Fujitsu Lifebook UH900 User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Lifebook UH900

Page 1: ... User s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 notebook ...

Page 2: ...f Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc USA ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered trademarks of the U S Government YouCam is a trademark of CyberLink Corp Atheros is a registered trademarks of Atheros Communications Inc Norton and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered tradema...

Page 3: ...u America Incorporated Address 1250 E Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Telephone 408 746 6000 Declares that product Base Model Configuration LifeBook UH900 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: ... They may 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 make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth grounded at the building premise as ...

Page 5: ...ronment by recycling old batteries at no cost to you 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 locati...

Page 6: ...ur LifeBook Overview 15 Locating the Controls and Connectors 16 Top Components 18 Front Components 19 Left Side Panel Components 20 Right Side Panel Components 21 Bottom Components 22 Status Indicator Panel 24 Display Panel 27 Opening the Display Panel 27 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 27 Handling the System 29 Precautions 29 ...

Page 7: ...7 Calibrating the Touch Screen 38 Volume Control 39 Controlling the Volume 39 LifeBook Application Buttons 40 Changing Button Functions 41 Using the Touch Launcher 42 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources 43 Connecting the Power Adapters 43 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 45 Power On 45 Boot Sequence 46 Flash Memory Passwords 46 BIOS Setup Utility 47 Booting the System 48 Star...

Page 8: ...er Management 52 Restarting the System 52 Powering Off 52 ENERGY STAR Compliance 53 Chapter 3 User Installable Features Polymer Battery 55 Recharging the Batteries 56 Replacing the Battery 58 Secure Digital SD Cards 60 Inserting an SD Card 61 Removing an SD Card 61 Device Ports 62 Universal Serial Bus Ports 62 External Video Port 63 Headphone Jack 64 LAN RJ 45 Jack 64 ...

Page 9: ...Utility disc 80 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 81 Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook 82 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook 83 Storing your LifeBook notebook 85 Traveling with your LifeBook notebook 85 Batteries 86 Media Care 87 Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications 89 Configuration Label 89 Microprocessor 90 Chipset 90 Memory 90 Video 90 Audio 91 Mass ...

Page 10: ... s Guide Before Using the Wireless LAN 115 Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document 115 Characteristics of the WLAN Device 115 Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device 116 Deactivating Disconnecting the WLAN Device 118 Deactivation Using the Wireless On Off Switch 119 Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar 119 Activating the WLAN Device 119 Configuring the Wireless LAN 120 Configuring the WLA...

Page 11: ...11 WLAN Specifications 123 Specifications 123 Using the Bluetooth Device 125 What is Bluetooth 125 Where to Find Information About Bluetooth 125 Index 127 ...

Page 12: ...otebook comes with Windows 7 Home Premium pre installed 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 Note that all cross references are linked to the referenced items so by clicking the link ...

Page 13: ...ith 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 CAREFUL...

Page 14: ... shopfujitsu com Limited Warranty Your LifeBook UH900 ultra mobile notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS ...

Page 15: ...rview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 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 UH900 notebook ...

Page 16: ...mory card for data storage Flash memory cards allow you to transfer data to and from a variety of different digital devices USB Port Connect Universal Serial Bus 2 0 or 1 1 compliant devices to the notebook Headphone Jack Connect stereo headphones or powered external speakers The internal speaker is disabled when you plug in external headphones or powered speakers Suspend Resume button The Power S...

Page 17: ...s on and off External Video port Available using external monitor LAN adapter cable only The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector to your computer Connection Notebook Icon Purpose Display Panel Web Camera Power Suspend Resume Button Cursor Control Keyboard Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel LifeBook Application Buttons Left Right Buttons Built i...

Page 18: ...unch capability as well as zoom and power saving functions See LifeBook Application Buttons on page 40 Keyboard A keyboard with dedicated Windows keys See Keyboard on page 30 Power Suspend Resume Button The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your LifeBook notebook from sleep mode and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from...

Page 19: ...The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook s front components See Figure 3 on page 19 for location USB 2 0 Ports The two USB 2 0 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 Speaker The built in speaker allows you to listen to audio files USB ...

Page 20: ...ee Inserting an SD Card on page 61 Figure 4 LifeBook notebook left side panel Left Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook s left side components Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones See Headphone Jack on page 64 Strap Pen Tether Attachment Point The strap pen tether attachment point can be used for attaching an optional ca...

Page 21: ...ting the WLAN Device on page 119 DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal polymer battery 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 UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM...

Page 22: ... notebook s bottom panel components Polymer Battery Most of the bottom of the notebook is comprised of the internal polymer battery It can be unlatched to remove the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged polymer battery See Polymer Battery on page 55 Polymer Battery Battery Latches Air Vents ...

Page 23: ...m to cool down the components 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 UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED DO NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED SUCH AS IN TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED O...

Page 24: ...su LifeBook notebook The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating The Status Indicators are located in two different areas Figure 7 Keyboard related indicators are above the keyboard towards the left and the remaining indicators are below the keyboard on the front edge Flash Drive Access NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Battery Level Power Charge DC In ...

Page 25: ...olid Battery is between 51 and 100 charged Orange solid Battery is between 13 and 50 charged Red solid Battery is 12 or less charged Orange blinking Blinks during battery status measurement Four seconds after the battery is installed Red blinking There is a problem with the battery Off There is no battery installed or the battery has no charge If the battery pack is installed and the AC adapter is...

Page 26: ...turned on NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator glows blue when the keyboard is set in numeric keypad mode CapsLock Indicator The CapsLock indicator glows blue when the keyboard is set to type in all capital letters ScrLk Indicator The ScrLk indicator glows blue when the scroll lock is active Batteries subjected to shocks vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged A shorted battery...

Page 27: ...t the display backwards being careful not to touch the screen with your fingers until it is at a comfortable viewing angle See Figure 8 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness Once you have turned on your 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 keyboard power management utility and Fujitsu Menu ...

Page 28: ...ss bar to the left or right depending upon your preference Using the Fujitsu Menu to Adjust Brightness To adjust brightness using the Fujitsu menu click on the Fujitsu Menu icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen You can also open the Fujitsu menu by clicking the Fn button twice in succession Double click Windows Mobility Center then double click the icon adjacent to Displa...

Page 29: ...prevent it from slipping Precautions Opening and Closing the Cover By default closing the cover automatically places your system into Sleep mode To change the default when the cover is closed 1 Open the system Control Panel Hardware and Sound 2 Click Power Options Change Advanced Power Settings Power Button and Lid 3 Click Choose what closing the lid does in the left pane 4 Select the desired acti...

Page 30: ... the special keys Start Key Your LifeBook notebook Start key displays the Start menu This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys ScrLK NumLK PrtSc SysRq Caps Lock 8 9 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 Enter PgDn Ctrl PgUp Home ENT Fn Key Start Key Function Keys Cursor Keys CpsLck Bright down Bright u...

Page 31: ...obile design of the system and keyboard some of the functions that are normally assigned to function keys have been reassigned to other keys as noted below The Fn key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display Pressing th...

Page 32: ...ame way a mouse does by moving the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger and the more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move Note that the cursor control can be used in the same manner as the left button first use it to position the cursor then tap on it to activate your selection The left button functions the same as a left mouse button wh...

Page 33: ...diately release it Figure 11 Clicking Double Clicking Double clicking means quickly pushing and releasing the left button twice This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select then press and release the left button twice You can also double click by moving the cursor to the item you wish to select then double tapping the cursor ...

Page 34: ...d the speed of the cursor It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow Stick This tab allows you to change the cursor control speed and functionality Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving the cursor control To drag move the cursor to the item you wish to move Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then r...

Page 35: ...r painting programs See the documentation that came with your application for details You can also use two fingers to perform a variety actions such as zoom rotate and scroll See Using Gestures on page 37 Figure 15 Using the touch screen DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TAPPING OR WRITING ON THE SCREEN WITH THE STYLUS EXCESSIVE FORCE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LCD AND OR TOUCH SCREEN TO PURCHASE...

Page 36: ...rtip or a stylus down until a circular icon appears To change the settings for the right click feature go to Start Control Panel Pen and Input Devices In the Pen Options tab select Press and Hold then click the Settings button Figure 16 Clicking on the touch screen Double Clicking To double click touch the item twice with your fingertip or stylus and then immediately remove it from the display Fig...

Page 37: ...on a web page place both fingers on the screen and move them in parallel in the same direction if only one finger moves no scrolling will occur You can scroll vertically or horizontally depending upon the direction of the gesture Zoom Gesture The zoom gesture is especially helpful when viewing pictures To zoom in place two fingers on the item you want to enlarge then spread them away from each oth...

Page 38: ...cons 3 Click the Tablet Calibration icon 4 Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle 5 Touch your fingertip or the stylus to various points on the screen to verify that the screen is correctly calibrated DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TAPPING ON THE SCREEN DURING CALIBRATION USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LCD AND OR TOUCH PANEL WHEN INSTRUCTED TO TOUCH THE L...

Page 39: ...he volume Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications Certain external audio devices you 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...

Page 40: ...lt the Zoom button is used for increasing the size of the displayed window for better viewability There are three display levels small the default medium and large Press the button firmly to change to the next larger display After pressing the button three times the display will return to the default size The Zoom button can also be programmed to launch whichever application you wish See Changing ...

Page 41: ... launch a program or perform an action you select To launch different applications or cause the buttons to perform a specific action 1 Double click on the LifeBook Application Panel for One Touch Buttons icon in the Control Panel 2 Click the button you would like to change the buttons are arranged in their relative position on the display 3 In the window that appears select either Keyboard Event o...

Page 42: ...d to launch additional applications that you select In Internet Mode the Touch Launcher can be used to perform common Internet tasks such as Back Open Tab Close Tab Favorites and Snipping To start the Touch Launcher utility click on the Touch Launcher icon on the desktop Select the button that corresponds to the action you would like to perform You can change the actions a button takes by clicking...

Page 43: ...otebook and charging the batteries Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook Figure 22 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet 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 ignit...

Page 44: ...st one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto Airline adapter Figure 22 Connecting the AC Adapter THE POLYMER BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE INITIALLY YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK AC Adapter AC Cable DC Power Jack DC Output Cable ...

Page 45: ...orm a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and or an error message will be displayed See Power On Self Test Messages on page 75 Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and r...

Page 46: ...en 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 You resume operation from Hibernation mode The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application Flash Memory Passwords To provide additional security for your data you can assign passwords to your flash memory This featu...

Page 47: ...otebook 2 To enter the BIOS Setup Utility press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Press the right or left arrow keys to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings Using the TrustedCore Menu When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen press the Enter ke...

Page 48: ...een will black out for up to several minutes This is normal DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER DOWN THE SYSTEM AT THIS POINT While the screen is blacked out your system configuration is being set up and necessary files are being installed During the course of the first start up you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements EULAs for Microsoft and Fujitsu Several additional windows will app...

Page 49: ...g the system may go into Suspend mode If this should 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 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility With FDU you can choose to automaticall...

Page 50: ...ower Suspend Resume Button When your notebook is active the Power Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put the notebook into Sleep mode Push the Power Suspend Resume button when the notebook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button Note that if you press the button continuously for four seconds or longer your notebook will shut down If your notebook...

Page 51: ...e Hibernation Feature The default settings are not enabled To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL DISABLING THE POWER SUSPEND RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BE...

Page 52: ...ting 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 move the mouse over the small arrow to the right of the Shut Down button 2 Select Restart from the list Powering Off Before turning off the power check that the flash memory disk access indicator is off If you turn off the power while accessing the flash me...

Page 53: ...rming top of mind for consumers Fujitsu is committed to offering solutions that help consumers conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment Sleep Mode You will notice that your computer is initially set so that the display turns off after 15 minutes of user inactivity and the computer goes into Sleep mode after 20 minutes of user inactivity When going into Sleep mode the computer als...

Page 54: ...am visit www energystar gov To read about how Fujitsu is supporting Sustainable Management along with several other environmental activities visit the Fujitsu Corporate Citizenship page at http www computers us fujitsu com www content aboutus environmental environment php ...

Page 55: ...that exceed a low of 5 C or a high of 35 C Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range When using a high current device such as an external optical drive using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life...

Page 56: ...ff while the adapter is charging the battery See Power Management on page 50 for more information on Sleep mode and shutdown procedure BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS APPLICATIONS FEATURES POWER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES OPTICAL DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE...

Page 57: ... stop flashing and go out resulting in loss of the data that was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter is charging the battery Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel indicator associated with the Battery Level indicator displays the operating level available in that battery If this display shows a flashing red LED it means the battery is dam...

Page 58: ... of the system use the thumbnail notch to the left of the left battery latch 6 Insert a new battery into the bay and press it in firmly so that the left latch clicks into place then slide the right latch to the right to lock it 7 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on DO NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY WHEN POWER IS APPLIED TO YOUR SYSTEM WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THAT THE NOTEBOOK IS POW...

Page 59: ...59 Polymer Battery Figure 23 Removing a Battery Battery Pack Battery Latches ...

Page 60: ...r 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 Secure Digital is a flash memory technology that allows portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs SD Cards transfer data quickly with low battery consumption SD Card SD Card Slot ...

Page 61: ...r Removing an SD Card To remove an SD Card follow these easy steps 1 Left click Safely Remove Hardware from the system tray then select the device to remove 2 Push the SD Card in until it unlatches It will then eject from the slot for removal INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN SD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DO NOT INSERT ...

Page 62: ...tity Adapter Cable Quantity USB 2 0 2 0 DC In 1 0 Headphone Jack 1 0 External Video Connector 1 1 LAN connector RJ 45 1 1 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 and or speakers There are two USB 2 0 port on your notebook both on the front edge In order to connect a USB device follow th...

Page 63: ...gn the cable connector with the adapter connector and push the connector into the port until it is seated 2 Align the external video cable to the adapter cable Tighten the two hold down screws located on each side of the connector Figure 26 Connecting External Video to System PRESSING THE FUNCTION AND DASH KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEND YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO EACH TIME YOU P...

Page 64: ...evice directly with the system you must first attach the included external video LAN adapter cable The LAN RJ 45 jack is used for a 10Base T 100Base Tx Ethernet LAN connection You may need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network Please refer to your network administrator for information on your network configuration To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps Connectin...

Page 65: ...ff your LifeBook 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 PC Card slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect s...

Page 66: ...stomer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred 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 YO...

Page 67: ...oblems page 68 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 69 Memory Problems page 69 Problem Page USB Device Problems page 69 Power Failures page 70 Shutdown and Startup Problems page 72 Video Problems page 73 Miscellaneous Problems page 74 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Audio Problems There is no sound coming from the built in speaker The volume is turned too low Adjust the volume control on the ...

Page 68: ...D Player software Wrong drive designator was used for the disc in the appli cation 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 designa tions are automatically adjusted Note that the drive designa tion can be changed with the Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools Comput...

Page 69: ...king up the system Your operating system is not set up with correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver Your system has crashed Try to restart your notebook I Memory Problems Your System screen in the Control Panel does not show the correct amount of installed memory You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Te...

Page 70: ...on of the battery See Status Indicator Panel on page 24 If the battery indicates a short remove it and operate from another power source or replace that battery The battery is low Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery See Status Indicator Panel on page 24 Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The pow...

Page 71: ...g the Status Indicator panel If the battery is shorted replace or remove it See Status Indicator Panel on page 24 Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone The installed battery is dead Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter No battery is instal...

Page 72: ...k Power Suspend Resume button is disabled Enable the button by going to the Control Panel System and Security Power Options Properties Select the Choose what the power button does option then make your selections There may be application software conflict Close all applications and try the button again The system powers up and displays power on information but fails to load the operating system Th...

Page 73: ...tion of where to send your display video Each time you press the keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display only external moni tor only both built in display and external monitor Power management timeouts are set for short intervals and you didn t see the display go on and off again Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore oper ation If that fails p...

Page 74: ...t does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor Toggle the video destination by pressing Fn _ together or check the BIOS setup to enable your external monitor See Video Features submenu within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 47 Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Video Port on ...

Page 75: ... Setup Utility on page 47 and that the diskette drive is installed correctly If the disk drive is properly defined and installed avoid using it and contact your support representative Extended Memory Failed at address line xx Extended memory not working or not configured properly If you have an installed memory upgrade module verify that the module is properly installed If it is properly installed...

Page 76: ...ld contact your support representative for more information Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller test failed You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error Keyboard not working You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an ext...

Page 77: ...s is a potentially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Press F1 to resume F2 to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully The Power On Self Test will load de...

Page 78: ...OS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system System RAM Failed 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 Cont...

Page 79: ...ons that may have been un installed or corrupted To re install drivers and or applications 1 Boot up the system and insert the DAR disc after Windows has started A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the disc is inserted 2 After reading the License Agreement click I agree 3 A window will appear containing a list of applications drivers and utilities that you can install from the DAR disc I...

Page 80: ... purchased it The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your memory disk and prevent it from being reused Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire disk including all partitions The Partition Creation utility allows you to create a new D partition or resize existing partitions on your memory ...

Page 81: ...ment After clicking on the icon the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them While downloading the icon has a red bar through it indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process When the update is complete a message appears informing you of the fact Enable Automatic Update Notifications Automatically searches for new updates on a re...

Page 82: ...VE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR SLEEP 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 INTERNAL COMPUTER TER...

Page 83: ...rs or longer if needed 4 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your 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 to sand dust and other environmental hazards Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of t...

Page 84: ...lowing off the shelf products Office Depot 154 616 Notebook Cleaning Kit Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen Wipes Wipe the LCD surface gently allowing it to dry before turning on the computer Disinfecting LifeBook computers Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50 ethanol solution or use another ethanol based germicide which has been registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA USE OF I...

Page 85: ...ed on Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel If you experience system software problems while traveling you may need it to correct any problems Take the necessary plug adapters if you re traveling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll need or ask your travel agent It is recommended that you carry your notebook with yo...

Page 86: ...use an explosion 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 Increasing Battery Life Powe...

Page 87: ...c 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 liquids on media discs Do not scratch media discs Do not get dust on media discs Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil Always use a felt pen If a media di...

Page 88: ...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 magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical...

Page 89: ...ll vary Configuration Label The configuration label located on the bottom of your notebook contains specific information regarding the options you ve chosen for your notebook Following is an example configuration label UH900 Z530 5 6 WXGA W7HP 60G 2GB Configuration P N A9601XXXXXXXXXX FPC P N FPCXXXXXX Hard Drive Part Number Processor Model Memory Operating Screen Size Type Configuration ID System...

Page 90: ...die Video Built in color flat panel TFT multi touch LCD display with simultaneous display capability Video Color and Resolution 5 6 Crystal View Wide XGA display Internal 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16M colors External 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution 16M colors Simultaneous 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16M colors when compatible external display is connected Video RAM Intel Graphi...

Page 91: ...eatures Integrated Pointing Device Left and right buttons Cursor control button Communications Internal LAN Internal wired 10 100 Ethernet LAN WLAN Integrated Atheros AR5B91 IEEE 802 11bgn Bluetooth Optional Bluetooth CSR BSMAN3 device for wireless personal area network communication Device Ports Secure Digital SD Card slot Two USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus connector for input output devices One DC...

Page 92: ...ttons External USB keyboard mouse support Power Batteries Standard polymer battery rechargeable 2 cell 7 2V 1800 mAh or High capacity polymer battery rechargeable 4 cell 7 2V 3800 mAh AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC supplying 19V DC 2 1A 40W to the LifeBook includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Dimensions and Weight Overall Dimensions ...

Page 93: ...SU Pre Installed Software Depending on your operating system your 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 on your system Adobe Reader Cyberlink YouCam Norton Internet Security Fujitsu Driv...

Page 94: ...uCam 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 Norton Internet Security Your system is preinstalled with a free 90 day trial version of Symantec s Norton Internet Security software Internet Security is a suite of tools designed to protect your LifeBook from viruses hackers spam and spyware...

Page 95: ... offers a Media License Kit for Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 Simply enter your product key and you re ready to go Another option is to purchase a Microsoft Office 2007 media less license kit MLK from either your computer reseller or online from Microsoft within 90 days of the purchase of your computer Microsoft Touch Pack The Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 is a set of three application...

Page 96: ...ss books manage home finances 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 Microso...

Page 97: ...ower Interface Active Matrix 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 accom...

Page 98: ... information on the configuration and status of the hardware Bit An abbreviation for binary digit A single piece of information which is either a one 1 or a zero 0 bps An abbreviation 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...

Page 99: ...narrow band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data IEEE802 11b g 11 channels 22 MHz wide channels Command An instruction which you give your operating system Example run a particular application or format a floppy disk Configuration The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use CRT Cathode Ray Tube A display device which uses a bea...

Page 100: ...ol circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk 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 D...

Page 101: ...tended 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 ke...

Page 102: ...nic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit IEEE802 11b Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps 802 11b devices operate in the 2 4 GHz ISM band IEEE802 11g Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps 802 11g devices operate in the 2 4 GHz ISM band IEEE802 11n Wireless L...

Page 103: ...ou 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 network Three regional Internet registries ARIN RIPE NCC and APNIC assign Internet...

Page 104: ...elves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid MAC Address Media Access Control Address A unique physical address of a network card For Ethernet the first three bytes are used as the vendor code controlled and assigned by IEEE The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor preventing overlap therefor...

Page 105: ...unication line Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources MTU Maximum Transmission Unit The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks You can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large Network key Data that is used fo...

Page 106: ...Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands including driver programs into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk and addresse...

Page 107: ... on the phone line Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it Protocol Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers Method of sending and receiving data Process used to handle communication errors Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information ...

Page 108: ...Access Memory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shared key authentication 802 11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return ...

Page 109: ...ur LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery Status Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware Subnet mask TCP IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks subnets IP address consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer Subnet mask defines h...

Page 110: ...trol 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 interoperability of wireless IEEE 802 11 ...

Page 111: ...nstallation 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 is...

Page 112: ...e interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear e g airports hospitals chemical oil gas industrial plants private buildings obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment Regulatory Information Disclaimers Installation and use o...

Page 113: ...interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver ...

Page 114: ... operate this equipment Canadian Notice The device for the 5150 5250 MHz band is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems The maximum antenna gain of 6 dBi permitted for devices in the 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz and 5725 5825 MHz bands to comply with the e i r p limit as stated in A9 2 of RSS210 In addition users are cautioned t...

Page 115: ...he 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 WLAN device is capable of three operating modes IEEE802 11b IEEE802...

Page 116: ...nown 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 configured...

Page 117: ...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 Figure 29 Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wired LAN Access Point Wireless LAN An optional hub for a...

Page 118: ...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 Disconnecting the WLAN Device Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances to extend battery life or where certain environments require it i...

Page 119: ...a network 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 Right clicking the WLAN icon in the system tray then clicking Connect to a network The WLAN device can be deacti vated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless LAN Blue tooth On Off Switch to the Off position The switch h...

Page 120: ...el is not in icon view select one of the icon views in View by Click the Network and Sharing Center icon 3 Select Connect to a network in the bottom panel 4 Select one of the listed networks then click Connect 5 Follow the directions that appear In the event you require assistance go to the Network and Sharing Center window Start Control Panel Network and Sharing Center and type in relevant keywor...

Page 121: ...cal on each machine Access Point Infrastructure connection set 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 Consult your network administrator for this value if necessary Weak received signal strength and or link quality Ad hoc connection Retry connection after shortening the distance ...

Page 122: ...ireless 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 mis configured LEAP username or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the wireless network Incorrectly configured network settings Recheck ...

Page 123: ...11g 100 ft 30 m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 1 Mbps 802 11n Operating distance to be determined upon release of standard Number of channels 802 11b g 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels 802 11n 2 4 GHz 3 non overlapping channels 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 Security Encrypti...

Page 124: ...s 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 be ...

Page 125: ...p 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 DEVICES AT THE SA...

Page 126: ...enna 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 be mo...

Page 127: ...72 recharging 56 replacing 58 shorted 57 Sleep mode 57 Battery Latch 23 BIOS guide 48 setup utility 47 Bluetooth 125 Boot Sequence 46 Booting the System 48 Built in Microphone 18 Button Functions 41 C Click Me 49 clicking 33 Configuration Label 89 Contact Information 13 Controls and Connectors 16 Conventions Used in the Guide 12 Ctrl Alt Del Button 19 Cursor Buttons button control adjustment 34 cl...

Page 128: ...49 81 94 Fujitsu LifeBook cleaning 83 storing 85 traveling 85 Fujitsu Shopping Online 14 Function Key 31 G Glossary 97 H Hard Disk Drive Passwords 46 Headphone Jack 16 20 64 Hibernation Feature 51 K Keyboard 18 30 69 L LAN Jack 64 Left Button 19 LifeBook Application Buttons 18 40 Local Area Network LAN 16 M Media Care 87 P Polymer Battery 22 Power AC adapter 43 Auto Airline adapter 43 failure 70 m...

Page 129: ...ice options 91 memory 90 microprocessor 90 power 92 video 90 Start Key 30 Status Indicator Panel 18 24 Battery Charge DC In Indicator 25 Battery Level Indicator 25 CapsLock 26 Hard Disk Drive access indicator 26 Hard Drive Access Indicator 26 NumLk 26 Power Indicator 26 ScrLk 26 Suspend Resume button 16 T Touch Screen calibrating 37 clicking 36 Double Clicking 36 dragging 37 right clicking 36 usin...

Page 130: ... Warranty 14 Web Camera 18 Windows Power Management 52 Wireless LAN before using 115 characteristics 115 deactivating disconnecting 118 modes 116 specifications 123 troubleshooting 121 Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch 17 20 ...

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