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Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered 
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Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.

PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer 
Memory Card International Association.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and 
SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its 
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Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of 
Adobe System Inc.

Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink 
Network, Inc. 

Quicken is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc.

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Philips is a trademark of Koninklijke Philips 
Electronics N.V.

WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

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PowerQuest and Drive Image are registered trademarks 
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ATI and Radeon are registered trademarks of ATI 
Technologies, Inc.

McAfee is a registered trademark of Network Associates/
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BayManager is a registered trademark of Softex, Inc.

The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook 
notebook incorporates copyright protection technology 
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. 
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by 
Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be autho-
rized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only unless autho-
rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering 
or disassembly is prohibited.

Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from 
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished works. Copyrights 1992-1999 
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property 
of their respective owners.

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B5FH-5281-01EN-00

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according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name:

Fujitsu PC Corporation

Address: 

5200 Patrick Henry Drive
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Telephone:

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Model Configurations:

LifeBook E7010
LifeBook E7110

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 

device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

B5FH-4491-01EN-00.book Page 1 Friday, April 19, 2002 11:24 AM

Summary of Contents for LifeBook E7010

Page 1: ...yright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection technology must be autho rized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless autho rized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering ...

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Page 3: ...CapsLock Indicator 16 ScrLk Indicator 16 Security Indicator 16 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 17 Numeric Keypad 17 Windows Keys 17 Cursor Keys 17 Function Keys 18 Wireless Infrared Mouse Preparing Your IR Mouse for Use 19 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking 21 Double Clicking 21 Dragging 22 TouchPad Control Adjustment 22 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices 23 LifeBook Security ...

Page 4: ...e 48 Using the Media Player on Battery Power 48 Auto Insert Notification Function 49 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 50 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 51 Removing PC Cards 51 SmartCard Reader 52 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 53 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 53 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity 54 Device Ports Communications Ports 55...

Page 5: ...Popular Accessories 85 Pre Installed Software 86 CD Based Software 86 Application Descriptions 87 8 GLOSSARY Glossary 91 REGULATORY INFORMATION Notice 97 Appendix INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER S GUIDE FCC Regulatory Information 103 Before Using This Device 104 Connecting Windows 98 2000 Systems 105 Network Connection Windows 98 106 Network Connection Windows 2000 108 Connecting Windows XP Systems 1...

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Page 7: ...1 1 Preface B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 1 Friday April 19 2002 11 24 AM ...

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Page 9: ...fore you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any Fujitsu Online You...

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Page 11: ...5 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 5 Friday April 19 2002 11 24 AM ...

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Page 13: ...computer Figure 2 1 Lithium ion battery pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 USB floppy disk drive Weight Saver Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Drivers and Applications Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this guide Fujitsu Service Assistant CD International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft associated materials Premium Care registration card and envelope Depending ...

Page 14: ...n The Power and Suspend Resume button is always used to Power On your LifeBook notebook from its Off state It is also used as the Suspend Resume button This allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your notebook from suspend mode and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down See Power On on page 35 for more information and See Power and Suspend Resume Bu...

Page 15: ...nformation Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone See Microphone Jack on page 56 for more information Headphone SPDIF Jack The headphone SPDIF jack allows you to connect head phones or powered external speakers See Headphone SPDIF Jack on page 56 for more information The SPDIF jack allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder s SPDIF ...

Page 16: ...ss LAN models only The Wireless LAN On Off Switch turns the wireless LAN device on and off Modem Port PC Card Slots PC Card Eject Buttons Anti theft Lock Slot Fan Vents Wireless LAN with On Off Switch Wireless LAN models only P O I N T The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the ...

Page 17: ...le Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more information Modular DVD CD RW combo drive Modular DVD drive Modular CD ROM drive Modular Lithium ion bay battery Flexible Bay Release Latch The Flexible Bay release latch releases the Flexible Bay device Flexible Bay Release Latch Flexible Bay B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 11 Friday Apri...

Page 18: ...e infrared device without a cable PS 2 Port The PS 2 port allows you to connect an external PS 2 keyboard mouse or numeric keypad See PS 2 Port on page 55 for more information LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network LAN RJ 45 jack See Communications Ports on page 55 for more information S Video Out Port The S Video out port is used to transmit a higher resolution video sig...

Page 19: ...opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 43 for more informa tion Docking Port The docking port allows you to connect an optional port replicator or docking station See Docking Port on page 57 for more information Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook noteb...

Page 20: ...d and are shut down from Windows but have not turned off the power switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook notebook is operating from the AC adapter the Auto Airline adapter or the batteries This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using On This means that either of the adapters are currently in use O...

Page 21: ...rd s The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed The number inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being accessed See PC Cards on page 51 for more information NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information C A U...

Page 22: ...RLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes if a password was set when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 16 Friday April 19...

Page 23: ...e NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func tions WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook n...

Page 24: ...pensation and no compensation Video compensation controls spacing on the display When it is enabled displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 repe...

Page 25: ... area in which the signals from the mouse can be received by your notebook This area is pie shaped with the tip at the front of the mouse and the back approximately 1 5 feet from the port on the L setting and 3 feet on the H setting optimal settings This area and the effective distance at either the L or the H setting is subject to environment type of use and other factors and will vary Figure 2 1...

Page 26: ...t rolls may require cleaning from time to time In order to clean the ball and chamber Figure 2 15 1 Turn the ring counter clockwise until it stops Lift the ring out and set it aside 2 Turn the mouse over and let the ball fall into the palm of your other hand 3 Clean the ball the inside of the chamber the rollers and the back of the ring with a clean dry soft cloth 4 Place the ball back into the ch...

Page 27: ...m you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Clicking DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the curso...

Page 28: ...ice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad and then release your finger Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Dragging TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box...

Page 29: ...G MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay Cold swapping Swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off Reference the following section Hot swapping Swapping devices while your system is active using BayManager software Reference the sections of this chapter entitled Hot swapping with BayManager and Hot swapping under Windows 2000 P...

Page 30: ...3 Click Remove Swap or Insert button to change a device in the Flexible Bay A message appears telling you that it is safe to swap devices 4 Swap the modular devices 5 Click OK button After the System Device Change message disappears you will be able to access and use the device Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system The drive letters asso...

Page 31: ...xible Bay device the DVD Autorun might stop To work around this problem double click on My Computer then double click the icon for DVD drive If a LifeBook notebook with an external USB FDD connected is put on Standby the drive letter for the FDD might change from A after the computer is brought out of the power saving state This phenomenon does not affect operations adversely If Windows is started...

Page 32: ...pervisor password may be set on this LifeBook notebook A supervisor password is typically the same for all notebooks in a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button A valid stroke consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simul...

Page 33: ...d state suspend or off and the Security Indicator will go off To reactivate the LifeBook notebook after a password failure you must press the Suspend Resume button then enter a correct password PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover may place the notebook into suspend mode Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation Instead you must enter ...

Page 34: ...r system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They include Application Panel Setup Guide Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel...

Page 35: ...cation If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Applicati...

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Page 39: ...onnecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook 2 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position OR 3 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto Airline Adapter to Battery...

Page 40: ...changes the setting permanently 1 Double click the Battery Icon in the lower right corner of your display it looks like a small battery with a leaf extending from the top This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box 2 Click on the Fujitsu BatteryAid 2 2 tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level 3 Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings You may need to readjust t...

Page 41: ...request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application You reset the system by pressing the three keys CTRL ALT DEL BIOS SE...

Page 42: ...se settings If the call is unsuccessful you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu Service and Support See Fujitsu Contact Information on page 3 for more information If you would simply like to move on and register at a later time you may click the Skip button and you will go directly to the Condition o...

Page 43: ...f your purchase How do I register With Windows it is a part of the Windows Welcome process If you do not register during the Welcome process you can double click on the LifeBook Registra tion icon on your desktop and then follow the instruc tions The LifeBook Registration icon is the only way to register Windows 2000 Professional You may also complete the pre printed registration form and either F...

Page 44: ...display the hard drive and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook notebook can be put in Suspend mode by Pressing the Power Suspend Resume button when your system is turned on Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu Timing out from lack of activity Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning ...

Page 45: ...esume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management The Power Management icon located in the Windows 98 Second Edition Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Management to set the timeout...

Page 46: ...correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your LifeBook notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shutdown your LifeBook notebook If you are going to store your notebook for a m...

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Page 49: ...hutdown procedure Low Battery State When the battery is running low a low battery notifica tion message will appear If you do not respond to the low battery message the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your LifeBook notebook will go into Suspend mode There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this point C ...

Page 50: ...ee Figure 2 10 on page 15 If this display shows a Shorted Battery it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook notebook REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged Follow the steps below to replace a battery Figure 4 1 1 Have a charged bat...

Page 51: ...nless they are preformatted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is exposed This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you want to add or remove data on a protected disk slide the write protect t...

Page 52: ...y be placed in the tray 3 Place the media into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the disc Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 4 5 DVD CD Holder Tray DVD CD Eject Button P O I N T S Prior to using your Media Player you must install the Media Player software Refer to the applicable read...

Page 53: ...0 only From the Start menu select Programs then select InterVideo WINDVD and click InterVideo WINDVD or double click on the InterVideo WINDVD icon on the desktop This will launch the DVD movie 2b Windows XP only The first time you insert a movie into the DVD CD RW tray you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted e g start automatically or wait for a prompt...

Page 54: ...ing the media player drive continuously such as watching a DVD movie Many movie run times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single battery If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety To Watch a Movie on Battery Power 1 Have an additional fully charged batt...

Page 55: ...ally start a DVD CD as soon as it is inserted in the media player drive and the tray is closed Your notebook will begin playing an audio DVD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD includes an auto run file To prevent a CD from playing automatically as soon as it is inserted refer to the related help file for your specific opearting system P O I N T Some shorter DVD movies may not require yo...

Page 56: ...note Any data that currently resides on your hard disk drive must be backed up to floppy disks or other data storage media or it will be permanently lost These back up disks can then be used to reinstall and restore your data See your operating system manual for more information on backing up your data files All application software that is installed on the hard disk drive must be reinstalled from...

Page 57: ... a PC Card perform the following steps 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while removing them Eject Button PC Card Slots PC Card C A U T I O N S Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and or your notebook Do not insert a PC Card if it not...

Page 58: ...they contain an integrated microprocessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security informa tion and provide personal identification and informa tion C A U T I O N If the PC Card has an external connector and cable do not pull the cable when removing th...

Page 59: ...ent The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the LifeBook notebook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover by hooking the tabs under the r...

Page 60: ... screen The chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu screen In the chart Slot 1 is the original DR266 memory compartment while Slot 2 is the upgrade compartment located in the center of your LifeBook notebook P O I N T After installing your added memory module you must complete the Resetting the Save to Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save to Disk m...

Page 61: ...wo hold down screws located on each end of the connector SERIAL PORT The serial port or COMM port allows you to connect serial devices such as printers or scanners In order to connect a serial interface device follow these steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws...

Page 62: ...recorder to your LifeBook notebook Your device must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated The optical digital audio out feature of this jack allows you to download digital audio to MiniDis...

Page 63: ...cation 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector C A U T I O N Some LifeBook notebooks have a sliding panel that encloses the ports The sliding panel can be damaged if it is left open while the notebook is moved P O I N T Pressing the Fn F10 keys allows you to change your...

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Page 67: ...t any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your LifeBook notebook Make sure it has been off at least...

Page 68: ...e built in speakers remove the headphones BIOS audio settings are incorrect Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Software driver is not config ured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help DVD CD ROM Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize DVD...

Page 69: ...menu settings to enable Diskette Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed Remove and reinstall your floppy disk drive See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more information Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data Verify your password and security settings Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard dri...

Page 70: ...for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On Self Test Messages on page 70 for more information Modem Problems Messages about modem operation Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use See your application software documentation for additional information Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel port device a serial port ...

Page 71: ...the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information Install a charged battery or a Power adapter The primary battery is installed but is faulty Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information If a battery is indicating a short remove that battery and op...

Page 72: ...ne or install a Power adapter No batteries are installed Install a charged battery The batteries are improperly installed Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re installing them Your installed batteries are faulty Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more ...

Page 73: ...menu to try to auto detect the internal hard drive Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook boot sequence Power On Self Test POST ...

Page 74: ...ot used it for a period of time Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applica tions and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more informa...

Page 75: ... video destination by pressing Fn and F10 together or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Monitor Port on page 57 for more information Your operating system soft ware ...

Page 76: ...rd drive type settings and correct them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setu...

Page 77: ...nfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your LifeBook notebook This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system System RAM Failed a...

Page 78: ...Disk 2 type DISE then press Enter Creating a Backup Image You can create a backup image of your C drive at any time The C partition must be a FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition and it must be directly before the backup partition on your hard disk 1 At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen click Options Create New Backup There is also a button on the main DISE screen that performs the same function ...

Page 79: ...nformation displayed is correct click Finish to create the partition The system will automatically reboot and complete the operation 5 When the message The operation completed successfully appears click OK The system will reboot Creating a Factory Backup Image To create a Factory Backup Image first partition the disk as outlined above After the disk is partitioned proceed with the following steps ...

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Page 83: ... notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing your LifeBook notebook If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries sepa rately If you store your notebook with a battery installed th...

Page 84: ... or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50º F 10ºC and 125ºF 52ºC Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive To clean wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent Never use benzene paint thinne...

Page 85: ...wer on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD drive or CD RW drive PC CARDS Caring...

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Page 89: ... 32MB Embedded DDR Video RAM 4x AGP supported AUDIO AC97 Codec Sigmatel 9767 Optical Digital Out SPDIF stereo headphone jack 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Mono microphone jack 100mVrms or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in stereo speakers elliptical 15 x 35 mm diameter MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS Floppy Disk Drive External USB Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive 20GB 30GB or 40G...

Page 90: ... specifications One mono microphone jack See Audio specifications One modular modem RJ 11 connector One modular LAN RJ 45 connector KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 87 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 87 Function keys 12 F1 through F12 Feature extension key Fn Windows keys 3 two Start keys and an application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 2 7 mm Built in Touchpad ...

Page 91: ... Modular Lithium ion battery Auto Airline Adapter Additional AC Adapter Flexible Bay Devices Modular CD ROM drive Modular DVD ROM drive Modular DVD CD RW combo drive Modular Lithium ion battery for Flexible Bay installation Additional Accessories Wireless Infrared IR Mouse Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Numeric Keypad Presentation Audio System MindPath PocketPoint TeleAdapt 16 TeleCord Notebook Guard...

Page 92: ...ls for your operating system and other pre installed software Manuals that are not included are available online through the help system of the software We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation We highly recommend that you step th...

Page 93: ... by double clicking the flag icon and changing the settings in the Intel SpeedStep Technology window LifeBook Application Panel Software Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your Life Book Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They include a CD Player Applic...

Page 94: ...f your network card and determine your network connection status Due to the security features built into the Windows 2000 operating system only users with Administrator level access are able to run this particular test Please consult your network adminis trator for further assistance with this issue For further information about the Fujitsu Service Assis tant call 1 800 Fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 or v...

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Page 97: ...viation for bits per second Used to describe data transfer rates Boot To start up a computer and load its operating system from disk ROM or other storage media into RAM Bus An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the microprocessor which is much ...

Page 98: ...c This is a form of optical disc storage for video audio and computer data envisioned to replace current digital storage formats CD ROM laser and audio CD because of its capability for storing greater amounts of data A typical single layer single sided DVD for example can contain 4 7GB of data and a maximum of 17GB for the double sided discs ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards for high...

Page 99: ...rmation between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers Modem A contraction for MOdulator DEModulator The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources MPU 401 A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and rece...

Page 100: ...ored by physically altering the material Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power to maintain it SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shadow RAM A...

Page 101: ...ices VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Write Protect Prevent a...

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Page 103: ... devices ring when your number is called Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the RENs contact your local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telepho...

Page 104: ...C placé devant le numéro d enregistrement signifie que l enregistrement s est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont été respectées Il n implique pas qu Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne télépho nique l utilisateur doit vérifier s il est permis de connecter cet équ...

Page 105: ... O N To reduce the risk of fire use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord C A U T I O N For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating fuse W A R N I N G Danger of explosion if Lithium CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the ma...

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Page 107: ...101 Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN User s Guide B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 101 Friday April 19 2002 11 24 AM ...

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Page 109: ...terference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instruct...

Page 110: ...you can use the function supported by Microsoft Network such as File and Print Sharing to exchange files and share a printer or other peripheral devices To use the AdHoc Mode you must set the same SSID and the same encryption key for all the computers that are connected All connected computers can communi cate with each other within the communication range Infrastructure Mode If a number of comput...

Page 111: ...point manual P O I N T When you receive your LifeBook the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers have already been installed This procedure outlines the steps for setting the device parameters Updated drivers and or utilities may become available after this manual is printed see any addenda or fliers that may be included in the system packaging or visit our web site at www fujitsupc com for th...

Page 112: ...se Create keys with Passphrase and subsequent items are greyed out and you cannot enter anything 40 bit The encryption is set Select either Create keys with Passphrase Create keys manu ally or ASCII Input and enter the encryption keys 104 bit The encryption is set Select either Create keys with Passphrase Create keys manu ally or ASCII Input and enter the encryption keys Create Keys with Passphras...

Page 113: ...he following example shows how to set sharing the Work folder on the c drive 1 Double click My Computer C drive on the desktop 2 Right click the Work folder then click Sharing from the menu that appears The Work Properties window appears 3 Click Sharing and select items as specified below Table 4 Password Setup 4 Click OK The folder is set for sharing and the Work folder icon changes P O I N T If ...

Page 114: ... describes how to set the network connection for a computer with Windows 2000 Network Settings In this section you set TCP IP Settings and complete Checking Computer Name and Workgroup required for the network connection TCP IP Settings 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Item Description Not Shared Disables printer sharing Shared as Enables printer sharing Share Name Specifies a share name for t...

Page 115: ...nnections icon The Network and Dial up Connections windows appears 3 Right click the Local Area Connection then click Properties from the menu that appears Local Area Connection Properties appears P O I N T More than one network adapter is installed in your system if more than one Local Area Connection entry is displayed In this case select the Local Area Connection entry with Intersil PRISM Wirel...

Page 116: ...lick OK The printer sharing is set and the icon changes Checking the Connection After the network setting is completed access the shared drive on another computer to check the connectivity of the wireless LAN network Accessing Another Computer 1 Double click the My Network Places icon on the desktop My Network Places appears 2 Double click Computers near me The computers that are connected to the ...

Page 117: ...ncryption key is used for connection For the infrastructure network specify the encryp tion key network key with the same value to the encryption key of the access point For how to check Item Description State Shows the current condition of connection The MAC address of the other computer to which you are connected is displayed when the connection is successful If you are connected to more than on...

Page 118: ...that are to be connected Infrastructure network Specify the same name as that specified on the access point that is to be connected For access point instructions refer to the manual that comes with the access point Key Format Click the down arrow and select the input for the Network key ASCII characters Select this when using ASCII characters for the Network Key Characters that can be used follow ...

Page 119: ...lick File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Click OK You will go back to Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is added to the list 7 Click Close Sharing Files The following example shows how to set sharing the Work folder on the c drive 1 Click Start My Computer 2 Double click the Local Disk c icon 3 Right click the Work folder and t...

Page 120: ...ct The drive that you set in Computer Sharing appears 5 Double click the drive to which you want to connect The contents of the drive will appear and is available for use If you have a question or problem refer to Trouble shooting Table on page 115 Checking the Connectivity 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click the PRISM Settings icon PRISM Wireless Setting appears 3 Check the connectivity on...

Page 121: ...s searched and the computer connected is displayed Perform the following steps to search for the computer Click Start Search Other Computers Enter the computer name that you are connecting to in Name and click Search Double click icon of the computer that has been searched Failure in installing the driver Make sure that the driver is correctly installed The TCP IP protocol is not installed or the ...

Page 122: ... you want to find the IP address 3 Click Enter then go to the location you specified above The IP address for your system will be contained in the file 4 To check that your IP address is functioning properly go back to the DOS prompt and type ping IP address then press Enter You will receive several replies followed by the PING statistics similar to below 5 To check that your system is communicati...

Page 123: ...he menu that appears System Properties appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Click beside Network adapters 4 Perform the following steps Click Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card Click Remove Confirm Device Removal appears 5 Click OK The device is removed and System Settings Change appears 6 Click No 7 Close System Properties 8 Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the ...

Page 124: ...click Uninstall from the menu that is displayed Confirm Device Removal appears 6 Click OK 7 Close System Properties 8 Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen 9 Click Start Settings Control Panel 10 Double click Add Remove Programs Add Remove Programs appears 11 Perform the following steps Click PRISM 11Mbps Wireless LAN for Windows Click C...

Page 125: ...ard and click Uninstall from the menu that is displayed Confirm Device Removal appears 6 Click OK 7 Close System Properties 8 Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen 9 Click Start Control Panel Control Panel appears 10 Double click Add Remove Programs Add Remove Programs appears 11 Perform the following steps Click PRISM 11Mbps Wireless LA...

Page 126: ...SSES Setting IP Addresses If you are not sure how to set the IP address refer to the following procedure If you have an access point DHCP server on the network set the IP address as follows Windows 98 Obtain an IP address automatically Windows 2000 Obtain an IP address automatically Windows XP Obtain an IP address automatically If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in the network a...

Page 127: ... 1Mbps auto change Frequency Range 2 400 2 473 MHz Channels One of 11 channels is used Card Type Non intelligent VCC Class B Security Network name encryption key Supported Operating Systems Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Power Current Max 350mA Maximum number of units recommended for wireless LAN AdHoc network 10 or less B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 121 Friday April 19 2002 11 24 AM ...

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Page 131: ...6 CD RW Drive 83 Clicking 21 Closed Cover Switch 8 Cold swap 23 COMM Port 91 Communications 83 Communications Port 55 Configuration Label 13 Control 47 Cursor 21 Cursor Keys 17 D DC Output Cable 33 DC Power Jack 33 DC power jack 12 Device Ports 55 84 Disk access indicator 15 care 78 Display 34 67 68 Display Panel 8 adjusting 34 brightness 34 closing 34 latch 8 opening 34 Display Timeout 39 Docking...

Page 132: ...eature 39 Hot swap 24 I Infrared Port 12 55 Integrated Pointing Device 83 IR Wireless Mouse Receiver 8 IrDA 55 K Keyboard 9 17 63 cursor keys 17 function keys 17 numeric keypad 17 windows keys 17 L LAN port 12 55 LifeBook care 77 storing 77 traveling 77 LifeBook Security Application Panel 9 83 87 buttons 28 configuring 28 deactivating 29 launching applications 28 operating 27 passwords 26 uninstal...

Page 133: ... 38 67 Power Management 39 Power On Self Test 35 70 Pre Installed Software 86 manuals 87 tutorials 86 PS 2 94 PS 2 Port 12 55 R Registration 36 37 Resolution 83 Restarting 40 RJ 11 55 S ScrLk 16 Security 16 Security Indicator 16 Security indicator 16 Serial Port 12 55 64 94 Setting 26 Shut Down 40 Software 46 See Pre installed Software Specifications 83 Status Indicator Panel 8 14 Stereo Speakers ...

Page 134: ...t keys 17 Windows Product Activation 36 Wireless Infrared Mouse Port 56 Wireless LAN before using 104 characteristics 104 Connecting Windows 98 2000 Systems 105 Connecting Windows XP Systems 111 Troubleshooting 115 B5FH 4491 01EN 00 book Page 128 Friday April 19 2002 11 24 AM ...

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