NEC FC N22A User Manual

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NEC Factory Computer FC-NOTE Series

N22A

User’s Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the N22A Factory Computer. This is a robust notebook PC providing in a highly mobile frame robust characteristics demanded for use in harsh fields. This computer is useful as an information terminal in various fields, such as field maintenance and construction sites.

This manual explains how to use this product and how to expand options. Note that illustrations and images in this document may differ slightly from actual products.

 Trademarks

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows® XP is an abbreviation for Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Operating System and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System. Intel, Intel Core, and Intel SpeedStep are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or their affiliate companies in the UnitedStates and other countries.

Standby Rescue and Standby Rescue Lite are trademarks of NetJapan.

Sonic RecordNow! and Sonic DLA are registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions. SD, miniSD, and microSD are trademarks of the SD Card Association. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth® is a trademark of its owner. NEC Corporation uses it under a licensing agreement. ShieldPRO is a trademark of NEC Corporation in Japan. DeviceProtector is a trademark of NEC Personal Products, Ltd. Adobe, Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

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About this document

Provided in the accompanying manual

This is a guide for correctly setting up and using the FC-N22. This document comes in the following structure.

 Manual structure

Be sure to read the following before using the computer.

Read me first

 Nomenclature and functions of parts  Use environment conditions

 Turning on/off  Battery installation

For safe use

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1

1.3.1 Names and Features of Sections of

1.1.3 Environmental Specification (Main Unit)

2.2 TURNING ON/OFF POWER

1.5 INSTALLING BATTERY

Describes information required to safely use this computer

FC-N22A

Read according to your model.

 Battery types  Disk types

 Keyboard types  Wireless LAN model

 Bluetooth model  Fingerprint sensor model

CHAPTER 5 5.2.4 Fingerprint authentication utility (only

CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

2.8 BATTERY

2.13 HARD DISK DRIVE/SILICON DISK DRIVE

2.4 KEYBOARD

2.12.4

2.12.5

2.11 FINGERPRINT SENSOR (APPLIED TO

3.4

Wireless LAN (applied to N22A of wireless LAN installation model only) Bluetooth (applied to N22A of Bluetooth installation model only)

FS-N22 OF FINGERPRINT SENSOR

models with this feature)

FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION PASSWORD (APPLIED TO N22A OF FINGERPRINT SENSOR INSTALLATION MODEL ONLY)

 Windows® XP model

CHAPTER 5

5.1 Windows XP PRE-INSTALLED MODEL

Provided in the electronic manual

Read the following, as r equired

 Changing the BIOS setting  Using the accompanying applications

 In case of difficulty

 Interrupt level  Profile of this product

CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 5.2 INSTALLING ATTACHED

CHAPTER 6 6.4 FAILURE OR ABNORMALITY CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 7

SETTING BIOS

APPLICATIONS

6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING

7.2 INTERRUPT LEVELS

7.3 OUTSIDE DIMENSION

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For safe use

The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the product. Before using this product, read this manual carefully and keep cautions. Keep this manual at hand to see whenever it is necessary. The following symbols are used in this manual so that the user can avoid personal injury or damage to the properties.

 The following shows the extent of effects if the instruction in this document is

followed.

WARNING

CAUTION

 The following labels describe how to prevent injury and/or damage to property.

Prohibited

Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury.

Indicates there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.

Indicates prohibited action.

Attention to fire

Attention to electric shock

Attention to personal injury

Indicates there is a risk of fume and/or a fire.

Indicates there is a risk of electric shock.

Indicates there is a risk of personal injury.

Attention to laser beam

Attention to high temperature

Unplug the power cord.

Connect grounding conductor.

Indicates there is a risk of loss of eyesight due to laser beam.

Indicates there is a risk of failure due to high temperature.

Indicates an instruction to unplug the power cord.

Indicates an instruction to connect the grounding conductor.

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 Warning on using the main unit

peripheral devices, or install/remove such devices when

reach of small children, especially infants and toddlers.

your computer inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when

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Observe the following precautions and use the product in

 If this device emits smoke or an odd smell, or the main

unit is too hot to touch, turn the power off immediately then remove the power cable plug from the AC outlet. If the battery is connected, remove it after checking for safety.

Using the computer in such conditions may cause a fire, burn, and/or electric shock.

 Do not touch the computer when it thunders.

Do not touch the computer, connected cables, and

WARNING

 Warning on installation environment

a thunderstorm is approaching.

Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock due to thunderbolt.

 Do not disassemble or modify the product.

Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, fumes, and/or fire.

 Do not place the product in a fire, apply excess heat, or

short-circuit the terminal.

Failure to follow this warning may cause a heating, fire, and/or explosion.

 Place all bags and packing materials safely out of the

These items may pose a choking or suffocation hazard.

 Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the

warning labels.

The warning label is attached to components with possible danger in

using the product. If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service representative.

WARNING

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a place where environm ental requirements are satisfied. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, fumes, and/or fire.

 Do not install or use the product in a location with medical vapor emitting

in the air or medicals being contact with the product.

 Do not use the product into which any liquid such as water, metals, and

other foreign substances are entered.

 Always use or store each device under the installation environment

conditions. Nevertheless, do not use or store the device in an environment where the temperature may fluctuate severely, such as where condensation may result, even if such an environment is within the installation environment conditions.

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 Warning on connection of power supply

evice for an

WARNING

 The AC adapter and AC cord are designed on the

assumption that it is connected to this product. The AC adapter may be damaged if it is connected to a device other than this product.

 Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an

illegal number of connections.

The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may cause a fire.

 The AC cord shipped with this product can be

exclusively used for 120 VAC.

Do not connect this AC cord to an outlet of which rating exceeds 125 VAC. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire and/or electric shock.

 Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.

A halfway inserted power plug may cause a fire and/or an electric shock.

 Do not pull the AC cord forcibly or put any heavy object

on it.

Breaking of wire may cause a fire and/or electric shock.

 Do not touch with a wet hand

Touching the main unit or AC adapter with a wet hand while the power cable is connected to a power outlet poses an electric shock hazard.

 Do not use this product if dusts are accumulated on the

AC power cord plug.

With dust accumulated power plug, the electrical discharge (tracking) occurs between plug pins and it may cause a fire.

 Always hold the plugs of the AC cord in its removal. Do

not pull the cord.

Breaking of wire may cause a fire.

 Do not use the AC cord with the plug blades being

unstable.

Poor connection may cause a fire.

 Never use a broken power cable.

If the power cable becomes damaged, do not mend it with adhesive tape or the like. The mended part may overheat, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.

 Use the specified AC adapter and power cable. Never

disassemble or modify the AC adapter.

Doing so may cause an electric shock, smoke or fire hazard.

 Unplug the AC power cable when not using d

extended period.

Degraded insulation may cause a short-circuit fire.

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 The drip-proof and dust-proof performance conforming

to IP54 are not applied to the AC adapter and AC cord.

Follow instructions described below when handling them to prevent fume, fire, and/or electric shock to occur.

 Do not drop or give impact to the battery.  Do not use the power cord with bent or bundled state.  Do not forcedly bend the root of the power cord.  Do not put any heavy object on the battery.  Do not wrap the battery with cloth or the like.  Do not use the battery in a place where the liquid such as water splashes.  Do not use any damaged battery.  Do not put the battery in a place near the thermal appliance.  Do not put the battery in a place where temperature changes drastically

(e.g., near the exhaust port of air conditioner and vicinity of entrance).

 Do not use the battery in an area where inflammable gas and/or

combustible substance are placed.

 Do not put the battery in a place where lamp black and/or steam is generated (e.g.,

galley and near the humidifier).

 Do not use the battery in a place where salinity (e.g., sea breeze) or the corrosive gas

(e.g., hot spring) is generated.

 Warning on car adapter connection

WARNING

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 Do not use the device while driving.

Doing so may cause a traffic accident.

 The fuse should only be replaced with one of the

specified value.

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Be sure to replace the fuse with one having the specified current capacity (amperage). Use of a fuse having a current capacity exceeding the specified value poses a fire hazard.

 Do not use the car adapter in vehicles with an electrical

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system other than 12 VDC or 24 VDC.

Otherwise a fire hazard may result. (If you are unsure, ask your automobile dealer.)

 Be sure to use the car adapter only for the specified

connection devices.

Use with other than the specified devices may pose an electrical shock or fire hazard.

 Never disassemble the car adapter.

Disassembling may pose a fire or electric shock hazard.

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 Do not place any object onto the connection cable or

wrap the cable with a cloth, to avoid a fire hazard.

 When connecting the car adapter, also check the

vehicle’s owner’s manual for related information.

When supplying power from the cigar lighter socket, follow the cautions stated in the vehicle’s owner’s manual, to avoid an electric shock or fire hazard.

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 When installing or removing a peripheral device, be sure

remove the cigar lighter plug of the power cable from the

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power cable to or from the cigar lighter socket with a wet

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ighter

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cigar lighter socket, to avoid electric shock.

 Do not insert or remove the cigar lighter plug of the

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hand, to avoid electric shock.

 Securely connect the cigar lighter plug in the cigar l

socket of the vehicle.

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A large current flows, so a bad connection poses a heat or fire hazard.

 Be sure to grab the cigar lighter plug when removing the

power cable from the cigar lighter socket.

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Pulling the cable may cause it to break or disconnect from the cigar lighter plug, posing a fire hazard.

 The drip-proof and dust-proof performance conforming

to IP54 are not applied to the car adapter. Follow instructions described below when handling them to prevent fume, fire, and/or electric shock to occur.

(e.g., near the exhaust port of air conditioner and vicinity of entrance).

 Do not use the battery in an area where inflammable gas and/or

combustible substance are placed.

 Do not put the battery in a place where lamp black and/or steam is generated (e.g.,

galley and near the humidifier).

 Do not use the battery in a place where salinity (e.g., sea breeze) or the corrosive gas

(e.g., hot spring) is generated.

 Do not store the battery in a very hot or humid environment, such as on a dashboard or

where it may be exposed to direct sunlight.

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 Battery warnings

In addition, do not use any other battery than the provided battery for this

Disassembling or modifying the battery may cause an explosion or liquid

vibration or shock. Follow instructions described below

or shock exceeding those of the installation environment

WARNING

 The provided battery is designed to be used in this

product only. Do not use the battery for any other device.

product. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire and/or electric shock.

 Always charge the battery as specified.

Charge the battery using the method specified in the manual. Charging with another method may cause a fire and/or electric shock.

 Never short-circuit the battery or expose it to heat or

flame.

An explosion or rupture may result. Doing so may cause a fire.

 Do not disassemble or attempt to modify the battery.

leakage. Use of a battery other than one specified by NEC, or a disassembled or modified battery (except those repaired by NEC) are not subject to guarantee for quality, performance, or safety.

 Do not drop or throw the battery.

An impact may cause a rupture or leakage.

 The battery charger is not resistant to dust, dropping,

when handling them to prevent fume, fire, and/or electric shock to occur.

 Do not drop or give impact to the battery.  Do not put any heavy object on the battery.  Do not wrap the battery with cloth or the like.  Do not use the battery in a place where the liquid such as water splashes.  Do not use any damaged battery.  Do not put the battery in a place near the thermal appliance.  Do not put the battery in a place where temperature changes drastically

(e.g., near the exhaust port of air conditioner and vicinity of entrance).

 Do not use the battery in an area where inflammable gas and/or

combustible substance are placed.

 Do not put the battery in a place where lamp black and/or steam is

generated (e.g., galley and near the humidifier).

 Do not use the battery in a place where salinity (e.g., sea breeze) or the

corrosive gas (e.g., hot spring) is generated.

 Do not store the battery in a very hot or humid environment, such as on a

dashboard or where it may be exposed to direct sunlight.

 Do not apply to a device containing the battery vibration

conditions.

Applying a strong vibration or shock to the battery may damage it, posing a smoke or fire hazard.

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 Warning on use of wireless functions

including cardiac pacemakers or rearing aids and have bad influences on

Bluetooth, if a medical device is used nearby, even if use

Bluetooth, when use of wireless or electronic devices in

devices during use of some wireless feature, disable the

WARNING

 Any users with implantable cardiac pacemakers should

make this product apart from the pacemakers by 30 cm or longer.

The pacemakers may be influenced by radio waves radiated from this product.

 In places where people may be close to one another

such as crowded trains, turn off the power of the N22A or disable the wireless LAN feature.

This is because N22A may be close to people using medical devices

the medical devices.

 Turn off this product or turn of all wireless

communication functions, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, where medical institutions prohibit use of this product.

Turn off this product or turn of all wireless

communication functions, such as wireless LAN or of this product is permitted by a relevant medical

institution.

Failure to follow this instruction may have some influences on medical equipment to cause accidents by malfunctions. For details, contact the medical institutions where this product may be used.

 Turn off this product or turn off the wireless

communication functions, such as wireless LAN or aircraft is prohibited.

This product may have bad influences on electronic devices to cause accidents. For details, contact airline companies operating aircraft where this product may be used.

 If this product induces radio disturbance to other

wireless feature or stop using this product.

Failure to follow this instruction may have some influences on other devices to cause accidents by malfunctions.

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 Other warnings

erials. Swallowing or licking them can be

WARNING

 Keep the battery away from the reach of children,

especially babies and toddlers.

Battery contains harmful mat very dangerous. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

 Always use the specified battery with its polarities

correctly orientated.

Use of a battery cell other than one specified or which is incorrectly oriented may cause it to rupture, causing injury or fire. Remove depleted batteries from the device.

 Do not charge or directly solder battery.

Charging or direct soldering battery cells may break the cells, causing injury or fire.

 Never short-circuit the battery or expose it to heat or

flame.

Short-circuiting the battery or exposing it to heat or flame may cause it to heat or rupture, resulting in injury or fire. If the internal liquid is touched or gets into the eye, thoroughly flush the affected area with water and immediately contact a physician.

 Correctly install peripheral devices following the

instructions described in the document, to prevent a smoke or fire hazard.

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 Caution on use of the main unit

 Do not use the main unit on lap for a long time

The bottom surface of this product may heat during operation, causing a low-temperature burn. A low-temperature burn is a burn symptomized by redness or spotting of the skin when a specific portion has been in contact with a heating object for a long time. Those who have sensitive skin should be cautious.

 Note that some part may become hot when this product

is operating, immediately after use, or the battery is being charged.

Burns may result.

 Do not scratch the liquid crystal display surface with a

pointed object.

 Do not strongly press the liquid crystal display surface

or the outer frame.

 Do not swallow or touch the liquid of the liquid crystal

display.

If the liquid crystal display breaks and the liquid inside enters the mouth, immediately gargle and rinse the mouth. If the liquid contacts the skin or an eye, immediately flush the skin or eye with flowing water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician.

 Do not use the accompanying CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

disks in any device other than players supporting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM disks.

A loud volume may cause hearing loss or audio speaker or disk damage.

 The hard disk drive is a precision device. Handle it

with caution and do not bump it.

CAUTION

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 Cautions on use of peripheral devices

CAUTION

 Be careful when using the device with the tray of the

external CD/DVD drive ejected.

Bumping or hitting hand or leg to the CD/DVD drive tray may cause injury or damage the device.

 Never disassemble the external CD/DVD drive, to avoid

risk of failure, overheating, damage, or electric shock.

 Do not directly view the laser light source of the external

CD/DVD drive or other device, to avoid eye pain or vision damage.

 Press the eject button of the external floppy disk with the

soft part of a finger.

Pressing the floppy disk eject button with the tip of the nail may cause the floppy disk eject button to slip between the nail and finger tip, causing injury.

 Be careful when installing or removing the expansion

RAM board, so as not to bump, hit, or cut the finger, to avoid injury.

 Be careful when installing or removing a peripheral

device, not to bump, hit, or cut the finger, to avoid injury.

 Caution on use of batteries

CAUTION

 Be careful not to bump your finger when installing or

removing the battery, to avoid in jury.

 Do not place the battery in a very hot or humid

environment, or where it may be exposed to direct sunlight.

Doing so may cause leakage and the performance or life of the battery may be degraded.

 If a battery leaks liquid, do not touch the liquid, to avoid

burning.

If you touch the liquid, thoroughly flush the affected area with water and immediately contact a physician.

 Do not combine different types of batteries for use, to

avoid battery leakage or rupture as well as burning or other injury.

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 Other cautions

CAUTION

 Use of wireless communication devices of this product

may badly affect hearing aids, such as by producing noise.

Check for correct operation before using, to avoid hearing damage.

 Be careful not to adjust the volume too loudly when using

headphones or headphone/microphone set.

Using such devices for a long time at a high volume may harm hearing.

 After turning off the power of this product, wait for five

seconds or longer before the power is turned on again.

Turning on the power just after turn-off without a certain interval may cause a malfunction or fault to occur.

 Do not remove the memory cover when the power cable is

connected to an outlet or a battery is installed.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

 When disconnecting the AC adapter/car adapter, first

unplug the power inlet side (cigar lighter socket side), then unplug the PC side.

Removing the plugs in the reserve order may cause the AC adapter/car adapter and/or this product to be damaged.

 Avoid handling the product while eating, drinking and/or

smoking cigarettes.

A floppy disk contaminated with cigarette ash may cause data read/write error or damage to the floppy disk drive.

 Do not use any dirty floppy disk and/or CD-ROM.

Using a dirty floppy disk with sand, dust, and/or liquid (e.g., water) may cause failure of the drive.

 Be sure to power off this device and peripheral devices,

unplug the power cable from the outlet, and remove the battery before maintenance.

Maintenance with power on poses an electric shock hazard.

 Pay attention when relocating the product.

When relocating the product, close the LCD display panel and fix the latches, pay attention not to give an excessive shock and/or vibration defined in environmental specification. If a shock and/or vibration given to the product exceeds the environmental specification, internal hard disk drive and/or other components may be damaged.

 Notes on storage

Unplug the AC cord from the outlet if you do not use the product for a long time.Do not leave any object made of rubber and vinyl contacting to the product.Do not wrap the product with vinyl bag or leave rubber bands or the like put on the product.Doing so may cause transformation of the product surface.

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 Notes:

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(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of

NEC Corporation. (2) The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. (3) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual. If you notice

any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact your service representative. (4) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or

consequential damages arising from the use of this manual regardless of Item (3). (5) This product is not intended for use or control in the facilities or devices concerning human lives,

including medical devices, nuclear facilities and devices, aeronautics and space devices,

transportation facilities and devices; and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC

assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if

this product has been used in the above conditions. To use this product in facilities and devices

and/or control system, take sufficient considerations for safety such as redundant configuration,

fire delay measures, and malfunction prevention measures. (6) This product (including software) is intended to be sold and used only in Japan. NEC does not

support maintenance service and technical support in any country outside Japan. (7) The components used in this product may be changed to equivalent one to maintain long-term

supply. (8) Use an operating system pre-installed in the internal hard disk drive and CD-ROMs provided

with the product can be used for this product only. (9) It is a piracy to replicate a part or whole of software, or distributing it without permission of the

attached to this product of pre-installed model. The data you have saved in hard disk drive, floppy disk, and/or CD-ROM are excluded from the

warranty of this product. Be sure to make a backup copy of user data. (10) It is recommended to install an anti-virus software and update the virus definition file in a

regular basis.

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 Precautions on Export

This product (including software) is a Japan-domestic specification, and does not conform to

the standards of the foreign country. NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this

product in any other country than Japan. In addition, no maintenance service and technical

support for this product are not provided in any other country than Japan.

This product is a product controlled under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control

Law of Japan and is subject to restriction in export (including carrying with you). Therefore, you

should take necessary procedures in accordance with the above Law to export this product.

Contact your service representative before exporting this product.

 EMC Notice

Only cable less than 3 meter (except the LAN cable) need to be used with this product to satisfy

the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC directive 2004/108/EC).

 Cautions on radio waves

 This product is a VCCI Class B information technology equipment conforming to the

reference level of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this product is used near a radio, TV and/or wireless device, this product may cause poor receptions. Use this product according to descriptions in “Notes on Use” and relevant sections.

 The wireless LAN (5 GHz) can only be used indoors due to relevant radio laws. Use of

radio waves the in 5 GHz (Ｗ56) frequency band outdoors is not prohibited by the radio law.

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 This product is a radio equipment that satisfies “Station of the small electric power data

communications system” defined in Article 6, Paragraph 4 of the radio law ministerial ordinance in Japan. It also satisfies “Local telecommunication terminal equipment using the radio wave” defined in Article 36 of ordinance for terminal equipment in Japan.

Disassembling and/or modifying this product offense these laws. Never attempt to

disassemble or modify the product. In addition, this product can be used only in Japan.

 The radio wave output of this product is lower than the reference value defined in “Radio

Frequency-Exposure Protection Standard (RCR STD-38)” by Association of Radio Industries and Businesses.

 In the use frequency band of this product, RFID Equipment for Premises Radio Station

(license required), Specified Low Power Radio Station (license not required), and Radio Equipment for Personal Use (license required) are operated as well as industrial, scientific, and medical equipment.

(1) Before using this product, make sure that the specific small-power wireless station or

amateur wireless station is not operating around you.

(2) If this product generates harmful radio interference to the local station for mobile object

identification, immediately change frequency bandwidth or stop emitting radio wave. Then, consult with your service representative about measures to avoid radio interference (e.g., installing a partition).

(3) If this product generates harmful radio interference to the specific small-power

wireless station or amateur wireless station, contact your service representative.

 Stop emitting radio wave immediately if this product generates radio interference to the

local station for mobile object identification.

 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

WARNING

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe 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 on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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

Properly shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

 USA:Federal Communications Commission(FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the

following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.

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 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:The radiated output power of the wireless network device is far below the FCC radio

frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, wireless network device should be used in such a manner that potential

for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

In according with 47 CFR Part 15.407(e) U-NII devices operating in 5.15 - 5.25 GHz frequency

bands are restricted to indoor operations only.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other anernna

transmitter.

 Europe Frequency Bands

 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)

 5.15 – 5.35 GHz and 5.47 – 5.725 GHz (Europe ETSI)

 Low band 5.25 – 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only

 5.47 – 5.725 GHz is current not allowed in Czech Republic and France.

 R&TTE Directive

We, the manufacturer (NEC Corporation) hereby declare that this equipment (N22A), model

XXX is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

 Notes on security in use of wireless LAN products

The wireless LAN is advantageous to allow LAN connection freely within the radio wave range

because data is transmitted among wireless access points including computers through radio

waves instead of using LAN cables.

On the other hand, since radio waves reach any locations over obstacles (including walls)

within a certain range, the following problems may occur without security.

 Stealing communication data

Malicious outsiders may intentionally intercept radio waves to steal communication data as follows:

 Personal information including IDs, passwords and credit card numbers  Mail contents

Invading into network illegally Malicious outsiders may access to personal and corporate networks without notice to take the following actions:

 Acquiring private and confidential information (information leak)

 Make communication as a specific person to spread illegal information (spoofing)

 Rewrites intercepted communication data to be transmitted (falsification)

 Spread computer virus to destroy data and/or systems (destruction)

Security-related setting to address the above issues is provided for wireless LAN cards and wireless access points of this product. It is recommended to use the product with the security setting at your discretion and under your own responsibility after thoroughly understanding the possible outcome if no security setting is made.

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 Information in use of wireless LAN/Bluetooth products

This product and your Health

This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situat ions or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

 Using this product on board of airplanes, or

 In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived

or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

 Transfer to Third Party

The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the product or software provided with the product to a third party. In addition, be sure to include this User’s Guide when you transfer (or sell) the product to a third party.

 About data on the hard disk drive

Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers’ information or companies’ management information) on the hard disk drive to be transferred to any third parties. Data seems to be erased when you empty “Recycle Bin” or execute the “format” command of the operating system. However, the actual data remains written on the hard disk drive. Data not erased completely may be restored by special software and used for unexpected purposes. It is strongly recommended that the Hard Disk Erase feature in BIOS SETUP menu or the software or service (both available at stores) for data erasure should be used in order to avoid the trouble explained above. NEC shall not assume any liability for such data leakage caused by your failure to take necessary measures.

 Provided software

To transfer or sell any software that comes with the product to a third party, the following requirements must be satisfied:

 All provided software must be transferred and no backup copies must be retained.  Transfer requirements listed in “Software License Agreement” that comes with each

software must be satisfied.

 Software that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before transferring the

product.

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 Disposal of Consumed Parts and Equipment

Consult with your service representative for disposal of the product and optional devices.

 Recycling Batteries

 A lithium ion battery is used for this product.  Lithium ion batteries are valuable resources being recyclable.  To protect valuable resources, do not dispose batteries becoming unnecessary, but bring

them to any of the following carry-on centers.

* For details of the carry-on centers, see the NEC environmental web page below:

URL:http://www.nec.co.jp/eco/ja/products/3r/indes_denchi.html (As of May 2008)

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 Notes on handling batteries in recycling

 Insulate connectors with tape.  Do not peel off coating.  Do not disassemble batteries.  To keep batteries, enter them in a rugged case and put the lid on the case.  Keep batteries so that they may not get wet with rain.  Do not leave batteries in the sun.

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 Notes on Use of N22A in FA Environment

Note the following particularly to allow N22A to be used in FA environments. (1) Dust-proof and drip-proof and performance

N22A is designed to have high seal performance to prevent liquid and dust from being entered into it from any directions. N22A can be used outdoor if it rains and handled with wet and/or dirt hands. With optional dust-proof and drop-proof cables (FC-SC01N/FC-SC02N/FC-SC03N), N22A has drip-proof and dust-proof performance conforming to IP54 if it connects with one or more external devices.

To make dust-proof performance effective, the connector, HDD, battery and memory covers must be closed appropriately. N22A should be provided with maintenance including water wiping and drying so that N22A does not be left wet for a long period. In addition, place and operate N22A with its bottom facing downward.

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IP54  Dust-proof performance:

Protection class IP5x means that a device of the class cannot completely avoid entry of dust but the dust do not interrupt the defined operations and safety of the device.

 Drip-proof performance:

Protection class Ipx4 means that a device of the class is not affected by spray from every angle (by a spray nozzle).

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Use optional dust-proof and drip-proof cables (FC-SC01N/FC-SC02N/FC-SC03N) as connection cables for the LAN, serial, or USB ports. For the power connector or PC slot cover, use an optional dust-proof, drip-proof cover (FC-SC04N/FC-SC05N). For other connection ports, securely close the connector covers during operation.

(2) Operating temperature range

N22A of wide temperature type can operate in the temperature range between -20ºC and 50ºC while N22A of other types operate in temperature range between 5ºC and 45ºC. To allow N22A to be used in the wide temperature range (-20 to 50ºC), the main unit, HDD and battery should all be available in the wide temperature range. In environment at a high temperature, the main unit may be heated. If so, wear gloves not to make your hands contact with the unit directly. To suppress heat generation, the performance of N22A may be restricted automatically. In environment at a low temperature, the battery driving time is shortened. In addition, the LCD display can make responses slower.

(3) Shock resistance

(4) Vibration resistance

(5) Continuous operation of N22A for long period

N22A in the tablet mode or the battery charging state should be used in ambient temperature

range 5 to 40ºC.

 The AC adapter can be used where the ambient temperature is -20ºC to 50ºC.  Note that, if a hard disk drive (wide temperature range type: FC-HD40KN/S) and replacement

battery (wide temperature range type: FC-BP01N/W) are mounted in models other than wide temperature range types, they cannot be used in a wide temperature range (-20ºC to 50ºC).

The chassis of N22A is made of magnesium die-casting alloy and equipped with a hard disk drive subjected to shock resistance. N22A is designed to have the strength of enduring the test in which it is dropped from a height of 90 cm to plywood or concrete floor.

When relocating the product, close the LCD panel display and fix the latches.

 This product has excellent shock-proof characteristics, but prevention of damage or failure is not

guaranteed. N22A damaged by shocks may reduce its dust-proof and drop-proof performance as well as the shock resistance. Accordingly, it is recommend to repair damaged N22A.

The vibration resistance of N22A does not assure that it has sufficient strength against resonance generated when added vibration is close to the natural frequency of N22A.

If N22A is operated continuously for a long period, deterioration of life parts in N22A may be accelerated. Therefore, NEC may charge the repair of N22A defected due to continuous operation for a long period within the warranty period.

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When using the LCD in the hig h brightness condition for a long time, it is recommended to set the backlight to automatically turn off when a specified time has elapsed, via the power management control of the OS (Windows). The backlight will degrade earlier in a high-temperature environment. Also, use of a silicon disk is recommended. When using a hard disk drive, periodically shut down the computer so that the HDD will stop operating, to reduce degradation due to continuous operation.

Operation sample: The power management may be set by OS (Windows) to halt the HDD automatically if accessing to hard disks does not occur for a certain period:

Period set at shipment : 30 minutes (when N22A is connected to AC power) Recommended period : 3 minutes (when N22A is connected to AC power)

The number of writes to a silicon disk is restricted. See “Consumables and End-of-Life Products” in “CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE” for details.

For health

The following explains recommendations to be noted for your health when using this product. It is said that long-term work with a computer can lead to accumulated fatigue, causing eye fatigue,

a heavy-head feeling, blurred vision, or neck numbness or pain, from the shoulders to the fingers. Maintain a good posture and properly adjust the devices when using a computer. Rest appropriately, about 10 to 15 minutes every hour, and exercise to prevent further fatigue.

 Preferable working posture

It is recommended to operate a computer, while feeling relaxed without excessive intension.

 Seated with your back against the seat back so that your back is supported  Placing the keyboard horizontally with the floor so that both hands are at the same height  Setting the screen lower than your eyes so that the visual line is slightly low.

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 Adjustment of devices

If the device is adjustable, adjust it as required to be optimized for the user.

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 Adjustment of screen brightness

The optimum brightness of the screen differs depending on the individuals or ambient brightness. Adjust the screen brightness according to the conditions, whenever required.

 Clean the devices

Dirty screens reduce visibility. Periodically clean the screen.

Information on the FC98-NX and

FC-NOTE Series

Information on the FC98-NX Series/FC-NOTE Series is available at the following Web page. This page provides information on these computers, such as what’s new, product information, Features of FC98-NX Series/FC-NOTE Series, cautions for installation, shipping termination, and planned shipping termination.

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Symbols in the Text

This User’s Guide uses the following symbols to distinguish each element of sentences.

This User’s Guide also uses the following symbols.

If the description is ignored to handle the product, the product may be defected, some software used in the product may be broken, and/or the data created by the user may be broken.

If the description is ignored to handle the product, the product may be defected and/or some software used in the product may not operate normally.

Supplement of the text

Reference page

Typographical Conventions concerning

Keyboard Operation

Keyboard keys are represented in bold-faced letters. Example: Press Enter to exit. When several keys are combined with plus sign (+), press and hold the first key, press another key,

and then release all the keys. Keys may be indicated by an illustration. Titles, commands, setup items, or buttons displayed on screen are shown in bold-face characters.

Values or options that can be selected for setup items are shown in italics. An example is shown below. Example: Select Power management, set to Enabled, and then click the OK button.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................2

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................. 3

FOR SAFE USE .................................................................................................................. 4

FOR HEALTH.................................................................................................................... 21

INFORMATION ON THE FC98-NX AND FC-NOTE SERIES ........................................... 21

SYMBOLS IN THE TEXT.................................................................................................. 22

TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS CONCERNING KEYBOARD OPERATION ...........22

CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................23

CHAPTER 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND PREPARATION............................... ................ 27

1.1 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 27

1.1.1 Hardware Specification...................................................................................................27

1.1.2 Selection Menu Table .....................................................................................................30

1.1.3 E n vironmental Specification (Main Unit).......................................................................31

1.2 CHECKING ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................32

1.3 EXTERIOR VIEW ..............................................................................................................33

1.3.1 Names and Features of Sections of N22A......................................................................34

1.4 INSTALLATION GUIDE...................................................................................................38

1.5 INSTALLING BATTERY..................................................................................................40

1.6 INSTALLING AC ADAPTER............................................................................................41

CHAPTER 2 USES OF N22A............................................................................................ 4 3

2.1 OPENING/CLOSING LCD DISPLAY PANEL AND SETTING TABLET MODE......... 43

2.1.1 Opening Panel.................................................................................................................43

2.1.2 Closing Panel..................................................................................................................43

2.1.3 T u rning Screen (to be in tablet mode) ............................................................................44

2.1.4 Returning Screen to its Original Position .......................................................................44

2.2 TURNING ON/OFF POWER .............................................................................................45

2.2.1 Turning on Power...........................................................................................................46

2.2.2 T u rning off Power (shutdown)........................................................................................46

2.2.3 Power Saving Features....................................................................................................47

2.3 TABLET BUTTONS...........................................................................................................51

2.4 KEYBOARD .......................................................................................................................52

2.4.1 English Keyboard ...........................................................................................................52

2.5 TOUCH PAD.......................................................................................................................55

2.5.1 Setting Touch Pad ...........................................................................................................56

2.6 TOUCH PANEL..................................................................................................................56

2.6.1 Setting Touch Panel........................................................................................................5 7

2.7 DISPLAY FEATURE.......................................................................................................... 58

2.7.1 Display Resolution..........................................................................................................58

2.7.2 Adjusting Screen Display...............................................................................................58

2.7.3 Connecting External Monitor .........................................................................................59

2.8 BATTERY........................................................................................................................... 60

2.8.1 Notes on Batteries...........................................................................................................60

2.8.2 Battery Types..................................................................................................................61

2.8.3 Charging Battery.............................................................................................................61

2.8.4 Checking Remaining Battery Level................................................................................62

2.8.5 Replacing Battery ...........................................................................................................63

2.8.6 Actions Taken for Low Battery Charge Level................................................................65

2.8.7 Initializing Battery..........................................................................................................66

2.9 PC CARD/EXPRESS CARD..............................................................................................67

2.9.1 Supporting CardBus........................................................................................................67

2.9.2 Installing PC Card in N22A............................................................................................67

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2.9.3 Removing PC Card from N22A ..................................................................................... 68

2.10 MEMORY CARD............................................................................................................... 69

2.10.1 Notes on Handling and Storage of SD Card................................................................... 69

2.10.2 Protecting Data............................................................................................................... 70

2.10.3 Installing or Removing SD Card in/from SD Card Slot................................................. 70

2.11 FINGERPRINT SENSOR (APPLIED TO FS-N22 OF FINGERPRINT SENSOR

INSTALLATION MODEL ONLY) ................................................................................... 71

2.12 COMMUNICATION FEATURE ....................................................................................... 72

2.12.1 USB (USB 2.0) ............................................................................................................... 72

2.12.2 IEEE 1394 devices ......................................................................................................... 73

2.12.3 LAN................................................................................................................................ 74

2.12.4 Wireless LAN (applied to N22A of wireless LAN installation model only)..................76

2.12.5 Bluetooth Feature (only for models with this feature installed)..................................... 82

2.12.6 Serial Port....................................................................................................................... 82

2.13 HARD DISK DRIVE/SILICON DISK DRIVE.................................................................. 83

2.13.1 Installing/Removing HDD/Silicon Disks....................................................................... 84

CHAPTER 3 SECURITY....................................................................................................85

3.1

SETTING PASSWORD ON BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.2 LOGIN PASSWORD.......................................................................................................... 86

3.3 SECURITY CHIP ............................................................................................................... 86

3.4

FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION PASSWORD (APPLIED TO N22A OF FINGERPRINT

SENSOR INSTALLATION MODEL ONLY)

....................................................................... 87

3.5 ANTITHEFT LOCK ........................................................................................................... 87

........................................................... 85

CHAPTER 4 SETTING BIOS.............................................................................................88

4.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY...................................................................................................... 88

4.1.1 Settings on BIOS SETUP Utility.................................................................................... 88

4.1.2 Running/exiting BIOS SETUP Utility............................................................................ 89

4.1.3 Loading the BIOS SETUP Defaults...............................................................................90

4.2 LIST OF BIOS SETUP MENUS ........................................................................................ 91

4.3 MAIN MENU...................................................................................................................... 95

4.4 ADVANCED MENU CONFIGURATION........................................................................ 96

4.4.1 Advanced Menu Configuration...................................................................................... 96

4.4.2 PCI Configuration Submenu..........................................................................................98

4.4.3 I/O Device Configuration Submenu............................................................................... 98

4.4.4 T a b let Bu tton Submenu................................................................................................ 101

4.5 SECURITY MENU........................................................................................................... 102

4.5.1 Security......................................................................................................................... 102

4.5.2 I/O Lock Feature........................................................................................................... 107

4.5.3 Clearing BIOS Passwords ............................................................................................ 107

4.6 POWER MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 108

4.6.1 Power Management Configuration............................................................................... 108

4.7 SYSTEM MENU .............................................................................................................. 110

4.8 BOOT MENU ................................................................................................................... 111

4.8.1 Boot Order Configuration............................................................................................. 111

CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING OS AND APPLICATIONS....................................................112

5.1 WINDOWS XP PRE-INSTALLED MODEL .................................................................. 112

5.1.1 Configuration of Windows XP Pre-installed Model..................................................... 112

5.1.2 “Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2”.................................................................... 114

5.2 INSTALLING ATTACHED APPLICATIONS ............................................................... 115

5.2.1 Standby Rescue Lite.....................................................................................................115

5.2.2 Software RAS Tool ...................................................................................................... 117

5.2.3 Adobe® Reader® 7.0..................................................................................................... 118

5.2.4 Fingerprint authentication utility (only models with this feature)................................ 119

5.2.5 Infineon Security Platform ........................................................................................... 121

5.2.6 FC Button Setting Tool ................................................................................................ 123

5.3 OTHER OSS AND APPLICATIONS .............................................................................. 124

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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 126

6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................126

6.1.1 Flowchart ......................................................................................................................126

6.1.2 Actions Taken to Solve Trouble (Tips).........................................................................128

6.1.3 Troubleshooting Q&A..................................................................................................130

6.2 RE-SETUP OF Windows XP IN N22A OF PRE-INSTALLED MODEL........................141

6.2.1 Re-setup ........................................................................................................................141

6.2.2 Standard and Custom Re-setups ...................................................................................142

6.2.3 Repairing System..........................................................................................................143

6.2.4 Standard Re-setup.........................................................................................................144

6.2.5 Custom Re-setup...........................................................................................................148

6.3 MAINTENANCE SERVICE.............................................................................................151

6.3.1 Consumables and End-of-Life Products.......................................................................152

6.3.2 Service Menu................................................................................................................153

6.4 FAILURE OR ABNORMALITY......................................................................................154

6.4.1 If a failure is suspected .................................................................................................154

6.4.2 Before Requesting Repair.............................................................................................154

6.5 CARE................................................................................................................................. 155

6.6 RECYCLING BATTERIES.............................................................................................. 155

6.7 CARRIAGE AND STORAGE OF N22A.........................................................................156

6.8 DISPOSAL OF DEVICES ................................................................................................156

CHAPTER 7 APPENDICES ............................................................................................158

7.1 I/O INTERFACES.............................................................................................................158

7.2 INTERRUPT LEVELS......................................................................................................162

7.3 OUTSIDE DIMENSION................................................................................................... 163

7.3.1 N2 2A.............................................................................................................................163

7.3.2 Spare Battery (FC-BP01N, FC-BP01N/W, FC-BP01N/L)...........................................165

7.3.3 AC Adapter (FC-AA01N).............................................................................................166

7.3.4 Hard Disk Drive (Standard HDD:FC-HD80KN-S, Wide Temperature HDD:

FC-HD40KN-S)/ Silicon Disk Drive (FC-SD20KN-S)................................................166

INDEX.........................................................................................................................................170

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Chapter 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

AND PREPARATION

1.1 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 Hardware Specification

(Note 2)

CPU

Intel®CoreTM2Duo processor

System bus 533 MHz (memory bus: 533 MHz) Chip set Mobile Intel 965GM Express chip set ICH8-M Security chip Memory

Display feature

(Note 5)

element

Graphic accelerator Built in mobile Intel 965GM Express chip set

Video RAM 348MB max. (use of main memory) Resolution and display colors LCD: 1024×768 dots (16.77 million colors

Auxiliary storage

Floppy disk drive [Option] FC-FD002U connectable (USB connection) CD-ROM type drive [Option] FC-CW002U connectable (USB connection) Fixed disk drive

(Note 13)

Silicon disk drive

Keyboard

Input device

Pointing device Touch pad Tablet button Desired functions can be assigned (up to 10)

(Note 16)

USB

Serial 1 D-sub 9-pin connector of 115,200 bps max. (male) Display Mini D-sub 15-pin connector (female) (for analog RGB monitor)

Interface

Network

(Note 13)

Sound feature Built-in PCM record/replay feature and monaural speaker

Item

Primary 32KB for instruction/32KB for data (built in CPU) Cache memory Secondary 2.048KB (built in CPU)

(Note 4)

Conforming to TPM V.1.2

4GB max.

(Note 7)

12.1-in. TFT color LCD display (XGA) with touch panel Stuck pixels of LCD

(Note 9)

(Note 14)

(Note14)

[Selectable item] 20GB (Ultra ATA specification)

(Note 15)

[Selectable item]

3 ports (including 1 connect/disconnect-proof enhanced port),

Built-in LAN 1 RJ45 (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) LAN

Wireless LAN

(Note 1)

N22A

Ultra low voltage version U7500 (Extended Intel SpeedStep® technology

(Note 3)

installed

[1.06 GHz])

(Note 6)

2 SO-DIMM slots DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-4200 (DDR2-533))

(Note 8)

0.0003% or less

(Dual display

(Note 10)

, smoothing, and screen rotation features

available)

(Note 11)

)

(16.77 million

External monitor: 1600×1200 dots max.

(Note 11)

colors

)

(Note 12)

[Selectable item] 80GB (Serial ATA specification) or 40GB (wide temperature range and Ultra ATA specification)

Standard or backlight keyboard English keyboard Key pitch: 17.55 mm Key stroke: 2.4 mm（backlight keyboard : 2.0mm）

USB2.0 compatible

connector [Selectable item] Conforming to IEEE802.11a/b/g

(Note 17)

WEP [encryption key length: 64/128 bits (user setting key length: 40/104 bits)], WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) and WPA2-PSK (AES) compatible

Microphone input (stereo, mini jack) and output common to headphone/line (stereo, mini jack)

PREPARATION

Display

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(Note 1)

PC card slot

Express card slot

(Notes 13 and 18)

(Note 13 and 18)

Triple memory slot

Item

1 Type I/II slot (Type III unavailable) conforming to PC Card

Standard and compatible with CardBus

ExpressCard/34 · /54×1 slot

(Note 13 and 18)

1slot

N22A

Security feature Security software normally attached Finger print sensor

(Note 8)

[Selectable item] Built-in type (line type) Authentication by fingerprint at OS logon or release of screen

(Note 19)

saver

Power management Automatic or arbitrary settings enabled (including CPU control

(Note 2)

, hard disk control, monitor power saving, suspend

(standby) feature and hibernation)

Power supply

This machine Battery

(Notes 20 and 21)

Operating voltage: 16 V±5％

[Selectable item]

Standard type: driving period - 8 hours, charging time (in

power-on/off states) - about 3.5 hours/8 hours

and weight: about 0.4 kg Wide temperature range type: driving period - 6 hours, charging time (in

power-on/off states) - about 4 hours/8 hours

and weight: about 0.5 kg Stamina standard type:

driving period - 12 hours, charging time (in

power-on/off states) - about 4 hours/8 hours and weight: about 0.5 kg

AC adapter 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

[A specific cord is required if used in another country other than Japan.]

Car adapter [Option] FC-VA01N connectable ( DC12 to 24V , 7.5A )

Conforming standard Suitable to RoHS direct and conforming to VCCI Class B/FCC.

Designed based on EMC direct (EN55022 and EN61000-6-2)

(Note 22)

and low voltage

direct (EN60950-1)

(Note 22)

standards. Power design based on

standard UL60950-1 Power consumption About 15 W (about 50 W max.) Energy efficiency (Power saving

Target year: 2007

(Note 23)

, I division 0.0020 (A) achievement rate) Outside dimension 290(W) × 255(D) × 47(H) mm (excluding projections and

bumper) Weight About 2.5 kg (including standard battery) Installed OS [Selectable item] Micros oft Windows XP Professional (Service

Pack 2) Japanese / English

1: See “Selection Menu Table” for type names and numbers. 2: N22A includes a control feature enabling the CPU to operate dynamically depending on use environments and

loads.

3: In any OS environment other than preinstalled OS environment, the expanded IntelSpeedStep feature may be

unavailable. 4: The security chip is unavailable to any OS other than preinstalled Windows XP Professional. 5: The capacity of a memory board can be selected out of 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB on the selection menu. 6: Replacement of an expanded RAM board is enabled only on a single slot. The maximum memory capacity

can be installed if memory of 2GB or larger is selected.

If memory of less than 2GB is selected, the maximum memory capacity is “selected memory capacity” +

2GB. 7: The LCD display is manufactured based on extremely high-precise technology. However, dot drops (such as

negligible black points and red, blue or green points always illuminating) may appear on a part of the screen.

In addition, color and/or brightness irregularities may appear depending on view angles. These are caused by

characteristics of LCD displays and do not indicate any defects. 8: The touch panel is unavailable under USB locking. 9: The base dot drop rate is calculated in sub-pixels according to the standard of ISO13406-2.

See http://www.express.nec.co.jp/products/pc/lcddot.html for details.(As of May 2008) 10: The feature allows an external display for desktop screen to be different from the LCD display of N22A. 11: 16.77 million color display is accomplished by the dithering feature of graphic accelerator. 12: N22A has the resolution and the number of colors. However, N22A cannot realize them depending on the

resolution and refresh rate of the connected display. The LCD display on N22A and the external display

connected to N22A can display the same screen. However, if the enlarged display feature is not used, display

data may not extend to all over the external display.

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13: Before a commercial product can be used for N22A, you should previously evaluate the product to confirm

that the product is valid. 14: Fixed and silicon disk drives should be installed exclusively with each other. 15: If Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) English version preinstalled is selected, the product will be

shipped with an English keyboard. 16: Any software using peripherals connected to N22A must be fit to the USB interface. 17: N22A is equipped with a wireless LAN module obtaining Wi-Fi®, standard of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The

communication speed and distance may be affected by various factors including connected devices, radio

wave environment, surrounding obstacles, installation environment, use situation, used application software

and OS. IEEE802.11b/g (2.4GHz) is not compatible with IEEE802.11a (5GHz). The wireless LAN is suitable

to Super AG and Atheros XR (eXtended Range). The wireless LAN (5GHz) conforms to IEEE802.11a (W52,

W53 and W56). W52, W53 and W56 are notations defined by the Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association. 11a (W56), however, can be used outdoors.

The wireless LAN (5GHz) can only be used indoors due to relevant radio laws. To use N22A abroad, the

wireless LAN feature may conflict with related laws in the country. Accordingly, disable the wireless LAN

feature abroad. 18: PC card, SD card, an d memory stick are options. Purchase commercial products. 19: Security software may not be used, depending on the OS for use.

See “5.2 INSTALLING ATTACHED APPLICATIONS” for the operating systems supported by software. 20: The battery driving and charging times may be different from the specified values depending on situations in

which the battery pack is used. The battery pack is a consumable. 21: The battery driving time is measured based on the JEITA battery operation time measurement method (Ver.

1.0). The time varies depending on operation environments, brightness of LCD display and system settings. 22: These standards are required for CE marking. 23: The energy consumption efficiency is obtained by dividing the power consumption measured based on the

measurement method defined by the Rationalization in Energy Use Law (target year: 2007) by the composite theory performance defined by the Rationalization in Energy Use Law. Power saving achievement rates A, AA and AAA means achievement rates equal to or larger than 100% and less than 200%, equal to or larger than 200% and less than 500% and equal to or larger than 500%, respectively.

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1.1.2 Selection Menu Table

 Windows XP pre-installed model

Series title Selection menu Base unit Keyboard OS Memory

N22A

CPU Windows® XP Preinstalled model Intel®CoreTM2Duo processor Ultra low voltage version U7500(1.06GHz)

Memory (3 slots)

PC card (1 slot)

SD card (1 slot)

Express card × 1 slot

Part name Model name

1: If Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) English version preinstalled is selected, the product will be

shipped with an English keyboard.

* The part and generation numbers of N22A are directed on the nameplate and warranty at shipment. See the NEC

web site for details of the generation numbers. Ex.: For order number FC-N22A/BX2SS, the notation on the nameplate and warranty is FC-N22A/BX2SS**

(**: generation number).

* N22A of Windows XP pre-installed model already has Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System

(Service Pack 2) installed. Note that deleting and down-grading of Service Pack is disabled. First partition: 20GB (NTFS) (Software already installed at shipment occupies about 5GB in the first partition.) Second partition: Remaining memory (NTFS)

[B]

Standard Japanese keyboard

[C]

Backlight Japanese keyboard

[G]

Standard keyboard

[H]

Backlight keyboard

[X]

Windows XP Professional (Service Pack2) Japanese ver. preinstalled

[Y]

Windows XP Professional (Service Pack2) English ver. preinstalled

(Note 1)

capacity

[3]

512MB (512MB × 1)

[4]

1GB (1GB × 1)

[6]

2GB (2GB × 1)

Disk drive and battery Wireless LAN

and fingerprint authentication

[S]

Standard HDD × 1 (SerialATA spec., 80GB) Standard battery

[T]

Standard HDD × 1 (SerialATA spec., 80GB) Stamina standard battery

[W]

Wide temperature range HDD × 1 (UltraATA spec., 40GB) Wide temperature range battery

[F]

Silicon disk × 1 (UltraATA spec., 20GB) Stamina battery

[H]

Silicon disk × 1 (UltraATA spec., 20GB) Wide temperature range battery

Part number

[B]

Wireless LAN: No Fingerprint authentication: No Bluetooth: Yes

[F]

Wireless LAN: No Fingerprint authentication: Yes Bluetooth: No

[S]

Wireless LAN: Yes Fingerprint authentication: No Bluetooth:Yes

[W]

Wireless LAN: Yes Fingerprint authentication: Yes Bluetooth: Yes

[Z]

Wireless LAN: No Fingerprint authentication: No Bluetooth: No

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1.1.3 Environmental Specification (Main Unit)

Item Condition Installation of standard hard disk drive

and battery

Installation of silicon disk drive and

standard battery

Installation of silicon disk drive and

stamina standard battery

Temperature

Operating 5 to 45 ºC Storage -40 to 70ºC Evaluation standard IEC 68-2-1,2,14 / MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4, 502.4

Humidity

Operating 5 to 95% RH (without condensation) Storage 5 to 95% RH (without condensation) Evaluation standard IEC 68-2-30 / MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.4

Altitude

Operating 15,000 ft (4,572m) Storage 40,000 ft (12,190m) Change rate 2,000 ft/min (609.6 m/min)

Evaluation standard IEC 68-2-13 / MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4 Shock resistance

(Note 1)

Vibration resistance

(Note 1)

Operating 147 m/s2, 11 ms, half sinusoidal wave

Storage 490 m/s2, 11 ms, half sinusoidal wave

Evaluation standard IEC 68-2-27 / MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5

Operating [Sinuso idal wave] 0.075 mm (0-P) in frequency range 10 to 55 Hz

9.8 m/s2 (0-P) in frequency range 55 to 500 Hz

Storage [Sinusoidal wave] 0.15 mm (0-P) in frequency range 10 to 55 Hz

19.6 m/s2 (0-P) in frequency range 55 to 500 Hz [Random wave] 0.04G2/Hz in frequency range 20 to 1000 Hz

-6 dB/Octave in frequency range 1000 to 2000 Hz Evaluation standard

Operating Sinusoidal wave: IEC68-2-6 Storage Sinusoidal wave: IEC68-2-6

Random wave: MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5 Category 24 FIGURE

514.5C-17

Dust proof and drip proof

Operating IP54 Storage IP54 Evaluation standard IEC 529 / MIL-STD-810F

IEC: Abbreviation for International Electrotechnical Commission. MIL: Abbreviation for Military Specifications and Standards.

Note 1: The vibration resistance of N22A does not assure that it has sufficient strength against resonance

generated when the frequency of added vibration is close to the natural frequency of N22A.

Note 2: Use the product with an ambient temperature of from 5ºC to 40ºC in tablet mode or while the battery is

being charged.

* The specification does not assure that N22A can operate continuously under the described environmental

conditions in which N22A is installed. In addition, if N22A is equipped with one or more NEC or commercial options, the most severe environmental condition among those for N22A and the options is applied. Installation environment conditions for external optional devices are different that those for the main unit, see the document that comes with each device for detailed conditions. When N22A is stored at high/low temperatures, the clock built in N22A may be shifted. Set the clock before N22A is used again.

(Note 2)

-20 to 50ºC

Installation of hard disk

drive and battery of wide

temperature range

(Note 2)

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1.2 CHECKING ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are included in the N22A package box. Check the accessories with the component list below.

 List of N22A Components

Item

No.

1 FC-N22A M ain Unit 1

2 AC Adapter (Cable length: 1.8 m) 1

Product Name Quantity

3 Power Cord (2.0 m)

4 Battery 1

5 Getting Started *2 1 copy

6 Warranty 1 copy

7 Recovery DVD-ROM *4 1 set

8 Backup CD-ROM (OS not included)

9 Touch Pen 1

10 Pre-installed Windows® XP License Agreement (English) 1 copy

Anti-theft screws (M2×4 screw (Black))

*2 *3 *4

1 set

*1: The attached power code is dedicated to 100 VAC. *2: An electrical manual including the same contents as the User’s Manual is stored on the “Backup CD-ROM”. *3: Attached application s oftw are and electrical manuals are stored.

Included software and electrical manuals are stored on the Recovery DVD-ROM.

*4: The optional external CD-R/RW with DVD-ROM drive is required.

Copies of notes not listed in this list may be included in the accessories.

(including

2 spare screws)

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1.3 EXTERIOR VIEW

N22A is of convertible type allowing it to be used as a note or tablet PC depending on uses. N22A also has several characteristics including light weight, various security features and installation of touch panel to be user-friendly. On its bottom surface of N22A, the hard disk drive, expanded RAM board and battery pack can be replaced with spares.



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1.3.1 Names and Features of Sections of N22A

(1) Inner panels

(11)

(5)

(6)

(12)

(10)

No.

(1)

(2) Power lock switch

(3) Power switch Allows you to turn on/off power.

LCD display (with touch panel)

Name Description

12.1-in. TFT LCD display P57 Locks the power switch to prevent the switch from being set

unintentionally (enabled by BIOS setting).

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(7)

(8)

(9)

Reference

page

Pxx

(4) Fingerprint sensor Reads fingerprint (selection). P70

Allows the screen rotation and LCD brightness adjustment features to

(5) Tablet buttons

(6)

(7) Keyboard P51 (8) Touch pad Pxx

(9)

(10) Indicator lamps Each lamp indicates part statuses, such as the power supply status.

(11)

(12) Bluetooth Antenna Built-in Bluetooth Antenna (selection)

Touch pen storage area

Built-in speaker (monaural)

Wireless LAN Antenna

be executed directly. Setting BIOS appropriately, you can assign any key codes to these buttons.

Stores the attached touch pen. Pxx

Monaural speaker (0.5 W output) for playing sound.

Built-in Wireless LAN Antenna (selection)

Pxx

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(2) Outside sections

[Rear view]

[Front view]

[Left side view]

(10)

(8)

(11)

(1)

(2)

(12)

(3)

(5)

(4)

[Bottom view]

(6)

(7)

[Right side view]

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(9)

(18)

(17)

(19)

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No. Name Description

(1) USB connector (2) Connects with a USB device (USB2.0 available). P 7 2 (2) USB connector (3) Connects with a USB device (USB2.0 available). P72

(3) Serial connector Connects with a serial device such as a modem. Pxx

(4) Antitheft lock Connects with a commercial security cable. Pxx

Connects with a commercial microphone. Connect a 3.5 mm plug to this jack. (stereo and mini jack type)

(5) Mike terminal (stereo)

Output terminal common

(6)

to line and headphone (stereo)

External monitor output

(7)

connector

(8) LCD display fixing lock Locks the LCD display. P43

Some devices may not be directly connected to this machine because of the connector shape specifications. In such a case, use a commercially available conversion cable. Outputs sounds to a commercial audio device or headphone (stereo and mini jack type) Connect a 3.5 mm plug to this jack. Connect an audio device with an internal amplifier, according to the usage. Some devices may not directly connect to this machine because of the connector shape specifications. In such a case, use a commercially available conversion cable.

Connects with an external analog RGB monitor. Pxx

Reference

page

Expanded memory

(9)

storage area

(10) Power connector Connect an AC adapter or a car adapter. Pxx

(11)

(12) Battery storage area Stores the attached battery. Pxx

(13) Disk drive storage area Stores disk/silicon disk drives (installed). P82

(14)

(15) Express card slot Insert the Express card P66

(16) PC card slot Connects with a PC card (PCMCIA of type II) for feature expansion. P66

(17) Triple memory slot Insert an SD card o r a memory stick into this slot. P69

(18)

(19)

LAN (1000BASE-T) connector

Wireless communication switch

IEEE 1394 connector (4-pin)

USB connector (1) (Connect/disconnect-pro of enhanced type)

Stores expanded RAM board of an option. See the explanation of expanded memory, in the manual that comes with the option.

Connects with LAN (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) cable. P74

Switches wireless communication devices such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices.

Connect a peripheral device, such as a digital video camera, to this connector.

Connects with a USB device (USB2.0 available). P 7 2

Pxx

P73

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(3) Indicator lamps



Name Description

Power lamp

While power is supplied to N22A, the lamp illuminates or blinks in several colors depending on the status of N22A or the remaining battery level as follows:

 Illuminating in green:  Blinking in green:  Illuminating in red:  Blinking in red

(at 1 sec. in red / off at

2 sec.):  Blinking in red

(at 0.5 sec. intervals):

Power-on status Suspend (standby) status Low battery level (7 to 10% of the full level) Low battery level in suspend (standby) state (7 to 10% of

the full level)

Extremely low battery level in suspend (standby) state (0 to 6% of the full level)

 Illuminating in red and

green alternately

 OFF:

Battery charge lamp

Disk access lamp

Caps lock key lamp

Numeric lock key lamp

Scroll lock key lamp

Wireless communication lamp (only for models with wireless communication feature)

Indicates battery status.

 Illuminating in orange:  Blinking in orange

(at 1 sec. intervals):

 Blinking in orange (at 0.5 sec. intervals):

 OFF:

Illuminating (blinking) in green indicates built-in HDD/silicon disk activity.

Indicates whether the caps lock feature is enabled or disabled.

 Illuminating in green:  OFF:

Indicates whether the numeric lock feature is enabled or disabled.

 Illuminating in green:  OFF:

Indicates whether the scroll lock feature is enabled or disabled.

 Illuminating in green:  OFF:

Indicates the use status of the wireless communication feature, wireless LAN or Bluetooth.

 Illuminating in blue:  OFF:

AC adapter voltage abnormality

Power-off status or in hibernate mode

Charging

Stop charging of the battery because of the ambient temperature.

Occurrence of error

Discharging, full discharge in no connection of AC adapter or full charge completed

Caps lock feature enabled with Caps Lock pressed once

Caps lock feature disabled w ith Caps Lock pressed

again

Numeral lock feature enabled with Num Lk pressed once Numeral lock feature disabled with Num Lk pressed again

Scroll lock feature is enabled by pressing the Scr Lk key once. Scroll lock feature is disabled by pressing the Scr Lk key again.

Wireless communication feature is enabled. Wireless communication feature is disabled.

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1.4 INSTALLATION GUIDE

From Installing to Operating

Steps from installation to operations are shown in the following flow.

Introduction

↓

Checking installation environment

↓

Installing/Mounting

↓

Installing the battery

↓

Setting BIOS

↓

Installing and setting up operating system

↓

Installing application software

↓

Verifying system operations

↓

Carriage and storage

↓

Maintenance

(1) Notes on installation place

Install N22A in a place where it can be operated properly. See “Notes on Use of N22A in FA Environment” for details.

(2) Notes on operation

1. Before connecting or disconnecting cables to/from peripherals (excluding USB devices and PC and SD cards), confirm that the power of N22A is OFF. Connecting or disconnecting the relevant cable to/from a peripheral with the power of N22A being ON may cause a malfunction or fault to occur.

2. After turning off the power of N22A, wait for five seconds or longer before the power is turned on again. Turning on the power just after turn-off without a certain interval may cause a malfunction or fault to occur.

3. Clean N22A periodically.

Chapter 1” Preparation”

Chapter 1 “Preparation SPECIFICATIONS”

Chapter 1 “Preparation INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Chapter 1 “Preparation INSTALLING BATTERY”

Chapter 4 “Setting BIOS”

Chapter 5 “Installing OS and Applications”

Chapter 6 “Maintenance”

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(3) Notes on storage and use environment of N22A

1. N22A is a VCCI Class B information technology equipment (or information equipment mainly intended to be used in household environments) conforming to the reference level of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). However, if N22A is used near a radio, TV and/or wireless device, N22A may cause poor receptions. On the other hand, a device generating intense magnetic field is located near N22A, noises may have bad influence on N22A to operate inappropriately. If this occurs, take N22A away from such a device.

2. To use N22A in an FA environment, always make N22A meet the conditions described in “1.1.3 Environmental Specification (Main Unit)”.

(4) Notes on handling and use of HDD

Hard disk drives are precision devices.

N22A can protect the built-in hard disk drive with buffer materials. However, note the following to protect data.

1. Do not apply shocks and vibrations exceeding over those defined in the environmental specification to N22A.

2. Keep hard disk in the hard disk drive from being subject to strong shocks if the drive is removed from N22A.

(5) Notes on handling of devices sensitive to magnetism (including floppy disks)

A magnet to sense opening or closing of the LCD display panel is contained at the upper

left corner of the panel. The magnet may destroy data saved in magnetic media. Do not put devices sensitive to magnetism (including floppy disks) close to the magnet.

Magnet

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1.5 INSTALLING BATTERY

1 Turn off the N22A and remove the AC adapter or car adapter. 2 Unlock the LCD display to open the LCD panel.

( See “Opening/Closin g LC D Dis play Panel and Setting Tablet Mode” in “Chapter 2. Uses of N22A”.)

3 While pressing the button of the battery cover on the left side, s lide the cover upward

to open it.

4 Insert the battery horizontally until it is securely connected.

Install the battery with the battery removal support pulled out.

Battery removal support

Battery cover

5 Close the battery cover, and then press the top part to return it to the original

position.

The battery is not charged enough at shipment of N22A from factory. Charge before use. When using the N22A for the first time, connecting it to the power supply automatically starts battery charging.

Drip-proof packing

If dust and/or dirt adhere to the drip-proof packing on rear of the cover, the dust-proof and the drip-proof performance of the cover may be reduced. Wipe the drip-proof packing to remove dust and dirt before installing the cover.

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1.6 INSTALLING AC ADAPTER



1 Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the power connector on the left side.

2 Connect the attached power cord to the AC adapter. 3 Plug the power cable into the power outlet.

Charging of the battery automatically starts.

( See “Battery” in “Chapter 2 U s es of N22A”.)

The AC adapter operates in the range between 100 and 240 VAC. The power cable accompanying with the N22A is designed for 100 V operation only. Note that it cannot be used with an input voltage exceeding 125 VAC.

(1) Specification of AC adapter

The car adapter (optional, FC-VA01N) can be used for the power supply.

The AC adapter and power cable accompanying the N22A are designed for use only with the

N22A and the battery charger (optional, FC-BC01N). Do not use them for other devices. If the AC adapter is connected to another device, it may be damaged.

 The AC cord attached to N22A is intended to be used only in Japan. If you want to use N22A in

a country other than Japan, contact your service representative on the proper power cord.

 Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet first, and then disconnect the N22A or battery charger

end. If it is removed in the reverse order, the AC adapter, N22A, or battery charger may be damaged.

 Always hold each plug of the AC adapter in its removal. Do not pull the cord.

Item Specification

Operating -20 to 50ºC Temperature Storage -20 to 70ºC Operating 25 to 85% RH (without condensation) Humidity Storage 10 to 90% RH (without condensation)

Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (±10%), 1.1 to 0.5 A, 50/60 Hz (±5%)

(The AC cord can be exclusively used for 100 VAC.) Output voltage 16 VDC (±7%), 4.0 A Maximum power 56 W Cable length 1.8 m (AC cord: about 2 m) Outside dimension 140 (W) × 63 (D) × 30.5 (H) mm Weight About 0.5 kg (including AC cord)

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Chapter 2 Uses of N22A

2.1 OPENING/CLOSING LCD DISPLAY PANEL AND SETTING TABLET MODE

2.1.1 Opening Panel

1 Pull up latch A and unhook latch B.

Pull up latch A.

2 Open the LCD display panel.

2.1.2 Closing Panel

Uses of N22A

latch B

Unlatch latch B.

latch A

* LCD display lock consists of la tches A and B.

1 Fit the guide support on the base unit

to the guide on the LCD display panel

and close the panel.

2 Pull up latch A. 3 Hook latch B on the LCD display panel

and pull down latch A to fix the display panel.

Guides on display panel

Guide support on base unit

Hook latch B on the position.

If latch B is hooked improperly, check if the guide on the LCD display is securely fit to the guide support on the base unit.

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2.1.3 Turning Screen (to be in tablet mode)

1 Get the LCD display panel upright. 2 Turn the LCD display panel clockwise by 180º.

Do not turn the LCD display panel clockwise by larger than 180º or counterclockwise. Be careful not to pinch your fingers while rotating the LCD display panel.

3 Fit the guide on the display panel to the guide support on the base unit and close the

panel with the LCD display facing upward.



4 Pull up latch A. 5 Hook latch B on the LCD display panel and pull down latch A to fix the LCD display

panel.

2.1.4 Returning Screen to its Original Position

1 Pull up latch A to unhook latch B. 2 Get the LCD display panel upright. 3 Turn the LCD display panel counterclockwise by 180º.

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Turn off power.

2.2 TURNING ON/OFF POWER

This section describes how to turn on or off the power of N22A and power saving features (including suspend (standby) and pause states). Take special note on turning off the power. If you turn off the power of N22A improperly, not only data and programs but also the machine itself may be broken.

Power states

The power states of N22A is divided into four states, or power-off, power-on, suspend (standby) and pause states. These states are changed as follows:

(1) Power-off

state

(4) Pause state

(1) Power-off state

In the power-off state, N22A is not used at all due to shutdown of Windows or another exit

operation.

(2) Power-on state

In the power-on state, N22A is used normally.

(3) Suspend (standby) state

Suspend (standby) is a power saving state where the power to the hard disk drive is shut

off. The power supply of the N22A is not completely shut off. In this state, the working data is temporarily saved in memory and necessary power is supplied to keep the data in the memory.

Because working data is saved in memory, N22A can immediately return to the original

state at recovery from the suspend (standby) state.

* Some OSs cannot enter N22A into the sus pend (standby) state.

(4) Pause state

When the N22A enters the hibernate state, all data in the memory is saved to the hard disk

and power to the N22A goes off without exiting Windows. If the power is turned on again, N22A is recovered to the same state as that at the power-off. Due to the power-off, it takes a longer time for recovery from the pause state than for recovery from the suspend (standby) state.

* Some OSs cannot enter N22A into the pause s tate.

See “Indicator lamps” of “Names and Features of Sections of FC-N22A” in “Chapter 1

Preparation” for details on the indicator lamp display according to the power status.

Turn on power.

Return from

pause state

Enter into pause

state

(2) Power-on

state

Suspend

(Standby)

Resume

(3) Suspend

(standby) state

Uses of N22A

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2.2.1 Turning on Power

N22A.

To turn on the power in the power-off state, be sure to follow the procedure described below. To turn on the power again, wait for five seconds or longer after power-off.

1 Turn on the peripheral devices.

Some peripheral devices may be recognized properly only when their powers are turned on before turning on the power of N22A. Refer to the User's Guides of peripheral devices previously.

2 Press the power switch for one second.

The N22A is turned on and the power lamp glows.

Power lock release switch

- For memory initialization, it may take some time to allow the initial screen to appear after power-on.

- For the power lock release switch, see Chapter 4 Setting BIOS.

- Press the power switch continuously for 1 sec or longer. To avoid operation mistakes, N22A is so designed that the power is turned on only by pressing the power switch for 1 to 2 sec consciously.

- If N22A is activated only by battery, it takes 1 to 2 sec to turn on LEDs after depression of the power switch. This is because N22A is so designed as to prevent battery power from being consumed by turning off all powers including the standby power in the power-off state. This does not occur in use of WakeOnLAN, since the standby power remains to sense LAN signals.

The BIOS activation screen appears after power-on. To continue BIOS setting, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen then appears. ( See “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS”.)

Power switch

2.2.2 Turning off Power (shutdown)

Turn off the N22A when it will not be used for a long time as well as before connecting devices to it.

- After power-on, do not turn off the power while Windows and one or more applications are activated. Before turning off the power, confirm that neither the mouse pointer nor the sand clock appear and the file access LED does not illuminate.

- Pressing the power switch for 4 seconds forcibly turns off power; data that has not been saved will be lost. Save the working data before pressing the power switch to turn off the

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Power-off procedure by using Windows End menu

1 Save edited data and quit all the applications. 2 On the Windows® XP screen, click [Start]  [Shutdown]. Next, click the [Shutdown]

button.

Do not press the power switch during the shutdown processing.

3 Check that the power is turned off.

After a few seconds, the screen will go dark and the power will turn off automatically. Check that the power lamp goes off.

4 Turn off the peripheral devices.

Power-off procedure by using power switch

1 Save edited data and quit all the applications. 2 Press the power switch.

Uses of N22A

3 Check that the power is turned off. 4 Turn off the peripheral devices.

2.2.3 Power Saving Features

The suspend (standby) or hibernate features allow stopping of operation without exiting applications. When restored, different from shutting down, the screen immediately before the suspend (standby) or hibernate status is entered allows operation to be immediately started (resuming).

Notes on using suspend (standby) and resume feature or hibernate status

To use the suspend (standby) and resume features, note the following. Failure to follow these instructions may cause working data for entering N22A into the suspend (standby) state to be lost or not to be restored.

 Before entering suspend (standby) or hibernate status

 When any communication device is being used, quit the communication application before

entering the suspend (standby) or hibernate status. Entering N22A into the suspend (standby) state under communication may leave the line connected to add up the communication fee. Note that entering the hibernate status while communication being performed may forcibly disconnect communication.

 Before N22A can be entered into the suspend (standby) state, USB devices should be

removed from N22A. N22A with one or more USB devices connected may not be able to be entered into the suspend (standby) state.

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 Do not enter the suspend (standby) or hibernate status in the following cases:

 Executing system change job (including setting driver or adding printer),  Outputting data to printer,  Replaying audio or motion picture,  Reading/writing data from/to memory card or hard disk,  Reading/writing data from/to floppy disk, CD-R or DVD-R,  Using application not applicable to the suspend (standby) state feature,  When using a peripheral device or expansion card that does not support the suspend

(standby) and hibernate features

 Executing Windows start or exit processing, or  If N22A is entered into the suspend (standby) state during connection to network through fax

modem or LAN by communication software, the network feature is aborted once. Some applications accessing to network may cause data to be lost when N22A is entered into the suspend (standby) state. Before using an application accessing to network, contact a system administrator to check if the suspend (standby) state may be used.

 When transiting to the suspend (standby) or hibernate status

Do not replace disks and PC and memory card. Failure to follow this instruction may cause data to be saved improperly. Do not connect or disconnect a USB device and IEEE 1394 device to/from N22A.

 During suspend (standby) or hibernate status

Power is consumed during the suspend (standby) status. The saved data will be lost if the battery becomes depleted. Be sure to connect the AC adapter during the suspend (standby) status. Do not connect or disconnect peripheral devices, otherwise this product may not resume normally.

Other notes

 If a SCSI PC card is used, N22A cannot be resumed properly depending on the combination

of the SCSI PC card and the connected device.

 To make N22A resumed immediately after entering it into the suspend (standby) state, wait

for five seconds or longer from transition to the suspend (standby) state. It is required not to impose a burden on N22A excessively.

 After recovery from the pause state, nothing may appear on the LCD display. In this case,

touch the touch pad (mouse) or press any key to restore the normal display.

 Resolution taken if resume feature is executed improperly

The following situations indicate improper execution of the resume feature:

 Applications do not operate or  The data having existed before the suspend (standby) state cannot be restored.  The machine will not resume even if the power switch is pressed.

During use of applications causing these situations, do not use the suspend (standby) and resume features. If N22A cannot be resumed by pressing the power switch, press the power switch continuously for about four seconds or longer. The power lamp disappears and the power is turned off forcibly. Then the settings in the BIOS Setup Menu may return to the factory default values. Provide settings for the BIOS Setup Menu again if required.

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Setting power saving feature

Perform power saving feature from [Power supply option] of Windows. Operation for manually executing the power saving feature and the time until the machine automatically enter the power saving mode can be set.

(1) Changing operation to execute the power saving feature

1. Click [Start]  [Control panel]  [Performance and maintenance]  [Power option]  [Detailed settings] tab.

2. In the [Power button] field, set the operation and the power saving feature to be executed.

 When the power switch is pressed Select the power saving feature to be executed in [When the power switch of the

computer is pressed].  When the LCD display is closed Select the power saving feature to be executed in [When the portable computer is

closed].

3. Click the [Apply] button, and then click the [OK] button.

Suspend (standby) state

If you want to suspend jobs on N22A temporarily, you can enter N22A into the suspend (standby) state to save power consumption. To suspend (standby) and then resume N22A with the power switch, the setting of the power switch must be changed.

To enter N22A into the suspend (standby) state in the power-on state manually, follow either of the procedures below.

(1) Entering the suspend (standby) status

The following three methods are available.

 Entering suspend (standby) status from the Windows shutdown menu Click [Start]  [Shutdown option], and then click [Standby].  Close the LCD display Enabled when [Standby] is selected in [When the portable computer is closed].  Press the power switch

Press the power switch for about one second while the power is on.

Before you can suspend (standby) and then resume N22A, wait for five seconds or longer after change of the power lamp status.

The power lamp blinks in green, indicating the suspend (standby) status. Enabled when [Standby] is selected in [When the power switch of the computer is pressed].

Do not press the power switch for four seconds or longer to suspend (standby) or resume N22A. Pressing the power switch for four seconds or longer causes the power to be turned off forcibly, which results in erasing of unsaved data.

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(2) Resuming from suspend (standby) status

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The following three methods are available.

 Press the power switch.

The power lamp illuminates in green and N22A recovers from the suspend (standby) state (or resumes).

 Press any key

Press any key

 Open the LCD display

When the N22A has entered into the suspend (standby) status by closing the LCD display, open the LCD display to resume from the suspend (standby) status.

It may take time from closing the LCD display panel until the N22A enters the suspend

(standby) status.

 When the time of closing the LCD display is too short, the N22A will not enter the suspend

(standby) status. In this case, close the LCD display panel again.

Pause state

If jobs on N22A are halted for a long period, entering N22A into the pause state allows power consumption to be saved.

(1) Enabling hibernate status

1. Click [Start]  [Control panel]  [Performance and maintenance]  [Power option].

2. Click the [Hibernate status] tab, and then select “Enable hibernate status”.

3. Click [OK].

(2) Entering to hibernate status

The following three methods are available.

 Enter the hibernate status from the Windows Shutdown menu.

Click [Start]  [Turn Off Computer]. Then press Shift and click [Hibernate].

 Press the power switch

Enabled when [hibernate] is selected in [When the power switch of the computer is pressed].

 Close the LCD display

Enabled when [hibernate] is selected in [When the portable computer is closed].

(3) Resuming from hibernate status

The following two methods are available.

 Press the power switch.

Windows is started to recover the state set when the power was turned off last by using the pause state feature.

 Open the LCD display

When the N22A has entered into the hibernate status by closing the LCD display, open the LCD display to resume from the hibernate status.

After recovery from the pause state, nothing may appear on the LCD display. If so, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to allow the display screen to appear properly.

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2.3 TABLET BUTTONS

These buttons enable direct execution of screen rotation, LCD brightness control, etc. Button assignment can be changed as required.

(Tb) [Tb] button (1) Tablet button 1 (2) Tablet button 2 (3) Tablet button 3 (4) Tablet button 4 (5) Tablet button 5 (6) Label pasting area

(Tb) (1) (2) (3)

(1) Operations at depression of buttons

Button Operation (defined a t ship me n t)

Tablet button 1 Ctrl + Alt + Del

Tablet button 2 Rotates the Windows screen.

(4)

(6)

(5)

Uses of N22A

Tablet button 3

Tablet button 4 Increases brightness of the LCD screen.

Tablet button 5 Decreases brightness of the LCD screen.

[Tb] + Tablet button 1

[Tb] + Tablet button 2

[Tb] + Tablet button 3 Starts the screen keyboard.

[Tb] + Tablet button 4 Moves the cursor upward.

[Tb] + Tablet button 5 Moves the cursor downward.

Enter

Esc

Tab

(2) Label pasting area

When key assignment is changed, you can paste a label showing the new key assignment

on the area. The possible label size is as follows. Prepare the label if required.

Size:

3mm

60mm

(3) Changing key assignment

Button assignment can be changed from the BIOS setup menu.

( See “Tablet Butto n Submenu” in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS.”)

(4) Starting any application

From the BIOS setup menu, assign [FC button 1] and [FC button 2] to enable execution of

the commands (starting application) registered using the FC button setting tool.

For FC button setting tool, see “FC Button Setting Tool” in “Chapter 5 Installing OS and Applications.”

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2.4 KEYBOARD

2.4.1 English Keyboard

Using Hot Keys [Fn]

Combining Fn with another key allows various operations on N22A to be done easily. These are called hot key features. Some icons indicating the features resulting from combinations of respective keys with Fn are printed on the keys with the same color as Fn. The table below lists the hot keys and their features.

Key combination Feature or description

Switches the keyboard backlight from off to on (8 levels). (only for backlight keyboard).

Fn+F1

Note: Switches only between on and off when the keyboard backlight control is set

to [Interlocked] in the BIOS setting.

Fn+F2 Switches the ON/OFF status of the wireless LAN feature. (The external switch is on.)

Changes the display mode to any of the following three modes if an external monitor is connected to N22A. (for only Windows XP) LCD External monitor

Fn+F3

Fn+F4 Turns off the backlight of the LCD display. Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Disable computer sound (Mute Status)

Fn+F7 Raises the brightness of the LCD display. Fn+F8 Lowers the brightness of the LCD display. Fn+F9 Raises the volume of the speakers. Fn+F10 Lowers the volume of the speakers. Fn+F11 Switches scroll lock on/off.

Fn+1 Fn+2

Fn+PrtScr

(Sys Rq)

Display on both monitors

Note: Alternatives may be limited to “External monitor” and “Display on both

monitors”, depending on the OS used.

Switches enlarged display/no enlarged display of the screen in the low resolution mode. Some operating systems do not support this feature.

FC button Allows registered application to be started (see Chapter 5).

System request

8 levels

dark bright

OFF

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Key combination Feature or description

Fn+ScrLK

(Num Lk)

Fn+Pause (Break)

Fn+ (Page Up)

Fn+ (Page Dn)

Fn+ (Home)

Fn+ (End)

Fn+Alt Right Alt Fn+

Numeric lock If these keys are pressed once, the on keys are enabled. If the keys are pressed again, the characters are enabled.

Break

Page Up

Page Dn

Home

End

Right Windows

lamp goes on and blue numerals and symbols

lamp goes off and normal

Some OSs and software may disable a part of hot keys to be used.

Keyboard with backlight

If a keyboard with backlight is selected from the selection menu, a Japanese keyboard with backlight is installed. It is suitable for use in a dark place such as a warehouse or at night. Backlight brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels or off by pressing Fn + F1. It is set to off by default.

In the [Details] menu of the BIOS settings, set [Keyboard backlight control] to [Interlocked] to adjust the backlight and LCD brightness at the same time. It is set to [Interlocked] by default. In this case, press Fn + F7 to increase brightness, or press Fn + F8 to decrease brightness. Press Fn + F4 to set to “off”.

Keyboard backlight automatically turns off at any of the following events:

 When the LCD display panel is closed (opening it resumes the previous status)  When entered into the suspend (standby) status (the previous status resumes by

keyboard or mouse operation)

 When entered into the hibernate status (pressing the power switch resumes the

previous status)

The keyboard backlight does not automatically turn off during any of the following events:

 When “LCD power off” is set for Power supply option.  When screen saver is being executed.

Press Fn + F1 to turn off the keyboard backlight.

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Entering the euro symbol

To enter the euro symbol (€) printed on the 5, change the keyboard layout as described below.

1 Click [Start]  [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Option]. 3 Click the [Details] button under “Text services and input languages” on the

[Languages] tab.

Note: When the desired keyboard exists in the installed service list, proceed to step 8.

Click the [Add] button under “Installed service”.

4 Select “English (United State)” in the “Input language” list. 5 Select “United States-International” in the “Keyboard layout/IME” list. 6 Click the [OK] button. 7 Select “English (United States)-United States-International” for “Default input

language”.

8 Click the [OK] button. 9 Restart the N22A.

The above settings allow entering the euro symbol (€) by pressing Ctrl + Alt + 5.

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gloved hand or a touch pen will not be possible.

2.5 TOUCH PAD

The touch pad is a pointing device on which you can control the position of the pointer and select a proper button to communicate with N22A. The touch pad is composed of a rectangle pad and two buttons. Moving a finger on the pad allows the pointer on the screen (also called the cursor) to be moved. If the finger reaches to an end of the pad, let the finger away from the pad and put it at the opposite end. Then you can continue to move the pointer.

Term Operation

Do not make a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen contact with the touch pad.

Failure to follow this instruction may cause the surface of the touch panel to be damaged.

 To maintain the optimum performance of the touch pad, keep your fingers and the pad clean

and dry. Make a finger contact with the pad lightly without excess force.

 If “Static” for the pointing device is selected in the selection menu, touch operation with a

Uses of N22A

Point Move a finger on the pad to make the cursor reach to the intended target on the screen.

Click

Double-click

Drag & drop

Scroll

Press and release the left button, or hit the pad lightly.

Press and release the left button twice fast, or hit the pad twice fast.

With the left button remaining pressed, move the finger until the cursor reaches to the intended point (drag). After dragging to the intended point in the selected range, release the button (drop). The object is dropped at the new point. or Tap the pad twice with a finger lightly and leave the finger contact with the pad at the second tapping. Then move the finger on the pad to drag the selected object to the intended point. Releasing the finger from the pad, the selected object is dropped at the new point.

The scroll means that the display area is altered in the longitudinal or transverse direction within the working area on the screen. To alter the display area in the longitudinal direction, put a finger at the right end of the pad and slide it along the end. To alter the display area in the transverse direction, put a finger at the bottom of the pad and slide it along the bottom. The feature can be used only when the touch pad driver attached to N22A is installed. Some applications may disable the feature to be operated.

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2.5.1 Setting Touch Pad

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Settings of the touch pad can be changed depending on user needs. For example, left-handed users can interchange the features of the left and right buttons to use the left and right buttons as the right and left buttons in the normal state, respectively. In addition, the size and speed of the pointer on the screen may be changed.

If the left and right buttons on the touch pad are interchanged, tapping the touch panel

cannot substitute for pressing the left button.

 The features of the touch pad can be enabled/disabled by changing some BIOS settings.

1 Display the setting screen.

Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Printers and Other Hardware]  [Mouse]. Then the [Mouse Properties] dialog box appears.

2 Perform settings.

Perform settings on each of the [Buttons], [Pointers], and [Pointer Options] tabs.

3 Click [Apply] and then click [OK].

2.6 TOUCH PANEL

The touch panel feature allows the same operation as the touch pad on the LCD display. Use the provided touch pen to perform operation on the display.

Do not make a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or a pencil contact with the touch

panel. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the touch panel to be damaged.

 If the surface of the touch panel is dirt, wipe the surface with a dry and soft cloth such as

a glass wiping cloth. If manipulating the touch panel with dust adhering on the surface may cause the surface to be hurt.

Neither put your hands on the surface of the touch panel nor push the surrounding of the touch panel hard. The pointer (cursor) may not be operated normally or moved to an end of the screen. While the touch panel is manipulated, do not put your hands on the keyboard. Failure to follow this instruction may cause key entries to occur.

Term Operation

Point Slide the p en or finger on the touch panel until the cursor reaches to the intended target on

the screen. Click Tap a point on the touch panel lightly. Double-click Tap the touch panel twice fast. Drag & drop Press the touch panel with the pen or finger lightly and slide the pen or finger to the

intended point (drag). After dragging to the intended point in the selected range, release the

pen or finger (drop). The object is dropped at the new point.

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2.6.1 Setting Touch Panel

Setting features

You can change the size and speed of the pointer on the screen. For settings, see “Setting Touch Pad.”

Compensating position

The position of pointer must be compensated in the following cases:

 Changing the resolution of the screen is changed, or  The pointer is not moved properly to the point with which you make the touch pen

Compensate the point of the pointer in the following procedure:

Settings on the touch pad are also applied to the touch panel. The touch panel cannot be independent of the touch pad.

contact.

Uses of N22A

1 Display the setting screen.

Click [Start]  [All Programs]  [Gunze TPDD]  [Calibrate].

2 Click the four sides specified with red mark × on the screen with the touch pen for

calibration.

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2.7 DISPLAY FEATURE

The display features of N22A are characterized as follows:  12.1-in. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display of resolution 1024×768 XGA

(Extended Video Graphics Array)

 Concurrent display of both LCD display and external monitor

2.7.1 Display Resolution

The default resolution and the default number of colors are set at shipment of N22A. For display of a higher resolution, N22A can connect with an external monitor supporting the higher resolution. The table below shows the display modes available to N22A.

Some OSs may limit display modes.

Display mode LCD display only

Resolution Number of colors 800  600

1024  768

* N22A allows external monitors can have resolutions in the range from 640×480 to

1600×1200 and the number of colors of 8, 16 and/or 32 bits. However, the used external monitor limits available resolutions and the available number of colors.

Notes on color: 8 bits = 256 colors

16 bits = High Color or 65,536 (64 K) colors 32 bits = True Color 16,770,000 (16 M) colors (16.77 million color display is accomplished by the dithering feature of the graphic accelerator.)

16 bits 32 bits 16 bits 32 bits

2.7.2 Adjusting Screen Display

To change the resolution or the number of colors of the screen, follow the procedure below:

1 Open the setting screen.

Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Appearance and Themes]  [Display]. Then the [Display Properties] dialog box appears.

2 Select the [Settings] tab to set the resolution and/or the number of colors of the

screen.

3 Click [Apply] then click [OK].

To enable the virtual screen feature, follow the procedure below:

 On the screen displayed by selecting the [Settings] tab, click the [Advanced] button.  Click the [Monitor] tab.  Click [Hide modes that this monitor cannot display] to uncheck it.  Click [OK].

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2.7.3 Connecting External Monitor

To get a wide display screen of a higher resolution, an external monitor can be connected to N22A through an external analog RGB monitor connector. Follow the procedure below.

1 Confirm that the power of N22A is OFF. 2 Connect a proper monitor cable to the connector on the external monitor. 3 Turn on the monitor. 4 Turn on the N22A.

If nothing appears on the monitor, press Fn + F3 to select the monitor or both of the monitor and LCD display (simultaneous display).

Some OSs may limit display modes.

 Do not remove the external monitor from N22A in the suspend (standby) mode.  If no external monitor is connected at restart of operations in N22A, the LCD display

remains blank without output.

 Some OSs or settings may limit the monitor change by hot keys Fn + F3.

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2.8 BATTERY

The battery is the power supply built in N22A. The battery can be recharged by using the AC adapter, optional battery charger FC-BC01N or optional car adapter FC-VA01N. Installing the charged battery in N22A allows it to be operated without AC power. The available time of the battery fully charged varies depending on the environment and condition in which N22A is used. The time may be shortened if applications access to peripheral devices frequently.

2.8.1 Notes on Batteries

 Batteries are consumables. Repeating charging and discharging a battery causes its  Charge batteries in temperature range 5 to 40ºC. Charging the battery at a higher  It takes a longer time to charge the battery fully at a low temperature than to charge it fully  The time taken to charge the battery fully may vary depending on conditions under which  At a lower temperature, N22A can operate only for a shorter period.

 Batteries should be fully charged if possible. Repeating little charge and discharge of the  In use of an external power, leave the battery installed in N22A. This allows the battery to  If N22A is not used for a long period (two weeks or longer), remove the battery from N22A.

 To remove the battery, do not make the battery pins contact with conductors including  Save the battery in a low-temperature and dry place if saved. Do not leave the battery in a  Do not leave the battery for three months or longer without recharging.

 The battery driving time specified in the brochure and User’s Guide of the battery is

 When a vibration or shock exceeding the installation environmental conditions is applied to

To use N22A only with the battery, you should often check the remaining battery level.

charging ability to decrease. Batteries are not charged fully at purchase. temperature may cause it to be deteriorated or damaged. at a normal temperature. N22A is used.

battery at a low battery level may cause the low remaining battery level to be erroneous. be kept in the full charge state.

metals and water. Short of the pins may cause the battery to be unavailable. place where the temperature exceeds 60ºC.

calculated based on the battery operation time measurement method (Ver. 1.0) defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association. The actual battery driving time varies depending on the operation environment, the brightness of the LCD display and the system settings.

the N22A with a battery installed, or a strong vibration or shock is applied to a battery itself, the battery may damaged, resulting in smoke or fire. In this case, stop using the battery.

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2.8.2 Battery Types

Batteries that can be used with the N22A are listed below. Be sure to use a battery of the same type as the selection menu installation type for your N22A.

Battery type Description Standard type （FC-BP01N） Wide temperature range type（FC-BP01N/W） Stamina standard type （FC-BP01N/L）

A lithium-ion battery provided with the FC-N22A (standard model and silicon disk model)

A lithium-ion battery provided with the FC-N22A (HDD wide temperature range model)

A lithium-ion battery provided with the FC-N22A (silicon disk/stamina standard battery model)

2.8.3 Charging Battery

Charge the battery as shown below.

 Connect the AC adapter to N22A and a power outlet  Connect the AC adapter to the battery charger (optional, FC-BC01N) and an outlet.  Connect the car adapter (optional, FC-VA01N) to the N22A and a cigar lighter receptacle.  Connect the car adapter (optional, FC-VA01N) to the battery charger (optional, FC-BC01N)

and a cigar lighter receptacle.

When battery charging starts, the battery LED glows orange to indicate that the battery is being charged. It is recommended to turn off the power of N22A while the battery is charged. After the battery is fully charged, the battery charge LED goes off. It takes about four hours to charge the battery fully.

The battery is not charged any more if its temperature exceeds the range of 5 to 50ºC.

 When charging the battery, do not remove the AC adapter or car adapter until the battery is

fully charged. If the adapter is removed during charging, the battery will not be fully charged.

Battery indicator LED Battery status Off Battery is not being charged or is fully charged. Illuminating orange Battery is being charged. Blinking orange (at 1 sec. intervals) Battery has stoped charging because of the ambient

temperature.

Blinking orange (at 0.5 sec. intervals) Battery error

The battery charge level varies according to the Battery Charge Mode selection in the BIOS

setting. (Normal : 100%, Longlife : 80%, Keeping : 50%, Auto(initial value) : 100% or 80%). For details, see “Battery Charge Mode” of “Power Management Configuration” in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS”.

 Just after the battery is fully charged, do not take the procedure of removing the AC adapter

from N22A and reconnecting it to start charging again. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the battery to be damaged.

 If an error occurs in the battery, the battery charge LED blinks. The temperature may rise

extraordinary or the battery may be defected. Move N22A to a place of good ventilation or stop using N22A to lower its temperature. If the battery charge LED blinks still, remove the AC adapter from N22A and stop using it. Contact your service representative.

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2.8.4 Checking Remaining Battery Level

 For Windows XP

To activate the screen, wait for several minutes before the AC adapter is disconnected from N22A. “Total time remaining” may be different from the actual operation time depending on the operation status of N22A.

1. Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Performance and Maintenance]  [Power Options]. Then the [Power Options Properties] dialog box appears.

2. Select the [Power Meter] tab and check [Show details for each battery.].

For Windows XP, the dialog box shown below appears to allow you to check the remaining battery level.

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2.8.5 Replacing Battery

To replace the battery, follow the procedure below:

If a battery of an invalid type is substituted for the old one, it may explode. Always use a spare battery of an option. For used batteries, see “6 Recycling Batteries”.

Prepare a new battery valid for the N22A model to be used.

 Do not disassemble batteries.  Batteries are consumables. Repeating charging and discharging a battery causes its charging

ability to decrease.

 If the full discharging time becomes shorter, initialize the battery. If the time cannot be

recovered still, replace the battery with a spare.

1 Leave N22A in the power-off state and unplug the AC adapter. 2 Release the LCD display lock, and then open the LCD display panel.

( See “Opening/Closin g LC D Dis play Panel and Setting Tablet Mode” in “Chapter 2 Uses of N22A”)

3 While pressing the battery cover button on the left side, slide the cover upward to

open it.

Battery cover

Uses of N22A

4 Hold the battery removal support and then pull out the battery horizontally.

Battery removal support

5 Insert a new battery into the battery storage area until it is securely connected. 6 Close the battery cover, and then press down the part slid to the original position.

Put the cover so that the battery removal support may not be pinched.

 If dust and/or dirt adhere to the sealing material on the rear of the cover, the water-proof and

dust-proof and drip-proof performance of the cover may be reduced. Wipe the sealing material part to remove dust and dirt before installing the cover.

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 Recycling Batteries

 A lithium ion battery is used for this product.  Lithiumion batteries are valuable resources being recyclable.  To protect valuable resources, do not dispose batteries becoming unnecessary, but

bring them to any of the following carry-on centers.

* For details of the carry-on centers, see the NEC environmental web page below:

URL:http://www.nec.co.jp/eco/ja/products/3r/indes_denchi.html (As of May 2008)

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Notes on handling batteries in recycling

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2.8.6 Actions Taken for Low Battery Charge Level

Decreasing in remaining battery level during battery driving

If the battery power remains only a little, the power LED on N22A illuminates in orange or red to inform that the battery should be charged If so, perform either of the following operations depending on situations:

 Possible supply of AC power through AC outlet

Connect the AC adapter to an outlet, or connect the car adapter to a cigar lighter receptacle. Then the battery charge LED illuminates in orange and battery charge is started.

 When power outlet or car cigarette socket is not available Close applications currently in use, then turn off the power of the N22A.

Setting operation of N22A at low battery level

The operation and state of N22A in a low or no battery charge level can be defined.

In the lower battery charge level, do not access to a card such as a memory card if used. Accessing to the card may fail because the time taken for the accessing can be longer than the full discharging time. If the battery is discharged fully before data storage, the data is lost.

Uses of N22A

1 Logon to it with a user account having the administrator authority. 2 Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Performance and Maintenance]  [Power Options]. 3 Select the [Alarm] tab when the [Power Option Properties] window appears, then set

for operation settings.

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2.8.7 Initializing Battery

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Initializing the battery is intended to recover its performance decreased temporarily. The initialization process consists of full charge, full discharge and full recharge of the battery in the order. It takes about 4.5 hours for the initialization. Initialize the battery in the following cases:

 N22A can be operated by the battery for a shorter period than before.

Repeating battery charging in other than the full discharge state may cause the full-chargeable level of the battery to be reduced, which then may shorten the driving period. This is called battery’s memory effect.

 Because the battery is just purchased or has not been used for a long period, its

performance is reduced temporarily.

 The indicator of the remaining battery level shows some error.

1 Turn off the power of N22A if operated. 2 Install the battery to be initialized. 3 Connect the AC adapter to N22A and the power cord to an AC outlet.

(Connect to a cigar lighter receptacle when using a car adapter.) If the battery charge lamp blinks, remove the battery pack from N22A once and install it again.

4 Charge the battery fully.

When the battery is fully charged, the battery LED goes off.

5 Turn on the power of N22A. If the NEC logo screen appears, press F2 to display the

BIOS Setup Menu.

6 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the AC adapter from N22A.

(When a car adapter is used, remove the plug from a cigar lighter receptacle and then remove the car adapter from the N22A.)

7 Select [Battery refresh] in the Power Management menu and press Enter. 8 If message “Refresh your battery now?” select [Yes] and press Enter.

The following dialog box appears.

Refresh battery program

Press Y to start refresh, N to exit

<ESC> to shutdown system

9 Press Y to start battery initialization.

10 Leave N22A until the power is fully discharged.

The power of N22A is automatically turned off.

11 Connect the AC adapter or car adapter to N22A to charge the battery fully.

While the battery is initialized, leave the LCD display panel opened.

 To suspend battery initialization, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot N22A or press the power

switch to turn off the power of N22A.

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ction.

2.9 PC CARD/EXPRESS CARD

The cards listed below can be inserted into the N22A:

 One card of type I or II can be inserted into the PC card slot.  One ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 card can be inserted into the express card slot.

2.9.1 Supporting CardBus

The PC card slot on FC-21S conforms to the CardBus specification. The CardBus technology is intended for PC cards of 32-bit version. This can accomplish the data transfer rate of up to 133Mbps at 33MHz. SCSI host bus, graphics video and high-speed network cards are available to CardBus.

2.9.2 Installing PC Card in N22A

Some PC cards require certain system resources to be added. When such PC cards are

used, other system resources may have to be released.

 The front and rear sides of a PC card are defined and thus the card must be inserted to the

mating slot in the defined orientation. Inserting a PC card to the mating slot in the wrong orientation forcibly may cause the connector and/or slot to be damaged.

 Some PC cards can be inserted to or removed from N22A without turning off the power.

However, any PC card cannot be inserted to or removed from N22A in the suspend (standby) state.

 If N22A is in the suspend (standby) or pause state, do not install or remove a PC card in or

from N22A. Changing the device configuration of N22A may cause data to be lost.

 Do not install or remove a PC card in or from N22A while one or more applications operate.  Leave the eject button stored in other than removal of the PC card. Failure to follow this

instruction may cause the card and/or slot to be defected.

 Remove a card, observing the proper procedure. Failure to do so may cause the N22A to

Uses of N22A

1 Open the cover on the right side of the N22A.

Slide the knob to the left to unlock the cover.

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2 Checking the card slots.

Two card slots are available: the upper for an express card, the lower for a PC card.

3 Insert the PC card/Express Card into the slot.

When a new card is inserted, the N22A detects it. Install an appropriate driver, according to the screen instructions.

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2.9.3 Removing PC Card from N22A

Some PC cards may cause icon [Removing or Taking Out Hardware] to appear on the task tray at the lower right corner of the screen at the connection.

1 Double-click the icon to display the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Remove Hardware]

dialog box.

2 Select a device to be removed in the dialog box and click [Stop]. 3 “Stop a Hardware device” is indicated. Select the device to be removed and click

[OK].

4 Click [Close] to close the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Remove Hardware] dialog

box.

5 When the eject button is pushed, the card will pop out a little then pull the card out

entirely from the PC card slot.

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2.10 MEMORY CARD

A triple memory slot is equipped with the N22A supporting the following cards:

 SD Memory Card (Secured (with copyright protection))  Memory Stick  Multimedia Card  SDHC Card (Class 6 data transfer speed at 6 MB/sec.)

These cards can be used for file storage, data exchange with a device equipped with a card slot (including digital video and digital still cameras), music data writing and substitution for password entry.

For details on using “SD Memory Card”, “Memory Stick”, and “SDHC Card”, refer to the

instructions of the manuals included with each card.

 Do not use “SD Memory Card”, “Memory Stick”, and “SDHC Card” in locations with static

electricity or electrical noise interference.  It is recommended to use the dedicated device to format the card. SD cards is applicable to contents delivery services such as Internet (applicable to secure (with copyright protection feature)). Always install a mini SD card on an exclusive mini SD card adapter. Insert or remove the adapter to/from the mating slot. Do not leave the adapter on the slot.

 Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro are supported.  When using a Memory Stick, make sure to attach it to the dedicated adapter, and insert and

remove it together with the adapter.

 “MagicGate” (copyright protection function) of Memory Stick is not supported.  Do not insert xD Picture Card as N22A does not support this card. To use xD Picture Card, a

separately sold adapter or USB reader/writer supporting xD Picture Card is required.  The SD card slot on N22A has the data transfer rate of 25MB/sec. *1

If an SD card for higher data transfer rate is used, the rate is limited to 25MB/sec.*1

*1 The data transfer rate is only the theoretical value to be different from the effective rate.

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2.10.1 Notes on Handling and Storage of SD Card

(1) Do not take the following actions for SD card:

 Disassemble or alter SD cards.  Give hard shocks to, bend, drop, and put water on SD cards.  Make hands or metals contact with metallic terminals on SD cards.  Peel off labels on SD cards or put new labels or seals on SD cards.

(2) Do not place SD card in the following places:

 Place of increase in temperature (including closed in-car area and location exposed to

direct sunshine)

 Place of high temperature and/or much dust  Place of generation of corrosive gas

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2.10.2 Protecting Data

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Set the write protect switch on the SD card to the “LOCK” position. Move the switch to the “LOCK” position for new recording (checkout), editing or file storage.

NEC recommends you to back up important data to other media. NEC assumes any responsibility for direct and indirect faults including loss of data saved by customers. NEC recommends that, if an SD card is disposed, it is destroyed physically by using such a tool as a hammer to prevent personal data from being flown out.

2.10.3 Installing or Removing SD Card in/from SD Card Slot

Inserting SD Card into SD Card Slot

When an SD card is inserted to the SD card slot, note the orientation of the card. Inserting

an SD card in invalid orientation may cause a fault to occur.

 Do not insert/remove a card until the Windows login screen or desktop is displayed.

Wait for about 30 seconds after resuming from the suspend (standby) or hibernate status before accessing the card.

 Before the SD card can be removed, the card must always be halted.

Do not remove the SD card from the SD card slot in any of the following cases. Failure to follow this instruction may cause important data to be damaged or the SD card to be accessed improperly at the next installation.

 N22A is in the suspend (standby) or pause state,  The SD card opens one or more files (first close the files before removing the SD

card),

 The SD card reads of writes data from or to N22A, or  Just after the SD card performs operation such as writing

 The SD card may access to N22A intermittently.

1 Open the cover on the right side of the N22A.

Slide the knob to the left to unlock the cover.

2 Insert a card from the side with cut corner, facing up the label surface.

Removing SD Card from SD Card Slot

1 Halt the SD card.

1. Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on the task tray at the lower right corner of the screen

2. In the [Safely Remove Hardware] window, click the name of the device to be removed and then click [Stop].

3. When [Stop of Hardware Device] is displayed, click [OK].

4. Click [Close] to close the [Safely Remove Hardware] window.

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The procedure is not required if the SD card is removed in the power-off state.

2 Pushing the SD card allows it to be popped up a little. Then pull out the card.

Before the SD card can be stored, it should be saved in a case.

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2.11

FINGERPRINT SENSOR (APPLIED TO FS-N22 OF FINGERPRINT SENSOR INSTALLATION MODEL ONLY)

N22A of fingerprint sensor installation model can register fingerprint information to enhance security. N22A of no fingerprint sensor installation model cannot be equipped with the fingerprint sensor later. The fingerprint sensor is intended to read fingerprints. You may pull the registered finger with it slipped on the sensor to allow the fingerprint to be read. Security can be enhanced by registering fingerprint information.

See “Fingerprint Authentication Utility” in “Chapter 5 Installing OS and Applications” for details.

 Proper finger movement

The fingerprint sensor reads a fingerprint in the range from the top joint to the tip.

 Characteristics of fingerprint

Wipe a finger of sweat and/or skin oil completely or put proper cream on a rough or dry

(1) Put the registered finger on the

sensor with a line just above the top joint located at the sensor. Start moving the finger after a while.

It is recommended to register the fingerprints of more than one finger to be registered easily. It may be hard to register fingerprint in the following cases:

 Grooves of fingerprint are buried with much

sweat and/or skin oil,

 Fingerprint is too small,  Fingerprint is too large,  Fingerprint has no whorls,  Hand is in bad condition, or  Fingerprint is weak due to wear.  Fingers are much sweat and/or oily in the

 Fingers are extremely dried in the winter

season,

 Fingers have changed its shape rapidly.

finger, as necessary. If your fingertips are small, register as large a finger as possible, i.e., a thumb. A finger of difficult registration is apt to cause discrepancies in verification. If all fingers are hard to be registered, registering a specific finger several times can reduce discrepancies in verification.

Sensor

Put the registered finger on the sensor with the top joint located at this line.

Sensor

(2) Pull the finger straight and slowly

in parallel with the sensor while the finger is contact with the sensor. Note that the finger may not be detached from the sensor.

 Finger is extremely dried,

summer season,

 Fingers are rough or injured, or

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2.12 COMMUNICATION FEATURE

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2.12.1 USB (USB 2.0)

USB is the prefix indicating the Universal Serial Bus. The USB has the defined shapes of connectors and allows a computer to connect with up to 127 devices. In addition, the USB provides the plug & play feature to allow the connector of a device to be connected/disconnected without the power of N22A turned off. Available USB devices mainly include pointing device, printers, digital cameras, mobile phones and PHSs.

Connecting USB devices to N22A

N22A has three USB ports intended to connect with USB2.0 devices on the left side. To connect a USB device to N22A, insert the plug of the USB cable to a USB connector on N22A.

Removing USB devices from N22A

Some USB devices may cause the icon for removing or taking out hardware to appear on the task tray at the lower right corner of the screen after the connection.

Some USB devices require driver installations and/or switch settings before or after they are

connected to N22A.

 Refer to the User's Guides of USB devices to be connected to N22A before using them.  Some USB devices cannot be directly connected to the N22A due to its shape. In such a case,

use a commercially available cable.

 After disconnecting a USB device from N22A, wait for three seconds or longer before the device

is connected again.

 If the connector of a USB device is connected to a USB connector on N22A quickly or obliquely,

N22A may not be able to read signals properly to recognize it as an unknown device. If so, remove the connector from the USB connector once and reconnect it again.

 When a USB device is connected to N22A, note the orientation of the plug to be inserted to a

USB connector.

 Unless a USB device is removed appropriately, N22A may operate improperly. Remove a USB

device in the correct procedure.

 Do not connect or remove a USB device to/from N22A in the suspend (standby) state, transition

to the suspend (standby) state, recovery from the suspend (standby) state, the pause state, transition to the pause state, or recovery from the pause state.

 If N22A connects with one or more USB devices, it may not be able to enter into the suspend

(standby) state. Before N22A can be entered into the suspend (standby) state, the USB devices must be removed.

 Some OSs may limit the features of USB devices.

1 Double-click the icon to display the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Remove Hardware]

dialog box.

2 Select a device to be removed in the dialog box and click [Stop]. 3 “Stop a Hardware device” is indicated. Select the device to be removed and click

[OK].

4 Click [Close] to close the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Remove Hardware] dialog

box.

Connect/disconnect-proof enhanced connector

USB connector (1) is the connect/disconnect-proof enhanced connector enduring 10,000 combinations of connections and disconnections.

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2.12.2 IEEE 1394 devices

IEEE 1394 devices, such as digital video cameras, can be connected to the N22A.

Installing an IEEE 1394 device

For some devices, driver installation or switch settings may be required before or after

connection.

 Refer to the operation manual for the IEEE 1394 device to be connected before using it.  Wait at least 3 seconds between insertion or removal of an IEEE 1394 device.  Be sure to check the plug insertion direction when connecting an IEEE 1394 device.  Observe the proper procedure for removing an IEEE 1394 device. Failure to do so may

cause malfunction of the N22A.

 Do not insert or remove an IEEE 1394 device during the suspend (standby) status, when

entering the suspend (standby) status, when resuming from the suspend (standby) status, during the hibernate status, when entering the hibernate status, or when resuming from the hibernate status.

 There may be a case where the N22A cannot enter the suspend (standby) status with an

IEEE 1394 device connected. Remove the IEEE 1394 device before entering the suspend (standby) status.

 The IEEE 1394 device function may be limited, depending on the OS to be used.

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1 Turn on the N22 A and the IEEE 1394 device. 2 Open the cover on the right side, and then connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE

1394 connector.

Removing IEEE 1394 device

1 Turn off the N22A and then remove the cable from the IEEE 1394 connector.

Be sure to turn off the N22A before turning off the IEEE 1394 device.

2 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device and then remove the cable.

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2.12.3 LAN

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The built-in 1000BASE-T LAN module allows N22A to connect with network. The module supports the data transfer rate of up to 1000Mbps.

Connecting N22A to network

While N22A operates, do not remove the LAN cable from the hub. If removed, the network

connection will be cut out.

 If the LAN cable is removed during network connection, immediate re-connection may be

able to recover the operation. If not, restart OS.

 During network communication through LAN, connect the AC adapter to N22A. Only the

battery can operate N22A for a rather short period.

 The suspend (standby) or pause state disables the network feature. During network

communication, do not enter N22A into the suspend (standby) or pause state.

 To run an application using network, enter N22A into the suspend (standby) or pause state

after asking a system administrator to confirm that the application may be used in suspend (standby) or pause state. Some applications may cause data to be lost when N22A is recovered from the suspend (standby) or pause state.

To connect N22A to network, a LAN cable sold separately is required.

 For gigabit communications, a cable supporting category 6 or 5e is required.  If you do not know necessary components, contact a system or network administrator.

1 Insert one end of a LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector (LAN connector) on N22A to the

depth securely.

2 Insert the other end of the LAN cable to the network connector to the depth securely.

Setting LAN

1 Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Network and Internet Connection]  [Network

Connections].

2 Double-click [Local Area Connection] to display the [Local Area Connection Status]

dialog box. Click [Properties].

3 The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Provide settings

appropriate for the connected network.

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Power-on using LAN controller

When the network server is accessed via an internal LAN, the N22A automatically resumes from the suspend (standby) or hibernate status. When it is off, it is automatically turned on.

To use the power-on using LAN controller by the LAN built in N22A, the following settings are required.

 Settings associated with BIOS Setup Menu (common to OSs)

1. Press F2 on the logon screen. The setup menu is displayed.

2. Select [Power management] from the menu bar and then press Enter. Select “Power-on using LAN controller”“Enabled”, and then press Enter.

3. Select [Security] from the menu bar, and then select [Network boot setting]  [Keyboard/Mouse Lock]  [Disabled], and then press Enter.

4. Press F10 and then select “Yes”.

* Without the setting, keyboard and mouse operations are disabled at remote power-on.

 Settings associated with network adaptor Perform each setting ([Details] and [Power management]) from [Control Panel] 

[Network and Internet Connection]  [Network Connections]  right-click on [Local Area Connection]  [Properties]  [Configuration].

Used OS Setting by OS

Windows XP

[Advanced]

 Wake from system shutdown  Wake On Lan Triggers

[Power Management]  Check [ Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.].

[Enable] (setting at shipment) [Automatic] (setting at shipment)

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2.12.4 Wireless LAN (applied to N22A of wireless LAN installation

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model only)

N22A of wireless LAN installation model allows the wireless LAN feature to be used. N22A of no wireless LAN installation model cannot be equipped with the wireless LAN feature later.

Notes on security in use of wireless LAN products

The wireless LAN is advantageous to allow LAN connection freely within the radio wave range because data is transmitted among wireless access points including computers through radio waves instead of using LAN cables. On the other hand, since radio waves reach any locations over obstacles (including walls) within a certain range, the following problems may occur without security.

The N22A provides security settings against the problems mentioned above, for wireless LAN cards or wireless access points. In nature, wireless LAN cards and wireless access points have proper security features to cope with these problems. Accordingly, wireless LAN products can be used with their security features to reduce occurrences of the problems.

The communication speed and distance vary depending on wireless LAN devices and

ambient conditions including radio wave environment, obstacles and installation environment.

 Due to the property of radio wave, the communication speed is apt to be slower as the

communication distance is longer. To allow you to use wireless LAN more comfortable, it is recommended to use wireless LAN devices within a distance as short as possible.

 To connect N22A to network, wireless LAN access points sold separately and some other

devices are required.

 Using N22A in a country other than Japan may conflict relevant laws in the country.

Accordingly, disable the wireless LAN feature of N22A in other than Japan.

 During network communication, do not enter N22A into the pause or suspend (standby) state.  During network communication, connect the AC adapter to N22A. Only the battery can

operate N22A for a rather short period.

 For influences on airplanes or medical devices, see “Cautions on using wireless features” in

“For safety”.

 Confirm that [Wireless LAN Controller] is set [Enabled] in BIOS Setting when using wireless

LAN. See “PCI Configuration Submenu” in “Chapter4 SETTING BIOS” in detail.

 Stealing communication data

Malicious outsiders may intentionally intercept radio waves to steal communication data as follows:

− Personal information including IDs, passwords and credit card numbers

− Mail contents

 Invading into network illegally

Malicious outsiders may access to personal and corporate networks without notice to take the following actions:

− Acquiring private and confidential information (information leak)

− Make communication as a specific person to spread illegal information (spoofing)

− Rewrites intercepted communication data to be transmitted (falsification)

− Spread computer virus to destroy data and/or systems (destruction)

Security settings are not be performed when the N22A is purchased.

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Security enabled by N22A

The wireless LAN installed in N22A has the following security features.

Installing the wireless LAN driver

Install the wireless LAN driver according to the following procedure.

To provide the following security, used access points should be applicable to the settings. These settings are only intended to reduce security risks as much as possible but do not assure complete safety to avoid security risks.

1. Preventing interception

Setting an encryption key by using the encryption feature allows wireless LAN data among communication devices using the specific encryption key to be encrypted. However, encryption keys may possibly be known by outsiders or decrypted by decryption technology. Accordingly, it is recommended to change encryption keys periodically. For encryption feature settings, see “Setting encryption feature” of “Wireless LAN” in this section.

2. Preventing illegal accesses by setting SSIDs (network names)

Setting specific SSIDs (network names) for both access points and communication devices can avoid connections from communication devices without the same SSIDs. However, SSIDs can be known by using devices which have the feature of detecting SSIDs automatically. To avoid this, SSID hiding must be set on access points not to notify them. Registering MAC addresses of connected devices in each access point disables devices not registered to connect to the access point (MAC address filtering). For setting SSIDs, see “Setting encryption feature” of “Wireless LAN” in this section.

Uses of N22A

1 Start Windows. 2 Click [Start]  [Run…]. 3 Click the [Browse] button to select Wireless_TIC_125458_v10.5.1.0_XP32.exe in the

C:¥WINXP¥Drv¥WirelessLAN folder, and then click the [OK] button.

4 The “Important Information” screen is displayed. Check the contents and then click

the [Next] button.

5 The “License Agreement” screen is displayed. Check the contents, select “I accept

the terms in the License agreement”, and then click the [Next] button.

6 The “Location to Save Files” screen is displayed. Check the installation destination

folder and then click the [Next] button.

Wait until the file is expanded.

7 The Intel PROSet/Wireless installer screen is displayed. Click the [Install software]

button.

8 The Intel software license agreement screen is displayed. Select “I accept the terms

in the license agreement”, and then click the [Next] button.

9 The setup type selection screen is displayed. Select “Custom” and then click the

[Next] button.

With Standard setup, some features are not installed such as that disabling wireless LAN connection before logging on to Windows, etc.

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10 The features selection screen is displayed. Select the necessary features.

during the user is logged in. This profile is shared by all users.”

To install all sub-features, select “Install this feature and all its sub features” and then click the [Install] button.

11 When the “Installation completed” screen is displayed, click the [OK] button. 12 When the “Restart” screen is displayed, click the [Yes] button. 13 The N22A is restarted.

Installation of the wireless LAN driver is completed.

On/off of wireless communication

1 Open the cover on the right side of the N22A.

Slide the knob to the left to unlock the cover.

2 Slide the wireless communication switch to the right to turn on/off the wireless

communication device.

The wireless communication lamp will glow blue, indicating that the function can be used. Sliding the switch to the left will turn the wireless communication function off.

Setting wireless LAN

Perform the following operations.  For Windows XP:

1 Click [Start]  [All Programs]  [Intel PROSet Wireless]. 2 Press Fn + F2 to enable the wireless feature.

If you use wireless LAN for the first time, click [Enable Intel PROSet/Wireless].

3 Connectable wireless networks appears. Select a desired network and click

[Connect]. Provide settings appropriate for the selected network.

4 From the menu bar, select [Tool]  [Control tools]. 5 The “Create password” screen is displayed. Enter the password and then click the

[OK] button.

6 The “Open administrator package” screen is displayed. Click [Create new package]

and then click the [OK] button.

7 Click the [Profile] button. 8 The “Management tool – new package” screen is displayed. Click the [Add] button. 9 The “Create wireless profile” screen is displayed. Set the information to connect to

the wireless LAN network.

Profile name

Enter any profile name (name of a file to which the set parameter info rmation is stored).

Wireless network name (SSID)

Enter the currently used wireless network name. * If you don't know the wireless network name (SSID), ask your network administrator.

Management profile types

To enable wireless LAN connection before logging on to Windows, select “Before logon/common: Active

10 When profile setting has completed, click [Close].

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11 When “The current package has been changed. Save the changes?” screen is

displayed, click [Yes].

12 The “Save as” screen is displayed. Specify the save destination and file name, and

then click [Save].

13 The “Converting administrator profile to XML” screen is displayed. Click [Browse]

to specify the destination, and then click [Close].

14 When saving completes, click [Finish]. 15 The “Package has been saved” screen is displayed. Click “Apply this package to

this computer” and then click the [OK] button.

16 The created profile name is displayed in the “ Intel PROSet Wireless” screen. Click

the profile and then click the [Connect] button.

17 Check if the created profile is connected.

(“Connected” is displayed on the right of the profile name.)

Carefully manage the password.

 If the connection for the created profile fails, consult your network administrator.

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Setting SSID feature

Perform the following operations.

 For Windows XP:

1. Select a connectable wireless network in the [Intel® PROSet/Wireless] dialog box and click [Connect].

2. Enter proper names in fields [Profile Name] and [Wireless Network Name (SSID)].

3. Click [Next]. The [Security Settings] dialog box appears. Go to “Setting WEP feature”.

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Setting encryption feature

Perform the following operations.

 For Windows XP:

1. In the [Security Settings] dialog box, set the settings appropriate for the connected wireless network.

Uses of N22A

Then set the settings follow the directions shown on the display screen.

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2.12.5 Bluetooth Feature (only for models with this feature installed)

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This feature allows access to other Bluetooth devices via wireless connection.

On/off of Bluetooth

Slide the wireless communication switch to turn on Bluetooth feature. (See “On/off of wireless communication” described previously in this chapter.)

Checking Bluetooth communication status

Put the cursor on the wireless switching icon in the task tray at lower right of the screen.

The communication speed or distance may vary depending on the target Bluetooth device or

peripheral conditions, including radio wave environment, barriers, and installation environment.

 The communication speed is reduced near a microwave oven being used.  To use the Bluetooth feature, set the Bluetooth controller to Enabled (factory default) shown in

the Details menu in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS”.

 During communication, do not enter the hibernate or suspend (standby) status.  During communication, be sure to connect an AC adapter or car adapter to the N22A. Using

it with a battery only results in shorter operating time.

 For influences on airplanes or medical devices, see “Cautions on using wireless features” in

“For safety”.

2.12.6 Serial Port

N22A has a serial port connecting with a serial device including a serial mouse or modem. To connect a serial device to N22A, follow the procedure below:

1 From the BIOS setup menu, select [Details]  [Peripheral devices], and then press

the [Enter] key.

2 Select [Peripheral device submenu] to check that serial port A is enabled.

(For details, see “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS”.)

3 Exit the BIOS setup menu, and then turn off the N22A. 4 Insert the cable of a serial device to the serial port on N22A. 5 Turn on the power of N22A.

N22A cannot connect with a portable modem getting power through the serial port. Use the

built-in battery or a modem using external AC power.

 Some OSs may limit serial features.

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2.13 HARD DISK DRIVE/SILICON DISK DRIVE

The hard disk drives/silicon disk drives shown below can be used with the N22A.

Disk type Description Hard disk drive (standard)

(FC-HD80KN/S) Hard disk drive (wide temperature range) (FC-HD40KN/S) Silicon disk drive (FC-SD20KN/S)

Be sure to use a hard disk drive of the same type as that in the selection menu installation type for your N22A.

A hard disk drive provided with the N22A (standard model) A hard disk drive provided with the N22A (wide temperature range model)

A silicon disk drive provided with the N22A (silicon disk model)

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2.13.1 Installing/Removing HDD/Silicon Disks

Removal

HDDs are extremely precise equipment. Note the following if used.  During data read/write (with the access lamp being ON), only a small shock may cause the

HDD to be defected.

 If the HDD is defected, important data may be unavailable at a time and unable to be restored.

It is recommended to frequently back up important data for which the same data cannot be created twice.

 Depending on models of HDDs, a region with no drive number assigned appears in the [Disk

Management] dialog box. This is the re-setup region required for re-setup. Do not provide the region with such processing as deletion from targets of disk management.

1 Turn off the power of N22A if operated. 2 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the AC adapter from N22A.

When using a car adapter, unplug it from the cigar lighter receptacle and then remove the car adapter from the N22A.

3 Remove the battery pack from N22 A.

See “Replacing Battery” in “Chapter 2 Uses of N22A”for the removal products.

4 Remove the anti-theft screws if they are to be used. 5 While pressing the button of the HDD/silicon disk cover on the right side, slide the

cover upward to open it.

6 Hold the HDD removal support and then pull out the HDD horizontally.

Installation

1 Insert a hard disk/silicon disk assembly into the disk storage area until it is securely

connected.

2 Close the cover, and then press down the part slid to the original position. 3 Attach the anti-theft screws if they are to be used. 4 Install a battery and connect an AC adapter or car adapter.

The HDD/silicon disk cannot be inserted in the wrong direction (upside down). Carefully check its direction.

Put the cover so that the HDD removal support may not be caught.

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Chapter 3 Security

3.1

SETTING PASSWORD ON BIOS SETUP UTILITY

You can set a password intended to limit users of starting the system on the BIOS SETUP Utility. If you set a password, any user must enter the password for the following operations. This can increase the security feature:

 Starting BIOS SETUP Utility  Starting system

In the BIOS setup menu, the following security passwords can be set.

1. Supervisor password

Users who can start the system are limited. After setting this item, the password must be entered when starting the BIOS setup menu or the system.

2. User password

Users who can start the system are limited. In addition, the BIOS setup items can also be limited. In case users other than the administrator use the N22A, the administrator can prohibit other users from changing settings.

3. Hard disk password

To prevent illegal use with any device other than the N22A, a password must be entered when using the HDD by connecting to other devices. There are two HDD passwords, or HDD master and HDD user passwords.

 The HDD master password is intended to release the HDD user password.  The HDD user password is intended to authenticate your computer and the HDD installed in

the computer.

4. I/O LOCK FEATURE

The I/O lock disables the I/O feature, measures to interchange data with external devices, on the BIOS SETUP Utility. See “I/O Lock Feature” in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS”.

For the setting procedure, see “Security setting” in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS”.

 Even if an HDD password has been set, entering the password is not required when

booting your computer.

 To use the I/O lock feature, set supervisor and user passwords to limit accessing to the

BIOS SETUP Utility.

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3.2 LOGIN PASSWORD

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The login password is intended to limit users of OS. If a login password is set, the password must be entered to login to the OS.

1. Click [Start]  [Control Panel].

2. Click [User Accounts] to open the dialog box.

3. Click [Change an account] and click the name of the user for which a login password is to be created.

4. Click [Create a password] to open the password setting screen.

5. Enter a password in the [Type a new password:] and [Type the new password again to confirm:] boxes and click [Create password].

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A login password can be created only by a user having any of accounts in the local

computer including guest and administrator accounts and those created for the computer.

 To create a tip for a password, anyone using computers can see the tips on the [Welcome]

screen.

 A user having the administrator account of a computer can create or change passwords for

all users of the computer. A user having a limited account can only create or change his or her own password or create a tip of the password.

 If a user having the administrator account of a computer changes a password of a user,

then the user loses all the passwords stored for EFS encrypted files, personal certificate, and web site or network resources.

3.3 SECURITY CHIP

Setting the security chip allows electronic mails and files to be encrypted and prohibited from being opened without an authentication password. In addition, N22A is equipped with a security chip called TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in its major part to store encryption keys in the security chip. Thus, if only the HDD is withdrawn, the data in the HDD will not be read.

To use the security chip, set supervisor and user passwords to restrict accessing to the

BIOS SETUP Utility.

 See “Infineon Security Platform” in “Chapter 5 . Installing OS and Applications ” for details.

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3.4

FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION PASSWORD (APPLIED TO N22A OF FINGERPRINT SENSOR INSTALLATION MODEL ONLY)

The fingerprint authentication password is intended to provide authentication by fingerprints using the built-in fingerprint sensor instead of passwords. N22A has an attached utility to allow logon to Windows, release of screen saver lock and substitution for passwords of various applications by fingerprint authentication.

See “Fingerprint Authentication Utility” in “Chapter 5 . Installing OS and Applications ” for details.

3.5 ANTITHEFT LOCK

A commercial security cable can be used to tie N22A to a desk or so. This is effective to prevent N22A itself from being stolen. The antitheft lock hole has the size of 3mm×7mm. Select a security cable fit to the hole.

Take sufficient care for management and treatment of important data without overconfidence of the security cable.

Security

3.6 ANTITHEFT HDD/Silicon Disk and BATTERY

The attached anti-theft screws are effective to prevent HDD/Silicon disk and the battery from being stolen. The cover does not open easily, tighten the anti-theft screws to fix the HDD/Silicon disk cover and the battery cover.

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Chapter 4 Setting BIOS

This chapter describes the uses of the BIOS SETUP Utility allowing you to set various environmental conditions on N22A including power management.

4.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

N22A has the BIOS SETUP Utility to set the environment in which N22A is used. In initial booting, the BIOS SETUP Utility is shown in English.

The BIOS SETUP Utility is intended to set an environment of N22A without starting OS. Using the BIOS Settings on BIOS SETUP UtilitySETUP Utility, you can provide various settings for security, device, power saving and other features.

4.1.1 Settings on BIOS SETUP Utility

You can perform the following operations on the BIOS SETUP Utility. (1) Setting the current date and time

(2) Selecting language used on the BIOS SETUP Utility (3) Checking or changing hardware environment (4) Setting security (5) Setting power management (6) Setting boot of N22A

Any settings changed on the BIOS SETUP Utility will be made effective after rebooting. If both supervisor and user passwords are set, you cannot make changes on some items on the BIOS SETUP Utility started with the user password. If some settings are provided improperly on the BIOS SETUP Utility, N22A does not reboot. If this occurs, restart the BIOS SETUP Utility to return them to the factory defaults.

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Press <F2> to Enter BIOS SETUP, <F12> to Boot on Network.

4.1.2 Running/exiting BIOS SETUP Utility

(1) Starting

If the following message appears on the BIOS start screen appearing after the power of

N22A is turned on, press F2.

Press <F2> to SETUP or Press <F12> to Network boot. or

The dialog box shown below appears.

Menu bar

Parameter

Setting BIOS

Key status bar

The factory default of the language is [English (US)].

(2) Exiting

1. Press F10.

2. The [Setup Confirmation] dialog box appears.

3. Select [Yes] and press Enter.

The setting values are saved and the BIOS SETUP Utility is exited. Selecting [Exit] on the menu bar can exit the BIOS SETUP Utility.

(3) Exit menu

On the Exit Menu, you can exit the BIOS SETUP Utility or read or save system settings.

Option Description

Exit Saving Changes Saves the setting data resu lting from changes and exit the BIOS SETUP

Utility. (Pressing F10 can do the same exit operation.)

Exit Discarding Changes Exits the BIOS SETUP Utility without saving the setting values

(discarding the current settin g values).

Load Setup Defaults Overwrites default values to all setting values.

The default values may be different from factory defaults. (See the factory defaults.)

Discard Changes Returns the setting values to those before changes.

(The BIOS SETUP Utility remain s appearin g.)

Save Changes Saves the setting values resulting from changes.

(The BIOS SETUP Utility remain s appearin g.)

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4.1.3 Loading the BIOS SETUP Defaults

The following describes the way to return the data on the BIOS SETUP Utility to their factory defaults.

1. Turn on t he power of N22A.

2. If message “Press <F2> to SETUP or Press <F12> to Network boot.” or “Press <F2> to Enter BIOS SETUP, <F12> to Boot on Network.” appears on the BIOS Start screen, press F2.

3. The BIOS SETUP Utility appears.

4. Press F9.

The [Setup Confirmation] dialog box appears.

5. Select [Yes] and press Enter.

The system reads factory defaults.

6. Press F10.

7. Select [Yes] and press Enter.

The system saves the setting values and exits the BIOS SETUP Utility.

Now the job is completed.

The default values may differ from the factory setting values.

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4.2 LIST OF BIOS SETUP MENUS

(1) Main Menu

Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item System Time (Current Time) System Date (Current Date) Primary Master (secondary master)

SMART Monitoring Enabled

Processor Settings

CoreMulti-Processing Enabled CPU Speed CPU Type

Cache Ram System Memory Extended Memory Language English (US)

(2) Advanced Menu Configuration

Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item

PCI Configuration

On Board PCI

LAN Controller Option ROM Scan PCI Express Card Wireless LAN Controller

On Board USB

USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller Touch Panel FingerPrint Sensor Bluetooth Controller OP Controller

Card Bus Device

CardBus Controller IEEE1394 Controller SD Card Slot Memory Stick Card

I/O Device Configuration

Serial port A Enabled

Base I/O address 3F8

Interrupt IRQ 4 Keyboard Enabled Internal Mouse Enabled Sound Enabled Total Graphics Memory 128MB Display Out LCD+CRT LCD Panel View Expansion Enabled LCD Brightness Control Enabled Illumination Sensor Enabled LCD Mode Normal Keyboard Backlight Interlocked Legacy USB Support Enabled Parallel ATA En abled Serial ATA Enabled *1 Serial ATA Mode AHCI SMART Device Monitoring Enabled

Reset Configuration Data No Summary screen Disab led

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Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

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Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item Silent Boot Logo screen QuickBoot Mode Enabled Fn/Left Ctrl key replacement Disabled

View Only

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Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item View Only

Tablet Button

Tablet Button 1 0h Tablet Button 2 0h Tablet Button 3 0h Tablet Button 4 0h Tablet Button 5 0h [Tb] + Tablet Button 1 0h [Tb] + Tablet Button 2 0h

[Tb] + Tablet Button 3 0h [Tb] + Tablet Button 4 0h [Tb] + Tablet Button 5 0h

DMI Event Logging

Event Log Capacity Event Log Validity View DMI Event Log Clear All DMI Event Logs No Event Logging Enabled Mark DMI Events As Read

*1: Models with a wide temperature range HDD and silicon disk installed are “Not Used.”

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Setting Item Factor y Default Setting Item Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Password (No value) Set User Password (No value) User Password Protection Disabled Password on boot Disabled Network Boot Setting

Keyboard/Mouse Lock Enabled BIOS LOCK *2 Disabled

HardDisk Security

Fixed disk boot sector No rmal Assign HDD Password (No value) Secondary Master HDD Password Disabled

Hard Disk Erase No-Execute Memory Protection Enabled Security Chip Configuration

TPM support Enabled

Current TPM State *3

Change TPM State *3 No Change

Password Authentication *3 Disabled

*2: This option appears when the supervisor password is set and [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled]. *3: Not displayed when TPM support is set to “Disabled”.

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(4) Power Management Configuration

Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item Power Switch Lock Disabled Wake On LAN Disabled Wake On PC Card Disabled

Wake On ExppressCard Disabled Wake On Ring Disabled Restore On AC/Power Loss Stay Off Restore On AC/Power Loss from S4 Disabled C-States Enabled CPU Power Level Minimum Battery Charge Mode Auto Battery Refresh

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(5) System

Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item System Management

System Part # FC-N22A System Serial # BIOS Revision

EC FW Revision Temperature Sensor Enabled Upper Limit 75

Lower Limit 5

Voltage Sensor Enabled POST Errors Enabled HDD Thermal Sensor Enabled Self-Diagnostic Program Disabled

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Wide Range Temperature Support: 80

Wide Range Temperature Support: -25

(6) Boot Order Configuration

Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item

This menu lists boot devices in the preference order. 1: USB CD-ROM 2: USB FDC 3: Master HDE 4: Onboard LAN device

The actual dialog box appears as follows:

(The order shown on the left)

Boot priority order

1: USB CDROM: ---------------------------------------------USB CDROM d evice 2: USB FDC: --------------------------------------------------USB FDC device 3: IDE HDE: FUJITSU MHW2060BH-(S1) -------------Primary Master HDE 4: PCI LAN: ---------------------------------------------------Onboard LAN device

(7) Exit

Setting Item Factory Default Setting Item Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Defaults Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

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4.3 MAIN MENU

(1) System Time

Enter the current time in format “hh:mm:ss” (hh: hour, mm: minute and ss: second)

(2) System Date

Enter the current date in format “yyyy/mm/dd” (yyyy: year, mm: month and dd: date)

(3) Primary Master (Secondary Master)

Indicates the information on devices connected to the primary master (including capacities

and types).

If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu

appears on the screen.

Select [Advanced]  [I/O Device Configuration]  [SMART Device Monitoring] to display

the setting information.

If you change some settings, the new information resulting from the change is displayed

after rebooting.

Option Parameter Description

SMART Monitoring

A standard hard disk (80 GB) is displayed as “Primary master”. A wide temperature range-capable hard disk (40 GB) or silicon disk (20 GB) is displayed as “Secondary master”.

(4) Processor Settings

Indicates the processor information. If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu

appears on the screen.

Option Parameter Description Displayed value

Multi-core mode

CPU Speed (View only) Indicates the speed of the installed CPU

CPU Type (View only) Indicates the type of the installed CPU. Genuine Intel(R) CPU Cache Ram (View only) Indicates the capacity of the second cache

* Shaded value: Factory-set *1 Installation of 256MB memory

(5) System Memory

Indicates the capacity of the system memory.

(6) Extended Memory

Indicates the capacity of the extended memory.

(7) Language

Specify the language used in BIOS. You can select either Japanese or English.

The factory default of the language is [English (US)].

(View only) [Enabled] or [Disabled] appears if the [SMART Monitoring] is

enabled or disabled, respectively. This setting cannot be changed.

Disabled

Enabled

When set to [Disabled], the CPU operates in the single core mode. When set to [Enabled], the CPU operates in the multiple core mode.

(by the number of clocks)

of the installed CPU.

1200MHz

2048KB * 1

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4.4 ADVANCED MENU CONFIGURATION

4.4.1 Advanced Menu Configuration

(1) PCI Configuration

This option allows you to provide settings for PCI devices built in N22A. If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu

appears on the screen. For the submenu, See “PCI Configuration Submenu” in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS.”

(2) I/O Device Configuration

This option allows you to provide settings for peripherals built in N22A. If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu

appears on the screen. For the submenu, See “PCI Configuration Submenu” in “Chapter 4 Setting BIOS.”

(3) Setting value initialization

This option allows you to initialize the system setting values.

Option Parameter Description

Setting value initialization

*Shaded value: Factory-set

(4) Summary screen

The option allows you to specify whether the system setting status is displayed on booting.

Option Parameter Description

Summary screen

*Shaded value: Factory-set

(5) Silent Boot

This option allows you to select the screen displayed on booting.

Option Parameter Description

Silent Boot POST screen

*Shaded value: Factory-set

(6) QuickBoot Mode

This option allows you to specify whether a part of tests is skipped on booting or not.

Option Parameter Description

QuickBoot Mode Disabled

*Shaded value: Factory-set

(7) Fn/Left Ctrl key replacement

This option allows the features of Fn and Left Ctrl on the keyboard to be replaced with

each other.

Option Parameter Description

Fn/Left Ctrl key replacement

*Shaded value: Factory-set

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Logo screen

Non screen

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Set to [Yes] to initialize the resource information.

Set to [Enabled] to display the system setting status on booting.

Set to [POST screen] to display the Power-On Self-Test (POST) screen without displaying the NEC logo. Set to [Logo screen] to display the NEC logo and shorten the booting time. Set to [Non screen] to display neither the POST nor NEC logo screens. (The booting time is not made shorter.)

Set to [Disabled] to execute all tests. Set to [Enabled] to skip a part of tests. This can shorten the booting time if the extended memory capacity is considerably large.

Set to [Disabled] to operate Fn and Left Ctrl as they are. Set to [Enabled] to replace the features of Fn and Left Ctrl of the keyboard to be replaced each other.

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(8) Tablet Button

This option allows you to assign features to the tablet buttons. If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu

appears on the screen.

For the submenu, see “4.3.4 Tablet Button Submenu”.

(9) DMI Event Logging

This option displays the system event log occurring on booting or allows you to set the

system event log.

If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu

appears on the screen.

Option Parameter Description

Event Log Capacity (View only) If “Space Available” appears, the area where DMI

event log information is stored has empty space. If “Full” appears, the area where DMI event log information is stored has no empty space.

Event Log Validity (View only) “Valid” appears normally (normal state).

“Invalid” appears if the event log area becomes illegal due to power shutdown during storage of event log. If “Invalid” appears, run [Clear All DMI Event Logs] to recover the normal state.

View DMI Event Log (View only) Press Enter to display the contents in the DMI event

log entirely. Clear All DMI Event Logs Event Logging Disabled

Mark DMI Events As Read

*Shaded value: Factory-set

Yes

Enabled

Yes

Select [Yes] to clear the DMI event log entirely after

rebooting.

Set to [Disabled] not to record the DMI event log.

Set to [Enabled] to record the DMI event log.

Press Enter and select [Yes] to make the currently displayed

log read already.

DMI (Desktop Management Interface) is a standard specification of hardware-to-software interface intended to simplify management of each computer for easy system management.

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4.4.2 PCI Configuration Submenu

The PCI Configuration Submenu allows you to set features of PCI devices built in N22A.

Option Parameter Description

On Board LAN Provide settings for on-board LAN devices.

If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu appears on the screen.

LAN Controller Disabled

Option ROM Scan PCI Express Card Wireless LAN

Controller

On Board USB Provides settings for on-board USB devices.

USB Controller Disab led

USB 2.0 Controller Disabled

Touch Panel GPS Controller FingerPrint Sensor Bluetooth Controller

Card Bus Device

CardBus Controller IEEE1394 Controller SD Card Slot Memory stick Card

*Shaded value: Factory-set

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

If you move the cursor to this option and press Enter, the relevant setting submenu appears on the screen.

Enabled

Enable or disable wired LAN controller.

Enable or disable wireless LAN controller.

Enable or disable the USB controller. Set to [Disabled] to disable even the USB2.0 controller. USB connectors become unavailable (I/O lock).

Enable or disable the USB2.0 controller. Set to [Disabled] to disable the USB2.0 controller. USB devices operate in the USB1.1 specification.

4.4.3 I/O Device Configuration Submenu

The I/O Device Configuration Submenu allows you to set features of peripherals built in N22A.

Option Parameter Description

Serial port A Disabled

Enabled

I/O Base Address

Interrupt

Internal Mouse Disabled

Touch Panel Disabled

Sound / Modem Disabled

Total Graphics Memory

3F8

2F8 3E8 2E8

IRQ 4

IRQ 3

Enabled

Set to [Disabled] to disable serial port A (I/O lock) and release the interrupt. Set to [Enabled] to enable serial port A. Specify the I/O base address of serial port A.

Specify the IRQ of serial port A.

Set to [Disabled] to disable the touch pad. Set to [Enabled] to enable the touch pad. Set to [Disabled] to disable the touch panel. Set to [Enabled] to enable the touch panel. Set to [Disabled] to disable sound (makes the audio controller disabled). Set to [Enabled] to enable sound. Specify the graphic memory capacity.

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Option Parameter Description

Display Out CRT

LCD

LCD + CRT

LCD Panel View Expansion

LCD Brightness Control

Keyboard Backlight

Legacy USB Support Disabled

Parallel ATA Disabled

Serial ATA Disabled

Serial ATA Mode

SMART Device Monitoring Disabled

* Only for models featuring the function *Shaded value: Factory-set

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Connect

Disconnect

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Specify the monitor(s) on which screen data is

displayed.

Set to [CRT] to display screen data on the external

monitor in booting.

(Screen data is not displayed on the built-in LCD

monitor.)

Set to [LCD] to display screen data on the built-in LCD

monitor in booting.

Set to [LCD + CRT] to display screen data on both

monitors in booting.

Specify the LCD panel view expansion feature.

If this option is set to [Disabled], a part of area is not

displayed at the top and bottom sides and the left and

right sides on a display screen smaller than the

maximum display size of the LCD panel.

(However, parameter [Disabled] is unavailable if the

screen resolution is set to the maximum value in OS

setting.)

If this option is set to [Enabled], display image smaller

than the maximum display size of the LCD panel is

expanded to be displayed on the full screen.

Specify the LCD brightness control method.

Set to [Disabled] to have the LCD brightness

controlled by OS or driver.

(Tablet buttons 4 and 5 and hot keys Fn + F7, Fn + F8

are disabled to change the LCD brightness.)

Set to [Enabled] to have the LCD brightness controlled

by BIOS. (Tablet buttons 4 and 5 and hot keys Fn +

F7, Fn + F8 are enabled to change the LCD

brightness.)

Specify the keyboard backlight brightness control

method.

Set to [Interlocked] to interlock with the LCD

brightness. The keyboard backlight brightness is

increased/decreased by pressing Fn + F7/Fn + F8.

Keyboard backlight is turned on/off by pressing Fn +

F1.

Set to [Independent] to adjust the keyboard backlight

brightness in 8 levels (dark to bright) or turn on/off it

by pressing Fn + F1.

Enable or disable the legacy USB feature.

Set to [Disabled] to disable the legacy USB feature.

Booting from an external USB device is also disabled.

Set to [Enabled] to enable the legacy USB feature.

Set to [Disabled] to disable the built-in parallel ATA

IDE adapter.

Set to [Enabled] to enable the built-in parallel ATA

IDE adapter.

Set to [Disabled] to disable the built-in serial ATA IDE

adapter.

Set to [Enabled] to enable the built-in serial ATA IDE

adapter.

* For the Linux model with a wide temperature range

HDD, this item is set to [Disabled] at factory.

Enable or disable the AHCI feature.

Set to [Disabled] to disable the AHCI feature.

Set to [Enabled] to enable the AHCI feature.

Set to [Disabled] not to provide S.M.A.R.T. monitoring

for IDE devices.

Set to [Enabled] to provide S.M.A.R.T. monitoring for

IDE devices.

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Option Parameter Description Reset Configuration Data Summary Screen Silent Boot QuickBoot Mode Fn/Left Ctrl Key replacement

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