Fujitsu Siemens A6020 User Manual

Fujitsu LifeBook

A6020 Notebook

User’s Guide

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LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A.

AC adapter output polarity:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70:

2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service provider.

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

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

System Disposal

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Table of Contents

Fujitsu LifeBook® A6020 Notebook

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HDD/ODD Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Optional Point and Write Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Volume Control

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

LifeBook Application Panel

Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .19

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .24

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Starting Vista for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Registering Windows with Microsoft . . . . . . . . .26

Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Power Management

Power/Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . .27

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optical Disk Drive

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Emergency Media Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 34

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 36

Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 37

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

inserting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

inserting ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 40

Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 56

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 57

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Shock Sensor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 59

CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK

Care and Maintenance

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Table of Contents

GLOSSARY/REGULATORY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE

Before Using the Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . 86

Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Activating the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Configuring the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR

Fingerprint Sensor Device

Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . 97

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

User Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Configuring OmniPass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Index

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

IP address information

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

WLAN Specifications

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Using the Bluetooth Device

What is Bluetooth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . 94

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook

Preface

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook A6020 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, with a fast Intel® Centrino® Core™ technology with dual-core processors and an integrated Intel 945 GM graphics controller with support for up to 224 MB of graphics memory. The notebook has a builtin 15.4” TFT wide XGA Crystal View color display. This system brings the computing power of a desktop personal computer to a portable environment.

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Microsoft Windows Vista™ Business Edition pre-installed.

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

Conventions Used in the Guide

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

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

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

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

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

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

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

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

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

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

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to www.shopfujitsu.com or by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks

-> LifeBook Accessories Website.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and Support.

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

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

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

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.

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook

Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook A6020 notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A6020 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

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

For a pre-configured model you should have:

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LifeBook A6020 notebook (Figure 2-1)

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

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Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed

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Phone and Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Driver and Application Restore (DAR) disc

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this document)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Microsoft®-associated product materials

Depending on your system configuration, the following optional item may be included with your system:

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Additional battery

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ExpressCard TV Tuner

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Remote control package (for Windows Vista Home Premium models)

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External USB floppy disk drive

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Point and Write Pad stylus

Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CD:

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Cyberlink Application CDs

Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two

LifeBook

Application Panel/

Touchpad (or Optional

Point and Write Pad)

Scroll/Fingerprint Sensor

Left Stereo

Speaker

Status

Indicator

Panel

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

On/Off Switch

Headphone/

Line-Out Jack

Microphone/

Line-In Jack

Volume Buttons

Right Stereo Speaker

Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open

Keyboard

Display Panel Latch

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Power/Suspend/

Resume Button

Locating the Controls and Connectors

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. Note that the Status Indicator Panel is divided into two different locations. (See Status Indicator Panel on

page 11 for more information)

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 27 for more information)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Microphone/Line-In Jack

The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. (See Microphone/Line-In

Jack on page 43 for more information)

Headphone/Line-Out Jack

The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones. (See Optical Digital Audio Connector on

page 46 for more information)

Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch

The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the WLAN and Bluetooth devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. (Note that either or both devices can be turned on and off using this switch). (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 87 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: right and left mouse-like buttons and a scroll/fingerprint sensor. Note that certain models have an optional Point and Write Pad rather than the standard touchpad that uses stylus input as well as finger input. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 15 for more information). The scroll button may be used as a fingerprint sensor device. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 97 for more information).

LifeBook Application Panel/Volume Buttons

The LifeBook Application Panel/Volume Buttons provides one-touch application launch and volume up/ down capabilities. (See LifeBook Application Panel on

page 19 for more information)

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Stylus/Stylus Slot (Point and Write Pad Model Only)

Air Vents

Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Stylus/Stylus Slot

The stylus and stylus slot are found only on LifeBook models which have the optional Point and Write Pad rather than the standard touchpad. (See Touchpad

Pointing Device on page 15 for more information)

Air Vents

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

heating

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

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

Optical Disk Drive Eject Button

Optical Disk Drive

Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release

Optical Disk Drive

The optical disk drive allows you to burn and play back media discs. (See Optical Disk Drive on page 33 for more information)

“Media” and “media disc” in this document refer to any of the media that can be used by this drive, including -among others -- DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, Dual-layer DVD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW formats.

Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release

The Optical Drive Emergency Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook. (See Emergency Media Tray Release

on page 34 for more information)

LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two

ExpressCard Eject Button

PC Card Eject Button

Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

ExpressCard Eject Button

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

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 38 for more

information)

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. There is a total of five USB 2.0 ports on your system: one on the right side and four in the back. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on

page 42 for more information)

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.

ExpressCard Slot

SD/Memory Stick/ xD Card Slot

PC Card Slot

DC Power Jack

USB 2.0 Port

IEEE 1394 Jack

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 43 for more

information)

SD/Memory Stick/xD Picture Card Slot

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

xD Cards on page 36 for more information)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slots allow you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 38 for

more information)

PC Card Eject Button

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

Anti-theft

Lock Slot

USB 2.0 Ports

Gigabit LAN

(RJ-45) Jack

S-Video Out Port

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Air Vents

Modem Jack

External

Video Port

USB 2.0 Ports

Figure 2-6. 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. There is a total of five USB 2.0 ports on your system: one on the right side and four in the back. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on

page 42 for more information)

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 42 for more information)

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video output is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. (See S-Video

Out Port on page 43 for more information)

Air Vents

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

heating

To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to

keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. They may require

periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

External Video Port

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

Port on page 43 for more information)

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 42

for more information)

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

The internal multinational modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90/v.92 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload, in accordance with FCC regulations.

For additional information about the modem, refer to the Fujitsu website at: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com

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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Air Vents

Configuration Label

Main Unit

and Certificate of

Authenticity

(approximate

location)

Memory

Upgrade

Compartment

Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

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

Main Unit and Configuration Label

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

Air Vents

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

heating

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 31 for more information)

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR 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 40 for more information).

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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Power Battery

Battery Charging

Level

HDD/ODD Access

Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8)

POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you the mode your notebook is in.

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Steady On: This means that there is power to your

LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

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Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby

mode.

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Steady Off: This means that your system is either in

Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been

turned off.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows.

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR

When the AC adapter is connected to your system, this indicator shows the status of the battery charging, as follows:

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Green, solid: The battery is either fully charged or the

AC adapter is connected and there is no battery pack

installed.

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Orange, solid: The battery pack is charging.

NumLk

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Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due to exces-

CapsLk

ScrLk

sively high or low battery temperature.

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Off: No AC adapter is connected.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

The Battery Level indicator displays the charge level of the battery pack, as follows:

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Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged.

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Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged.

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Red, solid: Battery is between 0% and 12% charged.

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Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is installed).

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Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.

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Off: There is no battery installed.

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If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.

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If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/five seconds off.

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Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.

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A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

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HDD/ODD ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive Access indicator tells you that the drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the optical drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active.

The Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a disc installed in the drive, causing the HDD/ODD Access indicator to flash. The Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to start an optical disc automatically as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/ CD or will start an application if the DVD/ CD has an auto-run file

NUMLK INDICATOR

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

CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

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

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

Fn Key

Start Key

Function Keys

Numeric Keypad

(surrounded by heavy line)

Figure 2-9 Keyboard

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Application Key

Cursor Keys

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

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Numeric keypad

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Cursor keys

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Function keys

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Windows keys

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 one Start key and one Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The

Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for 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 for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

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

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

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[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding down [Fn] allows you to toggle between an internal mouse (touchpad) and an external mouse (USB-type).

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[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1280 x 800 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)

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

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

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

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

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

Touchpad (or optional

Point and Write Pad)

Left Button

Scrolling button/ Fingerprint Recognition Sensor

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Right Button

Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your 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, a left and

right button, and a scrolling button/fingerprint sensor.

Note that certain configurations of this system have an optional Point and Write Pad instead of a touchpad pointing device.

(See Optional Point and Write Pad on page 16 for more information)

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 scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages. Note that the scrolling button is also used as a Fingerprint Recognition Sensor. (See Fingerprint

Sensor Device on page 99 for more information)

The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application being used. (Figure 2-10)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-11)

Figure 2-11 Clicking methods

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-12)

An external mouse can be connected to a USB port on your LifeBook notebook and used simultaneously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

Figure 2-12 Double-clicking methods

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If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

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Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.

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. (Figure 2-13)

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

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

OPTIONAL POINT AND WRITE PAD

Certain configurations of this LifeBook notebook have an optional Point and Write Pad in the location of the touchpad pointing device. The Point and Write Pad is compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. For example, use MS Journal for notetaking with the pad, and use MS Paint for drawing pictures.

The Point and Write Pad enriches the user’s experience by enabling powerful note-taking, handwriting recognition, and fast navigation options under the Vista environment that allow the user to quickly and intuitively get results faster and more efficiently. (Figure 2-15)

The Point and Write Pad stylus is used on the pad just as if it were a pen writing on paper.

Figure 2-13 Dragging methods

SCROLLING

Using the scrolling sensor allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through online pages. To use the scrolling sensor, move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, raise your finger. (Figure )

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

The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor. To use the fingerprint sensor device, refer to the appendix of this document. (See Fingerprint Sensor

Device on page 99 for more information)

Figure 2-15 Writing on the Point and Write Pad

Using the Optional Point and Write Pad

1. Remove the stylus from the stylus slot on the rear left side of the system. (See Left-Side Panel Compo- nents on page 7 for more information).

2. You can use the Point and Write Pad for clicking, double-clicking, scrolling, and dragging, just as you would with a touch pad. To use the Point and Write Pad for these functions, follow the instructions above for the touchpad, substituting the stylus for your finger.

Figure 2-14 Scrolling

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The stylus should not be used to tap on the display; it has no effect on the display, and could cause damage to the screen if so used.

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When using the stylus on the pad, you cannot use your finger to control the touchpad. If you want to use your finger on the touchpad, keep the stylus away from the pad, or it might interfere with the operation.

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Right-click function is not supported by the pen. Use the right button for rightclick functions.

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Use the stylus gently on the pad so as not to damage the stylus or pad. Little pressure is required for the stylus to work effectively.

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Be careful not to leave the stylus on the keyboard or palm rest when closing the display.

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To change the double-tap speed, go to Control Panel -> Other Options -> Flatpoint Digitizer.

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Volume Control

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

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

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

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Volume can be set using the volume buttons to the right of the application buttons above the left of the keyboard. The buttons are labeled “- Vol ” and “Vol +”.

(Figure 2-16)

Vol

Figure 2-16 Volume buttons

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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.

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Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

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

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

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

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

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Home

My Home

Button

Web

Web Search

Button

ABC

Application

Button A

Figure 2-17. LifeBook Application Panel

Application

Button B

LifeBook Application Panel

A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer. This panel allows you to launch selected applications with the touch of a button.

Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under [Start] -> All Programs -> Application Panel.

The panel consists of five buttons, labeled “My Home”, “Web Search”, “A”, “B”, and “C”. Pressing any of the application buttons will launch a user-defined application. The defaults are as follows:

Button Label Default Application

My Home Default Browser

Web Search www.google.com

ANotepad

BCalculator

C Unassigned

CONFIGURING THE APPLICATION PANEL

When you start your system, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the panel to best suit your needs, the Application Panel Setup utility will quickly and easily help you make the most of this valuable feature.

By default, pressing the “My Home” button will open the Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation home page.

Vol

Application

Button C

Vol ume Down*

* Shown for reference only

Vol ume

Up*

Pressing the “Web Search” button will open the Google search page.

Pressing the “A” or “B” buttons will open Notepad and Calculator, respectively. (Note that the “C” button is initially unassigned).

Any of these button defaults can be changed using the following procedure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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