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Problem

Page

Audio Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76
DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76
Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77
Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78
Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78 

Problem

Page

USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78
Power Failures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 79
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 80
Video Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 81
Miscellaneous Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

There is no sound coming 
from the built-in speakers.

The volume is turned too low.

Adjust the volume control on your notebook.

The software volume control is 
set too low.

Adjust the sound volume control settings in your 
software, operating system and applications.

Headphones are plugged into 
your notebook.

Plugging in headphones disables the 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 25 for more information)

Software driver is not 
configured correctly.

Refer to your application and operating system 
documentation for help.

DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to 
recognize DVD/CD-RW 
drive

Protective sheet is still in the 
DVD/CD-RW drive tray.

Replace DVD/CD-RW disc in tray.

DVD/CD-RW disc is not 
pushed down onto raised 
center circle of the drive.

Open DVD/CD-RW tray and re-install 
DVD/CD-RW disc properly.

DVD/CD-RW drive tray is not 
latched shut.

Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive tray 
until it latches.

Incorrect DVD Player or no 
DVD Player software is 
installed.

Install DVD Player software. 

(See “DVD/CD-RW 

Combo Drive Software” on page 34 for more informa-
tion.)

Wrong drive designator was 
used for DVD/CD-RW drive in 
the application.

Verify the drive designator used by the application is 
the same as the one used by the operating system. 
When the operating system is booted from a DVD/
CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.

Windows DVD/CD-RW auto 
insertion function is disabled.

Start the DVD/CD-RW drive from the desktop or 
application software or re-enable the Windows 
DVD/CD-RW auto insertion function.

 (See Auto 

Insert Notification Function on page 36 for more 
information)

DVD/CD-RW disc is dirty or 
defective.

Wipe disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth 
and reinsert. It if still will not work try another disc 
in the drive.

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Summary of Contents for LifeBook P5020

Page 1: ...her intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection tech nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratorie...

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Page 3: ...board 13 Numeric Keypad 13 Windows Keys 13 Cursor Keys 13 Function Keys 14 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking 15 Double Clicking 15 Dragging 15 Scrolling 16 Touchpad Control Adjustment 16 Volume Control Controlling the Volume 17 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices 18 3 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters 23 Display Panel O...

Page 4: ...al LAN RJ 45 Jack 44 IEEE 1394 Port 44 S Video Out Port TV Out 44 Universal Serial Bus Ports 45 Headphone Jack 45 Microphone Jack 45 Mini VGA Port 45 Optical Digital Audio Connector 45 5 WIRELESS LAN USER S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN For better communications 51 Stopping transmission 52 Starting Transmission 52 Connection using Windows XP Flow of operations 53 Preparation for wireless LAN...

Page 5: ...7 Video 97 Audio 97 Mass Storage Device Options 97 Features 97 Device Ports 98 Keyboard 98 Power 98 Dimensions and Weight 98 Environmental Requirements 98 Popular Accessories 98 Pre Installed Software 99 Learning About Your Application Software 99 Windows XP Software Only 99 Windows 2000 Software Only 99 Regulatory Information 101 Notice 101 9 GLOSSARY INDEX Glossary 107 Index 111 P5020 book Page ...

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Page 7: ...1 Preface P5020 book Page 1 Friday September 12 2003 4 43 PM ...

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Page 9: ...pport 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 can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking o...

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Page 11: ...3 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook P5020 book Page 3 Friday September 12 2003 4 43 PM ...

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Page 13: ...2 3 Mini S Video Cable Adapter Figure 2 4 Driver and Application Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this document International Limited Warranty Brochure Certification of Authenticity with operating system manual Premium Care registration card and envelope Depending upon the configuration of your system one or more of the following items may also be included Modular DVD CD RW combo driv...

Page 14: ...activity without powering off resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows See Power Suspend Resume Button on page 27 for more information Stereo Speakers The built in dual box speakers allow for stereo sound Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys See Keyboard on page 13 for more information Touchpad Pointing ...

Page 15: ...tical Digital Audio Jack The headphone optical digital audio jack allows you to connect headphones or to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder s SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Inter face format See Optical Digital Audio Connector on page 45 for more information Air Vents The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating P5020 book Page 7 Friday September 12 2003 4 43...

Page 16: ...w for proper cooling of the system while it is operating IEEE 1394 Jack The IEEE 1394 jack also known as Firewire is used to connect between your LifeBook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera See IEEE 1394 Port on page 44 for more information Compact Flash Card Eject Button Allows you to eject a compact flash card See Removing CF Cards on page 39 for more information LAN Port Modem Port...

Page 17: ...er should be installed See Flexible Bay Devices on page 18 for more information Memory Stick SD Card Slot The Memory Stick Secure Digital SD card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage This architecture allows you to transfer data between a variety of different digital devices See Installing Memory Stick SD Cards on page 42 for more information USB 2 0 Ports The USB ports ...

Page 18: ... Slide the battery releases to unlatch the battery Flexible Bay Release Latch The Flexible Bay Release Latch releases the flexible bay device for removal See Removing and Installing Modular Devices on page 18 for more information Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook In addition the configuration portion ...

Page 19: ...ATOR The DC In indicator states that your notebook is powered by an external source such as an AC adapter or Auto Airline adapter BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium ion battery while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optiona...

Page 20: ...nsert Notification Function on page 36 for more informa tion HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed PC COMPACT FLASH CARD ACCESS INDICATOR The PC Compact Flash Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card or a Compact Flash CF Card The indicator will flash if ...

Page 21: ...form dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys NumLk can be activated by pressing the NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric k...

Page 22: ...y When it is enabled displays with 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen Note that this function is only applicable if Compensation is disabled in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more informa tion 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 th...

Page 23: ...he mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 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 d...

Page 24: ...ough a document quickly without using the window s scroll bars This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on line pages To use the Scrolling button press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page When you have reached the desired section of the page release the button Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Scrolling TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If you need ...

Page 25: ...lications 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 control ...

Page 26: ... or AC Adapter Cold swapping To cold swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps 1 Close any open files 2 Shut down your LifeBook notebook 3 Turn the system over and slide the release latch Figure 2 18 Pull out the Flexible Bay device from the slot Figure 2 18 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay Figure 2 19 Installing a device in the Flexible Bay 5 Slide the device you ar...

Page 27: ... you want to remove 5 Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever This will push your device out slightly allowing you to remove the device 6 Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay This will require light force 7 Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place 8 You can now access and use the device Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new de...

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Page 29: ...21 3 Getting Started P5020 book Page 21 Friday September 12 2003 4 43 PM ...

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Page 31: ...trical outlet Figure 3 1 Connecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your 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 A...

Page 32: ...n F6 Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display Using the Power Management Utility Windows 2000 only Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management changes the setting permanently 1 Double click the Battery icon in the lower right corner of your display This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box ...

Page 33: ...nce including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a 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 notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When...

Page 34: ... where you may try to fix them If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu Service and Support See Fujitsu Contact Infor mation on page 1 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 of Use page Windows Registration If your connection is successful you will go to a Regi...

Page 35: ...s except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your 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 condition You can change the actions the computer takes when the lid is...

Page 36: ...ou are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters The settings may also be changed in the BIOS RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to restart your notebook Your notebook...

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Page 39: ...tate 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 notebook will go into Suspend mode There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBoo...

Page 40: ...fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged Swapping Batteries when Additional Power Source is not Available To swap batteries in your battery bay when you don t have another power source available such as an AC Adapter or charged modular battery follow these easy steps Figure 2 21 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your notebook 3 Slide and hold the battery release...

Page 41: ...called formatting or initial izing a disk You will need to format new disks unless 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...

Page 42: ... 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 Media Holder Tray Media Eject Button Prior to using your DVD CD RW Combo Drive you must install the DVD CD RW drive software Refer to the applicable readme file on the Appli cat...

Page 43: ...control panel into the bottom of the screen Using the DVD CD RW Drive Control Panel The DVD CD RW Combo Drive software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player You have the option to pause rewind fast forward and stop the movie 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 t...

Page 44: ...ve from the Flexible Bay in step 4 reinstall it now 7 Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again This step is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode 8 Restart your DVD CD RW application and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 9 Continue watching your DVD movie AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function all...

Page 45: ... Eject button will pop away from your notebook REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card follow these easy steps 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them 2 Push the Eject button in until it is flush with the notebook This will push the PC Card slightly out of the slot allowing you ...

Page 46: ... protective plug installed in the slot Whenever you don t have a CF Card installed be sure to replace the plug to prevent system contamination To remove the plug press the CF Card eject button Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 Removing CF Slot plug 3 When the CF Slot plug is ejected remove it from the slot 4 Insert your CF Card into the slot with the product label facing up Figure 4 8 Installing a CF Card 5 P...

Page 47: ...t is flush with the notebook This will push the CF Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card Figure 4 9 Installing a CF Card Windows has a shutdown procedure for CF Cards that must be followed before removing a card Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed you must save all of your open files...

Page 48: ...ARDS Memory Sticks and SD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick SD Card slot Figure 4 3 To install a Memory Stick or SD Card follow these steps 1 See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card Some cards may require that your notebook is off while installing them 2 Make sure there is no card currently in the slot If there is see Removing a Memory Stick ...

Page 49: ...the Memory Stick or SD Card in until it unlatches It will then eject from the slot for removal See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them P5020 book Page 41 Friday September 12 2003 4 43 PM ...

Page 50: ... 4 5 Figure 4 5 Removing screws from battery compartment 4 Turn the system over and open the top cover all the way so that it is lying flat on the work surface 5 Pry the narrow spacer panel in back of the keyboard away from the system There is a small gap directly behind the F9 key with which you can lift the panel press the F9 key to access the gap Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Lifting the spacer panel 6...

Page 51: ... the keyboard into the locating holes in the computer Figure 4 11 Figure 4 11 Reinstalling the keyboard 2 Replace the spacer panel Figure 4 12 and reinstall the three screws Installation of the new memory module is now complete Figure 4 12 Replacing the spacer panel CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one be ...

Page 52: ... connect devices that are compliant with IEEE standard 1394 This port is effec tively a very fast communications port Some digital devices such as digital cameras use IEEE 1394 ports for fast transfer of digital files and data In order to connect an IEEE 1394 device follow these steps See figure 2 7 on page 9 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the po...

Page 53: ...i VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps 1 Take the mini VGA cable out of the accessory package that came with your system 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 2 25 Figure 2 25 Installing the Mini VGA Cable OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTOR The optical digit...

Page 54: ... details The sound recorded through connecting a digital electronic device e g MD player to the SPDIF output connector cannot be used as digital output All output data from the SPDIF output connector has copyright protection information included Please be careful as there are several types of cables for connecting a digital electronic device e g MD player to the digital audio out connector depend ...

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Page 57: ...his 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 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 ...

Page 58: ... to operate It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DS SS an RF modulation scheme that is resistant to noise This device complies with Wi Fi and is able to com municate at the maximum transfer rate of 11 Mbps The maximum communication range is approxi mately 80 feet 25 meters inside a building The range may be shorter depending upon the installation factors such as walls and columns Unauthorized a...

Page 59: ... radius of 25 meters For rea sons related to the characteristics of the wireless LAN however the actual communications distance depends on the structure of the building in which the wireless LAN function is to be used the presence absence of obstructions the types of software to be used installa tion status radio wave status or other operating con ditions Decreases in communications speed or a com...

Page 60: ... Configuration Utility win dow will be displayed 2 Click the Wireless Networks tab 3 Click the Enable Radio box to clear it then click the OK button Wireless communications on off switching will be deactivated and the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN will be stopped STARTING TRANSMISSION To communicate using the wireless LAN function set the computer to a status from which it can ...

Page 61: ...LAN switch is switched on 2 Click the Start button first and then Control Panel 3 If the Control Panel is in Category view switch to Classic view by clicking Switch to Classic View under Control Panel the left frame If you are already in Classic view Switch to Category View will be displayed instead 4 Double click the Network Connections icon A list of currently installed networks will be displaye...

Page 62: ...d as the network key in this case are as follows 0 9 A Z a f For ad hoc connection Assign the same net work key to all the personal computers to be connected For access point infrastructure connection Assign the identical network key that is pro grammed into the access point For this set ting refer to the access point manual or contact your network administrator d Confirm the Network key by re ent...

Page 63: ...lose the Network Connection window Following this operation confirm the names of the computer and the workgroup as follows Confirming the computer and work group names 1 Click the Start button then Control Panel 2 If the Control Panel is in Category view switch to Classic view by clicking Switch to Classic View under Control Panel the left frame If you are already in Classic view Switch to Categor...

Page 64: ... Start button first and then My Com puter 2 Double click Local disk C 3 Right click the work folder or whichever folder you want to share and then click Sharing and Security in the menu displayed The Folder Name Properties window will be displayed 4 Click Sharing if it isn t already selected 5 Click the link stating If you understand the secu rity risks but want to share files without running the ...

Page 65: ...Ad hoc Peer to peer will be displayed Security The setting status of WEP is displayed Speed The communications speed is displayed Band Frequency The current operating frequency band is displayed When communication is possible 802 11b 2 4 GHz is displayed Channel The channel number currently being used for the communications is displayed If connection cannot be made to the network or if you want to...

Page 66: ...radio Off Normal or Maximum will be displayed BSSID Displays the Basic Service Set Identifier This is typically the MAC address of the Access Point or in the case of AdHoc networks is a randomly generated MAC address Frequency Displays the center frequency currently being used by the radio Transmit Rate Displays the current data rate used by the radio to transmit data Receive Rate Displays the cur...

Page 67: ...tel R PROSet window will be displayed 2 Click the Networks tab 3 Click the Add button The Profile Wizard win dow will be displayed 4 Enter the information required for connection to the wireless LAN Enter data in Profile name Enter the name of the system file for saving the parameter information that you are going to enter Enter the desired character string consisting of less than 41 ASCII charact...

Page 68: ...ofile Wizard will be terminated and the created profile added to Profile List of the Networks tab 8 Select the created profile from Profile List and then click the Connect button If other wireless LANs are present nearby or in the same floor of the building it is suggested that the value of the chan nel be spaced by 5 For access point infrastructure connection setup is not required Atheros Wireles...

Page 69: ...er to the access point manual CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK If there is the administrator of the network contact the network administrator for data settings prior to connecting to the network Setting the network Perform the Setting TCP IP and Confirming the computer and work group names operations for network connection Setting TCP IP 1 Click the Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network...

Page 70: ... works is displayed proceed to step 5 If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net works is not displayed skip to step 6 5 Make sure that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box is checked and then click the OK button Skip to Setting file sharing function on page 56 6 Click Install The Select Network Component Type window will be displayed 7 Click Service and then click the ...

Page 71: ...less LAN 1 Click Start Programs Intel Network Adapters Intel R PROSet The Intel R PROSet window will be displayed You can also double click on the Intel PROSet icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen to open the window 2 Click the General tab and confirm radio status in the window displayed The current connection sta tus will be displayed Signal Quality The quality of the signals...

Page 72: ...er currently being used for the communications is displayed Client IP Address The IP address is shown Network Connection Type Access Point or Ad Hoc is displayed Radio State When radio waves are being transmitted Enabled appears Signal The longer the bar graph the better the radio wave signal Noise The shorter the bar graph the less noise resulting in a better the radio wave signal P5020 book Page...

Page 73: ... channels during ad hoc connection You can set channels during ad hoc connection Channel 11 is set by default When connecting to an existing ad hoc network no channel setting will be effective This setting is only effective during ad hoc connection it will be ineffective during access point connection Intel PROSet Wireless LAN 1 Click Start All Programs Intel Network Adapters Intel R PROSet The In...

Page 74: ...he following pages Windows XP Confirming the status of the radio waves on page 57 Windows 2000 Confirming the status of the radio waves on page 63 Radio wave transmission has stopped Check if the wireless switch is turned ON Also verify Disable Radio is not checked in Network setting window Refer to Starting Transmis sion on page 52 The computer to be connected is turned off Check if the computer ...

Page 75: ...ase of using TCP IP protocol you can check IP address as follows 1 Windows XP Click Start All programs Accessories Command prompt Windows 2000 Click Start button Program Accessories Command prompt 2 In Command prompt or MS DOS prompt window input IPCONFIG command as follows then press Enter key Example In case of C drive being the hard disk C ipconfig Enter Check that the IP address is correctly d...

Page 76: ... to Assigning parameters on page 53 When restricting the access of wireless LAN clients using IEEE802 1X authentication put a check mark on Enable network access control using IEEE 802 1X When using at home remove a check mark on Enable network access control using IEEE802 1X For the method of setting related with IEEE802 1X authentication refer to the access point manual Problem Possible Cause Po...

Page 77: ...e address is a unique address within a closed network LAN Local Area Network An environment connecting computers within a rela tively small range such as the same floor and building MAC address Media Access Control Address A physical address inherent to a network card For Ethernet the top three bytes are controlled assigned as a vendor code The remaining three bytes comprise the code uniquely to a...

Page 78: ...or wireless LAN Upon authentication the access point checks whether the same network key is set to the client If the client uses a wrong network key or the network key itself is not set authentication is unsuccessful allowing no communications with the access point SSID Security Set Identifier See Network name Subnet mask TCP IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks...

Page 79: ... IP address is expressed with four values in the range between 1 and 255 Set the each computer as follows The value in paren theses is a subnet mask Example Computer A 192 168 100 2 255 255 255 0 Computer B 192 168 100 3 255 255 255 0 Computer C 192 168 100 4 255 255 255 0 Computer X 192 168 100 254 255 255 255 0 IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document...

Page 80: ...ble number of computers to be connected may be decreased Item Specification Type of network Conforms to IEEE 802 11b 802 11g Wi Fi based Transfer rate Automatic switching Intel PROSet WLAN 11 Mbps maximum data rate Atheros WLAN 54 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 2400 2473MHz Number of channels 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels Security Network name SSID Network key 64 bits 128 bits In...

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Page 83: ...leshooting Table go to the Fujitsu PC website www fujitsupc com click on the Support button and search the list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQs contained there 9 If you have tried the solutions suggested above without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8Fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 Fax 408 764 2724 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc com Web site http www fujitsupc com Before you place...

Page 84: ...fer to your application and operating system documentation for help DVD CD RW Drive Problems LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD CD RW drive Protective sheet is still in the DVD CD RW drive tray Replace DVD CD RW disc in tray DVD CD RW disc is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive Open DVD CD RW tray and re install DVD CD RW disc properly DVD CD RW drive tray is not latched s...

Page 85: ...application when a bootable CD ROM was used to start the notebook Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system When the operating system is booted from a CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Security is set so your oper ating system cannot be started without a password Verify your password and security settings Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built in ke...

Page 86: ... LifeBook notebook does not recog nize the device or the device does not seem to work properly The device is not properly installed Remove and re install the device See Device Ports on page 44 for more information The device may have been installed while an application was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your notebook Your software may no...

Page 87: ...ting a short remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery The battery or batteries are low Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The power adapter AC or auto airline...

Page 88: ... replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive or DVD CD RW drive access or use of a modem or LAN PC card Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and or use a power adapter for this applicati...

Page 89: ...tebook boot sequence Power On Self Test POST has detected a problem See the Power On Self Test POST messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem Not all messages are errors some are simply status indicators See Power On Self Test Messages on page 84 for more information Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it BIOS setup changes were not saved when you ma...

Page 90: ... on page 6 for location The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The Built in Display does not close A foreign object suc...

Page 91: ...ct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate 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 documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section See Specifications on page 97 for more informat...

Page 92: ...ere 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 setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Incor...

Page 93: ...pplication program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected This means that there is a fault in your built in memory If you continue to operate you risk corrupting your data Contact your support representative for repairs nnnn System RAM Passe...

Page 94: ...rity 1 Start your system and press the F2 key when the Fujitsu logo appears You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Using the arrow keys go to the Boot menu 3 Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu and press Enter 4 Arrow down to the CD ROM drive in the list and press the space bar or the key to move the CD ROM drive to the top of the list The system attempts to boot from the devices in th...

Page 95: ... DISE takes the space from the FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition that you are backing up If there is not enough unused space in that partition to take you will not be able to resize the backup partition and create an image file You can delete files from the FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition to create more unused space on the hard disk Restoring a Backup Image You can restore either a factory image or a backup...

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Page 99: ...ebook If storing your notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook notebook off charge the battery then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries Store your notebook and batteries separately If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed the bat tery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your Life Book Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a ...

Page 100: ...s Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50º F 10ºC and 125ºF 52ºC Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind t...

Page 101: ... Please pay attention to the following points The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power 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 ma...

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Page 105: ...with integrated 32 bit 3D 2D gfx core with Accelerated Graphics Port AGP support Up to 64 MB shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology DVMT 2 0 Intel Extreme Graphics 2 technology enables balanced memory use between graphics and system for optimal performance AUDIO Realtek ALC202 codec with 18 bit stereo audio Stereo headphone Optical Digital SPDIF jack Mono microphone jack 100 mVr...

Page 106: ...al second bay battery Lithium ion battery rechargeable 10 8V 3400 mAh 36 7 Wh AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC 60W supplying 16V DC 3 36A to the LifeBook notebook Fujitsu Model FPCAC14AP which includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Overall Dimensions Approximately 10 27 w x 7 8 d x 1 55 h 261mm x 198mm x 39 5mm Weig...

Page 107: ...ted E mail accounts instant messaging address book search and other tools and plug ins Norton AntiVirus Your system is preinstalled with a free 90 day trial version of Symantec s Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus is a program designed to protect your Life Book notebook from computer viruses It assists in the protection of the data currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or conta...

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Page 109: ...The REN is used to deter mine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local tele phone compa...

Page 110: ...ité est confirmée par le numéro d enregistrement Le sigle IC placé devant le numéro d enregistrement signifie que l enregistrement s est effectué conformé ment 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 ut...

Page 111: ... a line cord using a minimum 26 AWG wire n For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating fuse n Danger of explosion if Lithium clock battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis pose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instruction Hg LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCU...

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Page 115: ...k Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster CardBus A faster 32 bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32 bit PCI architecture CD ROM Compact disc read only memor...

Page 116: ...ectronic form I O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in elec tronic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or iLink standard allows you to connect devices that are compliant with IEEE standard 1394 This ...

Page 117: ...ated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it PS 2 An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards for connecting external devices such as keyboards and monitors 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...

Page 118: ... s USB 2 0 is much faster transferring at up to 480Mb s USB 2 0 is backward compatible to work with USB 1 1 devices VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers Provides resolutions of 720 x 400 VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a proto...

Page 119: ...ache Memory 107 CapsLock 12 CD ROM problems 76 Click Me 26 Clicking 15 Closed Cover Switch 6 Cold swap 18 Configuration Label 10 Contact Information 1 Cursor 15 Cursor Keys 13 D DC Output Cable 23 DC Power Jack 23 DC power jack 10 Device Ports 44 DIMM 42 Disk care 92 Display Panel 6 24 adjusting 24 brightness 24 closing 24 opening 24 power management 24 problems 81 82 Display Timeout 28 Dolby Head...

Page 120: ...ive access indicator 12 problems 77 Hard Disk Timeout 28 Headphone Jack 45 Hibernation Feature 27 disable enabled 27 I IEEE 1394 Jack 8 44 Installing a Memory Stick 40 Integrated Wireless LAN 47 Internal LAN Jack 44 K Keyboard 6 13 cursor keys 13 function keys 13 numeric keypad 13 problems 77 windows keys 13 L LAN RJ 45 jack 8 M Media Player care 93 Media player care 93 Memory capacity 43 installi...

Page 121: ... connection XP 53 PS 2 109 Q Quicken New User Edition 99 R Registration 26 Regulatory Information 101 Removing a Memory Stick 41 Restarting 28 RJ 11 44 RJ 45 44 S ScrLk 12 SD Card removing 41 SDRAM 42 Secure Digital Card removing 41 Serial Port 109 Specifications 97 Status Indicator Panel 6 11 Stereo Speakers 6 Storing 91 Suspend 110 Suspend Mode 27 Suspend Resume Button 27 Suspend Resume Power On...

Page 122: ...sing Windows 2000 59 Connection using Windows XP 53 For better communications 51 Infrastructure Mode 50 Intel PROSet Wireless LAN 50 IP address information 71 Other settings 65 Preparation for wireless LAN connection 59 Setting of power saving function 65 Specifications 72 Starting Transmission 52 Stopping transmission 52 Troubleshooting 66 Wireless LAN Glossary 69 P5020 book Page 114 Friday Septe...

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