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User-Installable
Features
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User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LifeBook P Series notebook has a Lithium ion
battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The
battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be
exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may become
shorter if it is used under the following conditions:
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When used at temperatures lower than 41° F (5° C) or
higher than 95° F (35° C). Extreme temperatures not
only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause
battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the Status
Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a
battery that is outside its operating temperature range.
See “” on page 14.
When using a high current device such as a modem,
CD-ROM drive, or hard drive, using the AC adapter
will conserve your battery life.
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Do not leave a faulty battery in your
notebook. It may damage your AC
adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter,
or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by
draining all available current into the bad
battery.
Under federal, state, or local law it may
be illegal to dispose of batteries by
putting them in the trash. Please take
care of our environment and dispose of
batteries properly. Check with your local
government authority for details
regarding recycling or disposing of old
batteries. If you cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support
representative at 1-800-8Fujitsu.
Actual battery life will vary based on
screen brightness, applications, features,
power management settings, battery
condition and other customer preferences.
CD-ROM drive or hard drive usage may
also have a significant impact on battery
life. The battery charging capacity is
reduced as the battery ages. If your
battery is running low quickly, you should
replace it with a new one.
The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the
AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the
battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is
installed in your notebook and connect the AC or Auto/
Airline adapter.
Make sure that the Battery Charging
indicator and the Battery Level indicator
icon on the Status Indicator Panel light.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery,
therefore you do not need to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. The charge times will be
longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is
charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly,
put your notebook into Standby mode, or turn it off
while the adapter is charging the battery. See “Power
Management” on page 32.
Using heavy current devices such as a
modem or frequent CD-ROM and
PCMCIA powered external device accesses
may prevent charging completely.
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, the Battery Level indicator will glow red. If you do not respond to the low
battery alarm, the batteries will continue to discharge
until they are too low to operate. Your notebook will
then go into Standby mode to try and protect your data
for as long as possible. There is no guarantee that your
data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this
point.
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Once the low battery indicator appears
you must save all your data and put your
notebook into Standby mode until you
can provide a new power source. You
should provide a charged battery or
AC or Auto/Airline Adapter as soon as
possible.
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When you are in Standby mode there
must always be at least one power
source active. If you remove all power
sources while your notebook is in
Standby mode, any data that has not
been saved to the hard drive will be lost.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
If you want to know the condition of the Lithium ion
battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the
Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the
battery level changes.
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Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend
mode you will be unable to resume operation until you
provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a
charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will
need to press the Suspend/Resume button to resume
operation. In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data
can be maintained for some time, but if a power source
is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop
flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data
that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can
continue to use your notebook while an adapter is
charging the battery.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your LifeBook P Series notebook comes with one battery
pack; you might want to consider purchasing a spare. By
keeping a spare battery fully charged, you can immediately swap with one that is not charged.
There are two ways to swap batteries: cold-swapping and
hot-swapping. Cold-swapping means swapping batteries
when the system has been powered down; hot-swapping
is performed when the system is powered by AC power.
Cold-swapping batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery compartment,
follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)
1. Have a charged battery ready to install.
2. Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC
adapter.
3. Lift the display enough to pull the display latch from
the slot.
4. Press the battery release latches to open the
compartment.
5. Remove the battery from the compartment.
6. Slide the new battery into the compartment.
7. Close the compartment and the battery release
latches will click into place.
8. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
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Figure 4-1. Removing the Battery
Hot-swapping Batteries
To hot-swap batteries in your battery compartment
follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)
1. Close any open files and put your notebook into
Standby mode.
2. Connect an AC adapter or Auto/Airline power
adapter to provide power to the system.
3. Lift the display enough to pull the display latch from
the slot.
4. Press the battery release latches inward to open the
compartment.
5. Remove the battery from the compartment.
6. Slide the new battery into the compartment.
7. Close the compartment and the battery release
latches will click into place.
8. Press the Suspend/Resume button to return your
notebook to normal operation.
If the Lithium ion battery connector is not
fully seated, you may not be able to use
your notebook or charge your battery.
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Memory Upgrade
Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook comes with a
minimum of 256 MB of high speed Double Data Rate
Synchronous Dynamic RAM 2 (DDR2 SDRAM), 400
MHz factory installed. To increase your system’s memory
capacity, you may install a memory upgrade module. The
memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM)
SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility,
purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web
store at www.shopfujitsu.com.
Do not remove any screws from the
memory upgrade module compartment
except those specifically shown in the
directions for installing and removing the
module.
7. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle.
Press the connector edge of the module firmly down
and into the connector until it lodges under the
retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.
Figure 4-3. Installing a Memory Module
8. Replace the cover. (Figure 4-4)
9. Replace the screws.
INSTALLING MEMORY UPGRADE MODULES
1. Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook and
remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline).
2. Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.
3. Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the
screws of the memory upgrade module compartment. (Figure 4-2)
4. Remove the cover.
Figure 4-4. Replacing the Memory Compartment Cover
The memory upgrade module is not
something you routinely remove from
your notebook. Once it is installed, you
should leave it in place unless you want to
change system memory capacity.
Figure 4-2. Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment
TO REMOVE A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE
5. Remove the memory upgrade module from the
static guarded sleeve.
6. Align the memory upgrade module with the
component side up. Align the connector edge of the
memory upgrade module with the connector slot in
the compartment. (Figure 4-3)
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 towards the
rear of your notebook.
4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
5. Replace the cover. (Figure 4-4)
6. Replace the screws.
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CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY
Once you have changed the system memory capacity by
either adding or removing a memory upgrade module,
be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the
change.
Your notebook uses Dynamic Video
Memory Technology (DVMT), which
allows the video driver to dynamically
determine the amount of memory that is
used. Your notebook can use a maximum
of 128 MB of system memory for video
functions.
You can check the memory capacity by clicking [Start]
-> Control Panel, then double-clicking the System icon.
Select the General tab and check the amount of memory
under “Computer.”
The amount of memory displayed should be approximately the total of all memory modules installed. There
may be a discrepancy of several megabytes which are
allocated for fixed video memory.
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 52.
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User-Installable Features
SD Card Slot
SD Card
Figure 4-5. Inserting an SD Card
Secure Digital Media
Your LifeBook notebook supports Secure Digital (SD)
cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and
from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash
memory architecture, which means they don’t need a
power source to retain data.
REMOVING AN SD CARD
To remove an SD Card, first see your SD Card manual
for instructions. Some cards may require your LifeBook
notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing
them. To remove the card from the slot, simply pull it
out.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards allow portable storage among
a variety of devices, such as cell phones, GPS systems,
digital cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data
quickly, with low battery consumption. It uses flash
memory architecture.
INSERTING SD CARDS
SD Cards are inserted in the SD Card slot (Figure 4-9).
To insert an SD Card, follow these steps:
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inserting or removing an SD Card during
your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or
bootup process may damage the card
and/or your LifeBook notebook.
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Do not insert a card into a slot if there is
water or any other substance on the
card as you may permanently damage
the card, your LifeBook notebook, or
both.
1. See your SD Card manual for instructions on the
insertion of your card. Some cards may require that
your notebook is off while inserting them.
2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If
there is, see Removing an SD Card.
3. Insert your card into the slot with the product label
facing up.
4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in
the connector.
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LifeBook P Series Notebook – Section Four
Compact Flash Card Slot
Compact
Flash Card
Compact Flash Card
Eject Button
Figure 4-6. Compact Flash Card Slot
Compact Flash Cards
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact
Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
Some available Compact Flash Cards:
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Memory cards
Fax/data modem cards
Local area network (LAN) cards
Compact Flash
Card Eject Button
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your CF Card.
INSERTING COMPACT FLASH CARDS
Compact Flash Cards are inserted in the Compact Flash
Card slot. To insert a Compact Flash Card, follow these
steps: (Figure 4-2)
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Inserting or removing a Compact Flash
Card during your LifeBook notebook’s
shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.
■
Do not insert a Compact Flash Card into
a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook
notebook, or both.
1. See your Compact Flash Card manual for specific
instructions on the insertion of your card. Some
Compact Flash Cards may require your notebook to
be Off while inserting them.
2. When you receive your LifeBook, there will be a
protective plug inserted in the slot. Whenever you
don’t have a Compact Flash Card inserted, be sure to
replace the plug to prevent system contamination.
To remove the plug, press the Compact Flash Card
eject button. (Figure 4-3)
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Compact Flash Slot Plug
Figure 4-7. Removing Compact Flash Slot plug
3. When the Compact Flash Slot plug is ejected,
remove it from the slot.
4. Insert your Compact Flash Card into the slot, with
the product label facing up.
5. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated
in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject
button will pop away from your notebook.
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REMOVING COMPACT FLASH CARDS
To remove a Compact Flash Card, follow these easy
steps:
Windows has a shutdown procedure for
Compact Flash Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please
review your operating system manual for
the correct procedure).
1. See your Compact Flash Card manual for specific
instructions on removing your card. Some Compact
Flash Cards may require your notebook to be in
Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.
If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of
your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook.
2. Push the eject button in until it is flush with the
notebook. This will push the Compact Flash Card
slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the
card.
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Docking Port
DC Power Jack
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
External Monitor Port
USB Ports
Port Replicator
Release Latch
Figure 4-8. Port Replicator rear panel
Port Replicator
An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to
support your LifeBook P Series notebook. The Port
Replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by
providing ports to connect USB devices, an external
monitor, external speaker, or a LAN device. The Port
Replicator connects to the bottom of your notebook. See
“Device Ports” on page 46.
Docking Port
The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your LifeBook
notebook.
Port Replicator Release Latch
Pull the Port Replicator Release latch away from the Port Replicator to remove the Port Replicator from your notebook.
ATTACHING PORT REPLICATOR
PORT REPLICATOR COMPONENTS
Following is a description of the Port Replicator components.
(Figure 4-11)
To attach the Port Replicator, align the Port Replicator
connector on the bottom of your notebook with the connector
on the Port Replicator and push the corners down simultaneously. (Figure 4-12)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to
power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion
battery.
USB 2.0 Ports (Qty. 2)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB
devices. USB 2.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 1.1
devices.
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external
VGA or SVGA monitor. Note that if a Port Replicator is
attached, you must use the external monitor port on the Port
Replicator, not the one on your system.
Figure 4-9. Attaching the Port Replicator
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
DETACHING PORT REPLICATOR
The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port Replicator. Note that when the system is attached to the Port Replicator, the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator should be used, not
the one on the system.
To detach the Port Replicator:
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1. Pull the Port Replicator’s release latch away from the Port
Replicator to release it from your notebook. (Figure 4-13)
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Figure 4-10. Unlatching the Port Replicator
2. Pull the notebook away from the Port Replicator to detach
it from your notebook. (Figure 4-14)
Figure 4-11. Removing the Port Replicator
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Device Ports
Your LifeBook P Series notebook and the optional Port
Replicator come equipped with multiple Device Ports to
which you can connect an external device including: disk
drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
MODEM (RJ-11) JACK
The modem (RJ-11) jack is used for an internal modem.
To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps:
(See figure 2-7 on page 12 for location)
1. Align the connector with the jack opening.
2. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a
telephone outlet.
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 LifeBook P
Series 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.
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The internal modem is designed to the
ITU V.90 standard. Its maximum speed
of 53000 bps is the highest allowed by
FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The
maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload.
The internal modem on all LifeBook P
Series notebook’s from Fujitsu Computer
Systems Corporation are certified for use
in the United States and Canada.
Depending upon the configuration of
your system, your LifeBook notebook
may have either a LAN jack or an IEEE
1394 jack.
INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal 10/
100 BaseTx Ethernet connection. You will need to
configure your notebook to work with your particular
network. (Please refer to your network administrator for
information on your network
configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these
easy steps: (See figure 2-7 on page 12 for location)
Note that the optional Port Replicator is
designed to cover the LAN jack located on
the system. This design ensures that the
LAN jack on the Port Replicator is the only
one used when the Port Replicator is
installed.
1. Align the connector with the jack opening.
2. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
DOCKING PORT
The docking port is used for the connection of your
notebook to an optional port replicator. In order to
connect your notebook to one of these devices follow the
instructions that came with your port replicator. (See
figure 2-8 on page 13 for location)
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS
The two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you
to connect USB devices such as external floppy disk
drives, external DVD drives, game pads, pointing
devices, keyboards and/or speakers. USB 2.0 is downward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, so older USB
devices will work with these ports. USB 2.0 is a much
faster design, running forty times faster than USB 1.1.
In order to connect a USB device, follow these easy steps:
(See figure 2-7 on page 12 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
MICROPHONE JACK
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. Your microphone must be equipped
with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into
the microphone jack of your notebook. In order to
connect a microphone follow these easy steps: (See
figure 2-4 on page 9 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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: (See figure 2-4
on page 9 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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If you plug headphones into the
headphone jack, the built-in stereo
speakers will be disabled.
EXTERNAL VIDEO PORT
The external video port allows you to connect an
external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect
an external device follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-7
on page 12 for location). There is also an external VGA
monitor on the port replicator (See figure 4-11 on
page 44 for location).
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the cover from the port opening, if present.
Align the connector with the port opening.
Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on
each side of the connector.
When an external monitor is plugged in,
pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you
to change your selection of where to send
your display video. Each time you press the
key combination, you will step to the next
choice, starting with the built-in display
panel only, moving to the external monitor
only, finally moving to both the built-in
display panel and an external monitor.
When an external monitor is plugged in,
pressing the LifeBook Application Panel
Secondary Function buttons (Fn + Screen
Rotation Button) also allows you to
change your selection of where to send
your display video.
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Troubleshooting
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Tr o ub le sho o ti ng
Troubleshooting
Your LifeBook P Series notebook is sturdy and subject to
few problems in the field. However, you may encounter
simple setup or operating problems that you can solve
on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that
you can solve by replacing the device. The information
in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of
these straightforward problems and identify failures that
require service.
IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
If you encounter a problem that you are having difficulty in solving, go through the following procedure
before pursuing further troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your 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 inserted in the PC Card slot
is seated properly. You can also remove the card
from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause
of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external
connectors are plugged in properly. You can also
disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as
possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at
least 10 seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the
Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more
detailed troubleshooting information.
8. If you still have the problem after taking all of the
above approaches, please check our support web site
at http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
for possible known support issues.
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If you keep notes about what you have
tried, your support representative may
be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the
phone.
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Do not return a failed notebook to your
supplier until you have talked to a support representative.
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:
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Product name
Product configuration number
Product serial number
Purchase date
Conditions under which the problem occurred
Any error messages that have occurred
Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your
notebook for configuration and serial numbers. (See
figure 2-8 on page 13 for location)
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your notebook, try to
find the symptoms under the Problem column of the
troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty.
You will find a description of common causes for that
symptom under the column Possible Cause 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.
9. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the
Troubleshooting Table and checked our Web site for
possible solutions without success, contact your
support representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
Web site:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Problem
Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52
Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52
Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52
Pen Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53
Problem
Problem
Page
Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56
Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software, operating system and applications.
Headphones are plugged into
your notebook.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Software driver is not configured correctly.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Sound could have been muted
with function keys.
Press [F3] while holding the [Fn] key to toggle the
sound on and off.
Port Replicator AC adapter is
not plugged in.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Notebook is not properly
seated in the Port Replicator.
Remove and re-dock your notebook.
The setup utility is incorrectly
set for your internal (Primary
Master) hard drive.
Revise BIOS settings to set the Primary Master
correctly. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the notebook.
Verify drive designator used by application is in
use by the operating system. When the operating
system is booted from a CD, drive designations
are automatically adjusted.
Security is set so your operating system cannot be started
without a password.
Verify your password and security settings.
Port Replicator Problems
notebook does not turn on
when installed in optional
Port Replicator
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your
hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
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The notebook has gone into
Standby mode.
Push the Suspend/Resume button.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart
your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off by
pressing the suspend/resume button for 10 seconds
or more, and then turn it back on.
The NumLock key has been
toggled on.
Press the NumLock key to toggle it off.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
You have installed an
external keyboard or
mouse, and it does not
seem to work.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 46.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
correct driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
correct driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your system has crashed.
Try to restart your notebook. If that fails, turn off
the power by pressing the suspend/resume button
for at least 10 seconds, and then power back on.
The system may be
uncalibrated
If the cursor on the screen appears to be misaligned
with the pen or is not accurately tracking the pen,
calibrate the pen. See “Calibrating the Touch
Screen” on page 24.
Your memory upgrade module
is not properly installed.
Turn off your notebook. Remove and re-install your
memory upgrade module. See “Memory Upgrade
Module” on page 39.
You have a memory failure.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 58.
Messages about modem
operation.
Messages about modem
operation are generated by
whichever modem application
is in use.
See your application software documentation for
additional information.
Modem does not appear to
work.
Modem may not have been
initialized.
Verify that the modem has been initialized by the
operating system. TO do so, right-click on My
Computer and select the Hardware tab. Click
[Device Manager] and click on the “+” symbol that
appears next to Modems. Verify that your device is
listed as installed.
The device is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports”
on page 46.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your software may not have
the correct driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
Your device and another device
are assigned the same I/O
address.
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
Pen Input Problems
Cursor is not tracking the
pen
Memory Problems
Power On screen or Info
menu of BIOS setup utility
information, does not show
the correct amount of
installed memory.
Modem Problems
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device, but your notebook
does not recognize the
device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The installed battery is
completely discharged or there
is no power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicators” on page 14. Install a charged battery or a
Power adapter.
The battery is installed but is
faulty.
Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence
and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicators”
on page 14. If a battery is indicating a short, remove
that battery and operate from another power source
or replace that battery.
The battery is low.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicators” on page 14. Use a Power adapter until
the battery is charged.
The AC or auto/airline adapter
is not plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See
“Power Sources” on page 29.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter or install a charged
optional second battery.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet, airplane
seat jack, or the car’s 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.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications
and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup
utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs.
You are operating on battery
power only and have ignored a
low battery alarm until the
battery is at the dead battery
state and your machine has
gone into Dead Battery
Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend/
Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 29.
You have a battery failure.
Verify the condition of the battery using the
Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove
any battery that is shorted. See “Status Indicators” on
page 14.
Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
The battery is dead.
Replace the battery with a charged one or install a
Power adapter.
No battery is installed.
Install a charged battery.
Power Failures
You turn on your notebook
and nothing seems to
happen.
Your notebook turns off all
by itself.
Your notebook will not
work on battery alone.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Your notebook will not
work on battery alone.
The battery is improperly
installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected by
re-installing them.
(continued)
Your battery is faulty.
Verify the battery condition using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any battery that is
shorted. See “Status Indicators” on page 14.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
You are running an application
that uses a great deal of power
due to frequent hard drive or
CD-ROM access, or use of a
modem or LAN PC card.
Use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
Check the power management and/or setup utility
settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust
according to your operating needs.
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher
the brightness the more power your display uses.
The battery is very old.
Replace the battery.
The battery has been exposed
to high temperatures.
Replace the battery.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
The AC Adapter is defective.
Replace with another AC Adapter to see if the
problem persists. Replace any defective AC
Adapters.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
The system powers up,
and displays power-on
information, but fails to
load the operating system.
The Suspend/Resume button
is disabled from the Advanced
submenu of the Power menu
of the setup utility.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
You did not hold the button
in long enough.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few
seconds if your application is preventing the CPU
from checking for button pushes.
There may be a conflict with
the application software.
Close all applications and try the button again.
The boot sequence settings of
the setup utility are not
compatible with your
configuration.
Set the operating source by pressing the [F2] key
while the Fujitsu logo is on screen, entering the
setup utility and adjusting the source settings from
the Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the
setup utility and verify the Security settings and
modify them as accordingly. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 30.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the notebook boot
sequence.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to
determine the meaning and severity of the problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply status
indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
page 58.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when you made them
and exited the BIOS setup
utility returning it to previous
settings.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when
exiting the BIOS setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS back-up
battery has failed.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
This is not a user-serviceable part.
The angle of the display and
the brightness settings are not
adequate for your lighting
conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control until
you have adequate visibility.
The optional Port Replicator is
attached, an external monitor
is plugged in, and the notebook is set for an external
monitor only.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
allows you to change your selection of where to
send your display video. Each time you press the
combination of 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 power management
timeouts may be set for very
short intervals and you failed
to notice the display come on
and go off again.
Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
your built-in display is
blank.
Power On Self Test (POST)
has detected a failure which
does not allow the display
to operate.
Contact your support representative.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The notebook has gone into
Video Timeout, Standby
Mode, or Hibernate Mode
because you have not used it
for a period of time.
Press a button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. Check your power management
settings, or close your applications and go to the
Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to better suit your operation needs.
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.
Video Problems
The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your
notebook.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The power management timeouts may be set for very short
intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on
and go off again.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
The display does not close.
A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the
display and the keyboard.
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
The display has bright or
dark spots.
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal
for a large LCD display.
This is normal; do nothing.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
The display needs technical diagnosis; contact your
support representative.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You are running an application
that does not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution
display and display compression is enabled.
When compensation is disabled, a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not support
800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution will result. You
can fill the screen but have less resolution by
changing your compensation setting. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the Advanced
menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 30.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any
information.
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and
enable your external monitor. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the Advanced
Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 30.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on
page 47.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
correct software driver for
that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your external monitor may not
be compatible with your notebook.
See your monitor documentation and the External
Monitor Support portions of the Specifications
section. See “Specifications” on page 71.
Application software often has
its own set of error message
displays.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all messages are
errors some may simply be status.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
(continued)
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the operation of an
application.
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POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status
messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating
system can generate and an explanation of each message.
Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message
is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and
check your operating system documentation both on
screen and in the manual. If you can find no
reference to the message and its meaning is not clear,
contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can
only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module,
verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check your Windows
Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory
until you can contact your support representative.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to
replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact
your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your
keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to
use an external keyboard until then. Contact your
support representative.
*Keyboard error nn
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.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or
drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed
disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the
boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed
your installation greatly, the operating system should be
on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard
drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be
re-installed from your back up media.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in
System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the
memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed
bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data
if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays “????”. This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where x = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly.
This may mean that the hard drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to check
for the hard drive type settings and correct them if
necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears
when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault
which might cause you to lose data if you continue.
Contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays “????”. This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that
you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact
your support representative for more information.
*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,
you should turn off the power and contact your support
representative.
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*Press  to resume,  to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press
the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2]
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*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board
repair. Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at
which the error was detected. You are risking data
corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead.
This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted
battery which requires a support representative to
change. You can continue operating but you will have to
use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup
utility every time you turn off your notebook.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified
incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and
reconfigure the system.
MODEM RESULT CODES
The operating system and application software that is
factory installed detects the modem characteristics and
provides the necessary command strings to operate the
modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by
generic AT commands from the operating system and
application 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 using the internal modem with applications that
are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block
at which the error was detected. This means that there is
a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to
operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your
support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in
kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the
computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper
Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the
BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual
memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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Restoring Your
Pre-installed Software
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) CD
contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in
specific directories) that are unique to your notebook
configuration for use as documented below.
If you have access to the internet, visit the
Fujitsu Support web site 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. See
“Automatically Downloading Driver
Updates” on page 61.
Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Applications CD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have
been un-installed or corrupted.
There may be certain free third-party
applications pre-installed on your system
that are not on the DAR CD. The latest
versions of the applications can be
downloaded from the third-party’s website.
5. Once you have selected the components you wish to
install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the
components will be installed.
6. After the components are installed, click [OK], then
click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the
system.
RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE
The Restore Disc that came with your system contains
two utilities:
■
■
The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original
contents of the C: drive.
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 use of this disc requires that you
have a device capable of reading CDs
attached to your system. If you do not
have a built-in CD player, you will need
to attach an external player. For more
information on available external devices,
visit our Web site at:
www.shopfujitsu.com.
• This disc can only be used with the
system with which it was purchased.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after
Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is
displayed after the CD is inserted.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
3. A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from
the Drivers and Applications CD.
The components listed are color-coded in
terms of their install status. Blue indicates
that the component can be installed. Green
indicates that the component needs to be
installed separately. Grey indicates a
component that is already installed; grey
items can be reinstalled, but prior to
installation you will receive a reminder that
the component is already installed.
4. In the list, check off all the components you want to
install. If you want to install all components, click
[Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the
blue-coded components; you must select grey and
green components separately.
BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that your
system is set up to boot from the CD drive. To verify/
change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up
from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive),
perform the following steps:
1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the
Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu.
Press [Enter].
4. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not
at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the
list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it
to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot
from the devices in the order in which they are
listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will
indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive
is connected.
5. If you have an external drive connected, proceed to
step 6; otherwise, proceed to step 7.
6. If you have an external drive connected:
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• Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.
• Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and
press the Enter key to open it.
• If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space
bar to enable it.
• Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press
the space bar to enable it.
7. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS
Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
After you have changed the boot priority, you can restore
a backup image when you are booting up.
Procedure
1.
Turn on the power to your system.
2.
Ensure that you have a device that can read CDs
either installed in your system or attached externally to it.
3.
Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.
4.
Reboot your system.
5.
After the system reboots, follow the instructions
that appear to either restore your system image or
erase all data from your hard disk.
AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING
DRIVER UPDATES
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 your system.
The FDU icon
should appear in the system tray at
the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the
icons to find the correct one). If the FDU icon does not
appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to
[Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver
Update; this will create the icon automatically.
To invoke the FDU menu, right-click on the FDU icon.
The menu contains the following items:
■
Check for updates now
Allows for manual driver update search. The first
time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user
agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for
updates and downloads them. While downloading,
the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it
cannot be used while the download is in process.
When the update is complete, a message appears
informing you of the fact.
■
Enable Automatic Update Notifications
Automatically searches for new updates on a regular
basis (approximately every 3 days).
■
Show update history
Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates
that have been made via the FDU.
■
About Fujitsu Driver Update
Displays the FDU version number and copyright
information
■
Fujitsu Driver Update Readme
Displays the FDU readme.
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook P Series notebook carefully,
you will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its
devices.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or
similar products, must always be supervised
by an adult. Do not allow children access to
the interior of any electrical products and
do not permit them to handle any cables.
LIFEBOOK P SERIES NOTEBOOK
Caring for your LifeBook
■
Your notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic
device. Treat it with care.
Do not use excessive force when tapping
or writing on the screen with the stylus or
your finger. Use of excessive force could
result in damage to the LCD and/or Touch
Screen.
■
■
■
■
■
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying
case.
To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all
vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This
may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air
vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or
on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Any
unauthorized service performed on the computer will
void the warranty.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
■
Keep it away from food and beverages.
■
If you accidentally spill liquid on your 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 notebook in a wet environment (near
a bathtub, swimming pool).
■
■
Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your notebook.
■
Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental
hazards.
■
Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for
long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F
(60° C) may damage your notebook.
■
Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots
when they are not in use.
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
■
■
If you are carrying your notebook in a briefcase, or
any other carrying case, make sure that there are no
objects in the case pressing on the lid.
■
Do not drop your notebook.
■
Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your LifeBook
Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not
the cord.)
■
■
Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do
not use abrasives or solvents.
■
Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never
use glass cleaners.
Storing your LifeBook
If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn
the notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove
and store all Lithium ion batteries.
■
■
Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you
store your notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In
addition, a faulty battery might damage the notebook.
■
Store your notebook in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between 13º F (-25º C)
and 140º F (60º C).
Traveling with your LifeBook
Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
■
■
Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with
you.
■
When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper).
If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to
install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive
through a metal detector. Have your hard drive handinspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray
machine.
■
Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
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Outlet Type
may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.
Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Location
United States, Canada, Mexico, parts
of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the
Philippines, Taiwan
Russia and the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS), most of
Europe, parts of Latin America, the
Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong
Kong, India, most of South Asia
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of Africa
■
Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
■
Recharge batteries only as described in this manual
and only in ventilated areas.
■
Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a
day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.
■
Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six
months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
■
Keep brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
■
Set the power management for maximum battery life.
■
Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned
on and you are not actually using it.
■
Disable the Windows CD auto insert function.
■
Always use fully charged batteries.
China, Australia, New Zealand
Figure 6-1. Outlet types
KEYBOARD
Caring for your Keyboard
The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive
instrument. It is made up of many switches that are
activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a
major component of the heat dissipation system in a
notebook. Due to heat and size considerations the
keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close
together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids
have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on
cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip
onto the circuitry sight unseen. Once the liquid seeps
between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or
other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys
which no longer operate, or which, when pressed, record
the wrong characters and other similar failures.
There is no repair for this problem other than replacement. The solution is to become aware of the issue and
take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.
To clean the keyboard, use a rag dampened slightly with
cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent liquid
from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly on the
keys should be avoided. The spray should be applied first
to the cloth, and then the cloth wiped over the keys.
BATTERIES
Caring for your Batteries
■
Always handle batteries carefully.
■
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do
not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not
carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they
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OPTIONAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
AND FLOPPY DISKS
Caring for your Floppy Disks
■
Avoid using floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.
■
Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic
field.
■
Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10º C)
and 125º F (52º C).
■
Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the
metal shutter.
Caring for your Optional Floppy Disk Drive
■
To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry
soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or
a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene,
paint thinner or other volatile material.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or
cold locations, or in locations subject to severe
temperature changes. Store at temperatures between
50º F (10º C) and 125º F (52º C).
■
Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating equipment.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject
to shock and vibration.
■
Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal,
or other foreign matter inside the drive or disk.
■
Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
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Care and Maintenance
OPTIONAL OPTICAL DRIVE AND DISCS
Caring for your discs
CDs and DVD discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
■
Always store your discs in their case when not in use.
■
Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching
the surface.
■
Avoid storing any discs in extreme temperatures.
■
Do not bend discs or set heavy objects on them.
■
Do not spill liquids on discs.
■
Do not scratch discs.
■
Do not put a label on discs.
■
Do not get dust on discs.
■
Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■
If a disc 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 discs.
■
If a disc is dirty, use only a disc cleaner or wipe it with
a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner
edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your Optional Optical Drive
Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with
care. Please pay attention to the following points:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high
speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or
vibration with the power on.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
exposed to extreme temperatures.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or
dusty.
Use of a commercially-available lens cleaner kit is
recommended to maintain the drive lens.
Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or
devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.
CF CARDS
Caring for your CF Cards
CF Cards are durable, but you must treat them with
care. The documentation supplied with your CF Cards
provides specific information for caring for the cards.
When you don’t have a CF Card installed in your system,
you should be sure to install the CF Card slot inserts that
came with your system. These will help to keep dust and
dirt out of your system.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Specifications
LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications (Continued)
This section provides the hardware and environmental
specifications for your LifeBook P Series notebook.
Specifications of particular configurations will vary.
BIOS ROM
1 MB (Boot Block Type Flash ROM)
Hard disk
drive
• 1.8” HDD
CONFIGURATION LABEL
Your LifeBook P Series notebook has a configuration
label located on the bottom. (See figure 2-8 on page 13
for location). This label contains specific information
regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook.
Following is an example label and information on how
to read your own configuration label.
Part Number
• 30 GB or 60 GB IDE (4200 rpm)
ATA 100
• Shock-mounted
• SMART Support
Display Specifications
Display
Configuration ID
8.9" TFT WSVGA (1024 x600),
16M colors:
• Color LCD
• Active Digitizer
Configuration P/N: APZXXXXXXXXXXXXX
• 32-bit color
FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXXX
• External monitor support: SXGA
(1280x1024 maximum)
P1500, PM ULV 753, 8.9 WSVGA, 256M, 60G, MODEM/LAN/WLAN, WIN XP
• Dot pitch: 0.240 x 0.240 mm
Processor
Model
Memory
Screen
Size
Communications
Hard Drive
Operating
System
VRAM
Figure 7-1. Configuration Label
Up to 128 MB of shared memory
using Unified Memory Architecture
(UMA). Dynamically responds to
application requirements and allocates
the proper amount of memory for
optimal graphics and performance.
LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications
Interface Specifications
The specifications for your particular model may vary.
To determine the specifications for your system, please
visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computers.
Integrated
Interfaces
• Modem (RJ-11)
• LAN (RJ-45)
• USB 2.0 x 2
Dimensions
Physical Specifications
• DC-In
9.13” w x 6.57” d x 1.36" / 1.46"
(232 mm x 167 mm x 34.5/37 mm)
• Analog RGB, Mini D-SUB 15-pin
connector for external VGA monitor
• Docking connector
Processing Specifications
CPU/Speed
Intel Pentium M ULV 753
Front Side
Bus (FSB)
400 MHz
Chip set
915GMS
• DC Power
• LAN (RJ-45)
• 15-pin D-SUB connector for
external VGA monitor
• USB 2.0 x 2
• Docking Port
CF Card Slot
Dedicated slot for Compact Flash
Card, Type II
• 172-pin Micro DIMM slot
SD Slot
Dedicated slot for SD Card
256 MB, 512 MB, and 1.0 GB
modules available, with a system
maximum of 1.0 GB.
User
Interface
support
• Keyboard
Pitch: 19 mm, Stroke: 3 mm
Memory/Storage Specifications
Main RAM
Interfaces
on Optional
Port
Replicator
• 256 MB SDRAM (DDR2 400 MHz)
L1 cache
(CPU)
64 KB on-die
L2 cache
2 MB on-die
• Quick Point pointing device with
scroll button
• Passive digitizer with pen input
• On-screen keyboard
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LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications (Continued)
Audio
LifeBook P Series notebook Specifications (Continued)
• Realtek ALC203
Agency Approval Specifications
• Internal mono microphone
User
Controls
• Mono speaker
• EN55022 (CISPR22) Class B
• Mono microphone and stereo
headphone jacks
• FCC 15, Class B
• 26 adjustable audio levels
• ICES-003
• Programmable Application Buttons,
each with primary and secondary
functions (default applications:
Calculator and WordPad)
• FCC 15C, 15.247
Emissions
• Canada RSS-210
• ETSI EN 300 328-1 V1.3.1 : 2001
• ETSI EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 :
2001_12
• ETSI EN 301 498-17 V1.2.1 : 2002
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
support (on some models)
• ETSI EN 301 498-1 V1.4.1 : 2002
• Suspend/Resume button
Status
Indicators
(LCDs)
• Power
• Battery charging
Immunity
• EN55024 (1998)
Safety
• UL and cUL Listed, UL 60950
• Battery level
• Hard disk drive
Telecom
• Caps Lock
• Num Lock
Main Battery
• 3-cell
• Removable, Lithium ion
• 10.8 V @2600 mAh, max. 28 WHr
• Recharge Time:
Approximately 2.5 hours
Optional
Battery
• 6-cell
• Removable, Lithium ion
• 10.8V @ 5200 mAh,
max. 56.0 WHr
• Recharge Time:
Approximately 4.5 hours
AC Adapter
Autosensing 100 - 240V, supplying 16
VDC, with a current of 2.5 A
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating: 41o to 95o F (5o to 35o C)
Non-operating: 5o to 140o F
(-15o to 60o C)
Humidity
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Operating:
20 to 85% non-condensing
Non-operating:
8 to 85% non-condensing
• IC CS-03
Additional Specifications
• Scroll Lock
Power Specifications
• FCC Part 68
Operating
System
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro
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Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s
authority to operate the equipment
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, 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:
•
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a
different circuit than the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF
emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
This equipment contains an internal modem that
complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom
of this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If
requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard jack
type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided
with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
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 in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
the telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair
or warranty information, please refer to the manual or
contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation,
Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service
provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information).
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have any questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes
it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other
electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax
machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted 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.
The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment
is 0.1B as shown on the label. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone may
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DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les
exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du
Canada.
Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry
Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.
This is confirmed by the registration number. The
abbreviation, IC, before the registration number
(4061A-8687) signifies that registration was performed
based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that
Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It
does not imply that Industry Canada approved the
equipment.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the
user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The
user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in
some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by
Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN assigned to
each terminal equipment provides an indication of the
maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected
to a telephone interface. 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.
For safety, users should ensure that the
electrical ground of the power utility, the
telephone lines and the metallic water
pipes are connected together. Users should
NOT attempt to make such connections
themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important
in rural areas.
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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 par le
numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé devant le
numéro d’enregistrement (4061A-8687), signifie que
l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à une
déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées.
Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada a approuvé le
matériel.
Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de
connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la
conformité aux normes de certification ne peut dans
certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications
doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute
défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie
de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement 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 la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs
doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et
les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE
doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter
les services d’inspection d’installations
électriques appropriés ou un électricien.
Ceci peut être particulièrement important
en régions rurales.
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Glossary
Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall
outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays
which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel
on the screen.
Cache Memory
A block of memory built into the micro-processor
which is much faster to access than your system RAM
and used in specially structured ways to make your
overall data handling time faster.
CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which
offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI
architecture.
A designation for wireless LAN network configuration.
It indicates a form of communication limited to those
personal computers which have wireless LAN function.
For details, refer to “Ad hoc mode” on page 86.
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.
ADSL
Channel
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
The frequency band of wireless LAN to be used in
communications over wireless LAN or at the access
point.
AdHoc
Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over
ordinary phone lines.
Auto/Airline Adapter
A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to
the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of
default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your 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 digit. A single piece of
information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).
bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe
data transfer rates.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating system
from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.
Bus
An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU
and the sub-assemblies inside your notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random
access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing
random access memory which requires very low levels of
power to operate.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system.
Example: run a particular application or format a floppy
disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes
up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a 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.
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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A protocol used for automatically fetching communication parameters such as IP addresses. The side which
assigns IP address is called DHCP server and the side
that is assigned it is called DHCP client.
DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the
platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible
it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing
with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
Disk Drive
The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads
and control circuitry for reading and writing the data
on the disk.
Diskette
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 Name System
A function that controls the correspondence of IP
addresses assigned to a computer with the name. Even
for those computers whose IP addresses are unknown, if
their names are known, it is possible to communicate
with them.
DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk
Operating System).
Driver
A computer program which converts application and
operating system commands to external devices into the
exact form required by a specific brand and model of
device in order to produce the desired results from that
particular equipment.
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ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high
speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.
Encryption Key (Network Key)
Key information used to encode data for data transfer.
This device uses the same encryption key to encode and
decode the data, and the identical encryption key is
required between the sender and receiver.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly.
Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry
day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry
day.
Extended Memory
All memory more than the 640KB recognized by
MS-DOS as system memory.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which
is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where
the platter is very stiff.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook
in electronic form.
I/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.
IEEE 1394
Industry standard that allows you to connect between
your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital
camera. Also known as “Firewire” or “iLINK”.
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Glossary
IEEE802.11a
One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by the 802
committee in charge of establishing standards of LAN
technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). This standard allows communications at the maximum speed of 54 Mbps by using a 5
GHz band which can freely be used without radio
communication license.
IRQ
Interrupt Request
IEEE802.11b
One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by 802
committee in charge of establishing standards of LAN
technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). It allows communications at the
maximum speed of 11 Mbps by a band of 2.4 GHz (ISM
band) which can freely be used without radio communication license.
LAN
Local Area Network
IEEE802.11g
One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by 802
committee in charge of establishing standards of LAN
technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). It allows communications at the
maximum speed of 54 Mbps by a band of 2.4 GHz (ISM
band) which can freely be used without radio communication license.
A type of display which makes images by controlling the
orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light
spectrum which is invisible to humans.
Infrastructure
A designation of Wireless LAN network configurations.
It indicates a form of communication using an Access
Point. For details, refer to “Infrastructure connection”
on page 86.
An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an
external event has occurred which needs to be
processed.
KB
Kilobyte.
An interconnection of computers and peripherals
within a single limited geographic location which can
pass programs and data amongst themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high powertime life for its size and is not subject to the memory
effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
LPT Port
Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface
ports because historically line printers were the first and
latter the most common device connected to parallel
ports.
MAC Address
Media Access Control Address
Current IPv4 (version 4) uses four values in the range
between 1 and 255. (Example: 192.168.100.123).
A unique physical address of a network card. For
Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor
code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining
three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing
overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique
physical address in the world, being assigned with a
different address from other cards. For Ethernet, frames
are sent and received based on this address.
There are two types of IP address: global address and
private address.
MB
Megabyte.
The global address is an only address in the world. It is
controlled by JPNIC (Japan Network Information
Center). A private address is an only address in the
closed network.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
IP Address
An address used for computers to communicate in the
TCP/IP environment.
IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
IrDA
Infrared Data Association. An organization which
produces standards for communication using infrared
as the carrier.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily
accessible to your notebook’s CPU.
MHz
Megahertz.
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MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard
communication protocol for exchange of information
between computers and sound producers such as
synthesizers.
Modem
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The
equipment which connects a computer or other data
terminal to a communication line.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound from all
sources.
MPU-401
A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time
through the Internet or other networks. You can set a
smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication,
if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact
that the maximum size is too large.
Network authentication
The method of authentication performed by wireless
LAN clients to connect with the access point. There are
two types: open system authentication and shared key
authentication. The type of authentication must be set
to each client and also coincide with the setting of access
point with which to communicate. Network authentication is sometimes called authentication mode.
Network key
Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication. The personal computer uses the same network
key both for data encryption and decryption, therefore,
it is necessary to set the same network key as the other
side of communication.
Network name (SSID: Security Set Identifier)
When a wireless 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
One of network authentication types for wireless LAN.
Since there is no check of network key upon authentication, clients can connect to the access point without
submitting correct network keys. However, in case of
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actual communications, the same network key must be
set. Open system authentication is sometimes called
Open key authentication.
Operating System
A group of control programs that convert application
commands, including driver programs, into the exact
form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from
that particular equipment.
Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and
made to appear to the operating system as if it were a
separate disk, and addressed by the operating system
accordingly.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association. The Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association is an
organization that sets standards for add-in cards for
personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific function
associated with but not integral to a computer.
Examples: a printer, 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 your
notebook. Status and error messages may be displayed
before the operating system is loaded. If the self test
detects failures that are so serious that operation can not
continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.
A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP), which is used for connection on the phone line.
Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your
computers telling your hardware what to do and how
and when to do it.
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Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive data
between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are organized
in procedures for correct transfer of information.
is enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive
attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time.
If a failure is likely to occur, SMART makes a status
report available so that the notebook can prompt the
user to back up the data on the drive. Naturally not all
failures are predictable. SMART predictability is limited
to those attributes which the drive can self-monitor. In
those cases where SMART can give advance warning, a
considerable amount of precious data can be saved.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of
your notebook that holds binary information (both
program and data) as long as it has the proper power
applied to it.
SRAM
Static random access memory. A specific technology of
making RAM which does not require periodic data
refreshing.
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.
Service Set Identifier
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases
all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this
refers to returning to active operation after having been
in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data
stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook
and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is
transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any
other wires only for control of the device not for transfer
of data.
Shared key authentication
One of the network authentication types for wireless
LAN. Upon authentication, the access point checks
whether the same network key is set to the client. If the
client uses a wrong network key or the network key itself
is not set, authentication is unsuccessful, allowing no
communications with the access point.
SMART
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
(SMART) is an emerging technology that provides nearterm failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART
SSID
Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems
allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can
join any network.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your notebook
uses various suspension states to reduce power
consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion
of your hardware. On your notebook this is an LCD
screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two
different sources.
Subnet mask
TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into
multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address consists
of the subnet address and the address of each computer.
Subnet mask defines 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 the system and is counted to
provide time of day and date.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.
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TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display
panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to
control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus.
Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up
to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices,
printers, and keyboards to your computer.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard
originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of
personal computers.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to
video display data and control.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has
passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA
(Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN
products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard,
go to the WECA website at: www.wirelessethernet.com.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection
of computers and peripherals within a single limited
geographic location which can pass programs and data
amongst themselves.
Write Protect
Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a
storage media. Example: all information on a device
such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage
media such as a partition of a hard drive; a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.
XGA
Extended VGA.
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Integrated Wireless
LAN* User’s Guide
*Optional Device
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FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please note the following regulatory information related to
the optional wireless LAN device.
Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from
Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions,
however, are far much less than the electromagnetic energy
emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Wireless 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 harmful.
In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN
devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports,
hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings), obtain authorization to use these devices prior to
operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in
strict accordance with the instructions included in the user
documentation provided with the product. Any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment
other than those specified by the manufacturer. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused
by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or
violation of government regulations arising from failure to
comply with these guidelines.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For operation within 5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range, it is
restricted to indoor environments, and the antenna of the
device must be integral.
Federal Communications 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 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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 and correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from the one the receiver is connected to.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health
problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
There is no proof, however, that these low power wilreless devices
are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of
radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Whereas high level of RF can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of lowlevel RF exposure have not found any biological effects, Some
studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The
wireless LAN radio device has been tested and found to comply with
FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
in Supplement C to OET65.
The maximum SAR value measured from the devices are:
• 2.4GHz - band: 0.24 W/kg
• 5.25GHz - band: 1.35 W/kg
• 5.8GHz - band: 0.79 W/kg at Body
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code which
may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada
without an approved US Department of Commerce export
license. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as
well as ICES 003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation 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
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this
device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of 52505350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could
cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (licenseexempt LAN) devices operating in these bands.
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Before Using the Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly setup and configure the optional integrated Wireless
LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in
the rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device,
read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing an
Atheros AR5006XS (WLL4070) Mini-PCI wireless
network card
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
■
The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the
main board of the mobile computer.
■
It is a dual-band radio that operates in two license-free
RF bands, therefore eliminating the need to procure an
FCC license 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 Atheros Super AG WLAN is capable of three operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b and
IEEE802.11g, wireless LAN standards governed by the
IEEE (Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers).
■
■
Encoding of data is modulated using Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Complementary Code
Keying (CCK) when the WLAN device is operating in
IEEE 802.11b mode and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) when operating in
IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode.
The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operates at
the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in
IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
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■
The maximum communication range indoors is
approximately 80 feet (25 meters). However, that
range will increase or decrease depending on factors
such as number of walls, reflective material, or interference from external RF sources.
■
The WLAN device supports the following encryption
methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE
Ad Hoc Mode
(See Figure A-1)
"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 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 identically configured on all computers in
the Ad Hoc network.
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
(See Figure A-2)
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or
wired network devices by communicating through an
Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices
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.
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How to Handle This Device
The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile
computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be
necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Operating System that your mobile computer comes with has
been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.
WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS
■
■
The Atheros WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g
and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz
UNII bands.
The maximum range of the WLAN device indoors is
typically 80 feet (25 meters). Please note that the maximum range you achieve may be shorter or longer than
80 feet, depending on factors such as access point
transmit power, number and density of obstructions,
or external RF interference.
■
Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of
WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same
2.4GHz frequency range that IEEE802.11b/g devices
operate in. Interference by microwaves does not occur
with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz
RF band.
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Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4GHz frequency 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
Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in
certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where
certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics,
airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two
methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device:
■
Using the Wireless On/Off Switch, or,
■
In Windows, using the Atheros Client Utility software.
Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off
position. (Figure A-3)
The wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models
Wireless LAN Switch
Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location
Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Internet
Wired LAN
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
Access Point*
Wireless LAN
*An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.
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Deactivation using Atheros Client Utility software
1. Click [Start] -> [Program Files] -> [Atheros] ->
Atheros Client Utility.
2.
Choose Action and click Disable Radio.
ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished
using the same methods as the deactivation process
■
Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
■
In Windows using the Atheros software See “Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software” on
page 89.
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Configuration of the WLAN Device
The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the Atheros
Client Utility software. The Atheros Client Utility software allows for multiple profile setups and supports
automatic profile switching. Support for most industry
standard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible
Extensions (CCX), is contained in this software.
otherwise Click the [New] button. The Profile
Management dialog displays.
5.
From the General tab, enter a profile name in the
Profile Name field.
6.
Enter the network SSID, in the SSID1 field. If you
wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3
different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered
in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well.
7.
Click the Security tab.
8.
The Security tab allows for the configuration of the
Security modes listed in the table below. Please
select the radio button of the desired security
mode. If these settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network administrator for
the correct settings.
FLOW OF OPERATIONS
1.
Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the
WLAN Device on page 88 for more information).
2.
Configure the Wireless Network Key parameters
(See “Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility
Software” on page 89 for more information).
3.
■
Enter the network name (SSID)
■
Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad
Hoc or Infrastructure)
■
Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared,
WPA, or WPA-PSK
■
If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and
choose key index.
Configure network settings
■
TCP/IP settings
■
Workgroup or Domain settings.
CONFIGURATION USING
ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE
Field Name
Description
WPA/WPA2
Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected
Access. Choosing WPA opens the
WPA EAP drop-down menu. If these
settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network
administrator for the correct settings.
WPA/WPA2
Passphrase
Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click
on the Configure button to enter the
WPA Passphrase. If these settings
are not known to you, please consult
with your network administrator for
the correct settings.
802.1x
Enables 802.1x security. If these
settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network
administrator for the correct settings.
Choosing this option opens the
802.1x EAP type drop-down menu.
Pre-Shared Key
Enables the use of pre-shared keys
that are defined on both the access
point and the station. This is where
static WEP keys are entered. Click
the Configure button to fill in the
Define Pre-Shared Keys window.
None
No security
This section explains the procedure to properly
configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client
Utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this
procedure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters:
Network Name: Also known as the SSID
Network Key (WEP): Required if using static WEP keys.
Authentication Type: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK
Procedure
1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless
On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility
Click [Start] -> Programs -> Atheros -> Atheros
Client Utility.
9.
3.
Click the Profile Management tab.
4.
If this is your first time using this utility, highlight
the profile [Default] and Click the [Modify] button,
11. The Advanced tab allows for the configuration of
the options detailed in the table below.
2.
Click [OK].
10. Click the Advanced tab.
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Field Name
Description
Power Save
Mode
Options are Maximum, Normal, or
Off
Network Type
Options are AP (Infrastructure) or Ad
Hoc
802.11b
Preamble
Specifies the preamble setting in
802.11b. The default setting is Short
and Long (Access Point mode),
which allows both short and long
headers in the 802.11b frames. Set
to Long Only to override allowing
short frames.
Transmit Power
Level
Select the desired transmit power
level from the dropdown list.
Wireless Mode
Specifies 5 GHz 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz
11 Mbps, or 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps operation in an access point network.
Wireless Mode
when Starting
Ad Hoc
Network
3.
Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed.
4.
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.
5.
Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.
6.
Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click
[Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties] window will be displayed.
7.
Set the IP address as follows:
Specifies 5GHz 54 Mbps, 5 GHz 108
Mbps, or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps to start
an Ad Hoc network if no matching
network name is found after scanning all available modes.
12. Click [OK].
13. If the profile you just created does not activate
immediately, click the Profile Management tab,
highlight the desired Profile, and click Activate.
■
For ad hoc connection: Select [Use the following
IP address:] and then enter data for [IP address]
and [Subnet mask]. See page 96 for IP address
setting.
■
For access point (infrastructure) connection: If
your network uses DHCP, select [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server
address automatically]. If your network uses static
IP addresses, consult with your network administrator for the correct IP address settings.
8. Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the
[Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.
9. Click the [OK] button.
10. Close the [Network Connection] window.
14. Click [OK] to close the Atheros Client Utility.
Following this operation, confirm the names of the
computer and the workgroup as follows.
CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK
Confirming the computer and work group names
This section explains connection to the network.
To modify the computer name and/or the
work group name, you need to be logged
in from Windows as an administrator.
If there is an administrator of the network, contact the
network administrator for data settings.
Setting the network
Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the
computer and work group names” operations required for
network connection.
1.
Click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel].
2.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)
3.
Double-click the [System] icon. The [System Properties] window will be displayed.
4.
Click the [Computer Name] tab.
5.
Confirm the settings of [Full computer name:] and
[Workgroup:].
Setting TCP/IP
To change the setting of the IP address,
you need to be logged in from Windows
as an administrator.
1.
Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].
2.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)
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a. The setting of [Full computer name:] denotes the
name for identifying the computer. Any name
can be assigned for each personal computer.
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To change the name, click [Change] and
then proceed in accordance with the
instruction messages displayed on the
screen.
Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII
character code format. Identifiability can be
enhanced by entering the model number, the
user name, and other factors.
b. [Workgroup name] is the group name of the
network. Enter the desired name in less than 15
ASCII character code format.
For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network
name to all personal computers existing on the
network.
For access point (infrastructure) connection:
Assign the name of the work group to be
accessed.
6.
Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed
that requests you to restart the personal computer,
click [Yes] to restart the computer.
Setting the sharing function
Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing
with other network-connected personal computers valid.
This operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used.
5.
If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is displayed, proceed to step 6. If [File and
Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not displayed, skip to step 7.
6.
Make sure that the [File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networks] check box is checked, and
then click the [OK] button. Skip to “Setting filesharing function”.
7.
Click [Install]. The [Select Network Component
Type] window will be displayed.
8.
Click [Service], then click the [Add] button. The
[Select Network Service] window will be displayed.
9.
Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] and then click the [OK] button. Processing
will return to the [Wireless Network Connection
Properties] window, and [File and Printer Sharing
for Microsoft Networks] will be added to the list.
10. Click the [Close] button.
Setting the file-sharing function
The procedure for setting the file-sharing function
follows, with the “work” folder in drive C: as an
example.
1.
Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop.
2.
Double-click [Local disk (C:)].
3.
Right-click the “work” folder (or whichever folder
you want to share), and then click [Sharing and
Security...] in the menu displayed. The [Folder
Name Properties] window will be displayed.
The folder and printer for which the sharing function
has been set will be usable from any personal computer
present on the network.
Setting the file-sharing function for the file
which has been used to execute Network
Setup Wizard is suggested on the screen.
For the wireless LAN, however, since
security is guaranteed by entry of the
network name (SSID) and the network
key, the steps to be taken to set the filesharing function easily without using
Network Setup Wizard are given below.
To share a file and/or the connected
printer, you need to be logged in as an
administrator.
Setting the Microsoft network-sharing service
1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].
2.
3.
4.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)
Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed.
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.
4.
Click [Sharing] if it isn’t already selected.
5.
Click the link stating “If you understand the security risks, but want to share files without running
the wizard, click here”.
6.
Click “Just enable file sharing” and click [OK].
7.
Check the [Share this folder on the network] check
box.
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To specify the corresponding folder as a
read-only folder, select the [Read only]
checkbox under the General tab.
8.
Click the [OK] button. The folder will be set as a
sharable folder, and the display of the icon for the
“work” folder will change.
Setting the printer-sharing function
1. Click [Start] -> Settings and then [Printers and
Faxes]. A list of connected printers will be displayed.
2.
Right-click the printer for which the sharing function is to be set, and then click [Sharing] in the
menu displayed. The property window corresponding to the selected printer will be displayed.
Setting the printer-sharing function when
Network Setup Wizard has been executed
is suggested on the screen. For the wireless
LAN, however, since security is guaranteed
by entry of the network name (SSID) and
the network key, the steps to be taken to
set the printer-sharing function without
using Network Setup Wizard are laid down
below.
3.
Click the [Sharing] tab.
4.
Click [Share this printer].
5.
Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name].
6.
Click the [OK] button.
Confirming connection
After you have finished the network setup operations,
access the folder whose sharing has been set for other
personal computers. Also, confirm the status of the radio
waves in case of trouble such as a network connection
failure.
In the case of access point (infrastructure)
connection, enter the necessary data for
the access point before confirming
connection. Refer to the manual of the
access point for the access point setup
procedure.
Connecting your personal computer to another
personal computer
1. Click [Start] first and then [My Computer]. The
[My Computer] window will be displayed in the left
frame.
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2.
Click [My Network Places] in the “Other Places”
list. The window [My Network Places] will be displayed.
3.
Click [View workgroup computers] under Network
Tasks in the left frame.
4.
Double-click the personal computer to which your
personal computer is to be connected. The folder
that was specified in “Setting the file-sharing function” on page 91 will be displayed.
5.
Double-click the folder to be accessed.
Confirming the status of the radio
1. Right-click the Atheros icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
2.
Click [Open Atheros Client Utility]. The Atheros
Client Utility window opens.
3.
Contained within the Current Status and Profile
Management tabs, you will find the current operating status of the radio. (When the radio is turned
off or the computer is not yet connected, some of
the conditions will not be displayed.)
Among the information displayed are the following:
■
Network Name (SSID)
Displays the Network Name (SSID) currently
used by the radio.
■
Profile Name
The current configuration profile is displayed.
■
Mode
Displays the current operating mode. [Infrastructure (AP)] or [Ad Hoc] will be displayed.
■
Data Encryption
Displays the current security status of the profile
being used:
None: No encryption used.
WEP: WEP encryption algorithm used.
CKIP: WEP encryption algorithm used.
TKIP: WEP encryption algorithm used.
■
Signal Strength
Displays the current strength of the signal being
received by the radio.
■
Current Channel
Displays the current transmit and receive
channel being used.
■
Radio Status
Displays the current status of the radio.
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Troubleshooting the WLAN
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the
following table.
Problem
Unavailable
network
connection
Possible Cause
Incorrect network
name (SSID) or
network key
Possible Solution
Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network
keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured
correctly. SSID’s 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: Retry connection after shortening the distance to
the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for
better sight.
To check the wave condition, refer to the following page:· “Confirming
the status of the radio” on page 92.
The WLAN device
has been deactivated
or disabled
Check if the wireless switch is turned ON. Also verify “Disable Radio” is
not checked in “Network setting” window.
The computer to be
connected is turned
off
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
RF interference from
Access Points or
other wireless
networks
The use of identical or overlapping RF channels can cause interference
with the operation of the WLAN device. Change the channel of your
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 authenticate to the wireless network.
Incorrectly
configured network
settings
Recheck the configuration of your network settings.
Incorrect IP address
configuration
For the method of checking, refer to the following page:·“Connection to
the Network” on page 90.
This only applies to networks using static IP addresses. Please contact
your network administrator for the correct settings.
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Wireless LAN Glossary
GLOSSARY
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 client devices in
a peer-to-peer fashion. For details, refer to “Ad hoc
connection” on page 86.
Channel
Range of narrow-band frequencies used by the WLAN
device to transmit data. IEEE802.11b/g - 11 channels, 22
MHz wide channels.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate
IP addresses to computers on a local area network.
DNS (Domain Name System)
A data query service that provides a mechanism with
which to translate host names into Internet addresses.
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 standard that supports a maximum data
rate of 11 Mbps. 802.11b devices operate in the 2.4 GHz
ISM band.
Access point
Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and
wired network traffic.
IP address
The logical 32-bit host address defined by the Internet
Protocol that uniquely identifies a computer on a
network. The IP address is usually expressed in dotted
decimal notation.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A LAN or Local Area Network is a computer network (or
data communications network) which is confined to a
limited geographical area.
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MAC address (Media Access Control Address)
A MAC address (also called an Ethernet address or IEEE
MAC address) is the 48-bit address (typically written as
twelve hexadecimal digits, 0 through 9 and A through F,
or as six hexadecimal numbers separated by periods or
colons, e.g., 0080002012ef, 0:80:0:2:20:ef) which
uniquely identifies a computer that has an Ethernet
interface.
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
The maximum size of data which can be transmitted at
one time in networks including the Internet. In an environment whose maximum size of data is too large to
correctly receive data, normal communications can be
restored by setting the size of MTU to a smaller value.
Network key
Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication. The personal computer uses the same network
key both for data encryption and decryption, therefore,
it is necessary to set the same network key as the other
side of communication.
Network name (SSID: Service Set Identifier)
When a wireless 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.
Open system authentication
Null authentication method specified in the 802.11 standard that performs no authentication checks on a wireless client before allowing it to associate.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
A method of allowing the authentication protocol
adopted in telephone line connection (PPP) to be used
over an Ethernet.
Protocol
A procedure or rule of delivering data among
computers. Ordered data communication is allowed by
making all conditions required for communication
including the method of data transmission/reception
and actions upon communication errors into procedures.
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Shared key authentication
802.11 network authentication method in which the AP
sends the client device a challenge text packet that the
client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and
return to the AP. If the client has the wrong key or no
key, authentication will 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 WEP
key.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
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 device tries to connect
to the BSS. The SSID differentiates one WLAN from
another, so all access points and all devices attempting to
connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID. A
device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can
provide the unique SSID. Because the SSID is broadcast
in plain text, it does not supply any security to the
network.
Subnet mask
TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into
multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address 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.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol)
A standard protocol of the Internet.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, is a set of standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE
802.11 specifications. Certified products can use the
official Wi-Fi logo, which indicates that the product is
interoperable with any other product also showing that
logo.
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IP address information
ABOUT IP ADDRESSES
IP addressing is much more complicated
than can be briefly explained in this
document. You are advised to consult with
your network administrator for additional
information.
If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows,
or,
If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the
network, set the IP address as follows:
[Obtain an IP address automatically]
A DHCP server is a server that
automatically assigns IP addresses to
computers or other devices in the network.
There is no DHCP server for the AdHoc
network.
If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in
the network, ask the network administrator to check the
IP address to be set for the computer.
If no access point is found in the network:
An IP address is expressed with four values in the range
between 1 and 255.
Set the each computer as follows: The value in parentheses is a subnet mask.

Computer A: 192.168.100.2 (255.255.255.0)
Computer B: 192.168.100.3 (255.255.255.0)
Computer C: 192.168.100.4 (255.255.255.0)
Computer X: 192.168.100.254 (255.255.255.0)
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Specifications
Item
Specification
Type of network
Atheros Super AG (802.11a+b/g) WLAN device conforms to
IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)*
Transfer rate
(Automatic switching)
IEEE 802.11a/g: 54 Mbps maximum data rate (108 Mbps
maximum data rate with compatible access points)
The access point must be set to channel 6 only, and must have
Atheros chip set to support this mode.
IEEE 802.11b: 11 Mbps maximum data rate
Active frequency
802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
802.11a: 5050 ~ 5850 MHz
Number of channels
802.11a: 8 independent channels
802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
Security
Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES**
WPA 1.0 compliant
Encryption Key lengths Supported: 64 bits, 128 bits, and 152 bits
(Atheros module using AES encryption only)
802.1x/EAP
CCX 2.0 compliant
Maximum recommended number of computers to
be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc
connection)
10 units or less ***
* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
** Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users can set 40 bits/
104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.
*** Depending on practical environments, the allowable number of computers to be connected may be decreased.
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Using the Bluetooth Device
The Integrated Bluetooth module (UGXZ5-102A) is an
optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers.
WHAT IS BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless link between mobile devices, such as laptop
computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth
technology is used to create Personal Area Networks
(PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
ABOUT BLUETOOTH
The Bluetooth module contains a robust Help user’s
guide to assist you in learning about operation of the
Bluetooth device.
To access the Help file, click [Start] -> All Programs, and
click on Toshiba. Select Bluetooth, then select User’s
Guide.
For additional information about Bluetooth Technology,
visit the Bluetooth Web site at: www.bluetooth.com.
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Appendix B
Using the
Fingerprint
Swipe Sensor
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Fingerprint Sensor Device
INTRODUCING THE
FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE
Your system has a fingerprint sensor device in the location shown in the figure below.
INSTALLING OMNIPASS
If OmniPass has already been installed on your system,
skip this section and go directly to “User Enrollment” on
page 102. You can determine whether OmniPass has
already been installed by checking to see if the following
are present:
■
■
The presence of the gold key-shaped OmniPass icon in
the system tray at the bottom right of the screen.
The presence of the Softex program group in the
Programs group of the Start menu
System Requirements
The OmniPass application requires space on your hard
drive; it also requires specific Operating Systems (OS’s).
The minimum requirements are as follows:
■
Figure A-1 Fingerprint sensor
With a fingerprint sensor, you can avoid having to enter
a username and password every time you want to:
■
Log onto Windows
■
Recover from suspend mode
■
Cancel a password-protected screen saver
■
Log into homepages that require a username and password
After you have “enrolled” - or registered - your fingerprint, you can simply swipe your fingertip over the
sensor for the system recognize you.
The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which
provides password management capabilities to
Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass
enables you to use a "master password" for all Windows,
applications, and on-line passwords.
OmniPass requires users to authenticate themselves
using the fingerprint sensor before granting access to the
Windows desktop. This device results in a secure
authentication system for restricting access to your
computer, applications, web sites, and other passwordprotected resources.
OmniPass presents a convenient graphical user interface,
through which you can securely manage passwords,
users, and multiple identities for each user.
GETTING STARTED
This section guides you through the preparation of your
system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition
application. You will be led through the OmniPass
installation process. You will also be led through the
procedure of enrolling your first user into OmniPass.
■
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 operating system
At least 35 MB available hard disk space
Installing the OmniPass Application
If OmniPass is already installed on your system, go to
“User Enrollment” on page 102. Otherwise continue
with this section on software installation.
For installation, OmniPass requires that the
user installing OmniPass have
administrative privileges to the system. If
your current user does not have
administrative privileges, log out and then
log in with an administrator user before
proceeding with OmniPass installation.
To install OmniPass on your system you must:
1. Insert the installation media for the OmniPass application into the appropriate drive. If you are
installing from CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, you must
find and launch the OmniPass installation program
(setup.exe) from the media.
2. Follow the directions provided in the OmniPass
installation program. Specify a location to which
you would like OmniPass installed. It is recommended that you NOT install OmniPass in the root
directory (e.g. C:\).
3. Once OmniPass has completed installation you will
be prompted to restart you system. Once your
system has rebooted you will be able to use
OmniPass. If you choose not to restart immediately
after installation, OmniPass will not be available for
use until the next reboot.
The installation program automatically places an icon
(Softex OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well
as a golden key shaped icon in the taskbar.
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Verifying Information about OmniPass
After you have completed installing OmniPass and
restarted your system, you may wish to check the version
of OmniPass on your system.
To check the version information of OmniPass:
1. From the Windows Desktop, double-click the keyshaped OmniPass icon in the taskbar (usually
located in the lower right corner of the screen),
or,
Click the Start button, select Settings, and click
Control Panel (if you are using Windows XP you
will see the Control Panel directly in the Start menu;
click it, then click Switch to Classic View). Doubleclick Softex OmniPass in the Control Panel, and the
OmniPass Control Center will appear. If it does not
appear, then the program is not properly installed,
or,
Click the Start button, select Programs, and from
the submenu select the Softex program group, from
that submenu click OmniPass Control Center.
2. Select the About tab at the top of the OmniPass
Control Panel. The About tab window appears with
version information about OmniPass.
Uninstalling OmniPass
For uninstallation, OmniPass requires that
the user uninstalling OmniPass have
administrative privileges to the system. If
your current user does not have
administrative privileges, log out and then
log in with an administrator user before
proceeding with OmniPass uninstallation.
To remove the OmniPass application from your system:
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar. Select Settings,
and then Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select OmniPass, and then click Change/Remove.
4. Follow the directions to uninstall the OmniPass
application.
5. Once OmniPass has finished uninstalling, reboot
your system when prompted.
USER ENROLLMENT
Before you can use any OmniPass features you must first
enroll a user into OmniPass.
Master Password Concept
Computer resources are often protected with passwords.
Whether you are logging into your computer, accessing
your email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing
network resources, you often have to supply credentials
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to gain access. This can result in dozens of sets of credentials that you have to remember.
During OmniPass user enrollment a "master password”
is created for the enrolled user. This master password
“replaces” all other passwords for sites you register with
OmniPass.
Example: A user, John, installs OmniPass on his system
(his home computer) and enrolls an OmniPass user with
username “John_01” and password “freq14”. He then
goes to his webmail site to log onto his account. He
inputs his webmail credentials as usual (username
“John_02” and password “tablet”), but instead of
clicking [Submit], he directs OmniPass to Remember
Password. Now whenever he returns to that site,
OmniPass will prompt him to supply access credentials.
John enters his OmniPass user credentials (“John_01”
and “freq14”) in the OmniPass authentication prompt,
and he is allowed into his webmail account. He can do
this with as many web sites or password protected
resources he likes, and he will gain access to all those
sites with his OmniPass user credentials (“John_01” and
“freq14”). This is assuming he is accessing those sites
with the system onto which he enrolled his OmniPass
user. OmniPass does not actually change the credentials
of the password protected resource. If John were to go to
an Internet cafe to access his webmail, he would need to
enter his original webmail credentials (“John_02” and
“tablet”) to gain access. If he attempts his OmniPass user
credentials on a system other than where he enrolled
that OmniPass user, he will not gain access.
The basic enrollment procedure assumes
you have no hardware authentication
devices or alternate storage locations that
you wish to integrate with OmniPass. If
you desire such functionality, consult the
appropriate sections after reviewing this
section.
Basic Enrollment
The Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the
process of enrolling a user. Unless you specified otherwise, after OmniPass installation the Enrollment Wizard
will launch on Windows login. If you do not see the
Enrollment Wizard, you can bring it up by clicking Start
on the Windows taskbar; select Programs; select Softex;
click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard.
1. Click Enroll to proceed to username and password
verification. By default, the OmniPass Enrollment
Wizard enters the credentials of the currently logged
in Windows user.
2. Enter the password you use to log in to Windows.
This will become the “master password” for this
OmniPass user. In most cases, the Domain: value
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will be your Windows computer name. In a corporate environment, or when accessing corporate
resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows
computer name. Click [Next] to continue.
3. In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint.
Refer to “Enrolling a Fingerprint” on page 103 for
additional information.
4. Next, choose how OmniPass notifies you of various
events. We recommend you keep Taskbar Tips on
Beginner mode taskbar tips and Audio Tips on at
least Prompt with system beeps only until you get
accustomed to how OmniPass operates. Click [Next]
to proceed with user enrollment. You will then see a
Congratulations screen indicating your completion
of user enrollment.
5. Click [Done] to exit the OmniPass Enrollment
Wizard. You will be asked if you’d like to log in to
OmniPass with your newly enrolled user; click [Yes].
Enrolling a Fingerprint
Enrolling a fingerprint will increase the security of your
system and streamline the authentication procedure.
You enroll fingerprints in the OmniPass Control Center.
With an OmniPass user logged in, double-click the
system tray OmniPass icon. Select the User Settings tab
and click Enrollment under the User Settings area. Click
Enroll Authentication Device and authenticate at the
authentication prompt to start device enrollment.
1. During initial user enrollment, you will be
prompted to select the finger you wish to enroll.
Fingers that have already been enrolled will be
marked by a green check. The finger you select to
enroll at this time will be marked by a red arrow.
OmniPass will allow you re-enroll a finger. If you
choose a finger that has already been enrolled and
continue enrollment, OmniPass will enroll the
fingerprint, overwriting the old fingerprint. Select a
finger to enroll and click [Next].
2. It is now time for OmniPass to capture your selected
fingerprint. It may take a several capture attempts
before OmniPass acquires your fingerprint. Should
OmniPass fail to acquire your fingerprint, or if the
capture screen times out, click [Back] to restart the
fingerprint enrollment process.
Your system has a “swipe” fingerprint sensor. A
swipe sensor is small and resembles a skinny elongated rectangle. To capture a fingerprint, gently
swipe or pull your fingertip over the sensor (starting
at the second knuckle) towards yourself. Swiping too
fast or too slow will result in a failed capture. The
Choose Finger screen has a [Practice] button; click it
to practice capturing your fingerprint. When you are
comfortable with how your fingerprint is captured,
proceed to enroll a finger.
3. Once OmniPass has successfully acquired the fingerprint, the Verify Fingerprint screen will automatically appear. To verify your enrolled fingerprint,
place your fingertip on the sensor and hold it there
as if you were having a fingerprint captured.
Successful fingerprint verification will show a green
fingerprint in the capture window and the text Verification Successful under the capture window.
USING OMNIPASS
You are now ready to begin using OmniPass. Used
regularly, OmniPass will streamline your authentication
procedures.
Password Replacement
You will often use the password replacement function.
When you go to a restricted access website (e.g., your
bank, your web-based email, online auction or payment
sites), you are always prompted to enter your login
credentials. OmniPass can detect these prompts and you
can teach OmniPass your login credentials. The next
time you go to that website, you can authenticate with
your fingerprint to gain access.
OmniPass Authentication Toolbar
After installing OmniPass and restarting, you will notice
a dialog you have not seen before at Windows Logon.
This is the OmniPass Authentication Toolbar, and it is
displayed whenever the OmniPass authentication system
is invoked. The OmniPass authentication system may be
invoked frequently: during Windows Logon, during
OmniPass Logon, when unlocking your workstation,
when resuming from standby or hibernate, when
unlocking a password-enabled screensaver, during password replacement for remembered site or application
logins, and more. When you see this toolbar, OmniPass
is prompting you to authenticate.
The Logon Authentication window indicates what
OmniPass-restricted function you are attempting. The
icons in the lower left (fingerprint and key) show what
authentication methods are available to you. Selected
authentication methods are highlighted while unselected
methods are not. When you click the icon for an unselected authentication method, the authentication
prompt associated with that method is displayed.
When prompted to authenticate, you must supply the
appropriate credentials: an enrolled finger for the fingerprint capture window or your master password for the
master password prompt (the key icon).
Remembering a Password
OmniPass can remember any application, GUI, or password protected resource that has a password prompt.
Using the following procedure, you can store a set of
credentials into OmniPass. These credentials will then be
linked to your “master password” or fingerprint.
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Go to a site that requires a login (username and password), but do not log in yet. At the site login prompt,
enter your username and password in the prompted
fields, but do not enter the site (do not hit [Enter],
[Submit], [OK], or Login). Right-click the OmniPass
system tray icon and select Remember Password from
the submenu. The Windows arrow cursor will change to
a golden key OmniPass cursor. Click this OmniPass
cursor in the login prompt area, but do not click the
[Login] or [Submit] button.
Associating a Friendly Name
After clicking the OmniPass key cursor near the login
prompt, OmniPass will prompt you to enter a “friendly
name” for this site. You should enter something that
reminds you of the website, the company, or the service
you are logging into. In its secure database, OmniPass
associates this friendly name with this website.
Additional Settings for Remembering a Site
When OmniPass prompts you to enter a “friendly name”
you also have the opportunity to set how OmniPass
authenticates you to this site. There are three effective
settings for how OmniPass handles a remembered site.
The default setting is Automatically click the “OK” or
“Submit” button for this password protected site once
the user is authenticated. With this setting, each time
you navigate to this site OmniPass will prompt you for
your master password or fingerprint authentication
device. Once you have authenticated with OmniPass,
you will automatically be logged into the site.
Less secure is the option to Automatically enter this
password protected site when it is activated. Do not
prompt for authentication. Check the upper box to get
this setting, and each time you navigate to this site
OmniPass will log you into the site without prompting
you to authenticate.
This setting is more convenient in that
whenever you go to a site remembered
with this setting, you will bypass any
authentication procedure and gain instant
access to the site. But should you leave
your system unattended with your
OmniPass user logged in, anyone using
your system can browse to your password
protected sites and gain automatic access.
If you uncheck both boxes in Settings for this Password
Site, OmniPass will prompt you for your master password or fingerprint authentication device. Once you
have authenticated with OmniPass your credentials will
be filled in to the site login prompt, but you will have to
click the website [OK], [Submit], or [Login] button to
gain access to the site.
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Click Finish to complete the remember password procedure. The site location, the credentials to access the site,
and the OmniPass authentication settings for the site are
now stored in the OmniPass secure database. The
OmniPass authentication settings (Settings for this Password Site) can always be changed in Vault Management.
Logging in to a Remembered Site
Whether or not OmniPass prompts you to authenticate
when you return to a remembered site is determined by
Settings for this Password Site and can be changed in
Vault Management.
The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to
login to: Windows, remembered web sites, and all other
password protected resources.
With Master Password
Once you return to a site you have remembered with
OmniPass, you may be presented with a master password prompt. Enter your master password and you will
be allowed into the site.
Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device
When logging into Windows with a fingerprint device,
the fingerprint capture window will now appear next to
the Windows Login screen. Place your enrolled fingertip
on the sensor to authenticate. You will be simultaneously
logged into Windows and OmniPass. The capture
window will also appear if you have used Ctrl-Alt-Del to
lock a system, and the fingerprint device can be used to
log back in as stated above.
If a machine is locked and OmniPass
detects a different user logging back in
with a fingerprint, the first user will be
logged out and the second user logged in.
In Windows XP, your login options must be set either for
classic login, or for fast user switching and logon screen
to be enabled to use your fingerprint to log on to
Windows. To change this go to Control Panel, select
User Accounts and then click Change the way users log
on or off. If your Windows screensaver is password
protected, the fingerprint capture window will now
appear next to screensaver password dialog during
resume. You can authenticate to your screensaver password prompt with your enrolled finger.
Password Management
OmniPass provides an interface that lets you manage
your passwords. To access this GUI, double-click the
OmniPass key in the system tray. Click Vault Management; you will be prompted to authenticate. Once you
gain access to Vault Management, click Manage Passwords under Vault Settings. You will see the Manage
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You can view the credentials stored for any remembered
website by highlighting the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog and clicking Unmask Values.
Should a password be reset, or an account expire, you
can remove stored credentials from OmniPass. Highlight
the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog
and click Delete Page. You will be prompted to confirm
the password deletion.
The two check boxes in Manage Passwords govern
whether OmniPass prompts you to authenticate or
directly logs you into the remembered site.
OmniPass will overwrite an old set of credentials for a
website if you attempt to use Remember Password on an
already remembered site.
The exception to the above rule is the resetting of your
Windows password. If your password is reset in
Windows, then the next time you login to Windows,
OmniPass will detect the password change and prompt
you to “Update” or “Reconfirm” your password with
OmniPass. Enter your new Windows password in the
prompt(s) and click OK and your OmniPass "master
password" will still be your Windows password.
OmniPass User Identities
Identities allow OmniPass users to have multiple
accounts to the same site (e.g., bob@biblomail.com and
boballen@biblomail.com). If OmniPass did not provide
you identities, you would be limited to remembering
one account per site.
To create and manage identities, double-click the
OmniPass key in the system tray. Click Vault Management; OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate. Once
you gain access to Vault Management, click Manage
Identities under Vault Settings. You can only manage
the identities of the currently logged in OmniPass user
To add a new identity, click New Identity or double-click
Click here to add a new identity. Name the new identity
and click [OK], then click [Apply]. You can now switch
to the new identity and start remembering passwords.
To delete an identity, highlight the identity you want to
delete and click [Delete Identity], then click [Apply].
When you delete an identity, all of its
associated remembered sites and password
protected dialogs are lost.
To set the default identity, highlight the identity you
want as default and click [Set as Default]; click [Apply]
to ensure the settings are saved. If you log in to
OmniPass with a fingerprint device, you will automatically be logged in to the default identity for that
OmniPass user. You can choose the identity with which
you are logging in if you login using "master password".
Choosing User Identity during Login
To choose your identity during login, type your username in the User Name: field. Press [Tab] and see that
the Domain: field self-populates. Click the Password:
field to bring the cursor to it, and you will see the pulldown menu in the Identity: field. Select the identity you
wish to login as and then click OK to login.
Switch User Identity
To switch identities at any time, right-click the
OmniPass system tray icon and click Switch User Identity from the submenu. The Switch Identity dialog will
appear. Select the desired identity and then click OK.
Identities and Password Management
On the Manage Passwords interface of the Vault
Management tab of the OmniPass Control Center, there
is a pull-down selection box labeled, Identity. This field
lets you choose which identity you are managing passwords for. When you select an identity here, only those
password protected dialogs that are associated with that
identity are shown. You can perform all the functions
explained in “Password Management” on page 104.
CONFIGURING OMNIPASS
This section gives an overview of both the Export/
Import function and the OmniPass Control Center.
Exporting and Importing Users
Using the OmniPass Control Center, you can export and
import users in and out of OmniPass. The export
process backs up all remembered sites, credentials, and
any enrolled fingerprints for an OmniPass user. All
OmniPass data for a user is backed up to a single
encrypted database file. During the import process, the
Windows login of the exported user is required. If the
proper credentials cannot be supplied, the user profile
will not be imported.
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■
You should periodically export your user
profile and store it in a safe place. If
anything happens to your system, you
can import your OmniPass profile to a
new system and have all your remembered settings and fingerprints instantly.
You don't forget the Windows login
credentials when exporting. When you
examine the importation, you are
prompted for authentication. The
credentials that will allow a user profile
to be imported are the Windows login
credentials of the exported user. They
are the credentials that had to be
submitted when the user profile was
exported. You will need User Name,
Password, and Domain.
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Exporting an OmniPass User Profile
To export a user, open the OmniPass Control Center,
and click Import/Export User under Manage Users.
Click Exports an OmniPass user profile. OmniPass will
prompt you to authenticate. Upon successfully authentication, you must name the OmniPass user profile and
decide where to save it. An .opi file is generated, and you
should store a copy of it in a safe place.
This .opi file contains all your user specific OmniPass
data, and it is both encrypted and password protected.
This user profile does NOT contain any of your
encrypted data files.
Importing an OmniPass User Profile
You cannot import a user into OmniPass if
there already is a user with the same name
enrolled in OmniPass.
To import an OmniPass user open the OmniPass
Control Center, and click Import/Export User under
Manage Users. Click Imports a new user into OmniPass
and then select OmniPass Import/Export File (*.opi)
and click Next. OmniPass will then prompt you to
browse for the file you had previously exported (.opi
file). When you select the .opi file for importation,
OmniPass will prompt you for authentication. The
credentials that will allow a user profile to be imported
are the Windows login credentials of the exported user.
They are the credentials that had to be submitted when
the user profile was exported. You will need User Name,
Password, and Domain. If you don’t remember the value
for Domain, in a PC or SOHO environment Domain
should be your computer name.
OmniPass will notify you if the user was successfully
imported.
Things to Know Regarding Import/Export
Assume you export a local Windows User profile from
OmniPass. You want to import that profile to another
machine that has OmniPass. Before you can import
the profile, a Windows user with the same login credentials must be created on the machine importing the
profile.
■
If you export an OmniPass-only user, you can import
that user to any computer running OmniPass, provided that a user with that name is not already
enrolled in OmniPass.
■
If you attempt to import a user profile who has the
same name as a user already enrolled in OmniPass, the
OmniPass import function will fail.
OMNIPASS CONTROL CENTER
This section will serve to explain functions within the
OmniPass Control Center that weren’t explained earlier.
You can access the OmniPass Control Center any of
three ways:
■
Double-click the golden OmniPass key shaped icon in
the Windows taskbar (typically in the lower-right corner of the desktop)
■
Click the Start button; select the Programs group;
select the Softex program group; and click the
OmniPass Control Center selection.
■
Open the Windows Control Panel (accessible via Start
button --> Settings --> Control Panel) and doubleclick the Softex OmniPass icon.
User Management
The User Management tab has two major interfaces:
Add/Remove User and Import/Export User. Import/
Export User functionality is documented in “Exporting
and Importing Users” on page 105. Add/Remove User
functionality is straightforward.
If you click Adds a new user to OmniPass you will start
the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard. The Enrollment
Wizard is documented in “User Enrollment” on
page 102.
If you click Removes a user from OmniPass, OmniPass
will prompt you to authenticate. Authenticate with the
credentials (or enrolled fingerprint) of the user you wish
to remove. OmniPass will prompt you to confirm user
removal. Click OK to complete user removal.
■
Example: I have a Windows user with the username
“Tom” and the password “Sunshine” on my system. I
have enrolled Tom into OmniPass and remembered
passwords. I want to take all my passwords to new system. I export Tom’s OmniPass user profile. I go to my
new system and using the Control Panel I create a user
with the username "Tom" and the password "Sunshine". I can now successfully import the OmniPass
user data to the new system.
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Removing a user will automatically destroy
all OmniPass data associated with that
user. All identities and credentials
associated with the user will be lost.
If you are sure about removing the user,
we recommend you export the user
profile.
User Settings
The User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings,
Taskbar Tips, and Enrollment. User settings allow users
to customize OmniPass to suit individual preferences.
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you can set how OmniPass notifies the user of OmniPass
events (e.g., successful login, access denied, etc.). The
details of each setting under the Audio Settings and
Taskbar Tips interfaces are self-explanatory.
The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll fingerprints. For the procedure to enroll and authentication
device refer to Chapter 2.3. To enroll additional fingerprints, click Enroll Authentication Device, and authenticate with OmniPass. Select the fingerprint recognition
device in the Select Authentication Device screen (it
should already be marked by a green check if you have a
finger enrolled) and click Next.
System Settings
The OmniPass Startup Options interface can be found
in the System Settings tab. With these options you can
specify how your OmniPass Logon is tied to your
Windows Logon.
The first option, Automatically log on to OmniPass as
the current user, will do just as it says; during Windows
login, you will be logged on to OmniPass using your
Windows login credentials. If the user logging into
Windows was never enrolled into OmniPass, upon login
no one will be logged on to OmniPass. This setting is
appropriate for an office setting or any setting where
users must enter a username and password to log into a
computer. This is the default setting.
With the second option, Manually log on to OmniPass
at startup, OmniPass will prompt you to login once you
have logged on to Windows.
With the third option, Do not log on to OmniPass at
startup, OmniPass will not prompt for a user to be
logged on.
You can manually log on to OmniPass by right-clicking
the OmniPass taskbar icon and clicking Log in User
from the right-click menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING
You cannot use OmniPass to create Windows users. You
must first create the Windows user, and you will need
administrative privileges to do that. Once the Windows
user is created, you can add that user to OmniPass using
the same username and password
correct setting should be Classic - Local Users Authenticate as Themselves.
Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPass
If you experience difficulties adding a user with a
blank password to OmniPass, you may need to adjust
your local security settings. First attempt the procedure explained in the Cannot add Windows user to
OmniPass section. If the difficulties persist, then try
the following procedure.
Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools,
and Local Security Settings. Expand Local Policies,
expand Security Options, and double-click
Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console login only. This setting should be
set to Disabled.
Dialog appears after OmniPass authentication during
Windows Logon
After installing OmniPass on your system, you can
choose to logon to Windows using OmniPass. You
authenticate with OmniPass (via master password, or
an enrolled security device) and OmniPass logs you
into Windows. You may, during this OmniPass
authentication, see a Login Error dialog box.
This dialog box occurs when OmniPass was unable to
log you into Windows with the credentials supplied
(username and password). This could happen for any
of the following reasons:
■
■
Your Windows password has changed
Your Windows account has been disabled
If you are having difficulties due to the first reason,
you will need to update OmniPass with your changed
Windows account password. Click Update Password
and you will be prompted with a dialog to reconfirm
your password.
Enter the new password to your Windows user
account and click OK. If the error persists, then it is
unlikely the problem is due to your Windows user
account password changing.
Cannot add Windows users to OmniPass
If you experience difficulties adding a Windows user
to OmniPass, you may need to adjust your local security settings. You can do this by going to Start,
Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and Local
Security Settings. Expand Local Policies, expand
Security Options, and double-click Network Access:
Sharing and Security Model for Local Accounts. The
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Index
Index
AC
adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
DC Output Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Anti-theft Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auto/Airline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . . . . 61
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
cold-swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
conserving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
dead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
increasing life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
level indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
lithium ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 55
recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
shorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
suspend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
battery release latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BIOS
guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Built-in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Button Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 11, 29
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57
Display Panel Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Drivers and Application Restore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 47
FDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Floppy Disk
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fujitsu Driver Update utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Function Key
F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hard Disk Drive
access indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Closed Cover Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 10, 46
Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hibernate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing a Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Internal LAN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CD-ROM
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 18
cursor keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PC Card
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
detaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LifeBook Application Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 20
LifeBook P Series notebook
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LifeBook P Series notebook specifications
additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
agency approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
display specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 72
power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Memory
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 39
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
upgrade module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory Stick
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 46
microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 12
Modem (RJ-11) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 46
Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Mouse
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
See Touchpad
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
110
Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Port Replicator Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 13
Power
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Auto/Airline adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33
Power On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 58
Quick Point
clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
control adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
double-clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications . .60
Removing a Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Restarting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . .60
RJ-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
RJ-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 46
Rotation Hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
SDRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 39
Secure Digital Card
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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Security lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14
Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 32
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
double-clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 55
built-in Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
mouse/keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 12, 46
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the system as a Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Application key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Start key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wireless LAN
Before Using the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using Wireless Zero Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . 89
Infrastructure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
IP address information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Wireless LAN Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
WLAN On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11
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