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Glossary/Regulatory

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide

FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Regulatory Notes and Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Before Using the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Characteristics of the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Wireless Network Considerations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Deactivating the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Deactivation using the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch. . . . . . . . 146
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Activating the WLAN Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Configuration of the WLAN Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Summary of Contents for LifeBook V700

Page 1: ...User s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook V700 notebook ...

Page 2: ...t Corporation in the United States and or other countries EverNote is a registered trademark of EverNote Corporation The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license OmniPass is a trademark of Softex Inc Google and Picasa are trademarks or registered ...

Page 3: ...ithout prior written consent of Fujitsu No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu B5FJ 8271 01ENZ0 00 WARNING HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according...

Page 4: ... 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 be sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth grounded at the building premise as close t...

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

Page 6: ...Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors 11 Top Components 12 Left Side Panel Components 14 Right Side Panel Components 15 Back Panel Components 17 Bottom Components 19 Status Indicator Panel 21 Hard Drive Optical Drive Access Indicator 23 Keyboard 24 Using the Keyboard 24 ...

Page 7: ...ons with the Support Button 33 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources 35 Connecting the Power Adapters 36 Display Panel 37 Opening the Display Panel 37 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 38 Using the Keyboard 38 Using the Power Options 38 Using the Windows Mobility Center 38 Closing the Display Panel 39 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 40 Power On 40 Boot Sequence 41 Hard Disk D...

Page 8: ... Windows Power Management 48 Restarting the System 48 Powering Off 49 Chapter 3 User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery 51 Recharging the Batteries 52 Replacing the Battery 54 Optical Drive 56 Media Player Software 57 Loading Media on Your Drive 57 Removing Media 59 Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release 59 Using the Media Player Software 60 Using Media Player on Battery Power 61 Using Express...

Page 9: ...RJ 45 Jack 73 Universal Serial Bus Ports 74 Headphone Jack 74 Microphone Jack 76 External Video Port 76 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 77 Identifying the Problem 77 Specific Problems 79 Power On Self Test Messages 90 Modem Result Codes 94 Restoring Your Pre installed Software 95 Re installing Individual Drivers and Applications 95 Restoring the Operating System for Windows...

Page 10: ...06 Media Care 107 ExpressCards 108 Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications 109 Configuration Label 109 Microprocessor 110 Chipset 110 Memory 110 Video 110 Audio 111 Mass Storage Device Options 111 Features 111 Device Ports 112 Keyboard 112 Power 113 Dimensions and Weight 113 Environmental Requirements 114 Popular Accessories 114 Pre Installed Software 114 Learning About Your Software 115 ...

Page 11: ...ics of the WLAN Device 142 Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device 143 Wireless Network Considerations 145 Deactivating the WLAN Device 145 Deactivation using the Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch 146 Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar 146 Activating the WLAN Device 146 Configuration of the WLAN Device 147 Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista 147 Connection to the network 148 Troubles...

Page 12: ...our computer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system pre installed This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook s hardware and built in system software Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on screen keys appear in brackets Example Fn F1 ESC ENTER and CTRL Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within the text For e...

Page 13: ...entative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number THE INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT MATERIAL 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 CARE...

Page 14: ...g Online You can go directly to the online by going to the website at www shopfujitsu com Limited Warranty Your LifeBook 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: ...erview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook V700 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 V1020 notebook ...

Page 16: ...d Connectors Figure 2 LifeBook notebook with display open Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Stereo Speaker Keyboard Touchpad Pointing Device Power Suspend Resume Button Display Panel Latch Button On Off Switch Wireless LAN Bluetooth Stereo Speaker Support Button ...

Page 17: ...y See LifeBook Application Panel on page 32 Power Suspend Resume Button The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode power off your notebook and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows See Power Suspend Resume Button on page 46 Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for ...

Page 18: ...ff the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life See Activating the WLAN Device on page 146 Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse like cursor control with a right button a left button and a cursor control pad See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 27 ...

Page 19: ... drive bay contains a Modular Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer See Optical Drive on page 56 Optical Drive Release Button The optical drive release button opens the optical drive Emergency Tray Release The emergency tray release is used in the event you want to open the tray when power is not available See Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release on page 59 Optical Drive Release Button Optical Drive ...

Page 20: ...s you to install a Secure Digital SD Card See Secure Digital Cards on page 66 ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard See Using ExpressCards on page 63 Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones See Headphone Jack on page 74 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone See Microphone Jack on page ...

Page 21: ...ack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery THE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS DO NOT CONNECT THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE NOTEBOOK CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER S DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX ...

Page 22: ...ool down the components LAN RJ 45 Jack USB 2 0 Port Anti Theft Lock Slot Air Vents TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE 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 TIG...

Page 23: ...ackward compatible with USB 1 1 devices which transfer data at up to 12Mbps See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 74 LAN RJ 45 Jack The internal LAN RJ 45 jack is used for an internal 10Base T 100Base Tx Ethernet LAN connection See Internal LAN RJ 45 Jack on page 73 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device ...

Page 24: ...ory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Air Vents multiple locations Air Vents multiple locations 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 CA...

Page 25: ...your notebook thus improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 68 Under normal circumstances it should not be necessary to open this compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion ba...

Page 26: ...LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating Battery Charge DC In Indicator Orange solid AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging Green solid AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged or AC adapter is plugged in but battery is not installed NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Battery Level Battery Charge Hard Drive DC In Optical Drive Access ...

Page 27: ...s 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 while the power is turned off the battery level indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully c...

Page 28: ...ard drive is being accessed Note that flickering is normal 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 ...

Page 29: ... an integral 86 key keyboard The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101 key keyboard including the Windows keys and other special function keys This section describes the following keys Fn Key Start Key Function Keys Numeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Keys surrounded by heavy line ...

Page 30: ...mLk can be activated by pressing the NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func...

Page 31: ...g is selected in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 42 Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding Fn will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the v...

Page 32: ...isplay panel The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control a left button and a right button The cursor control works the same way a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used...

Page 33: ...BIOS SETTINGS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 42 Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button once and then immediately release it To right 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...

Page 34: ... procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and immediately release it You can also perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice Figure 12 Double clicking with button Figure 13 Double clicking with Touchpad ...

Page 35: ...ove 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 release it Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad First tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad and then re...

Page 36: ...at the Fn F3 procedure Volume can be controlled by many volume 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 d...

Page 37: ... with the Support Button The Support button performs different actions when the system is off or when it is on When the system is off pressing the Support button will open the Fujitsu Start Boot Menu which allows you to select either Diagnostic Program to test your system or Recovery and Utility to perform a number of other functions including recovery of your system When the system is on pressing...

Page 38: ...Website You must be connected to the Internet in order to access the Support website Launching Applications with the Support Button Your notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel These utilities are found in the Start menu under Settings Control Panel Application Panel or Buttons in some configurations The utility includes ...

Page 39: ...tion Registration 2 Click the Select from Start Menu box 3 Scroll down the list of applications and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button 4 Click Next Finish OK The button will now launch the new application 5 If you want to return to launching the Fujitsu Support Center utility with this button you need only click on Fujitsu Support Center from the dropdown list Be awa...

Page 40: ...h Your LifeBook Figure 17 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources a primary Lithium ion battery an AC adapter or an optional Auto Airline adapter DC Power Jack AC Adapter ...

Page 41: ...le 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 Access OR 3 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapt...

Page 42: ...ight environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active matrix technology Opening the Display Panel 1 Press the Display Panel latch button in This releases the locking mechanism allowing you to raise the display 2 Lift the display backwards being careful not to touch the screen until it is at a comfortable viewing angle Display Panel Latch Button ...

Page 43: ...display Using the Power Options To change the brightness using the Power Options utility open the Control Panel and double click on the Power Options icon Select Adjust the display brightness in the left panel then drag the brightness bars to the desired level Note that the settings you make via this utility become permanent until you decide to change them again Using the Windows Mobility Center I...

Page 44: ... and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly WHEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT WHEN USING BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID LEVEL BY DEFAULT THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE MAKE SURE THAT THE BRI...

Page 45: ...ok it will perform 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 90 Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setu...

Page 46: ... opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application Hard Disk Drive Passwords To provide additional security for your data you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive s This feature is managed in the s...

Page 47: ...ollowing or use the TrustedCore Menu as detailed below 1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook 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 ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current se...

Page 48: ... for the first time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen If you do nothing the system will load the operating system and then the Windows Welcome will begin Starting Windows Vista the First Time In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system it should be registered the first time you use it THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYST...

Page 49: ...ws will then boot up for the first time As noted above the first time you initialize your Windows Vista system the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes This is normal During this period do not disconnect the power supply press any buttons or use any peripheral devices such as mouse keyboard or remote control Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft 1 After Windows has booted up for t...

Page 50: ...trol window you will be asked for your permission to continue Click Continue to continue If you cancel the operation the Click Me icon will appear on your desktop for later installation Fujitsu Driver Update Utility Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility With FDU you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for ...

Page 51: ...s a trade off between performance and power savings Power Suspend Resume Button When your notebook is active the Power Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put the notebook into Standby Sleep mode Push the Power Suspend Resume button when the notebook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button If your notebook is suspended pushing the Power Suspend Re...

Page 52: ...CHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY MODE THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL DISABLING THE POWER SUSPEND RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE NOTEBOOK INTO STANDBY OR HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN T BE DISABLED THE STANDBY OR HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS CHECK YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE ...

Page 53: ...or turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters Restarting the System If your system is on and you 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 3 Click OK to restart your notebook Your notebook will...

Page 54: ...Y CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SAVED AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND OR PACKAGING IT AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION I E NO LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU CLOSE THE LID THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE OS...

Page 55: ...rn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shut down your notebook If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section ...

Page 56: ...5 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 See Status Indicator Panel on page 21 When using a high current device such as a modem Multi Format DVD Writer CD ROM drive optical drive or the hard drive us...

Page 57: ...ging the battery See Power Management on page 46 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS APPLICATIONS FEATURES POWER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES CD ROM DRIVE MULTI FORMAT DVD WRITER OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY...

Page 58: ...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 uses an LED below the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery If this display shows a Shorted Battery it means the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it doe...

Page 59: ...the battery bay release latches towards the battery pack lift the battery out of the bay using the latches to lift it 4 Insert a new battery into the bay and press it down so that the latches click into place 5 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on Hot swapping Batteries To hot swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps 1 Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to ...

Page 60: ...Removing a Battery 2 Follow steps 3 through 6 in Cold Swapping Batteries Battery Bay Release Latches Battery Pack IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY ...

Page 61: ...VD R and DVD RW discs can be played on most standard players CD R and CD RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data A CD R disc can only be written to once CD RW discs can be written to over and over Your system contains the following optical drive Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer This drive allows you to access movies software and audio DVD CDs as well as to read and write to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DVD...

Page 62: ...VE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT PROPER OPERATION PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE YOUR BATTERY LIFE IF NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE IS ATTACHED YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US FUJITSU COM COMPUTERS FOR THE MOST CURRENT DRIVERS ALL LIFEBOOK DVD PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY DVD TITLES WITH REGION ...

Page 63: ...nter of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 21 Loading Ejecting Media IF YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE DRIVE EITHER BY USING MY COMPUTER OR FROM WITHIN WINDOWS EXPLORER SINCE YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED a b c d ...

Page 64: ... from the tray 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release If for some reason the eject button fails you can open the media tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the right side of the front of the tray Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently i...

Page 65: ...ntrol panel and the mouse 1 Right click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options 2 Select View then Player for all controls available This will open the control panel at 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 can pause rewind fast forward and stop the movie at any point 1 To pau...

Page 66: ...e an additional full charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use 2 Start watching your DVD movie 3 When the low battery warning occurs immediately stop the movie and exit the media player MANY MOVIE RUN TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY IF YOU ARE WATCHING A DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURI...

Page 67: ...essing the Suspend button again This is not required if you attached AC power without entering standby mode 6 Restart your media player locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching then continue watching your DVD movie SOME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO COMPLETE THEM HOWEVER IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE W...

Page 68: ...ardsTM which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install Some available ExpressCards Gigabit Ethernet Local area network LAN cards IEEE1394 cards S ATA II cards IEEE802 11n WLAN cards For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your card s Eject Button ExpressCard Slot ...

Page 69: ... Eject Button INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESSCARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR NOTEBOOK DO NOT INSERT AN EXPRESSCARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD YOUR NOTEBOOK OR BOTH YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR S GROUP TO COMPLETE TH...

Page 70: ...ector Removing ExpressCards See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal To remove an ExpressCard follow these steps 1 Unlock the card or card plug from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located When pressed the button will pop out 2 Firm...

Page 71: ...ry architecture which means they don t need a power source to retain data Secure Digital is a flash memory technology that allows you to record transfer and share digital content such as digital pictures movies music voice and computer data and applications SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs SD Cards transfer data qui...

Page 72: ...ing up 4 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector Removing an SD Card To remove an SD Card simply pull it out of the SD Card slot 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 A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY ...

Page 73: ... 5 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE HANDL...

Page 74: ...angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You ll hear a click when it is properly in place 8 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws Figure 26 Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 27 Installing a Memory Module Alignment Keys THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK ONCE IT I...

Page 75: ... amount of memory is displayed next to Memory RAM Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time 3 While holding the clips out remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook 4 Store the memory upgrade module in a st...

Page 76: ...th an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 77 ...

Page 77: ...y steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet Figure 29 Connecting the Modem The modem sound may initially be deactivated To activate modem sound follow these easy steps 1 Select Start Control Panel 2 Select Classic View in the left pane 3 Double click Phone and Modems Yo...

Page 78: ...TERNAL MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER S DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR MODEM THE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU T V 90 STANDARD ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600BPS...

Page 79: ...h the port opening then push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 31 Connecting a USB Device Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your notebook Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the...

Page 80: ...75 Device Ports 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK BUILT IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE DISABLED ...

Page 81: ...t an external monitor or LCD projector In order to connect an external video device follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector Figure 32 Connecting an External Video Device PRESSING THE FN F10 KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEN...

Page 82: ...owing procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn off 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 ExpressCard slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the e...

Page 83: ... you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of ...

Page 84: ...and what if anything you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your notebook Troubleshooting Table Problem Page Audio Problems page 80 DVD CD ROM Drive Problems page 80 Hard Drive Problems page 81 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 81 Memory Problems page 82 Modem Problems page 82 Problem Page USB Device Problems page 82 ExpressCard...

Page 85: ...er to your application and operating system documentation for help The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the sys tem tray Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen It looks like a speaker If the Mute box is checked click on it to uncheck it You can also use the Fn F3 key combination to toggle the volume on and off Pressing F3 while holding Fn will ...

Page 86: ...th no disc in the tray or the drive is not installed The Windows auto insertion function is active and is checking to see if a disc is ready to run This is normal However you may disable this feature Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The wrong drive desig nator was used by an application when a bootable disc was used to start the notebook Verify drive designator used by applica...

Page 87: ...y to restart your notebook I Memory Problems Your System Properties screen does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory module is not properly installed Remove and re install your memory upgrade module See Memory Upgrade Module on page 68 You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On Self Test Messages on page 90 Modem Problems Messages about...

Page 88: ...ve 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 soft ware driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver You may have the wrong I O address selected for your card device See your ExpressCard documentation to determine the require...

Page 89: ... power adapter has no power from the AC outlet airplane seat jack or cigarette lighter Move the AC cord to a different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet If you are using an auto airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself The power manage ment parameters are set ...

Page 90: ...g them Your installed batteries are faulty Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 21 The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to fre quent hard drive or opti cal drive access or use of a modem LAN PC card Wireless LAN...

Page 91: ...set tings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 42 You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Make sure you have the right passw...

Page 92: ...your selection 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 monitor only both built in display and external monitor The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions Move the display and the brightness control until you have ade quate visibility Pressin...

Page 93: ...keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout Your display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when it has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your pass...

Page 94: ...gs You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Video Port on page 76 Your operating system is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and acti vate the proper driver You have connected an external monitor and i...

Page 95: ...t is properly installed If it is properly installed check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested Failure Fixed Disk n where x 1 4 The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly This may mean that the hard drive type ident...

Page 96: ...our keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Stuck Key BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Monitor type not c...

Page 97: ...ny settings Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail also If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence y...

Page 98: ...ted 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 Contact your support repre...

Page 99: ...ation software The standard long form result codes may in some cases be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes Examples of result codes are OK NO CARRIER NO DIALTONE CONNECT 53000 Connection complete at 53 000 bps ERROR FAX RING This means an incoming call BUSY NO ANSWER When ...

Page 100: ... will appear containing a list of applications drivers and utilities that you can install from the Drivers and Applications CD IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET VISIT THE FUJITSU SUPPORT WEBSITE AT HTTP WWW COMPUTERS US FUJITSU COM SUPPORT TO CHECK FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION DRIVERS AND HINTS ON HOW TO PERFORM RECOVERY AND SYSTEM UPDATES THERE MAY BE CERTAIN FREE THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS PR...

Page 101: ...nd from any application discs that were bundled with the system when you purchased it The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard 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 hard disk including all partitions The Partition Creation utility allows yo...

Page 102: ... System Recovery Options dialog opens select a new keyboard layout if necessary then click Next 4 When the Operating System dialog appears click Next 5 If necessary enter your password then click OK 6 When System Recovery Options window appears click on Recovery and Utility 7 The Recovery and Utility screen appears on the screen with three tabs Diagnostics Recovery and Utility Please note that Dia...

Page 103: ...o the drive tray 4 Reboot your system After the system reboots the Recovery and Utility screen appears On the screen are three tabs Diagnostics Recovery and Utility Recovery and Utility tabs Diagnostics tab The Diagnostics tool is designed for use by IT professionals It is not likely you will need to use this tool When you select devices from the Diagnosis window then click Execute several tests a...

Page 104: ...The Hard Disk Data Delete utility is used to delete all data on the hard disk and prevent the data from being reused NOTE Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk including all partitions The Partition Creation utility allows you to create a D partition or resize existing partitions on your hard disk NOTE Creating o...

Page 105: ...onds until the menu appears 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 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 ...

Page 106: ...HARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY I...

Page 107: ... LifeBook notebook 1 Turn it off 2 Position it so that the liquid can run out 3 Let it dry out for 24 hours or longer if needed 4 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook Avoid exposure ...

Page 108: ...recommended off the shelf cleaners Computer exterior computer keyboard To clean the exterior and keyboard use one of the following off the shelf products Office Depot 154 616 Notebook Cleaning Kit Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen Wipes 3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes Note After cleaning with one of these products gently polish with a dry soft lint free cloth until the solution is no longer visible LCD dis...

Page 109: ...HE LCD AND OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS NEVER USE AMMONIA ACIDIC OR ALKALINE CLEANERS OR ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER ACETONE PROPYL OR ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL OR KEROSENE IT MAY DAMAGE SURFACE FINISHES AND THE COATING OF THE LCD SCREEN NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR CL...

Page 110: ...void problems place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel Security officials may require you to turn your notebook on so make sure you have a charged battery on hand Take the necessary plug adapters if you re traveling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll...

Page 111: ...ns 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 Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto airline adapter whenever possible If your notebook is running on battery power all day connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery Keep...

Page 112: ... is subjected to a sudden change in temperature cold to warm condensation may form on the surface Wipe the moisture off with a clean soft lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry media discs If a disc is dirty use only a DVD CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean soft lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Caring for...

Page 113: ...ing for your Cards ExpressCards are durable but you must treat them with care The documentation supplied with your card will provide specific information but you should pay attention to the following points To keep out dust and dirt store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat Keep the ca...

Page 114: ...ion 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 A8Dxxxxxxxxxxx V1020 15 4WXGA T2370 XPP DL S MULTI 1GB 80G MDM LAN WLAN No Part No FPC0xxxxxxxxxxxxx Hard Drive Configuration ID Part Number Processor Model Screen Size Memory Communications Media Dr...

Page 115: ...e that when 4 MB of memory is installed in a Windows Vista system approximately 3 GB is addressable memory the upper memory is reserved by Vista for hardware usage Cache Memory 1 MB or 2 MB L2 cache on die depending upon system processor Video Built in color flat panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability Video Color and Resolution 15 4 Crystal View Wide XGA Internal ...

Page 116: ...inimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in boxless stereo speakers Mass Storage Device Options Hard Drive Serial ATA 150 Mbps data buffer 5400 rpm 2 5 9 5 mm The hard drive capacity is dependent upon the system configuration Media Player Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer 24x CD ROM 24x CD R 10x CD RW 8x DVD ROM 5x DVD RAM 8x DVD R 4x DVD R DL 6x DVD RW 8x DVD R 4x DVD R DL 8x DVD RW Features Integrat...

Page 117: ...nnector for VGA external monitor see Display specifications Three USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus connectors for input output devices One DC In connector One modular modem RJ 11 connector One LAN RJ 45 connector One stereo headphone jack One stereo microphone jack Keyboard Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 86 Function keys F1 through F12 Fe...

Page 118: ...n battery rechargeable 6 cell 10 8V 4000 mAh 40 6 Wh AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC supplying 19V DC 4 22A 80W to the LifeBook notebook includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Dimensions and Weight Overall Dimensions Approximately 14 17 w x 10 43 d x 1 50 1 59 h 360 mm x 265 mm x 38mm 40 5 mm Weight Approximately 6 3 lbs 2 86 kg with ba...

Page 119: ...om or call 1 800 FUJITSU Pre Installed Software Depending on your pre installed 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 Acrobat Reader Norton Int...

Page 120: ...ications Adobe Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view navigate and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms Norton Internet Security 2007 Your system includes a free 90 day trial version of Symantec s Norton Internet Security 2007 Norton Internet Security is a suite of tools designed to protect your LifeBook notebook from computer viruses hackers spyware...

Page 121: ...p Google Picasa Google Picasa lets you to search for locate move and label all of the photos on your computer Google Toolbar Google Toolbar lets you to search the Internet quickly block pop ups and perform a variety of other tasks to make your Internet experience easier and more pleasant Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility is pre installed on your system With FDU yo...

Page 122: ...the option to activate a 60 day trial of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 All you need to do is purchase the appropriate Office 2007 license kit which allows you to unlock the full version of Office that you want Fujitsu 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 me...

Page 123: ...atrix Display A type of technology for making flat panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device typically known as Access Points Connectivity is accomplished using only clie...

Page 124: ...k BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware Bit An abbreviation for binary dig...

Page 125: ... to the 32 bit PCI architecture CD ROM Compact disk read only memory This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head A typical CD ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading Channel Range of narrow band frequencies used by th...

Page 126: ...a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protoc...

Page 127: ...te A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter DMA Direct Memory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action DMI Desktop Management Interface A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems hardware and software components and peripherals DNS Domain Na...

Page 128: ...ended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices Encryption Key Network Key Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks Data encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data and the identical encryption key...

Page 129: ... O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit IEEE802 11a Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps 802 11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands IEEE802 11b Wireless LAN...

Page 130: ...55 For example 1 160 10 240 could be an IP address Within an isolated network you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique However connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses called Internet addresses to avoid duplicates The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a host on that net...

Page 131: ...peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batter...

Page 132: ...hernet frames are sent and received based on this address MB Megabyte One million bytes Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook s CPU MHz Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synt...

Page 133: ...less LAN network is configured grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft This grouping is performed with Network name SSID In order to improve security the network key is set allowing no communication unless Network name SSID coincides with the network key NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Open system authentication Null a...

Page 134: ... a modem a CD ROM Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard Pixel The smallest element of a display a dot of color on your display screen The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to yo...

Page 135: ...ion RAM Random Access Memory A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information both program and data as long as it has the proper power applied to it RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools Reset The act of reloading the operating system A reset erases all ...

Page 136: ...ll fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the AP Shared key authentication is not considered secure because a hacker who detects both the clear text challenge and the same challenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the key SSID Service Set Identifier a 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile dev...

Page 137: ...consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address comprise the subnet address The same value shall be set among computers communicating with each other SVGA Super VGA S Video Super Video A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of...

Page 138: ... video display data and control WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Wi Fi Compatible Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test supplied by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance which guarantees the interoperabili...

Page 139: ...nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures...

Page 140: ...Excessive RENs on a telephone may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you...

Page 141: ...ransmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date an time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual DOC INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Can...

Page 142: ... The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien AVIS Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d Industrie Canada applicables au matériel terminal Cette conformité est confirmée p...

Page 143: ...pement de la ligne téléphonique AVIS L indice d équivalence de la sonnerie IES du présent matériel est de 0 1B L IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique La terminaison d une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs à la seule condition que la somme d indices d équivalence de...

Page 144: ...ess LAN devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments such as On board an airplane or In an explosive environment or In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as ...

Page 145: ...ommunications Commission statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas...

Page 146: ...on is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user s right to operate this equipment Canadian Notice The device for the 5150 5250 MHz ban...

Page 147: ...cense to operate It operates in the 2 4GHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM RF band Additionally the Atheros device operates in 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 11a IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g wireless LAN standards governed by the IEEE Institute of Electronics and...

Page 148: ...s 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 service set identifier network authentication and encryption key settings are ident...

Page 149: ...evices can communicate with each other or with a wired network Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers devices and services such as file servers printers and databases Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wired LAN Access Point Wireless LAN An optional hub for...

Page 150: ... 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 the WLAN Device Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circ...

Page 151: ...creen 2 Choose Disconnect from 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 In Windows by right clicking the WLAN icon then clicking Connect to a network Deactivation using the Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently b...

Page 152: ...anage wireless networks from the left panel 4 Click on the Add button 5 Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make make a selection For an infrastructure network select Manually create a network profile For ad hoc network select Create an ad hoc network 6 Enter the required information It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information 7 I...

Page 153: ...148 Configuration of the WLAN Device Connection to the network After you have configured your computer you can connect to an active network by clicking on the Wireless Network icon in the system tray ...

Page 154: ... and WEP key values must be identical on each machine Access Point Infrastructure connection set the network name SSID and network key to the same values as those of the access point Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point Please consult your network administrator for this value if necessary Weak received signal strength and or link quality Ad hoc connection Re...

Page 155: ...r Access Point to a channel that does not overlap with the interfering device Wireless network authentication has failed Re check your Network Authentication Encryption and Security settings Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key a misconfigured LEAP username or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authent...

Page 156: ...050 5850 MHz Number of channels 802 11a 8 independent channels 802 11b g 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels Typical operating distances 802 11a 40 ft 12 m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 6 Mbps 802 11b 100 ft 30 m 11 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 1 Mbps 802 11g 100 ft 30 m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 1 Mbps Security Encryption Types WEP TKIP AES WPA WPA 1 0 WPA 2 CCX compliant WPA 1 0 compliant Encryption Key lengths Supporte...

Page 157: ...ges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls reflective material or interference from external RF sources Encryption with network key WEP is performed using the above number of bits however users can set 40 bits 104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits Depending on practical environments the allowable number of computers to be connected may b...

Page 158: ...ing life 106 Level Indicator 22 lithium ion battery 51 low 53 problems 85 86 recharging 52 replacing 54 shorted 53 Standby mode 53 BIOS guide 43 setup utility 42 Built in Speakers 80 C CapsLock 23 CD ROM 80 81 Click Me 45 Clicking 28 Cold swapping 54 Configuration Label 109 Connecting the Power Adapters 36 Controls and Connectors 11 Conventions Used in the Guide 7 Cursor 27 Cursor Keys 25 CyberLin...

Page 159: ...ver Update utility 45 100 116 Fujitsu LifeBook traveling 105 Fujitsu Support Center 32 Function Key F10 26 F3 26 F4 26 F6 26 F7 26 F8 26 31 F9 26 31 FN 26 H Hard Disk Drive access indicator 23 problems 81 Headphone Jack 74 Headphone Line Out Jack 15 Hibernation Feature 47 disable enable 47 Hot swapping 54 I Internal LAN 73 K Keyboard 12 24 cursor keys 25 function keys 25 numeric keypad 25 problems...

Page 160: ...ical Drive 14 56 Modular Multi Format DVD Writer 56 tray release 59 Optical Drive Release Button 14 P Power AC adapter 35 Auto Airline adapter 35 failure 84 management 46 off 49 on 40 problems 86 sources 35 Power Management 46 Power On Self Test 40 90 Power Suspend Resume Button 12 46 Pre Installed Software 114 Adobe Acrobat Reader 115 Google 116 manuals 115 R Registration 45 Restarting 48 Restori...

Page 161: ...ustedCore Menu 42 U Universal Serial Bus Ports 74 USB 74 82 problems 82 83 USB 2 0 Ports 16 17 18 V Volume control 31 W Warranty 9 Windows keys 25 Application key 25 Start keys 25 Windows Vista configuring the WLAN 147 restoring the Operating System 96 Wireless LAN activating 146 Ad Hoc Mode 143 Before Using the Wireless LAN 142 characteristics 142 configuring 147 connection to the network 148 dea...

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