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User’s Guide

Learn how to use your  

LifeBook

®

 S2210 Notebook 

Summary of Contents for LifeBook S2210

Page 1: ...User s Guide Learn how to use your LifeBook S2210 Notebook ...

Page 2: ...Fujitsu LifeBook S2210 Notebook User s Guide ...

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Page 4: ...yright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or...

Page 5: ...des for possible special disposal instructions To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunica tion Line Cord For TV tuner use To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is con nected to earth grounded at the building premise as close to the point of cable entranc...

Page 6: ...ys 14 Function Keys 15 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking 16 Double Clicking 16 Dragging 17 Touchpad Control Adjustment 17 Scrolling 17 Volume Control Controlling the Volume 18 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices 19 Application Media Player Panel Mode Button 20 Application Launch Media Player Buttons 20 Configuring the Application Panel 20 Using the Media Player 21 3 GETTIN...

Page 7: ...ing the Memory Capacity 46 Device Ports Modem RJ 11 Telephone Jack 47 Internal LAN RJ 45 Jack 47 Universal Serial Bus Ports 47 IEEE 1394 Port 48 Headphone Jack 48 Microphone Jack 48 External Monitor Port 49 Mini S Video Out Jack TV Out 49 Infrared Port 49 5 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem 53 Specific Problems 53 Troubleshooting Table 54 Power On Self ...

Page 8: ...nfiguring the WLAN with Windows XP 95 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Table 100 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary 101 IP address information About IP Addresses 103 WLAN Specifications Specifications 104 Using the Bluetooth Device What is Bluetooth 105 Where to Find Information About Bluetooth 105 APPENDIX B USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Fingerp...

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Page 10: ...1 Preface ...

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Page 12: ...l free 1 800 8Fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 Fax 408 764 2724 E mail 8fujitsu us fujitsu com Web site http www computers us fujitsu com support Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under ...

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Page 14: ...3 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook ...

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Page 16: ... and Application Restore DAR disc Microsoft Associated Product Materials Getting Started Guide International Limited Warranty Brochure Depending on your system configuration you will receive one of the following devices pre installed in the Flexible Bay Weight Saver Modular DVD CD RW combo drive Modular Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer Depending on your system configuration the following optiona...

Page 17: ...n The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows When power is applied a blue indicator on the button is illuminated See Power Suspend Resume Button on page 30 for more information Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stere...

Page 18: ...oper cooling of the system Scroll Fingerprint Sensor The scroll fingerprint recognition sensor can be used as a scrolling button that lets you navigate quickly through a document without having to use the window scroll bars See Scrolling on page 17 for more information The scroll fingerprint recognition sensor also allows you to increase the security of your system by having it recognize your uniq...

Page 19: ...rd Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card See PC Cards on page 41 for more information Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system 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 IEEE 1394 Port on page 48 for more information Microphone Jack The mic...

Page 20: ...vices USB 2 0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 47 for more information External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor See External Monitor Port on page 49 for more information Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Eject Lever Modem RJ 11 Jack US...

Page 21: ...ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices USB 2 0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 47 for more information Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device LAN RJ 45 Jack The internal LAN RJ 45 jack is used...

Page 22: ... Replicator to your notebook Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM DDR SDRAM The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook hence improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 45 for more informa tion Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in prop...

Page 23: ...ICATORS 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 optional second battery In addition this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery The symbol will only be displayed for a ...

Page 24: ...nction active NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active The Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a disc installed in the drive c...

Page 25: ...rtain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys NumLk can be activated by pressing the NumLk key 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 k...

Page 26: ... that the Fn F4 combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 Fn F6 Pressing F6 while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 while holding Fn will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook Fn F9 Pressing F9 while holding Fn will inc...

Page 27: ...t click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 Clicking methods DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with...

Page 28: ... 14 Figure 2 14 Dragging methods TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box SCROLLING Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window s scroll bars This is particularly useful when you are navi gating through on line pages To use th...

Page 29: ...olume controls that are set within individual applications 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 Software that contains au...

Page 30: ...cold swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps Figure 2 17 1 Close any open files 2 Shut down your LifeBook notebook 3 Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever This will push your device out slightly allowing you to remove it 4 Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay This may require light force Figure 2 17 Removing Installing a device in the Flexible Bay 5 Slide th...

Page 31: ...tive pressing any of the four application buttons A B Internet or Mail will launch a user defined application When Media mode is selected the buttons operate the media player CONFIGURING THE APPLICATION PANEL When you start your system the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated As an application launcher the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible giving you a variety of options...

Page 32: ...layer There is no configuration required for media player operation The buttons are pre configured to work like a normal media player When the Mode switch is in the Player position the buttons will operate as follows Stop Eject Press it once to stop a disc that is playing Press it twice to eject the disc Play Pause Press this button to start playing a disc starting at the beginning While the disc ...

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Page 34: ...23 3 Getting Started ...

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Page 36: ... 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 Adapter...

Page 37: ...adjust the brightness by using the keyboard or the power management utility Using the Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily Fn F6 Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL Holding the edge of your display panel pull it forward until...

Page 38: ...standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test POST If the 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 ...

Page 39: ...Windows Online icon is not seen in the window click on Show all 14 items 2 Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register Windows STARTING WINDOWS XP THE FIRST TIME Registering Windows XP with Microsoft In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system it should be registered the first time you use it After you receive the...

Page 40: ...indow This window explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me utility If you click Execute Click Me will begin installing If after clicking the button you receive a User Account Control window you will be asked for your permission to continue Click Yes to continue If you cancel the operation the Click Me icon will appear on your desktop for later installation Windows XP Syst...

Page 41: ...s mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of the other internal components 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 t...

Page 42: ...m is on and you need to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure 1 Click the Start button and then move the mouse over the right arrow 2 Select the desired action from the list Windows XP 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 will shut down and then ...

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Page 44: ...33 4 User Installable Features ...

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Page 46: ... 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 LifeBook notebook It may dam...

Page 47: ...ry ready to install 2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Unlock the battery by pushing the lock button away from the battery 4 While holding the lock button slide the release latch to the left until the bright orange indicator is visible 5 Remove the battery from the bay by lifting it at the lock point 6 Position the new battery as shown Figure 4 2 then press the new battery i...

Page 48: ... 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 you want to add or remove data on...

Page 49: ... front of the optical drive to open the holder tray The tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance 2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray Media Holder Tray Media Eject Button 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...

Page 50: ...ontrol panel into the bottom of the screen Using the Media Player Control Panel The media player 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 on screen button 2 To Rewind the movie click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie or the button to return to t...

Page 51: ...o not have an additional battery you should attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning 5 Resume your notebook operation by pressing the Suspend button again This is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode 6 Restart your optical drive locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 7 Continue watching your DVD movie An additional fully ...

Page 52: ...uctions 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 inwards then release it It should pop out approximately 1 4 Press it in again This will push the PC Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove it Eject Button PC Card Slot PC Card Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook s sh...

Page 53: ...r chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides you with many possible options such as allowing you to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security information and provide personal identification and information In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader you must purchase an optional Smart Card adapter and third party software for installation into an avail...

Page 54: ...devices such as cell phones Figure 4 9 Memory Stick Secure Digital and xD Picture Cards INSERTING MEMORY STICK SD XD CARDS Memory Sticks SD Cards and xD Picture Cards are inserted in the Memory Stick SD xD Picture Card slot Figure 4 10 To insert a Memory Stick SD Card or xD Picture Card follow these steps 1 See your Memory Stick SD Card or xD Picture Card manual for instructions on the insertion o...

Page 55: ...d in until it unlatches It will then eject from the slot for removal Figure 4 11 Removing a Card See your card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off while removing them It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Notification Area at the bottom right of the dis...

Page 56: ...grade module with the connector slot in the compartment 7 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 13 Figure 4 13 Installing a Second Memory Module 8 Replace the cover Figure 4 14 9 Replace the screws Do not remove any...

Page 57: ...alled module with a larger one be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change Check the memory capacity by double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed This is due to the fact that your system uses a video graphics chip which allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance The memory upg...

Page 58: ...ion To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 4 17 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet Figure 4 17 Connecting the LAN UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS The Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports USB allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads pointing devices keyboards a...

Page 59: ...our headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug To connect headphones or speakers follow these steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 4 20 Connecting Headphones MICROPHONE JACK The microphone jack allows you to connect an external microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm ster...

Page 60: ... IrDA 4Mbps port allows for wireless data transfer between your notebook and other IrDA compatible devices such as another computer or a printer without the use of a cable See figure 2 7 on page 10 for port location It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of communication both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstructio...

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Page 62: ...51 5 Troubleshooting ...

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Page 64: ...Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8Fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu us fujitsu com Web site http www computers us fujitsu com support Before you place the call you should have the following information ...

Page 65: ...ay need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes There may be a conflict with the application software Close all applications and try the button again The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the op...

Page 66: ...is not configured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system 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 DVD CD RW CD ROM Drive Problems LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD CD RW ...

Page 67: ...drive Revise BIOS settings to set both drives correctly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 for more information The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable disc 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 s...

Page 68: ...nd re install the card See PC Cards on page 41 for more information The card 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 not have the correct software driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver You may have the wrong I O address selecte...

Page 69: ...p utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs You are operating on battery power and have ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are at dead battery state and the machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode Install a power adapter and then push the Power Suspend Resume button See Power Sources on page 25 for more information You have a battery failure Verify the con...

Page 70: ...e 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 Setup Utility on page 27 for more information You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Make sure you have the right...

Page 71: ...The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it The notebook has gone into Video timeout Standby mode Suspend mode or Save to Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power Suspend Resume button Check your power manage ment settings or close your applications and go to th...

Page 72: ...tor Try toggling the video destination by pressing Fn and F10 together or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 for more information Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Monitor Port on page 49 for more information Your operati...

Page 73: ...e message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the ...

Page 74: ...ly perhaps by an application 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 nnn...

Page 75: ... drive perform the following steps 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 Press Enter 4 If Optical Media Drive or CD ROM Drive is not at the top of the list arrow down to the drive in the list and press the space bar or the key to move it...

Page 76: ...he sensitivity of the acceleration sensor based on system motion or impact Ignore periodic vibration If vibration is periodic disregard it Ignore mouse click When the mouse is clicked sensitivity is temporarily lowered Ignore keyboard action When the keyboard is used sensitivity is temporarily lowered Confirm calibration when user logs on Select Confirm calibration when user logs on if you want to...

Page 77: ...ly To invoke the FDU menu right click on the FDU icon The menu contains the following items Check for updates now Allows for manual driver update search The first time it is used you are prompted to agree to a user agreement After clicking on the icon the FDU auto matically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them While downloading the icon has a red bar through it in...

Page 78: ...67 6 Care and Maintenance ...

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Page 80: ... the lid Never position your notebook such that the media player drive is supporting the weight of the notebook Do not drop your notebook Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects Cleaning your LifeBook notebook Always disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust f...

Page 81: ...they may mix with coins keys or other metal objects Doing so may cause an explosion or fire Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incin erate 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 battery life Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six...

Page 82: ...Caring for your Optical Drive Your media player drive is durable but you must treat it with care 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 vibra tion 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 ...

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Page 84: ...73 7 Specifications ...

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Page 86: ...lity Video Color and Resolution 13 3 TFT XGA Internal Up to 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16M colors External Up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 16M colors Simultaneous Video Up to 1024 x 768 16M colors XGA SVGA and VGA compatible Video RAM ATI RADEON XPRESS 1150 with up to 256 MB shared video memory PCI Express 16x interface AUDIO Realtek ALC262 controller chip Stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm 1 Vrms o...

Page 87: ...N antenna with on off switch KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 84 Function keys F1 through F12 Feature extension key Fn Two Windows keys one Start key one application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 3 mm Built in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons and scroll button Built in Palm Rest External Keyboard Support US...

Page 88: ...a variety of documents such as typed and handwritten memos webpage excerpts emails phone messages addresses passwords sketches and documents Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility is pre installed on your system With FDU you can choose to automati cally or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system See Automatically Down loading Driver Upd...

Page 89: ... Windows Vista Business Edition With Microsoft Works 8 5 and Microsoft Office 60 day trial Small Business Edition 2007 Microsoft Works 8 5 Microsoft Works 8 5 is a software suite containing the basic tools to write letters and reports track family and friends with address books manage home finances and create a home inventory Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Optional with Microsoft W...

Page 90: ...79 8 Glossary ...

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Page 92: ...tion for bits per second Used to describe data transfer rates Boot To start up a computer and load its operating system from disk ROM or other storage media into RAM Bus An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro processor which is much fa...

Page 93: ...g PC computer systems hardware and software compo nents and peripherals DNS Domain Name System A function to control the association between the IP address and the name assigned to the computer If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name you can still communicate to that computer DOS Disk Operating System MS DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System Driver A computer program...

Page 94: ...es standards for communication using infrared as the carrier IRQ Interrupt Request An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed KB Kilobyte LAN Local Area Network An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A...

Page 95: ...ceptance as a standard bus design PCMCIA PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add in cards for personal computers Peripheral Device A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a pri...

Page 96: ...us data can be saved SRAM Static random access memory A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing SSID Service Set Identifier Specifies which network you are joining Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network Standby To make inoperative for a period of time Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to redu...

Page 97: ...N products For more information on the Wi Fi standard go to the WECA Web site at www wirelessethernet com WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves Write Protect Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media Example all information o...

Page 98: ...nger equivalent number REN of this equipment is 0 6B as shown on the label 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 t...

Page 99: ...est confirmée par le numéro d enregistrement Le sigle IC placé devant le numéro d enregistrement signifie que l enregistrement s est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont été respectées Il n implique pas qu Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne télépho nique l utilisa...

Page 100: ...89 Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN User s Guide Optional Device ...

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Page 102: ... of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a parti...

Page 103: ... 11g mode The WLAN device is Wi Fi certified and operates at the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11g mode and 11 Mbps in IEEE802 11b mode The maximum communication range indoors is approximately 80 feet 25 meters However that range will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls reflective material or inter ference from external RF sources The...

Page 104: ...in the 5 GHz RF band Wireless devices that transmit in the 2 4GHz fre quency range may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802 11b g modes Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput intermittent disconnects and large amounts of frame errors It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure the proper operation of the WLAN device DEACTIVATING ...

Page 105: ...tility software 1 Click Start Program Files Atheros Atheros Client Utility 2 Choose Action and click Disable Radio ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process Using the Wireless On Off Switch In Windows XP using the Atheros software WLAN switch ...

Page 106: ...r 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 Select a network from the list that appears and click the Connect button CONFIGURING THE WLAN WITH WINDOWS XP AND ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client Utility ...

Page 107: ...ing Field Name Description WPA Enables the use of Wi Fi Protected Access Choosing WPA opens the WPA EAP drop down menu Options include TLS and PEAP If these settings are not known to you please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings WPA PSK Enables WPA Pre Shared Key Click on the Configure button to enter the WPA Passphrase If these settings are not known to you please co...

Page 108: ... computer click Yes to restart the computer Setting the sharing function Set the sharing function to make file and or printer sharing with other network connected personal computers valid This operation is not required unless the sharing func tion is to be used The folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network Settin...

Page 109: ... waves in case of trouble such as a network connection failure Connecting your personal computer to another personal computer 1 Click Start first and then My Computer The My Computer window will be displayed in the left frame 2 Click My Network Places in the Other Places list The window My Network Places will be dis played 3 Click View workgroup computers under Network Tasks in the left frame 4 Do...

Page 110: ...used by the radio Profile Name The current configuration profile is displayed Mode Displays the current operating mode Infra structure AP or Ad Hoc will be displayed Data Encryption Displays the current security status of the profile being used None No encryption used WEP WEP encryption algorithm used CKIP WEP encryption algorithm used TKIP WEP encryption algorithm used Signal Strength Displays th...

Page 111: ...better sight To check the wave condition refer to the following page Confirming the status of the radio on page 98 The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled Check if the wireless switch is turned ON Also verify Disable Radio is not checked in Network setting window The computer to be connected is turned off Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON RF interference from Access Point...

Page 112: ...s also called an Ethernet address or IEEE MAC address is the 48 bit address typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits 0 through 9 and A through F or as six hexadecimal numbers separated by periods or colons e g 0080002012ef 0 80 0 2 20 ef which uniquely identifies a computer that has an Ethernet interface MTU Maximum Transmission Unit The maximum size of data which can be transmitted at one t...

Page 113: ...es one WLAN from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID Because the SSID is broadcast in plain text it does not supply any security to the network Subnet mask TCP IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks subnets I...

Page 114: ...twork An 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 ...

Page 115: ...cted may be decreased Item Specifications Type of network Conforms to IEEE 802 11a 802 11b g Wi Fi based Transfer rate Automatic switching IEEE 802 11a g 54 Mbps maximum data rate IEEE 802 11b 11 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 802 11b g 2400 2473 MHz 802 11a 4900 5850 MHz Number of channels 802 11a 8 independent channels 802 11b g 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels Typical operating d...

Page 116: ...exempt from minimum distance criteria due to its low power The transmitters in this device must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other 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 o...

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Page 118: ...107 Appendix B Using the Fingerprint Sensor Optional Device ...

Page 119: ...108 L i f e B o o k S 2 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k A p p e n d i x ...

Page 120: ...e whether OmniPass has already been installed by checking to see if the following are present The presence of the gold key shaped OmniPass icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen The presence of the Softex program group in the Programs group of the Start menu System Requirements The OmniPass application requires space on your hard drive it also requires specific Operating Systems...

Page 121: ...lls OmniPass on his system his home computer and enrolls an OmniPass user with username John_01 and password freq14 He then goes to his webmail site to log onto his account He inputs his webmail credentials as usual username John_02 and password lifebook but instead of clicking Submit he directs OmniPass to Remember Password Now whenever he returns to that site OmniPass will prompt him to supply a...

Page 122: ...ice button click it to practice capturing your fingerprint When you are comfortable with how your fingerprint is captured proceed to enroll a finger 3 Once OmniPass has successfully acquired the finger print the Verify Fingerprint screen will automati cally appear To verify your enrolled fingerprint place your fingertip on the sensor and hold it there as if you were having a fingerprint captured S...

Page 123: ...secure database The OmniPass authentication settings Settings for this Pass word Site can always be changed in Vault Management Logging in to a Remembered Site Whether or not OmniPass prompts you to authenticate when you return to a remembered site is determined by Settings for this Password Site and can be changed in Vault Management The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login t...

Page 124: ...that OmniPass user You can choose the identity with which you are logging in if you login using master password Choosing User Identity during Login To choose your identity during login type your user name in the User Name field Press Tab and see that the Domain field self populates Click the Password field to bring the cursor to it and you will see the pull down menu in the Identity field Select t...

Page 125: ...e password Sun shine I can now successfully import the OmniPass user data to the new system If you export an OmniPass only user you can import that user to any computer running OmniPass pro vided that a user with that name is not already enrolled in OmniPass If you attempt to import a user profile who has the same name as a user already enrolled in OmniPass the OmniPass import function will fail O...

Page 126: ...e and password Cannot add Windows users to OmniPass If you experience difficulties adding a Windows user to OmniPass you may need to adjust your local secu rity settings You can do this by going to Start Control Panel Administrative Tools and Local Security Settings Expand Local Policies expand Security Options and double click Network Access Sharing and Security Model for Local Accounts The corre...

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Page 128: ... 36 Configuration Label 75 Controls and Connectors 6 Conventions Used in the Guide 1 Cursor 16 Cursor Keys 14 D DC Output Cable 25 DC Power Jack 8 25 Device Ports 47 76 DIMM 45 Disk care 70 Display Panel 6 26 adjusting 26 brightness 26 closing 26 opening 26 problems 60 Double Clicking 16 Dragging 17 Drivers and Application Restore CD 64 DVD drive access indicator 13 DVD CD RW CD ROM drive problems...

Page 129: ...ion Feature 31 disable enable 31 I Infrared Port 10 49 Internal LAN Jack 47 IrDA 49 K Keyboard 6 14 cursor keys 14 function keys 14 numeric keypad 14 problems 56 windows keys 14 L LAN RJ 45 Jack 10 LifeBook Application Media Player Panel 6 20 M Media Player care 71 Control Panel 39 loading 38 removing 39 Software 39 using 40 Media Player Drive 38 Memory capacity 46 compartment 11 45 installing 45 ...

Page 130: ...talling Individual Drivers and Applications 64 Removing a Memory Stick 44 Restarting 31 Restoring the Factory Image 64 Restoring Your Pre installed Software 64 RJ 11 47 RJ 45 47 S ScrLk 13 SD Card installing 43 removing 44 SDRAM 11 45 Shock Sensor Utility 65 Specifications 75 Audio 75 Chipset 75 Dimensions and Weight 76 Environmental Requirements 76 Keyboard 76 Memory 75 Microprocessor 75 Power 76...

Page 131: ...o o k Wireless LAN Before Using the Wireless LAN 92 Connection using Wireless Zero Tool 95 Infrastructure Mode 92 IP address information 103 Specifications 104 Troubleshooting 100 Wireless LAN Glossary 101 X xD Card installing 43 removing 44 ...

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