Fujitsu Client Computing WL0009 Users Manual

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Care and Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

If you use your LifeBook P Series notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its

devices.

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.

LIFEBOOK P SERIES NOTEBOOK

Caring for your LifeBook

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Your notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with care.

Do not use excessive force when tapping or writing on the screen with the stylus or your finger. Use of excessive force could result in damage to the LCD and/or Touch Screen.

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Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.

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

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

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Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Any unauthorized service performed on the computer will void the warranty.

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Always follow installation instructions closely.

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Keep it away from food and beverages.

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If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.

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Do not use your notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

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Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.

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Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.

Care and Maintenance

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Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

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Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

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Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

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If you are carrying your notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.

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Do not drop your notebook.

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Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your LifeBook

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Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)

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Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

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Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your LifeBook

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If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn the notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.

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Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage the notebook.

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Store your notebook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13º F (-25º C) and 140º F (60º C).

Traveling with your LifeBook

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Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.

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Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with you.

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When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive handinspected by security personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.

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Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to determine which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.

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Outlet Type Location

United States, Canada, Mexico, parts

of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the

Philippines, Taiwan

Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of

Europe, parts of Latin America, the

Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong

Kong, India, most of South Asia

United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,

Singapore, parts of Africa

China, Australia, New Zealand

Figure 6-1. Outlet types

KEYBOARD

Caring for your Keyboard

The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive instrument. It is made up of many switches that are activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a major component of the heat dissipation system in a notebook. Due to heat and size considerations the keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.

Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip onto the circuitry sight unseen. Once the liquid seeps between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys which no longer operate, or which, when pressed, record the wrong characters and other similar failures.

There is no repair for this problem other than replacement. The solution is to become aware of the issue and take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.

To clean the keyboard, use a rag dampened slightly with cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent liquid from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly on the keys should be avoided. The spray should be applied first to the cloth, and then the cloth wiped over the keys.

BATTERIES

Caring for your Batteries

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Always handle batteries carefully.

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Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they

may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.

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Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.

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Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.

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Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.

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Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six months without recharging it.

Increasing Battery Life

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Keep brightness to the lowest comfortable level.

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Set the power management for maximum battery life.

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Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.

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Disable the Windows CD auto insert function.

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Always use fully charged batteries.

OPTIONAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE AND FLOPPY DISKS

Caring for your Floppy Disks

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Avoid using floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.

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Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.

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Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.

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Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10º C) and 125º F (52º C).

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Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.

Caring for your Optional Floppy Disk Drive

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To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material.

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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10º C) and 125º F (52º C).

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Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment.

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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.

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Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the drive or disk.

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Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.

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OPTIONAL OPTICAL DRIVE AND DISCS

Caring for your discs

CDs and DVD discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.

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Always store your discs in their case when not in use.

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Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.

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Avoid storing any discs in extreme temperatures.

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Do not bend discs or set heavy objects on them.

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Do not spill liquids on discs.

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Do not scratch discs.

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Do not put a label on discs.

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Do not get dust on discs.

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Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

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If a disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry discs.

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If a disc is dirty, use only a disc cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.

Caring for your Optional Optical Drive

Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:

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The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.

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Use of a commercially-available lens cleaner kit is recommended to maintain the drive lens.

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Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.

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Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.

CF CARDS

Caring for your CF Cards

CF Cards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your CF Cards provides specific information for caring for the cards.

When you don’t have a CF Card installed in your system, you should be sure to install the CF Card slot inserts that came with your system. These will help to keep dust and dirt out of your system.

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Specifications

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Specifications

This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your LifeBook P Series notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary.

CONFIGURATION LABEL

Your LifeBook P Series notebook has a configuration label located on the bottom. (See figure 2-8 on page 13 for location). This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label.

Part Number

Configuration P/N: APZXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXXX

P1500, PM ULV 753, 8.9 WSVGA, 256M, 60G, MODEM/LAN/WLAN, WIN XP

Processor

Model

LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications

The specifications for your particular model may vary. To determine the specifications for your system, please visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computers.

Dimensions 9.13” w x 6.57” d x 1.36" / 1.46"

CPU/Speed Intel Pentium M ULV 753

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Chip set 915GMS

Screen Size

Figure 7-1. Configuration Label

Physical Specifications

(232 mm x 167 mm x 34.5/37 mm)

Processing Specifications

400 MHz

Configuration ID

Memory Communications

Hard Drive

Operating System

LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications (Continued)

BIOS ROM

Hard disk drive

Display 8.9" TFT WSVGA (1024 x600),

VRAM Up to 128 MB of shared memory

Integrated Interfaces

Interfaces on Optional Port Replicator

1 MB (Boot Block Type Flash ROM)

• 1.8” HDD

• 30 GB or 60 GB IDE (4200 rpm) ATA 100

• Shock-mounted

• SMART Support

Display Specifications

16M colors:

• Color LCD

• Active Digitizer

• 32-bit color

• External monitor support: SXGA (1280x1024 maximum)

• Dot pitch: 0.240 x 0.240 mm

using Unified Memory Architecture (UMA). Dynamically responds to application requirements and allocates the proper amount of memory for optimal graphics and performance.

Interface Specifications

• Modem (RJ-11)

• LAN (RJ-45)

• USB 2.0 x 2

•DC-In

• Analog RGB, Mini D-SUB 15-pin connector for external VGA monitor

• Docking connector

• DC Power

• LAN (RJ-45)

• 15-pin D-SUB connector for external VGA monitor

• USB 2.0 x 2

• Docking Port

Memory/Storage Specifications

Main RAM • 256 MB SDRAM (DDR2 400 MHz)

• 172-pin Micro DIMM slot 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1.0 GB

modules available, with a system maximum of 1.0 GB.

L1 cache (CPU)

L2 cache 2 MB on-die

64 KB on-die

CF Card Slot Dedicated slot for Compact Flash

Card, Type II

SD Slot Dedicated slot for SD Card

User Interface support

• Keyboard

Pitch: 19 mm, Stroke: 3 mm

• Quick Point pointing device with

scroll button

• Passive digitizer with pen input

• On-screen keyboard

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LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications (Continued)

Audio • Realtek ALC203

• Internal mono microphone

• Mono speaker

• Mono microphone and stereo headphone jacks

• 26 adjustable audio levels

User Controls

• Programmable Application Buttons,

each with primary and secondary functions (default applications: Calculator and WordPad)

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

support (on some models)

• Suspend/Resume button

Status Indicators (LCDs)

•Power

• Battery charging

• Battery level

• Hard disk drive

• Caps Lock

•Num Lock

• Scroll Lock

Power Specifications

Main Battery • 3-cell

• Removable, Lithium ion

• 10.8 V @2600 mAh, max. 28 WHr

•Recharge Time:

Approximately 2.5 hours

LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications (Continued)

Agency Approval Specifications

• EN55022 (CISPR22) Class B

• FCC 15, Class B

• FCC 15C, 15.247

• ICES-003

Emissions

• Canada RSS-210

• ETSI EN 300 328-1 V1.3.1 : 2001

• ETSI EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 : 2001_12

• ETSI EN 301 498-17 V1.2.1 : 2002

• ETSI EN 301 498-1 V1.4.1 : 2002

Immunity

Safety

Tele co m

• EN55024 (1998)

• UL and cUL Listed, UL 60950

• FCC Part 68

• IC CS-03

Additional Specifications

Operating System

• Microsoft

Windows® XP Pro

Optional Battery

AC Adapter

Temperature

Humidity

•6-cell

• Removable, Lithium ion

• 10.8V @ 5200 mAh, max. 56.0 WHr

•Recharge Time:

Approximately 4.5 hours

Autosensing 100 - 240V, supplying 16 VDC, with a current of 2.5 A

Environmental Specifications

Operating: 41

Non-operating: 5o to 140o F

to 60o C)

(-15

to 95o F (5o to 35o C)

Operating: 20 to 85% non-condensing Non-operating: 8 to 85% non-condensing

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Regulatory Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment

FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network

This equipment contains an internal modem that complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard jack type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment is 0.1B as shown on the label. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone may

result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information).

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have any questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date an time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

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DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.

Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number (4061A-8687) signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations.

Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.

Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien

AVIS: Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée par le numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé devant le numéro d’enregistrement (4061A-8687), signifie que l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel.

Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service.

Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.1B. L’IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équiva-

lence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.

Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales.

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Glossary

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Glossary

AC Adapter

A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.

ACPI

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

Active-Matrix Display

A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.

AdHoc

A designation for wireless LAN network configuration. It indicates a form of communication limited to those personal computers which have wireless LAN function. For details, refer to “Ad hoc mode” on page 86.

ADSL

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.

Auto/Airline Adapter

A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.

BIOS

Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware.

Bit

An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).

bps

An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.

Boot

To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.

Bus

An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your notebook.

Byte

8 bits of parallel binary information.

Cache Memory

A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster.

CardBus

A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI architecture.

CD-ROM

Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading.

Channel

The frequency band of wireless LAN to be used in communications over wireless LAN or at the access point.

CMOS RAM

Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate.

Command

An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk.

Configuration

The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.

CRT

Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.

Data

The information a system stores and processes.

Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.

Default Value

A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.

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DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

A protocol used for automatically fetching communication parameters such as IP addresses. The side which assigns IP address is called DHCP server and the side that is assigned it is called DHCP client.

DIMM

Dual-in-line memory module.

Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.

Disk Drive

The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.

Diskette

A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.

DMA

Direct Memory Access

Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface

A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals.

DNS

Domain Name System

A function that controls the correspondence of IP addresses assigned to a computer with the name. Even for those computers whose IP addresses are unknown, if their names are known, it is possible to communicate with them.

DOS

Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).

Driver

A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.

Encryption Key (Network Key)

Key information used to encode data for data transfer.

This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required between the sender and receiver.

ESD

Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.

Extended Memory

All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

Gigabyte.

Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

I/O Port

The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.

IEEE 1394

Industry standard that allows you to connect between your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital camera. Also known as “Firewire” or “iLINK”.

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