Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel

To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps:

1 Click on Start.

- LifeBook Security/Application Panel

EVERY TIME YOU START WINDOWS THE LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL IS ACTIVATED, EVEN IF YOU

DEACTIVATED IT BEFORE YOU SHUT DOWN

2 Click on Programs.

3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4 Click on Stop Application Panel.

To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.

AC Adapter

Figure 12. Connecting the AC Adapter

DC Power Jack

Getting Started with Your LifeBook

Chapter 2

Power Sources

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC

adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.

HE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT

- Getting Started with Your LifeBook

AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK.

EITHER THE

Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.

Connecting the Power Adapters

The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and

charging the batteries.

Connecting the AC Adapter

2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter

Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.

2 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or AccessOR3 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.

Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.

Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power

2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.

- Display Panel

Figure 13. Opening the Display Panel

Display Panel Latch

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright

environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology.

Opening the Display Panel

1 Press the Display Panel latch in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.

2 Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.

Display Panel

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness

Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the

screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, by using the

keyboard or the power management utility.

Using the Keyboard

- Display Panel

. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRIGHTNESS IS SET AS LOW AS

WHEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. WHEN USING BAT-

TERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.

THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR

BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE

■

• [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.

• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.

Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.

POSSIBLE

■

opening unexpectedly.

Closing the Display Panel

1 Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook.

2 Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from

LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ON THE

, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE

- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR NOTEBOOK.

See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 103.

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER

THAT AT LEAST ONE BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED

WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS

The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once

you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal battery, you can power on your notebook.

O NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO SHOCKS

OR VIBRATION

To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located

above the keyboard to the right. When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in

Suspend mode, See “Sleep Mode” on page 56., or you can turn it off See “Powering Off” on page 59..

When you power on your LifeBook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal

EVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT WILL

NEXT TIME

CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR

parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an

audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on

page 103. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating

system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the

POST, your notebook will load your operating system.

- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

, FUJITSU COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND

HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE

REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND MASTER HARD DISK

PASSWORDS

Boot Sequence

The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s

BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs

to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you

power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until

your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence

including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and

without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.

• You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.

The boot sequence is executed when:

• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

Hard Disk Drive Passwords

To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This

feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about

accessing the utility.

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.

Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change

the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.

- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

• Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.

• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

The BIOS Setup Utility configures:

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following (or use the TrustedCore Menu, as detailed in the next

section):

1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.

2 To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open

the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

the current settings.

3 Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter

Using the TrustedCore Menu

When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad

button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.

• BIOS Setup

The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens:

• Diagnostic Screen

• Boot Menu

• Patent Information

• System Information

• Continue Booting

Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described.

The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen.

, SUCH AS THE LAP.

. THIS IS NORMAL. AFTER INITIALIZATION, A “SET UP WINDOWS” DIALOG

BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at

, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL.

. WHEN USING THE NOTEBOOK, TAKE CAUTION TO LIMIT LONG TERM OR CONTINUOUS USE WHILE

Starting Windows Vista the first time

HE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM, THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR

APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES

TIME

THE BOTTOM OF THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER CAN BECOME HOT WHEN USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF

RESTING IT ON EXPOSED SKIN

http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support, then select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s

Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your LifeBook series. If you are

unsure of your notebook’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.

Booting the System

We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive

until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.

When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do

nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.

MPORTANT: DURING THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY

BOX WILL APPEAR

BUTTONS

In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system, it should

be registered the first time you use it.

- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

WINDOWS WELCOME PROCESS, EVEN IF

WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.

- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING

• IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE

1 First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).

YOU SHUT YOUR NOTEBOOK DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN

PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE

• YOU CANNOT USE YOUR NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU STOP THE

for your account.

2 You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon

recommended settings”. The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select

from the three choices.

3 The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background.

4 You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use

(Default), and Public location.

screens while Windows checks the system performance.

system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. During this period, do not

disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, or

remote control.

5 On the next screen set your time and date settings.

6 You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work

7 The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several

8 Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your Windows Vista

After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register

Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all xx items” (where “xx” is the number of topics

in the Welcome Center).

Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft

2 Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.

Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu

ClickMe!

You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers

You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.

- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

HERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED BY THE CLICKME!

BEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICKME! UTILITY, BE SURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH IS TURNED ON.

UTILITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE.

Installing Click Me!

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window. This window

explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click [Execute], Click

Me! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a “User Account Control” window, you

will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Continue] to continue. If you cancel the operation,

the Click Me! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.

Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can

choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For

more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on

page 112.

Power Management

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of

these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However,

others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the

display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made

in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS

setup utility.

Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to

prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power

saving profile, put your notebook into Sleep mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can

limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off

between performance and power savings.

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

When your notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put the

notebook into Sleep mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is active, but not

actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short beeps and the

system will enter Sleep mode.

If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to

active operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. If the

indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and

flashing, your notebook is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook

is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)

Sleep Mode

Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by

maintaining power to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all other internal

components except those necessary to maintain system memory and for restarting.

- Power Management

-INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RESTARTS.

SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPER-

. THE DRAWBACK OF USING HIBERNATION MODE IS THAT IT

/DOWN SEQUENCES AND RESETS PERIPHERAL DEVICES.

- Power Management

SLEEP MODE OR THE MEMORY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

SLEEP OR HIBERNATION MODE. THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN’TBEDISABLED.

Your notebook can be put in Sleep mode by:

• Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.

• Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu.

, HIBERNATION MODE CANNOT RETURN TO THE EXACT STATE PRIOR TO SUSPENSION, BECAUSE

ARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE

IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO

ATIONAL.

DISABLING THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE

THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS. CHECK YOUR

DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN

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• Timing out from lack of activity.

• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.

Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application

information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation

from Sleep mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the

Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source

available, or your notebook will not resume.

NOTEBOOK INTO

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PC C

IN USE

ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE

IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE SLEEP OR HIBER-

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HIBERNATION MODE.

. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK IN A SUSPENDED

HE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN YOUR

KEPT ACTIVE DURING

DURING

NATION MODE, CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND MEMORY IS

DATA

LENGTHENS THE POWER UP

STATE FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME

Hibernate Feature

The Hibernate feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of

the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.

Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature

The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps:

1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

- Power Management

10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN

URNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR

NOTEBOOK WITHIN

YOU START THE NEXT TIME

(Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).

2 Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections

Windows Power Management

The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power

management settings. For example, you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning

off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the

adapters.

Restarting the System

If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.

1 Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the right arrow.

2 Select the desired action from the list.

, AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS.

. IF FILES ARE OPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE POWER OFF, YOU WILL

- Power Management

BE SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES, EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS, AND SHUT DOWN YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

PRIOR TO TURNING OFF THE POWER

LOSE ANY CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SAVED

Powering Off

Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn off

the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down

without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations

and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:

1 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. TBD

2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

3 Click OK to shut down your notebook.

If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section.

User-Installable Features

Chapter 3

Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when

Lithium ion Battery

only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the

Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating

temperature range. See “Battery Charging Indicators” on page 25.

• When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. Extreme temperatures not

no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed

to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.

The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:

UTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT

DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL

OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY

DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.

• When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, CD-ROM drive,

. THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS

. IF YOU CANNOT FIND THIS INFORMATION ELSEWHERE,

, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES. CD-ROM

MANAGEMENT SETTINGS

• ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, FEATURES, POWER

HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE

DRIVE, MULTI-FORMAT DV D WRITER, DVD/CD-RW DRIVE COMBO, OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO

- Lithium ion Battery

NEW ONE

. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND DISPOSE OF BATTERIES

. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS REGARDING

PROPERLY

THEM IN THE TRASH

RECYCLING OR DISPOSING OF OLD BATTERIES

CONTACT YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)

• UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES BY PUTTING

Recharging the Batteries

If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator

located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery level changes.

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge

the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and

connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.

AKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS SHOWN

BATTERY LEVEL ICON ON THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.

INSIDE THE

There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery

completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use

while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Sleep

mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 56 for more

information on Sleep mode and shutdown procedure)

. IF YOUR BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH A

THE BATTERY AGES

LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, ANY DATA

USING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM

LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK INTO SLEEP MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW

. YOU SHOULD PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR

UTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

DATA AND PUT YOUR

ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY.

Low Battery State

When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to

the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When

this happens, your notebook will go into Sleep mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved

once the notebook reaches this point.

POWER SOURCE

• ONCE THE LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE

YOU REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES WHILE YOUR

THAT HAS NOT BEEN SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE WILL BE LOST

• WHEN YOU ARE IN SLEEP MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. IF

Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Sleep mode. Once your

notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide

a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will

need to press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.

In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is

not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the

data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter

is charging the battery.

- Lithium ion Battery

. IF YOU DO NOT

- Lithium ion Battery

Shorted Batteries

The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display

the operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means the battery is

damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.

Replacing the Battery

With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not

charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, cold-swapping and hot-swapping:

Cold-swapping Batteries

To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:

AC ADAPTER YOU WILL LOSE ANY UNSAVED FILES.

E SURE TO PLUG IN AN AC ADAPTER PRIOR TO REMOVING THE BATTERY. THERE IS NO BRIDGE

BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED

USE AN

latches to lift it.

1 Have a charged battery ready to install.

2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.

3 While pushing the battery bay release latches towards the battery pack, lift the battery out of the bay using the

4 Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it down so that the latches click into place.

5 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.

Hot-swapping Batteries

To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:

1 Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.

Battery Bay Release Latches

- Lithium ion Battery

Battery Pack

Figure 14. Removing a Battery

NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY

IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR

2 Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.

Media Tray Eject Button

Emergency Tray Release

Media Holder Tray

- Optical Drive

Figure 15. Optical Drive

Optical Drive

There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration

you have selected. Multi-Format DVD Writers, DVD/CD-RW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are

collectively known as “optical drives”.

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with Multi-Format Dual-Layer

DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB). A DVD-R disc can only be written to once; DVD-RW discs can be written

to over and over. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be played on most standard players.

CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data. A CD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW

discs can be written to over and over.

or audio DVD/CDs, and to write data onto recordable CD-R and CD-RW discs.

• DVD/CD-RW combo: A DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movie, software, data,

Depending upon your notebook configuration, you may have one of the following optical drives:

audio DVD/CDs as well as to read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW,

• Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This drive allows you to access movies, software, and

DVD+RW, and DVD RAM discs. The dual-layer architecture allows you to record up to 8.5 GB of

data on DVD+R discs.

- Optical Drive

. USING A DRIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT

NSTALL YOUR MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE BEFORE FIRST USING THE DVD, DVD/CD-RW, OR CD-ROM

MEDIA DRIVES. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE README FILE ON THE DRIVER APPLICATIONS CD-ROM.

Media Player Software

media player software you can play DVD movies and music CDs on your LifeBook notebook. The media

player includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features of a DVD movie, as well

as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. With this drive you can also burn onto

recordable DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.

Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer model only: With the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer and

DVD/CD-RW Combo model only: With the combo drive, you can play DVD movies, read audio CDs, and

write data onto recordable CD-R or CD-RW discs.

SURFACE

PROPER OPERATION

REDUCE YOUR BATTERY LIFE IF NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE IS ATTACHED

• DO NOT OPERATE YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE UNLESS YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT

• PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY

Loading Media on Your Drive

To load a disc into your optical drive:

of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.

1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out

2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.

DVD TITLES FOR PUBLICATION IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE WORLD.

DVD FORUM ACTING ON HOLLYWOOD REQUIREMENTS. DIFFERENT REGION

NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. THE REGION NUMBER IS A REGIONAL RESTRICTION

MY COMPUTER OR FROM WITHIN WINDOWS EXPLORER, SINCE YOUR

- Optical Drive

. AFTER THE 4TH CHANGE, THE LAST CODE ENTERED BECOMES PERMANENT, AND CANNOT BE

SOFTWARE. NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT YOU CAN ONLY CHANGE THE REGION CODE UP TO FOUR

F THE REGIONAL CODE OF THE DVD PLAYER DOES NOT MATCH THE REGIONAL CODES ON THE TITLES,

CODE DEFINED BY THE

IS SPECIFIED FOR THE

MOST CURRENT DRIVERS

• YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS FOR THE

• ALL LIFEBOOK DVD PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY DVD TITLES WITH REGION CODE NUMBER 1 WHICH

THEN PLAYBACK IS IMPOSSIBLE.

DVD

CODES ARE RECORDED ON VIDEO

TIMES

CHANGED

• YOU CAN CHANGE THE REGION CODE ON THE DVD PLAYER USING THE PROPERTIES MENU OF THE

F YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE

DRIVE EITHER BY USING

NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED

circle in the center of the tray.

3 Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised

4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click

- Optical Drive

Figure 16. Loading/Ejecting Media

come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.

Removing Media

1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will

2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.

3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.

4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip or similar tool

Emergency Release Hole

- Optical Drive

Figure 17. Emergency Tray Release

-INSTALLED. IF IT IS NOT INSTALLED, REFERENCE THE DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANIES THE

MEDIA APPLICATION

DEPENDING UPON ITS CONFIGURATION, YOUR SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

PRE

Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.

system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection,

you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.

inserted into the eject hole in the right side of the front of the tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and

push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out.

Using the Media Player Software

Starting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only)

2 The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the

3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.

- Optical Drive

Opening the Media Player Control Panel

screen.

With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to

view. You can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.

1 Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.

2 Select View, then Player for all the controls available. This will open the control panel into the bottom of the

Using the Media Player Control Panel

The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind,

fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.

the opening screen.

to the ending credits.

1 To pause the movie, click the on-screen button.

2 To rewind the movie, click the  button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the  button to return to

3 To fast-forward the movie, click the  button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to jump

4 To stop the movie, click the  button.

Exiting the Media Player

Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.

2 Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.

Using Media Player on Battery Power

Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when

operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation.

Many movie run-times are longer than your notebook can support on a single charged battery. If you are

watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach

AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.

- Optical Drive

DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL,

’S BATTERY LIFE.

: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM OR BY CALLING 1-877-372-3473.

. HOWEVER, IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WHILE

• PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL GREATLY REDUCE

YOUR NOTEBOOK

CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

YOU ARE WATCHING A

• MANY MOVIE RUN-TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY. IF

EITHER ONLINE AT

MOVIES ON BATTERY POWER. IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE

• AN ADDITIONAL FULLY-CHARGED BATTERY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU WILL BE WATCHING DVD

Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.

To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

2 Start watching your DVD movie.

F YOU DO NOT STOP THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO AUTO-

F THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY,

SUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY.

3 When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.

PRESENTED TO YOU BEFORE THE SYSTEM WILL REBOOT.

do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.

power without entering sleep mode.

4 Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you

5 Resume your LifeBook notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC

6 Restart your media player, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching.

7 Continue watching your DVD movie.

OME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO

OPERATING THE OPTICAL DRIVE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

COMPLETE THEM

SD Card

- Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards

Figure 18. Installing a Memory Stick or SD Card

Memory Stick

Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Sticks and Secure Digital (SD) cards, on which you can store

and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory architecture,

which means they don’t need a power source to retain data.

Memory Stick is a flash memory technology that allows you to record, transfer and share digital content,

such as digital pictures, movies, music, voice, and computer data and applications.

Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks. Like Memory Sticks, SD Cards allow

portable storage among a variety of devices, such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs.

SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash

memory architecture.

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards

/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.

, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO BE IN SLEEP MODE OR OFF WHILE REMOVING THEM.

SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND

O NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS

YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD

notebook is off while installing them.

1 See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your

2 Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card.

3 Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up.

4 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card

To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these easy steps:

INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY STICK OR SD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S

Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards

Memory Stick and SD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD Card slot. To install an Memory Stick

or SD Card, follow these steps:

EE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME CARDS

MAY REQUIRE YOUR

Push the Memory Stick or SD Card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.

- Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards

, which can perform a variety

Eject Buttons

- PC Cards/ExpressCards™

PC Card Slot

(top slot only)

ExpressCard Slot

(bottom slot only)

Figure 19. Installing/Removing PC Card

• Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards

• IEEE1394 cards

• S-ATA II cards

• IEEE802.11n WLAN cards

• Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards

Your notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards

of functions depending on which type of card you install. You can install one or two cards at a time,

depending on its type. PC Cards should be installed in the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot.

Some available PC/ExpressCards:

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your card(s).

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE IN THE SYSTEM TRAY.

/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.

PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND

• INSTALLING OR REMOVING A PC CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP

Installing PC Cards

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot (the lower of the two slots). To install a PC Card, follow these

steps:

• DO NOT INSERT A PC CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE

. REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE. ITIS

, CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.

CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD

ROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE. IF THE COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK, NETWORK

OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OR MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S

POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE

notebook is off while installing them.

1 See your PC Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your

2 Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.

3 If the eject button is extended, press it until it clicks.

4 Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up.

5 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

Removing PC Cards

See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your

notebook to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal.

REMOVING A CARD

• WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR PC CARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE

GOOD PRACTICE TO REMOVE DEVICES USING

OPEN FILES

• IF THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED, YOU MUST SAVE ALL OF YOUR

- PC Cards/ExpressCards™

ExpressCard Slot

(top slot)

FTHE PC CARD HAS AN EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND CABLE, DO NOT PULL THE CABLE WHEN

REMOVING THE CARD

When pressed, the button will pop out.

allowing you to remove the card.

1 Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located.

2 Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot

Installing ExpressCards

There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located

on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot

when inserting it.

ExpressCards are installed in the ExpressCard slot (the top slot).

54 mm ExpressCard

34 mm ExpressCard

Figure 20. Installing/Removing ExpressCards

- PC Cards/ExpressCards™

, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

/OR YOUR NOTEBOOK.

SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON IN THE SYSTEM TRAY.

- PC Cards/ExpressCards™

. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE.) IT IS GOOD PRACTICE

TO REMOVE DEVICES USING THE

THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD

PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND

• INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESSCARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP

• DO NOT INSERT AN EXPRESSCARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON

ROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE. IF YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK,

OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S

NETWORK POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE.

ACARD

• WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESSCARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING

CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.

• IF THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED, YOU MUST SAVE ALL OF YOUR OPEN FILES,

See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require

that your notebook is off while installing them.

to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

1 Make sure there is no ExpressCard currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing ExpressCards.

2 If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.

3 Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up. If you are inserting a 34 mm card, be sure

4 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

Removing ExpressCards

See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require

your notebook to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal.

To remove an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

Dedicated Smart Card slot

- PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Figure 21. Smart Card Slot

When pressed, the button will pop out.

allowing you to remove the card.

1 Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located.

2 Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot

Smart Card Reader

A dedicated Smart Card Reader is provided on your notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape

as credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of

information, and provides you with many possible options, such as allowing you to make secure

purchases, pay for phone calls, store security information, and provide personal identification and

information.

In order to use the Smart Card Reader, you must purchase optional Smart Card third-party software.

. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER

; THE OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT TO THE

Memory Upgrade Module

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM

(DDR3-1066 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an

• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE

additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module.

To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at

www.shopfujitsu.com.

ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY

UPGRADE MODULE

• THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).

EFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE, TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE

STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY

- B

O MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

- WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO

TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS

TERMINALS OR COMPONENTS

E SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING MEMORY MODULES.

VEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR SLEEP STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE

- B

MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules

1 Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.

2 Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.

3 Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compartment.

4 Remove the cover.

5 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.

COMPONENTS

- Memory Upgrade Module

6 Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade

- Memory Upgrade Module

NCE IT IS INSTALLED, YOU CAN LEAVE IT IN PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO CHANGE SYSTEM MEMORY

CAPACITY

THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK.

module with the connector slot in the compartment. Note that the memory modules will be “stacked” when both

are installed.

Figure 22. Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 23. Installing a Second Memory Module

7 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and

into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.

8 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

Memory Clip

notebook.

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.

3 While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your

- Memory Upgrade Module

Figure 24. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

5 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 90

. (IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT

CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED

PROPERLY INSTALLED

IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS

- Memory Upgrade Module

Checking the Memory Capacity

Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one,

be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.

Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System.

The amount f memory is displayed next to “Memory - RAM:”

There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your

system is configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 which dynamically

allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance.

Figure 25. Connecting a Modem

. SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO FIND OUT

DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL

LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK. CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER’S

YOU CONNECT YOUR MODEM.

- Device Ports

Device Ports

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to

which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.

HE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. DO NOT CONNECT

THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A

seated.

telephone outlet.

The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for

an internal modem. To connect the telephone

cable follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a

The modem sound may initially be deactivated. To activate modem sound follow these easy steps.

1 Select [Start] -> Control Panel.

and Modem Options window.

2 Select Classic View in the left pane.

3 Double-click Phone and Modems. You may initially need to enter your area code in order to open the Phone

4 Select the Modems tab, and click the [Properties] button.

5 Select the Modem tab and adjust the volume as necessary.

BEFORE

MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE

DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS

Figure 26. Connecting the LAN

Figure 27. Connecting a Parallel Device

- Device Ports

. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600BPS AT UPLOAD.

BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE

NITED STATES AND CANADA. THE MODEM MAY BE CERTIFIED IN OTHER COUNTRIES.

LINE CONDITIONS

53000

• THE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF

• THE INTERNAL MODEM ON ALL LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKS FROM FUJITSU ARE CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE

side of the connector.

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a Gigabit

(10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN

connection. You may need to configure your

notebook to work with your particular network.

(Please refer to your network administrator for

information on your network configuration.) To

connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack

3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.

Parallel Port

The parallel port, or LPT port, located on the system

and on the optional Port Replicator, allows you to

connect parallel devices, such as a printer to your

notebook. In order to connect a parallel interface

device follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3 Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each

The serial port, or COM port, located on the system

and on the optional Port Replicator allows you to

Serial Port

connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners.

Figure 28. Connecting a Serial Device

- Device Ports

/OR DRIVERS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK.

UE TO THE ONGOING CHANGES IN USB TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS, NOT ALL USB DEVICES

AND

side of the connector.

In order to connect a serial interface device follow

these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3 Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each

Port Replicator Connector

The port replicator connector is used for the connection of your notebook to an optional port replicator. In

order to connect your notebook to this device, follow the instructions that came with your port replicator.

Universal Serial Bus Ports

The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads,

pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There are four USB 2.0 ports on your notebook: two on the

left side and two on the rear.

In order to connect a USB device follow these steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Left side

Figure 29. Connecting a USB Device

- Device Ports

MARKS CAN DEGRADE OPERATION

TRANSMISSION

• DO NOT MOVE EITHER DEVICE WHILE COMMUNICATION IS ACTIVE AS IT MAY INTERRUPT DATA

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE INFRARED PORT LENS. DIRT, SCRATCHES, OR OTHER SURFACE

System rear

• A television, radio remote control unit, or a wireless headphone is being used nearby.

• Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or incandescent light shines directly on the port.

Infrared Port

The Infrared IrDA (4Mbps) port allows for wireless data transfer between your notebook and other IrDA-

compatible devices, such as another computer or a printer, without the use of a cable. The infrared port is

located on the front of the system, adjacent to the wireless LAN switch

It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of communication, both devices must be

placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstruction. The devices must also be

separated by at least 6" but no more than 36" for maximum performance.

The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications:

Figure 30. Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device

-PIN CONFIGURATION, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN

- Device Ports

HE 1394 PORT USED IN THIS SYSTEM USES A FOUR-PIN CONFIGURATION. IF YOU INTEND TO

ADAPTER

INTERFACE WITH DEVICES WHICH USE A SIX

In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these

steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

IEEE 1394 Port

The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard.

The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps

transfer rate. A third-party application may be required to operate your device with the 1394 port.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your notebook.

Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect

headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Figure 31. Connecting External Video Device

- Device Ports

, THE JACK SERVES AS A STEREO MICROPHONE/LINE-IN JACK.

. ON CONFIGURATIONS, THE JACK SERVES AS A MONO MICROPHONE JACK. ONOTHER

/LINE-OUT/OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK.

. ON SOME CONFIGURATIONS, THE JACK SERVES AS A STEREO HEADPHONE/OPTICAL

IGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK. ON OTHER CONFIGURATIONS, THE JACK SERVES AS A STEREO

HEADPHONE

PURPOSES

• DEPENDING UPON YOUR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, THE HEADPHONE JACK MAY SERVE DIFFERENT

• IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK, BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS ARE DISABLED.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must be

equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook.

In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

EPENDING UPON YOUR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, THE MICROPHONE JACK MAY SERVE SINGLE OR

CONFIGURATIONS

DUAL PURPOSES

end of the connector.

The external video port allows you to connect an

external monitor or LCD projector. In order to

connect an external video device, follow these easy

steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

External Video Port

3 Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each

Figure 32. Connecting HDMI Device

- Device Ports

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

jack is used to connect the notebook to a compatible

TV. HDMI is a single-cable solution that carries

high-definition audio and video. In order to connect

an HDMI device, follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.

HDMI Jack

2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the

spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in

slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.

this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that

require service.

Identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:

1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook.

2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.

3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the

4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also

5 Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.

6 Go through the boot sequence.

7 If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed

troubleshooting information.

- Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

IF YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TRIED, YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE

ABLE TO HELP YOU MORE QUICKLY BY GIVING ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS OVER THE PHONE

representative:

8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support

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

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

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

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

Specific Problems

Using the Troubleshooting Table

ProblemPage

When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem

column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of

common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can do to

correct the condition under Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your

notebook.

ProblemPage

Troubleshooting Table

Modem Problems page 96

Parallel, Serial, USB Device Problemspage 96

PC Card Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 97

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 97

Shutdown and Startup Problems. . page 99

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 100

Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . page 102

- Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 93

DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems. . . page 93

Port Replicator Problems . . . . . . . page 94

Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . page 94

Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . page 95

Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . page 95

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 96

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system.

Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9]

repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your note-

book.

Manually adjusting the volume (i.e. keyboard "hot keys") should

dynamically adjust the volume of the operating (see above). If that

doesn’t work, adjust the sound volume control settings in your soft-

ware or application.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the

headphones.

The volume is turned too

low.

There is no sound coming

from the built-in speakers.

The software volume

control is set too low.

Headphones are

plugged into your

The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Driv-

ers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook.

Refer to your application and operating system documentation for

help.

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the

screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click

on it to uncheck it. You can also use the [Fn+F3] key combination

to toggle the volume on and off. Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn]

will toggle the audio mute.

notebook.

Software driver is not

configured correctly.

The speakers have been

muted using the Volume

icon in the system tray.

Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.

The disc is not pushed

down onto raised center

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to

recognize DVD/CD-RW/CD-

Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that

doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device

from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it latched; this ensures

that the drive is properly seated.

- Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

circle of the drive.

Optical drive tray is not

latched shut.

ROM’s.

(See “Media Player Software” on

page 66 for more information.)

Install DVD Player software.

Incorrect DVD Player or

no DVD Player software

Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as

the one used by the operating system. When the operating system

is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designations are automatically

adjusted. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the

Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -> Computer

Management.

Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert.

It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the

drive.

This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.

is installed.

Wrong drive designator

was used for the disc in

the application.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM

is dirty or defective.

The Windows auto

insertion function is

active and is checking to

see if a disc is ready to

run.

Provide power to the Port Replicator.

Port Replicator AC

Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook.

adapter is not plugged

in.

Notebook is not properly

seated in the Port Repli-

cator.

Eject the disk and set it to write enable.

You tried to write to a

- Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

write protected floppy

disk.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

LifeBook notebook fails to

recognize DVD/CD-RW/CD-

ROM’s.

(continued)

The drive access indicator

on the Status Indicator

Panel blinks at regular inter-

vals with no disc in the tray

or the drive is not installed.

Port Replicator Problems

Note: Be sure to power down your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to the Port Replicator parallel port.

Notebook does not turn on

when installed in the

optional Port Replicator

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

You cannot access your

optional external floppy disk.

See “Device Ports” on page 83.

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.

Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.

Disk is not loaded cor-

rectly.

The drive may not be

Verify your password and security settings.

properly installed.

Security is set to protect

floppy disk data access.

Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operat-

The wrong drive desig-

ing system. When the operating system is booted from a CD, drive

nator was used by an

designations are automatically adjusted.

application when a boot-

able disc was used to

Verify your password and security settings.

start the notebook.

Security is set so your

OS cannot be started

without a password.

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system.

The notebook has gone

into Sleep mode.

The application has

Re-install your device.

locked out the keyboard.

Your external device is

Check your device and operating system documentation and acti-

vate the proper driver.

not properly installed.

Your operating system

software is not set up

Try to restart your notebook. I

- Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

with correct software

driver for that device.

Your system has

crashed.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

You cannot access your

optional external floppy disk.

(continued)

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access your

hard drive.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does

not seem to work.

You have installed an exter-

nal keyboard or mouse, and

it does not seem to work.

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