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 - Optical Drive

AutoPlay Notification Function

The AutoPlay Notification function allows your LifeBook notebook to automatically start a DVD/CD as 
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DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD includes an auto run file.

To change the actions your system takes when a particular type of media is inserted, go to the Control 
Panel and open AutoPlay. Make your selections from the AutoPlay window.

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Summary of Contents for Lifebook NH570

Page 1: ... User s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook NH570 notebook ...

Page 2: ...and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Roxio is a trademark of Roxio a division of Sonic Solutions Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec Corporation in the United States and other countries MakeDisc PowerDirector and PowerDVD are trademarks of CyberLink Corp This product incorporates copyright...

Page 3: ...u America Incorporated Address 1250 E Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Telephone 408 746 6000 Declares that product Base Model Configuration LifeBook NH570 notebook 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 may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interferenc...

Page 4: ...y explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord For TV tuner use To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System be sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth grounded at the building premise as close to t...

Page 5: ... RBRC has drop off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada To find the location nearest you go to www RBRC org or call 1 800 822 8837 If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website http EIAE org and search for a convenient disposal location Remember protecting the environment is a cooperat...

Page 6: ...ur LifeBook Overview 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors 11 Top and Front Components 12 Front Components 14 Left Side Panel Components 16 Right Side Panel Components 18 Bottom Components 19 Status Indicator Panel 21 Battery Charging Indicator 21 Hard Drive Optical Drive Access Indicator 22 Keyboard 24 Using the Keyboard 24 ...

Page 7: ...necting the Power Adapters 34 Display Panel 35 Opening the Display Panel 35 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Power Options 36 Using the Windows Mobility Center 36 Closing the Display Panel 36 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 37 Power On 37 Boot Sequence 38 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Booting the System 40 Starting Windows the First Time 41...

Page 8: ...8 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Ports 49 Microphone Jack 49 Headphone SPDIF Jack 49 External Video Port 50 E SATA Port 51 Chapter 3 User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery 52 Recharging the Batteries 53 Replacing the Battery 55 Optical Drive 56 Loading Media 57 Removing Media 58 Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release 58 Playing Media on the Optical Drive 58 Using the Drive on Battery Power 59 A...

Page 9: ...1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 72 Identifying the Problem 72 Specific Problems 74 Power On Self Test Messages 85 Restoring Your Pre installed Software 90 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 90 Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook 92 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook 94 Cleaning the dust filter 95 Storing your LifeBook notebook 97 Traveling ...

Page 10: ...vironmental Requirements 106 Popular Accessories 106 Pre Installed Software 106 Learning About Your Software 107 Glossary Regulatory Glossary 110 Regulatory Information 126 Appendix A WLAN User s Guide Before Using the Wireless LAN 130 Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device 131 How to Handle This Device 133 Deactivating the WLAN Device 133 Activating the WLAN Device 134 Configuring the WLAN 134 Conn...

Page 11: ...6 Troubleshooting the WLAN 136 Troubleshooting Table 136 Using the Bluetooth Device 140 What is Bluetooth 140 Where to Find Information About Bluetooth 140 Index 142 ...

Page 12: ... installed This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook s hardware and built in system software Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on screen keys appear in brackets Example Fn F1 ESC ENTER and CTRL Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within the text For example See Installation Procedure on page 43 On screen menu items appear in bold ...

Page 13: ...th the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Type of device connected if any THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR COMPUTER OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION CAREFULL...

Page 14: ...stem The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray it can be started by going to Start All Programs and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update this will create the icon automatically Limited Warranty Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limi...

Page 15: ...rview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook NH570 notebook We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook even if you are already familiar with notebook computers Figure 1 Fujitsu LifeBook NH570 notebook ...

Page 16: ...ntrols and Connectors Figure 2 LifeBook notebook with display open Display Panel Keyboard Touchpad Pointing Power Suspend Web camera Digital Microphone Status Indicator Panel Device gesture enabled Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Resume Button w 10 key keypad ...

Page 17: ...WebCam Companion application Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics Power Suspend Resume Button The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your notebook from Sleep mode and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down See Power On on page 37 Stereo Speakers T...

Page 18: ...ndicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond to specific components of your LifeBook notebook Note that status indicators appear in two areas above the keyboard on the left and right See Status Indicator Panel on page 21 ...

Page 19: ...ers and SPDIF compatible devices See Headphone SPDIF Jack on page 49 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone See Microphone Jack on page 49 Line In Jack The line in jack allows you to connect external audio equipment to your computer Headphone SPDIF Jack Microphone Jack Line In Jack Memory Stick SD Card Slot IEEE 1394 Port Wireless LAN Bluetooth On O...

Page 20: ...different digital devices See Inserting Memory Stick SD Cards on page 66 IEEE 1394 4 pin Jack The 4 pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera See Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device on page 84 Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch The Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch turns the wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices on and off See Ap...

Page 21: ...ck allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery External Video Port The external video port located behind the protective cover allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector See External Video Port on page 50 LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network LAN RJ 45 jack See LAN Jack on page 48 Anti T...

Page 22: ...al Bus USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices See Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Ports on page 49 E SATA Port E SATA External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment is an external version of SATA which connects your computer to the hard drive SATA is an interface that is much faster than typical IDE interfaces E SATA is six times faster than USB 2 0 E SATA is ideal for backing up large files on an external hard ...

Page 23: ...e three USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices See Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Ports on page 49 Optical Drive One of several different drives can be installed depending upon the configuration of your system See Optical Drive on page 56 Optical Drive Eject Button The optical drive eject button is used to eject the media tray USB Ports Optical Drive Optical D...

Page 24: ...nts Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR3 1066 SO DIMM memory The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook thus improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 68 Memory Upgrade Lithium ion Air Vents multiple Dust Filter Compartment locations Battery Bay Battery Latches ...

Page 25: ...ttery bay Dust Filter The dust filter is used to help prevent dust and dirt from entering your system See Cleaning the dust filter on page 95 Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED CLEAN AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC CLEANING DEPENDING...

Page 26: ...d to specific components of your notebook These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating Battery Charging Indicator The Battery Charging indicator displays whether or not the Lithium ion battery is currently being charged Battery Charging Battery Status Hard Drive Optical Drive Access NumLock CapsLock ScrLock LED Condition Charging Status of Battery Blue solid Fully charged batte...

Page 27: ...ntegral keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode To set the Num Lock press the Num Lock key to de select it press the key again Orange blinking Charging suspended because battery temperature too high Off Not charging because AC adapter is not connected LCD Condition Battery Charge Level Blue solid Between 50 and 100 charged Orange solid Between 13 and 49 charged Red solid Between 0 and 12 ch...

Page 28: ...keyboard is set to type in all capital letters To set the Caps Lock press the Caps Lock key to de select it press the key again ScrLk Indicator The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active To set the Scroll Lock press the Scroll Lock key to de select it press the key again ...

Page 29: ... and other special function keys This section describes the following keys Numeric keypad Your notebook has an integrated numeric keypad containing 16 keys which allows you to perform numeric mathematical and navigational functions The ability to toggle between the numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled with the NumLock key Fn Key Start Key Function Keys Numeric Keypad Application Key Cu...

Page 30: ... 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as numeric function key keys When NumLk is not active you can use the numeric keypad to navigate Del Ins left right up down Windows Keys Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys consisting of a Start key and an Application key The Start key displays the Start menu This button functions ...

Page 31: ...nc tion key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced Key board Mouse Features Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting 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 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the volume of your sys...

Page 32: ...a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with your fingertip and the more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move Additionally the touchpad allows you to zoom in or out and scroll through large documents using simple gestures The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending ...

Page 33: ...em you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option of performing the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once Figure 10 Clicking with button Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item ...

Page 34: ...to navigate through a document quickly without using the window s scroll bars This is particularly useful when you are navigating through online pages To use the scrolling sensor move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page When you have reached the desired section of the page raise your finger You can also scroll by sliding your finger up and down the right s...

Page 35: ...bottom edge of the touchpad for a couple of seconds until a circular icon appears then move your finger clockwise to scroll right and counter clockwise to scroll left See Figure 16 Momentum To increase the cursor movement speed slide your finger quickly across the touchpad See Figure 17 Enabling Disabling Gesture Functions 1 To enable or disable the gesturing functions go to Start Control Panel Ha...

Page 36: ...indows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box Figure 14 Zooming in with Touchpad Figure 15 Zooming out with Touchpad Figure 16 Continuous scrolling Figure 17 Speeding up cursor movement ...

Page 37: ...9 key combinations Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level ANY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME...

Page 38: ...ok Figure 18 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources a primary Lithium ion battery an AC adapter or an optional Auto Airline adapter DC Power Jack AC Adapter DC Output Cable AC Cable ...

Page 39: ...ter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access 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 Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto Airline adapter When you run the LifeBook on battery power by default the CPU will ...

Page 40: ...l 1 While holding the base of the system with one hand lift the display backwards being careful not to touch the screen 2 Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle Adjusting Display Panel Brightness Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level There are three ways to adjust the brightness by u...

Page 41: ...htness bar to the desired level Closing the Display Panel 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING OR PACKAGING IT AFTER SHUTTING THE SYSTEM DOWN WAIT UNTIL NO LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED IN THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER ...

Page 42: ...ystem is hung up This shouldn t be used as the normal means of shutdown however You can also turn off your notebook by clicking on the small arrow at the bottom right of the Windows Start menu then clicking Shut Down WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE THIS MEANS THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS ...

Page 43: ...e main system memory is empty and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook This information is in the BIOS program Each time you power up or restart your notebook it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until the operating system is found During booting your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequen...

Page 44: ...al operating conditions therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS environment to operate your notebook The BIOS Setup Utility also allows you to configure such features as the System Data Security feature parameters such as passwords Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following Using the TrustedCore Menu When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen pre...

Page 45: ...s Additional navigational information is located at the bottom of the BIOS screen BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook s BIOS is available online at our service and support Website at http www computers us fujitsu com support Once there select User s Guides under Online Support Select your Product Series and Model then click Go Booting the System We strongly recommend that you not attach any extern...

Page 46: ...ng you to enter a name and description for your computer an Administrator password and a domain name Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed Once you have pfinished with the setup it is very important that you install ClickMe as detailed below InstallingClickMe IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE AG...

Page 47: ...ld occur slide the Power Suspend Resume button momentarily to wake the system up Alternately while ClickMe is installing slide your finger across the touchpad every few minutes to keep the system awake Registering your LifeBook with Fujitsu You can register your notebook by going to our website at us fujitsu com computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to register...

Page 48: ...to manually put it into Sleep mode Push the Power and Suspend Resume button when your notebook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button Your system will enter Sleep mode If your notebook is suspended pushing the Power and Suspend Resume button will return your notebook to active operation You can tell whether or not your system is in Sleep mode by looking at...

Page 49: ...THE RESUME FUNCTION OF THE BUTTON CANNOT BE DISABLED THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS CHECK YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE IN USE HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE CANNOT RETURN TO THE EXACT STATE PRIOR TO SUSPENSION BECAUSE ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RE S...

Page 50: ...r Shut Down Windows Power Management The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters Restarting the System If your system is on and you ne...

Page 51: ...r a month or more see the Care and Maintenance Section ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND OR PACKAGING IT AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION I E NO LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU CLOSE THE LID THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE OS BOOT ...

Page 52: ... used to transfer large amounts of data between your notebook and a Firewire peripheral such as a digital camera external hard drive or video camera Hot swappable and plug n play it is much faster than USB 1 1 CardBus or parallel port To connect a 1394 device follow these steps Figure 21 IEEE 1394 Interface THE 1394 PORT IN THIS SYSTEM USES A FOUR PIN CONFIGURATION IF YOU INTEND TO INTERFACE WITH ...

Page 53: ...em Figure 22 Figure 22 Connecting the LAN The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI port is a digital audio video interface over which uncompressed streams can be transmitted HDMI is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer such as a big screen TV To connect an HDMI device 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Fig...

Page 54: ... 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug To connect headphones speakers or SPDIF cevices follow these steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening then push the connector into the port until it is seated The three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports allow you to connect USB devices such as game pads pointing devices keyboards and speakers There is one USB 2 0 port on the left side and two on the right Figur...

Page 55: ... TO THE EXTERNAL DEVICE ONLY FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT IN DISPLAY PANEL AND AN EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICE The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector In order to connect an external device follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on ea...

Page 56: ...ternal version of SATA which connects your computer to the hard drive E SATA is ideal for backing up large files on an external hard drive To connect an E SATA device 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 26 E SATA Connection ...

Page 57: ...horter if it is used under the following conditions Your system is set to use the Max Battery power scheme when running on battery power If you change the power scheme to a different profile your battery life may vary When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5 C 40 F or a high of 35 C 95 F Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The c...

Page 58: ...shutdown procedure DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF IT MAY ALSO PREVENT OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY UNDER FEDERAL STATE OR LOCAL LAW IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES BY PUTTING THEM IN THE TRASH PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROP...

Page 59: ...ill need to press the Suspend Resume button to resume operation In the Dead Battery Suspend mode your data can be maintained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your LifeBook notebook while the adapter is charging the batt...

Page 60: ...y By purchasing an additional battery you can have a fully charged spare to swap with a discharged battery Follow the steps below to replace a battery Figure 27 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Turn the system over 4 Press the two battery latches towards the battery pack 5 Lift the battery and remove it from the bay 6 Place a charg...

Page 61: ...lows you to record up to 8 5 GB of data on DVD R discs Media Holder Tray Media Tray Eject Button Emergency Tray Release PRIOR TO USING YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE YOU MUST INSTALL THE OPTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE REFER TO THE APPLICABLE README FILE ON THE DRIVER APPLICATIONS CD ROM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING YOUR OPTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US FUJITSU COM COM...

Page 62: ...he 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 29 Figure 29 Loading Media DO NOT OPERATE YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE UNLESS YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT SURFACE USING A DRIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT PROPER OPERATION IF YOU HAVE DISABLED TH...

Page 63: ...nsert 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 Until you make a selection you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release If for some reason the eject button fails you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the e...

Page 64: ...ie at any point 1 To Pause the movie click the button 2 To Rewind the movie click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie or the button to return to the opening screen 3 To Fast forward the movie click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie or the button to jump to the ending credits 4 To Stop the movie click the button Exiting the Optical Player 1 Click the in th...

Page 65: ...al drive locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 7 Continue watching your DVD movie PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE YOUR BATTERY LIFE MANY MOVIE RUN TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM 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 BATTE...

Page 66: ...VD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD includes an auto run file To change the actions your system takes when a particular type of media is inserted go to the Control Panel and open AutoPlay Make your selections from the AutoPlay window SOME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO COMPLETE THEM HOWEVER IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY ...

Page 67: ...essCard Hybrid TV Tuner Local area network LAN cards Type II IDE solid state disk cards Type II SCSI cards Type II For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your card s Installing ExpressCards There are two different width ExpressCards 34 mm and 54 mm ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 Figure 31 The connector inside the slot is located on the left hand side of the slot If you ...

Page 68: ... ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD YOUR NOTEBOOK OR BOTH WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR SYSTEM THERE MAY BE A PLASTIC SLOT PROTECTOR INSTALLED IN THE EXPRESSCARD SLOT BEFORE INSTALLING AN EXPRESSCARD REMOVE THE SLOT PROTECTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS SECTION WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE A CARD INSTALLED IN THE SLOT BE SURE TO RE INSTALL THE SLOT PROTECTOR TO PREVENT THE SYSTEM ...

Page 69: ...pressCards See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card some cards may require your notebook to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal To remove an ExpressCard press the card into the slot This will cause the card to be ejected slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESSCARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOV...

Page 70: ... store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices These cards use flash memory architecture which means they don t need a power source to retain data SD Memory Card Memory Stick Media Memory Stick Select Media Memory Stick Duo Media Note An adapter is required for Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Media Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD Card Memory Stick SD Card Sl...

Page 71: ... Stick allows you to record transfer and share digital content such as digital pictures music movies voice and computer data and applications Secure Digital SD Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks but they are shorter Like the Memory Stick SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs SD Cards transfer data quickly with low b...

Page 72: ...no card currently in the slot If there is see Removing a Memory Stick or SD Card 3 Insert the card in an adapter if required 4 Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up 5 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector ...

Page 73: ...MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS DO NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS O...

Page 74: ...eeve Figure 35 Opening the Memory Compartment 7 Align the memory upgrade module with the component side up Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the 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 l...

Page 75: ...upgrade module at the same time 3 While holding the clips out remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your LifeBook notebook Figure 37 4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve 5 Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module Figure 37 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module AFTER INSTALLING YOUR ADDED MEMORY...

Page 76: ...ol Panel Classic View System The amount of memory is displayed next to Memory RAM The amount of memory displayed should be approximately the total of all memory modules installed There may be a discrepancy which is allocated for fixed video memory IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPAC...

Page 77: ...feBook notebook 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any card installed in the ExpressCard 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 de...

Page 78: ...est possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers IF YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE ABLE TO HEL...

Page 79: ...ossible Cause and what if anything you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your notebook Troubleshooting Table ProblemPage Audio Problems page 75 Optical Drive Problems page 75 Hard Drive Problems page 76 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 76 Memory Problems page 77 USB Device Problems page 77 ProblemPage ExpressCard Problems page...

Page 80: ...stalled or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications CD that came with your LifeBook Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the sys tem tray Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen It looks like a speaker If the Mute box is checked click on it to uncheck it Pressing the ...

Page 81: ... USA Canada The drive access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular inter vals with no disc in the tray or the drive is not installed The Windows AutoPlay function is active and is checking to see if a disc is ready to run This is normal However you may disable this feature by going to Control Panel AutoPlay Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The wrong drive d...

Page 82: ...using the power suspend resume button wait at least 10 seconds and then power on If turning off power with the power suspend resume button fails the button has likely been set to suspend or hibernate In that case disconnect the power cord then remove and re insert the battery Memory Problems Your System Properties screen does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory upgrade modu...

Page 83: ...nstalled while an application was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your notebook Your software may not have the correct soft ware driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver You may have the wrong I O address selected for your card See your ExpressCard documentation to determine the required I O address Ch...

Page 84: ... power adapter AC or auto airline is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources on page 33 The power adapter has no power from the AC outlet airplane seat jack or cigarette lighter Move the AC cord to a different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet If you are using an auto airline adapter in a car make sure the ...

Page 85: ...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 21 The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You are running an application t...

Page 86: ...try the button again The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system The boot sequence set tings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Se...

Page 87: ... holding down the Fn key opens the Fujitsu Display Manager which allows you to change display devices The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions Move the display and the brightness control until you have ade quate visibility Pressing either the F6 or F7 keys while holding down the Fn key also allows you to change the brightness level of the display The ...

Page 88: ...y may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout Your display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when it 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 The display does not close Foreign object like a paper clip is stuck between the display and keyboard Re...

Page 89: ...not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Video Port on page 50 Your operating system is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and acti vate the proper driver You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook notebook See your monitor doc...

Page 90: ...eaning is not clear contact your support representative for assistance nnnn Memory Cache Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed Floppy Disk drive A error or Floppy Disk drive B error Drive A or B is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests Check to see ...

Page 91: ...st Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Incorrect Drive B type run SETUP Type of floppy drive B not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Invalid NVRAM Data Problem with NVRAM access In the unlikely case...

Page 92: ...ified and that the boot sequence is set correctly Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C If the setup utility is correctly set your hard drive may be corrupted Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it cannot locate the address it displays This is a potentially...

Page 93: ...n of the 64k block at which the error was detected You are risking data corruption if you continue Contact your support representative nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a su...

Page 94: ...rate you risk corrupting your data Contact your support representative for repairs nnnn System Memory Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested System timer error The timer test failed The main clock that operates the computer is faulty Requires repair of system board Contact your support representative for repairs Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully...

Page 95: ...iver Update FDU utility With FDU you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one If the icon does not appear in the system tray go to Start All Programs and click on Fujitsu Driver Update this will create...

Page 96: ...or new updates on a regular basis approximately every 3 days Show update history Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU About Fujitsu Driver Update Displays the FDU version number and copyright information Fujitsu Driver Update Readme Displays the FDU readme ...

Page 97: ...ARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY IN...

Page 98: ... LifeBook notebook 1 Turn it off 2 Position it so that the liquid can run out 3 Let it dry out for 24 hours or longer if needed 4 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook Avoid exposure ...

Page 99: ...ecommended off the shelf cleaners Computer exterior computer keyboard To clean the exterior and keyboard use one of the following off the shelf products Office Depot 154 616 Notebook Cleaning Kit Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen Wipes 3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes Note After cleaning with one of these products gently polish with a dry soft lint free cloth until the solution is no longer visible LCD disp...

Page 100: ...gure 38 4 Carefully clean the dust filter and the air cooling duct USE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE LCD AND OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS NEVER USE AMMONIA ACIDIC OR ALKALINE CLEANERS OR ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER ACETONE PROPYL...

Page 101: ...k the dust filter by inserting the end without latch first positioning the key inside first and pushing in the filter until it latches Key Latch ALWAYS BE SURE THE DUST FILTER IS INSTALLED WHEN RUNNING YOUR SYSTEM NOT USING THE FILTER COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM ...

Page 102: ...le traveling you may need it to correct any problems Never put your notebook through a metal detector Have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel You can however put your notebook through a properly tuned X ray machine To avoid problems place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel S...

Page 103: ...or fire Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Intense heat can shorten the life of your battery Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it Outlet Type Location United States Canada par...

Page 104: ...when not in use Media Care Caring for your Media DVD CD CD R BD Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them Do not spill liq...

Page 105: ...t 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 optical drive Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of your drive ExpressCards Caring for your Cards ExpressCards are durable but you must treat them with care The documentation supplied with your card ...

Page 106: ...ca Website at us fujitsu com computers Configuration Label Your LifeBook has a configuration label on the bottom of the system Following is an example label and information about its various parts Your label may vary depending upon your system configuration Figure 39 Configuration Label xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NH570 18 4CVHD i5 430M W7HP S Multi 4G 500G LAN WLAN No Part No FPC0xxxxxxxxxxxxx Hard Drive Conf...

Page 107: ... 8 GB 4 GB x 2 DDR3 1066 MHz 2 DIMM slots Supports dual channel memory requires that two DIMM modules of equal capacity be installed Video Built in 18 4 high definition 16 9 HD TFT high contrast 600 1 contrast ratio high brightness 220 nits LCD display with Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp CCFL Video Color and Resolution Main Internal HD 1680 x 945 pixel resolution 16M colors max External CRT 1920 x ...

Page 108: ...nel and subwoofer Built in microphone on models with web cam Mass Storage Devices Hard Disk Drives 500 GB capacity Serial ATA 5400 rpm Optical Drive Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer Read 24x CD ROM 24x CD R 24x CD RW 8x DVD ROM 5x DVD RAM 8x DVD R 6x DVD R DL 8x DVD RW 8x DVD R 6x DVD R DL 8x DVD RW Write 24x CD R 10x CD RW 5x DVD RAM 8x DVD R 4x DVD R DL 6x DVD RW 4x DVD R DL 8x DVD RW Features...

Page 109: ...dia Card Secure Digital Secure Digital High Capacity MS MMC SD SDHC Card slot Three connectors for USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus input output devices One HDMI port One 4 pin IEEE 1394 jack One stereo microphone See Audio specifications One line in jack One stereo headphone SPDIF jack See Audio specifications One modular LAN RJ 45 connector note that this system does not support a modem One E SATA p...

Page 110: ...n battery rechargeable 14 4V 5200 mAh Adapters AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC 100W supplying 19V DC 5 27A to the LifeBook notebook includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Dimensions Overall Dimensions 17 20 w x 11 26 d x 1 19 h min 1 59 h max 1 79 h max with rubber feet 437 mm x 286 mm x 30 1 mm 40 4 mm 45 6 mm Weight 7 9 pounds 3 59 kg ...

Page 111: ...Installed Software Depending on your pre installed operating system your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats In addition there is file transfer software virus protection software and Power Management software The following list indicates the pre installed software associated with your system depending upon your operating ...

Page 112: ...oftware some of the manuals may be installed in the applications Help menu We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications Acrobat Reader The Acrobat Reader allows you to view navigate and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility is pre installed on your s...

Page 113: ...VD PowerDVD from CyberLink is a versatile DVD player software application PowerDVD provides high quality video and audio playback on your system CyberLink YouCam CyberLink YouCam allows you to capture photos or movies on the embedded webcam add special effects to them and share them in a variety of formats or via social networks Microsoft Windows Live Essentials Windows Live Essentials is a suite ...

Page 114: ... and create a home inventory Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is the essential software suite for home computer users that enables you to quickly and easily create great looking documents spreadsheets and presentations and organize your information in one place making it easier for you to get things done Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 SBE includes Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point...

Page 115: ...atrix Display A type of technology for making flat panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device typically known as Access Points Connectivity is accomplished using only clie...

Page 116: ...k BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware Bit An abbreviation for binary dig...

Page 117: ... to the 32 bit PCI architecture CD ROM Compact disk read only memory This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head A typical CD ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading Channel Range of narrow band frequencies used by th...

Page 118: ...a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protoc...

Page 119: ...te A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter DMA Direct Memory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action DMI Desktop Management Interface A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems hardware and software components and peripherals DNS Domain Na...

Page 120: ...ended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices Encryption Key Network Key Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks Data encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data and the identical encryption key...

Page 121: ... O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit IEEE802 11a Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps 802 11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands IEEE802 11b Wireless LAN...

Page 122: ...55 For example 1 160 10 240 could be an IP address Within an isolated network you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique However connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses called Internet addresses to avoid duplicates The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a host on that net...

Page 123: ...peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batter...

Page 124: ...hernet frames are sent and received based on this address MB Megabyte One million bytes Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook s CPU MHz Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synt...

Page 125: ...less LAN network is configured grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft This grouping is performed with Network name SSID In order to improve security the network key is set allowing no communication unless Network name SSID coincides with the network key NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Open system authentication Null a...

Page 126: ... a modem a CD ROM Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard Pixel The smallest element of a display a dot of color on your display screen The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to yo...

Page 127: ...ion RAM Random Access Memory A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information both program and data as long as it has the proper power applied to it RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools Reset The act of reloading the operating system A reset erases all ...

Page 128: ...ll fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the AP Shared key authentication is not considered secure because a hacker who detects both the clear text challenge and the same challenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the key SSID Service Set Identifier a 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile dev...

Page 129: ...consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address comprise the subnet address The same value shall be set among computers communicating with each other SVGA Super VGA S Video Super Video A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of...

Page 130: ... 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 Wi Fi Compatible Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test supplied by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance which guarantees the interoperabili...

Page 131: ...installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that i...

Page 132: ...ess LAN devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments such as On board an airplane or In an explosive environment or In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as ...

Page 133: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device FCC Interference 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 agains...

Page 134: ...cryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules as well as ICES 003 B NMB 003 B Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference th...

Page 135: ...CI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer The WLAN device operates in license free RF bands eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating license The WLAN operates in the 2 4GHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM RF band and the lower middle and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure UNII bands The wireless LAN devices are capable of three oper...

Page 136: ...cally known as Access Point s Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer to peer fashion That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer to peer networks Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID network authentication and encryption key settings are identically con...

Page 137: ...reless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access services devices and computers e g file servers printers databases ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wired LAN Access Point Wireless LAN An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon th...

Page 138: ... IEEE802 11b g n devices Wireless devices that transmit in the 2 4GHz range may interfere with operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802 11b g n modes Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput intermittent disconnects and many frame errors It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure proper operation of the WLAN device Deactivating the WLAN Device Deactivat...

Page 139: ...l is not in Classic View select Classic View from the left panel Double click the Network and Sharing Center icon 3 Select Manage wireless networks from the left panel 4 Click on the Add button 5 Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make make a selection For an infrastructure network select Manually create a network profile For ad hoc network select Create an ad hoc network Act...

Page 140: ...twork and Sharing Center window Start Control Panel Network and Sharing Center and type in relevant keywords in the Search box Connecting to a Network After you have configured your computer you can connect to an active network by performing the following steps 1 Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray 2 Select Connect to a network 3 Select a network from the list that appears and click the Conn...

Page 141: ... and WEP key values must be identical on each machine Access Point Infrastructure connection set the network name SSID and network key to the same values as those of the access point Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point Please consult your network administrator for this value if necessary Weak received signal strength and or link quality Ad hoc connection Re...

Page 142: ...r Access Point to a channel that does not overlap with the interfering device Wireless network authentication has failed Re check your Network Authentication Encryption and Security settings Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key a misconfigured LEAP username or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authent...

Page 143: ...s when Channel Bonding is not used 2 non overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is used 5 GHz 12 non overlapping UNII channels with or without Channel Bonding Typical operating distances 802 11b 100 ft 30 m 11 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 1 Mbps 802 11g 100 ft 30 m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 1 Mbps 802 11n Estimated double the operating distance of 802 11g and 802 11a in their respective frequencies Security Encr...

Page 144: ...ges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls reflective material or interference from external RF sources Encryption with network key WEP is performed using the above number of bits however users can set 40 bits 104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits Depending on practical environments the allowable number of computers to be connected may b...

Page 145: ... robust Help user s guide to assist you in learning about operation of the Bluetooth device To access the Help file click Start All Programs and click on Bluetooth then select User s Guide For additional information about Bluetooth Technology visit the Bluetooth Web site at www bluetooth com THE WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH ON OFF SWITCH WILL POWER OFF BOTH THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS LAN AND BLUETOOTH DEVICE...

Page 146: ...r antenna or transmitter Canadian Notice To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Warranty Users are not authorized to modify this product Any modifications invalidate the warranty This equipment may not ...

Page 147: ...lithium ion battery 52 low 54 problems 80 81 recharging 53 replacing 55 shorted 55 sleep mode 54 Battery Pack Lock 20 BIOS Guide 40 setup utility 39 Bluetooth Where to Find Information 140 Boot Sequence 38 Built in Speakers 75 C CapsLock 23 CD ROM 75 76 Click Me 41 Clicking 28 Color Resolution 102 Communications Port 48 Connecting the Power Adapters 34 Controls and Connectors 11 Conventions Used i...

Page 148: ...07 Fujitsu LifeBook storing 95 traveling 97 H Hard Disk Drive 103 access indicator 22 problems 76 Headphone Jack 49 Hibernation Feature 45 disable enable 45 I IEEE 1394 Port 47 Integrated Pointing Device 103 K Keyboard 24 104 cursor keys 25 function keys 25 numeric keypad 24 problems 76 windows keys 25 L LAN RJ 45 Jack 15 Lithium ion Battery 52 M Media Player care 100 Memory 102 capacity 71 compar...

Page 149: ...06 manuals 107 Norton Internet Security 108 PowerDVD 107 Quicken New User 108 R Registration 42 Restarting 45 Restoring Your Pre installed Software 90 Roxio Easy Media Creator 107 S Save to Disk 45 ScrLk 23 SD Card Installing 66 Sleep Mode 43 Specifications 101 Microprocessor 102 Status Indicator Panel 13 Subwoofer 20 T Theft Prevention Lock Slot 103 Touchpad buttons 27 controls 30 31 Touchpad Poi...

Page 150: ...ranty 9 Windows keys 25 Application key 25 Start keys 25 Wireless LAN Before Using the Wireless LAN 130 Connection using Wireless Zero Tool 134 Specifications 138 Wireless LAN Glossary 136 Wireless LAN Switch 12 ...

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