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Table of Contents
Fujitsu LifeBook® E8000 Notebook
Table of Contents
1
PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Status Indicator Panel
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator .12
Hard Drive or Removable
Media Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . .12
PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Optional Quick Point Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Flexible Bay Devices
Removing and Installing
Modular Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .20
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Operating Your LifeBook Security/
Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .21
Launching Applications with
the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .22
3
GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 28
Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Management
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Optical Drive
Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Dolby™ Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 41
External USB Floppy Disk Drive
Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
PC Cards
Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Removing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . 45
To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . 45
Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Port Replicator
Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Attaching the Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Locking the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Detaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Device Ports
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PS/2 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Universal Serial Bus Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Stereo Line-In Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
IEEE 1394 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Your System
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emergency media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 65
Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 66
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE). . . . . . . . . . . 66
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . 67
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CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK
Care and Maintenance
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chipset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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GLOSSARY/REGULATORY
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
APPENDIX:
WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE
Before Using the Wireless LAN
For better communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Stopping transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Starting Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Connection using
Wireless Zero Configuration Tool
Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . .99
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Connection using
Atheros Client Utility
Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . .104
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Other settings
Setting of power-saving function . . . . . . . . . . .108
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Wireless LAN Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
IP address information
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Specifications
Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using the Bluetooth Device
What is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . .116
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook E8000 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful
computer, powered by an Intel Pentium M micropro-
cessor. Depending upon the configuration, the notebook
has either a built-in 15” TFT XGA or SXGA+ color
display. This system brings the computing power of
desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable envi-
ronment.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your
notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP
Home, or XP Professional pre-installed.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard 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 page xx.)
On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the
following ways:
■Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
■E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
■Web site: us.fujitsu.com/computers
Before you place the call, you should have the following
information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible
solution:
■Product name
■Product configuration number
■Product serial number
■Purchase date
■Conditions under which the problem occurred
■Any error messages that have occurred
■Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link located in the Service and
Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by
clicking on the Service and Support Web site URL link,
located in the Service and Support Software folder of the
Windows Start menu.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu Interna-
tional Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came
with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period
and terms and conditions.
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that is important to the safe operation of
your computer, or to the integrity of your
files. Please read all caution information
carefully.
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read all warning information carefully.
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connection to use the online URL links.
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Getting to Know
Your LifeBook Notebook
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Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook E8000 notebook
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook E8000 notebook. We strongly recommend that
you read it before using your notebook – even if you are
already familiar with notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
For a pre-configured model you should have:
■LifeBook E8000 notebook (Figure 2-1)
■AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
■Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed
■Weight Saver
■Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
■Driver and Application Restore (DAR) Disc
■Getting Started Guide
■User’s Guide (this document)
■International Limited Warranty Brochure
■Microsoft®-associated product materials
Depending on your system configuration, one of the
following devices will be pre-installed in the Flexible
Bay:
■Weight Saver
■Modular Super-Multi DVD Drive
■Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive
■Modular CD-ROM drive
Depending on your system configuration, the following
optional items may be included with your system:
■Modular 2nd bay battery
■External USB floppy disk drive
Depending on your configuration, you may receive the
following application CDs:
■DVD Application CD
■CD-RW Application CD
Once you have checked and confirmed that your Life-
Book system is complete, read through the following
pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.
Figure 2-2 AC Adapter
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Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides
hardware security and one-touch application launch
capability. (See LifeBook Security/Application Panel on
page 20 for more information)
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, and
power on your notebook when it has been shut down
from Windows. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on
page 32 for more information)
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See
Keyboard on page 13 for more information)
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor
control with three buttons: two mouse-like buttons, and
a scroll button. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 15
for more information)
Quick Point Cursor Control (optional)
The optional Quick Point control offers an additional
method for moving the cursor. (See Optional Quick
Point Feature on page 16 for more information)
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to
power on and off the optional WLAN and/or Bluetooth
device. Switching the device off when not in use will help
to extend battery life.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre-
spond with a specific component of your LifeBook note-
book. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more
information)
Display Panel Latch
Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Stereo Speaker
Keyboard
LifeBook Security
/
Touchpad
Pointing Device
Stereo Speaker
Power/
Scroll Button
Application Panel
Left Button
Right Button
Suspend/
Resume Button
Wireless
LAN/Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
Quick Point
Cursor Control (optional)
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Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s left-side components.
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 52
for more information)
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack
The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between
your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a
digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 52 for
more information)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 52 for
more information)
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type I or
Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (See PC Cards
on page 43 for more information)
Stereo Line-in Jack
The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external
audio source. (See Stereo Line-In Jack on page 52 for more
information)
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on
page 52 for more information)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the
internal Lithium ion battery.
PC Card Eject Button
PC Card Slots
Air Vents
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
Line In Jack
IEEE 1394 Jack
External Monitor Port
(behind door)
DC Power Jack
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Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s right-side components.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching
a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K
modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 50
for more information)
Flexible Bay
The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following
devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 18 for more
information)
■Modular USB Floppy Disk Drive
■Modular CD-ROM drive
■Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive
■Modular Super-Multi DVD Drive
■Modular Lithium ion battery
■Weight Saver
Flexible Bay Eject Lever
The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay
device.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial
Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps
and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices,
which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal
Serial Bus Ports on page 51 for more information)
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical lock down device.
Flexible Bay
(CD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW drive/battery)
Flexible Bay
Eject Lever
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
USB 2.0 Port
Modem (RJ-11) Jack
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 systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
The internal multinational 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 33600
bps at upload.
For additional information about the
multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu
web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computers
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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel
BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-
book’s back panel components.
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi-
cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device
without a cable. (See Infrared Port on page 51 for more
information)
USB 2.0 Ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial
Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps
and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices,
which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal
Serial Bus Ports on page 51 for more information)
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal
Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T/Tx)
Ethernet LAN connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45)
Jack on page 50 for more information)
Infrared Port
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
USB 2.0 Ports
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Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s bottom panel components.
Port Replicator Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional Port
Replicator to your notebook.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double
Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM).
The memory upgrade compartment allows you to
expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook
notebook, hence improving overall performance. (See
Memory Upgrade Module on page 45 for more informa-
tion)
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 battery.
(See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 for more information)
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook notebook. In
addition, the configuration portion of the label has the
serial number and manufacturer information that you
will need to give your support representative. It identi-
fies the exact version of various components of your
notebook.
Hard Disk Drive/Bluetooth Compartment
This compartment houses the system hard disk drive
and the optional Bluetooth device. (Note that the
optional wireless LAN device is located under the
keyboard). Under normal circumstances, it should not
be necessary to open this compartment.
Memory Upgrade
Lithium ion
Main Unit and
Hard Disk Drive/
Certificate of
Port Replicator
Connector
Compartment
Configuration
Label
Authenticity
(approximate
location)
Battery Bay
Bluetooth
Compartment
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Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond
with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those
components are operating. (Figure 2-8)
POWER INDICATOR
The Power indicator symbol states whether your system
is operational. It has several different states, each of
which tells you the mode your notebook is in.
■Steady On: This means that there is power to your
LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.
■Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is
in Suspend mode.
■Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook
has been turned off.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator will
remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power
indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter
connected and are shut down from Windows.
AC ADAPTER INDICATOR
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook
is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline
adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different
states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook
notebook is using.
■On: This means that either of the adapters are
currently in use.
■Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and
you do not have an adapter connected.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS
The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the
primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second
Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the
primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the
Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this
symbol states how much charge is available within each
installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a
battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook note-
book. (Figure 2-9)
Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator
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Power
AC Adapter Battery
Battery
Identifier
Level Media Player
Drive Access
Hard Drive
Access
Battery Charging
PC Card
Access
NumLk
CapsLk
ScrLk
(PC Card Slot)
Security
76%–100% Charging
76%–100%
51%–75%
26%–50%
11%–25%
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
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BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS
Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators
is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that
specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if
the battery is too hot or cold to charge.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM DRIVE
ACCESS INDICATOR
The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator tells you
that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is being accessed.
If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the
indicator will flash periodically when your system is
checking the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. If the Auto
Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator
will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-
ROM drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notifi-
cation function active.
HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE
MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive is being accessed.
PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS
The PC Card Access indicators display whether or not
your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will
flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if
there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 43 for
more information)
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.
SECURITY INDICATOR
The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set)
when the system resumes from Off or Standby modes.
You must enter the password that was set in the Security
Panel before your system will resume operation.
A shorted battery is damaged and must be
replaced. (Figure 2-9)
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or
extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Auto Insert
Notification function will periodically check
for a DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM installed in
the drive, causing the DVD/CD-RW/CD-
ROM Access indicator to flash. The DVD/
CD-RW/CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification
function allows your system to
automatically start a DVD/CD-RW/CD-
ROM as soon as it is inserted in the drive
and the tray is closed. It will begin playing
an audio DVD/CD or will start an
application if the DVD/CD has an auto-
run file
The Hard Drive Access indicator does not
show which hard drive is being accessed.
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Figure 2-10 Keyboard
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-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. (Figure 2-10)
■Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to
serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and
as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to tog-
gle between the standard character and numerical keys
is controlled through the [NumLk] key.
■Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow
keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the
right, left, up, or down within windows, applications
and documents.
■Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12],
are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
special actions that vary depending on what program
is running.
■Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows
operating system and function the same as the
onscreen Start menu button, or the right button
on your pointing device.
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as
both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.
NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.
Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.
Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0
through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),
multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal
points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function
keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the
front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.
(Figure 2-10)
WINDOWS KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys,
consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The
Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions
the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The
Application key functions the same as your right mouse
button and displays shortcut menus for the selected
item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for
additional information regarding the Windows keys.)
(Figure 2-10)
CURSOR KEYS
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right). (Figure 2-10)
End
Home
Fn Key Start Key
Function Keys
Numeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Keys
(surrounded by heavy line)
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FUNCTION KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1
through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software
documentation to find out how these keys are used.
(Figure 2-10)
The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the
notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
■[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Audio Mute on and off.
■[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the
[Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is
selected in the BIOS. (See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 29)
■[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 note-
book.**
■[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.**
* There are eight brightness levels.
** There are 26 audio levels.
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Figure 2-11. Touchpad pointing device
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your
Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the
movement of the pointer to select items on your display
panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a
left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor
control works the same way a mouse does, and moves
the cursor around the display. It only requires light pres-
sure 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. The scrolling button
allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without
having to use the scroll bars. (Figure 2-11)
CLICKING
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 by tapping lightly on the
Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12 Clicking
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press
the left button twice, and then immediately release it.
You also have the option to perform the double-click
operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.
(Figure 2-13)
Figure 2-13 Double-clicking
Cursor Control
Left Button
Right Button
Scroll Button
Optional Quick Point Control
Certain E8000 LifeBook notebooks are
equipped with an optional “Quick Point”
button for moving the cursor. For more
information about Quick Point, see
“Optional Quick Point Feature” on
page 16.
An external mouse can be connected to
either the USB port on your LifeBook note-
book or the USB or PS/2 ports on the
optional port replicator, and used simulta-
neously with the Touchpad. However, if
you boot the system with an external
mouse connected the Touchpad will be
disabled or enabled depending on the
specifications in your BIOS settings. (See
BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more
information)
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DRAGGING
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. 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 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 release your finger. (Figure 2-14)
Figure 2-14 Dragging
TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your
Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box.
SCROLLING
Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate
through a document quickly without using the window’s
scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navi-
gating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling
button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of
the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have
reached the desired section of the page, release the
button. (Figure 2-15)
Figure 2-15 Scrolling
OPTIONAL QUICK POINT FEATURE
The optional Quick Point device consists of a cursor
control button at the lower center of the keyboard. It is
roughly the same size and shape as a pencil eraser. The
cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does,
and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires
light pressure to move; the more pressure you use, the
faster the cursor will move.
When used with the Quick Point button, the middle
Touchpad button allows you to scroll up and down a
screen.
■If the interval between clicks is too
long, the double-click will not be
executed.
■Parameters for the Touchpad can be
adjusted from the Mouse Properties
dialog box located in the Windows
Control Panel.
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume
controls which interact with each other.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
■Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on
the Taskbar.
■Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 func-
tions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing
[F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the
volume of your notebook.
■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 discover the optimal sound level.
Any software that contains audio files will
also contain a volume control of its own. If
you install an external audio device that
has an independent volume control, the
hardware volume control and the software
volume control will interact with each
other. It should be noted that if you set
your software volume to Off, you will
override the external volume control
setting.
There are 26 levels through which the
function keys cycle.
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Figure 2-16 Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Devices
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay.
The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium
ion battery, and a weight saver. (Figure 2-16)
Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices
installed.
■Modular Super-Multi DVD drive: This allows you to
access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs and
record to DVD, CD, and DVD-RAM discs.
■Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you
to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as
well as to write to CDs.
■Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you to access
software, data, or audio CDs.
■Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable
battery that can be used to power your LifeBook note-
book when an adapter is not connected.
■Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no
device is needed.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MODULAR DEVICES
There are two ways to remove and install modular
devices in the Flexible Bay:
■Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook
notebook is powered off.
■Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is
active using the Unplug/Eject icon from your taskbar.
Note that if the weight saver is installed rather than a
modular device, it is not necessary to use BayManager
when removing it.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-17)
1. Close any open files.
2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.
3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push
your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the
device.
4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.
This will require light force.
Figure 2-17 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay
5. Slide the device you are installing into your
notebook until it clicks into place.
6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Eject Lever
You should never leave your Flexible Bay
empty when the notebook is in operation.
If left empty, dust or foreign matter may
accumulate inside the notebook.
Be careful when aligning and seating
devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect,
you may damage the bay or the device. If
the device does not move easily in the bay,
remove it, and check for dirt or foreign
objects. It will require a firm push to latch
the device in place.
(a) (b)
Flexible Bay Eject Lever
(d)
(c)
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Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the
new device and activate it within your system. The drive
letters associated with the device will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.
Hot-swapping
Under Windows XP, hot-swapping is provided through
the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility.
The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar. Click on
the icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Figure 2-18 LifeBook Security/Application Panel
LifeBook Security/
Application Panel
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the
Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your
notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Applica-
tion Panel also allows you to launch applications with the
touch of a button when your system is on.
If the security system is activated, upon starting your
notebook or resuming from suspend mode the security
system requires you to enter a password code using the
buttons on the Security/Application Panel. After entering
a correct password, your notebook resumes system
operation. (Figure 2-18)
SETTING UP YOUR
LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security
panel application is pre-installed without any passwords.
The following sections provide detailed information on
your security panel, and how to set, change or remove
passwords.
Numbered Buttons
Use these buttons to enter your password.(Figure 2-18)
Enter Button
After entering the button strokes, push this button to
enter the password into the LifeBook notebook.
(Figure 2-18)
PASSWORDS
The user and supervisor password may be set on this
notebook. A supervisor password is typically the same
for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group, office, or
company to allow for system management. Individual
LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should not
use a common password. A password consists of one to
five button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke
consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simulta-
neously. The following are valid button strokes:
nPushing [4] by itself
nPushing [2] and [3] at the same time
nPushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time
nPushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time
The following are valid passwords. The numbers
within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more
than one button.
n{[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]
n[4], [enter]
n{[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter]
Setting Passwords
When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set.
You have a choice of having no password or setting a
supervisor and user password. You must set the super-
visor password before the user password.
Setting Supervisor Password
You must have set a supervisor password before setting
any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass
the user password.
1. Go to the Start menu.
2. Click on Run.
* Security/Application Launcher
buttons (for entering passwords
and launching applications)
Enter button
Button 1*
Button 2*
Button 3*
Button 4*
nThe purpose of supervisor password is
to be able to bypass the user password
in case the user password is forgotten.
The supervisor password alone will not
lock the system.
nYou have to set both the supervisor
and user passwords for the security
panel to work.
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3. Type in:
C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\
Security Panel Application\
Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE,
then press [Enter]
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
Supervisor password.
Setting User Password
1 Go to the Start menu.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on Security Panel Application and
Set User Password.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
user password.
OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY/
APPLICATION PANEL
The security lock feature is in effect both when the system
resumes from Off or suspend state. You always need to
push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user pass-
word. Your system will not begin the boot sequence
without entering your supervisor/user password.
From Off State
1. Turn on your system.
2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the pass-
word and press Enter button.
For example, if the password is 22222,
Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter
button.
The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal opera-
tion.
From Suspend State
1. Press your Power/Suspend/Resume button.
2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the pass-
word and press Enter button.
The notebook should resume normal operation.
Incorrect Password Entry
If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three
times in succession, the system will “beep” for about one
minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute
(while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the note-
book will resume normal operation. If no password (or
an invalid one) is entered while the system beeps, the
system will return to its previous locked state (suspend
or off) and the Security Indicator will go off. To reacti-
vate the notebook after a password failure, you must
press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, then enter a
correct password.
PRECAUTIONS
Opening and Closing the Cover
Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into
suspend mode. Opening the cover does not automati-
cally place the notebook into normal operation. Instead,
you must enter the proper security password after
pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Low Battery Operations
If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the
Power/Suspend/Resume button only turns on the Secu-
rity Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Secu-
rity Indicator turns off after one minute. To resume
normal operation, first attach a power supply to the
notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook.
UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY
PANEL APPLICATION
You have two options when uninstalling the security
panel application:
nUninstall the security panel application software.
This will disable all security feature.
nUninstall the security panel application with password
still active. This will not allow any changes to the
password.
Uninstalling the Security Panel
Application Software
Remove passwords when User wants no password
protection whatsoever and doesn’t want to give anybody
the utility to set a password on their computer. In this
case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the
passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the
application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure
in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time,
select REMOVE, enter current password then click Next.
When asked to confirm select Yes.
You may change or remove the supervisor
or user password by repeating the steps
defined above.
Remember the user password you
specified on the Security Panel Application.
If you forget the password you will not be
able to use your computer. The super-visor
password can override the user password.
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Removing Security Panel Application with
Passwords Still Active
Using this feature will not allow any changes to the
password.
User:
1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the
Control Panel.
3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and
click Add/Remove.
4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,
click Yes.
Supervisor:
1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the
Control Panel.
3. Select the Security Panel Application for
Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove.
4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,
click Yes.
Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel
To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you
will need your Drivers and Applications CD. The
Utilities/Security Application Panel folder contains two
separate folders: Supervisor and User. The setup files for
supervisor and user security applications are contained
in those folders.
1. Go to the Utilities/Security Application Pane/
Supervisor folder on the CD and double-click the
setups.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Appli-
cation window will appear. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
2. Go to the Utilities/Security Application Panel/User
folder on the CD and double-click the setup.exe file.
The Installing Security Panel Application window
will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Supervisor and user passwords can be set via Windows
software using the FJSECS.exe and FJSECU.exe files,
respectively. FJSECU.exe for the user password cannot
run without first setting a supervisor password. You
need to run FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass-
word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on
page 20.
If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu
Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer
Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking
a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling
please have a valid credit card and provide proof of
ownership. You will then be given instructions on where
to ship your notebook.
LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH
THE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL
The security panel also enables you to launch applications
with the touch of a button when your system is on.
Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined
application. Your notebook is pre-installed with software
utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook
Security /Application Panel. These utilities are found in
the Start menu, under Settings -> Control Panel ->
Application Panel. (For Windows XP users, go to Start ->
Control Panel -> Other Control Panel Settings ->
Application Panel. They include two Application Panel
Setup tabs, E-mail Setup, and Internet Setup.
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application
Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a
finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray
(the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is
displayed). When you see this icon you will know that
LifeBook Application Panel is active.
As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application
Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To
set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have
provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly
and easily helps you make the most of this valuable
feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with
Application Panel Setup:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Application Panel Setup.
The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There
are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on
the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your
notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch
specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this
document.
Removing the applications does not
remove the password. It simply removes
the utility to change/add/remove
passwords. To change your password you
must reinstall the application.
The tabs in Application Panel Setup may
not be in the same order as the buttons on
your LifeBook notebook, please select the
tab you wish to change carefully.
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To change an application associated with the Application
buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to
reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on
Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applica-
tions, click on the application you wish to launch with
this button, and then click OK. The button will now
launch the new application.
The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your
Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer),
unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to
reconfigure it to launch another program follow these
easy steps:
1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box.
2. Click on Browse from Start Menu.
3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click
on the application you wish to launch with this
button.
4. Click OK.
The button will now launch the new application. If you
want to return to launching your Windows default
Internet browser with this button, you need only click
on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser
box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the
“other application”. If you wish to go back to launching
the “other application” from this button, you will need
to reconfigure it as described above.
When you have finished with Application Panel Setup
click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can
reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as
you like.
Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook
Application Panel
To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow
these easy steps:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Deactivate Panel.
To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for
step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.
If your system has dedicated one of the
application launcher buttons to be an
Internet launcher, the button can still be
configured to launch any application you
wish, not just an Internet browser.
Every time you start Windows the
LifeBook Application Panel is activated,
even if you deactivated it before you shut
down.
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Getting Started
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Figure 3-1 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.
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter
provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack
of your LifeBook notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
(Figure 3-1)
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack
on your notebook.
2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette
lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in
the On or Accessories position.
OR
3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power
jack on an airplane seat.
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the
Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged
battery installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
DC Power
DC Output Cable
AC Adapter
AC Cable
Jack
The Lithium ion 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.
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Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel
that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments
and maintains top resolution through the use of active-
matrix technology.
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
1. Press the Display Panel latch. This releases the
locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.
2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to
touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle. (Figure 3-2)
ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS
Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you
may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a
more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to
adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard or the
power management utility.
Using the Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the
setting only temporarily.
■[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the
brightness of your display.
■[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the
brightness of the display.
CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL
1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it
forward until it is flush with the body of your Life-
Book notebook.
2. Push down until you hear a click. This will
engage the locking mechanism and prevent
your display panel from opening unexpectedly.
Display Panel Latch
■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 dis-
charge. For maximum battery life, make
sure that the brightness is set as low as
possible.
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Starting Your
LifeBook Notebook
POWER ON
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on
your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you
have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal
Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook
notebook. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location)
To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state,
press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above
the keyboard. When you are done working you can
either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode,
(See Suspend Mode on page 32 for more information), or
you can turn it off (See Power Off on page 33 for more
information).
When you power on your LifeBook, 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 64 for more information)
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 revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test
(POST), your notebook will load your operating system.
BOOT SEQUENCE
The procedure for starting up your notebook is called
the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s
BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on,
the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find
instructions to start up your notebook. This information
is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or
restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence
which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system
is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing
a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test
(POST). If the sequence is completed without a failure
and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the
system displays the operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
■You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
■You restart your notebook from the Windows
Shut Down dialog box.
■The software initiates a system restart. Example:
When you install a new application.
■You reset the system by pressing [CTRL+ALT+DEL].
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the
operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating
conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change
the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
■Device control feature parameters, such as changing
I/O addresses and boot devices.
■System Data Security feature parameters, such as
passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2. 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 settings.
BIOS Guide
A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online.
Please visit our service and support Web site at
us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support,
then select Notebooks under User’s Guides. Select Life-
Book BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your
LifeBook series. If you are unsure of your notebook’s
BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.
When you turn on your LifeBook
notebook be sure you have a power
source. This means that at least one
battery is installed and charged, or that the
AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected
and has power.
Do not carry your LifeBook notebook
around with the power on or subject it to
shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
Never turn off your LifeBook notebook
during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it
will cause an error message to be displayed
when you turn your LifeBook notebook on
the next time. (See Power On Self Test
Messages on page 64 for more
information)
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BOOTING THE SYSTEM
We strongly recommend that you do not attach any
external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in any drive
until you have gone through the initial power on
sequence.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook 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.
Designed to accommodate the needs of users in many
different countries, Windows needs to be configured the
first time you use it. Windows has three parts:
■Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter
custom information for your configuration file and
setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook
will be prepared to dial out.
■Registration: Easy online registration for Windows
with Microsoft, and for your LifeBook notebook with
Fujitsu.
■Windows License Agreement and Final Settings:
You have the opportunity to review the Windows.
Getting Started
Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in
the information as directed. You will be asked for such
items as the language you wish to use, the country in
which you live, your first and last name, and about how
you dial out from where you will be using your note-
book. For the modem settings, enter your current
location information where you will be using your
LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone
line and plan to register at a later time, you may click the
Skip button, and you will go directly to the condition of
use page.
Once you have set up your notebook to dial out,
Windows will make a free telephone call which will test
these settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be
returned to the phone settings page where you may try
to fix them. If you are unable to fix the settings please
contact Fujitsu Service and Support. (See Fujitsu Contact
Information on page 1 for more information) If you would
simply like to move on, and register at a later time, you
may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the
Condition of Use page.
Registration
If your connection is successful, you will go to the
Registration Confirmation page. On this page simply
enter the requested information, and then check the
box at the bottom to register your copy of Windows with
Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button
to continue.
You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process.
Follow the instructions on the screens, and enter all of
the necessary information. Be as specific as possible so
that if you need help the service and support team will
be able to serve you better.
Final Settings
The first part of your final settings is the Windows End
User License Agreement. Read the agreement carefully.
When you finish reading you must accept or reject the
terms of the agreement and then click on the Next button.
WINDOWS PRODUCT ACTIVATION
(WINDOWS XP ONLY)
If your system has Windows XP as an operating system,
it has already been pre-installed and pre-activated when
you receive the system.
In the event you need to re-install Windows XP (e.g.,
after making significant configuration changes), it may
be necessary to reactivate the operating system. To do so,
use the following information.
■After re-installing Windows XP, you have thirty days to
activate it. Product activation ensures that you are the
authorized owner of the Windows XP operating sys-
tem.
■Until you activate the product, you will be prompted
whenever you turn on the system that activation is
required. Follow the on-screen directions to activate
your operating system. The product only needs to be
If your data security settings require it, you
may be asked for a password before the
BIOS main menu will appear.
Make sure you have connected a phone
line to your modem before you use E-
Registration.
If you do not register at this time you can
do it later simply by double-clicking on the
LifeBook Registration icon on your
desktop and following the instructions.
If you reject the terms of the license
agreement you will be asked to review the
license agreement for information on
returning to Windows or to shut down
your LifeBook notebook.
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activated once, unless significant hardware changes are
made to your system.
■Note that Product Activation and Registration are not
the same thing. Registration is optional, whereas Prod-
uct Activation is a required procedure.
REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
How do I register?
To register, visit our Web site at:
us.fujitsu.com/computers
INSTALLING CLICK ME!
The first time you boot up your system, you will see an
icon called Click Me! in the Start menu. When you click
the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically build
the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These
icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently
access.
Click Me! will install additional system utilities to maxi-
mize the performance of your system.
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Power Management
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and
features for conserving battery power. Some of these
features are automatic and need no user intervention,
such as those for the internal modem. However, others
depend on the parameters you set to best suit your oper-
ating conditions, such as those for the display bright-
ness. Internal power management for your notebook
may be controlled from settings made in your operating
system, pre-bundled power management application, or
from settings made in BIOS setup utility.
Besides the options available for conserving battery
power, there are also some things that you can do to
prevent your battery from running down as quickly.
For example, you can create an appropriate power saving
profile, put your notebook into Suspend mode when it
is not performing an operation, and you can limit the
use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery
powered computers, there is a trade-off between
performance and power savings.
POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON
When your LifeBook notebook is active, the Power/
Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put
your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Power/
Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active,
but not actively accessing anything, and immediately
release the button. You will hear two short beeps and
your system will enter Suspend mode. (See figure 2-3 on
page 6 for location)
If your LifeBook is suspended, pushing the Power/
Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to active
operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended
by looking at the Power indicator. (See figure 2-3 on
page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your
notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible
and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the
indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook
is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)
SUSPEND MODE
Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the
contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory
during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to
critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the
display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal
components except those necessary to maintain system
memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be
put in Suspend mode by:
■Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when
your system is turned on.
■Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu.
■Timing out from lack of activity.
■Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery
Warning condition.
Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file
on which you are working, open application informa-
tion, and any other data required to support operations
in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend
mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left
off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to
resume operation, and there must be an adequate power
source available, or your notebook will not resume.
■If you are running your LifeBook note-
book on battery power, be aware that
the battery continues to discharge while
your notebook is in Suspend mode,
though not as fast as when fully opera-
tional.
■Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume
button prevents it from being used to
put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend
or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode.
The resume function of the button can-
not be disabled.
■The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-
Disk) mode should not be used with cer-
tain PC Cards. Check your PC Card doc-
umentation for more information. When
PC Cards or external devices are in use,
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode cannot
return to the exact state prior to suspen-
sion, because all of the peripheral
devices will be re-initialized when the
system restarts.
■If your LifeBook notebook is actively
accessing information when you enter
the Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-
Disk) mode, changes to open files are
not lost. The files are left open and
memory is kept active during Suspend
mode or the memory is transferred to
the internal hard drive during Hiberna-
tion mode.
The main advantage of using the
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) function is that
power is not required to maintain your
data. This is particularly important if you
will be leaving your LifeBook notebook in
a suspended state for a prolonged period
of time. The drawback of using
Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the
power down and power up sequences and
resets peripheral devices.
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