Fujitsu Client Computing WB0053 LIFEBOOK U1010 SERIES WITH AR5BXB6 WLAN&EYTF3CSFT; User Manual NOTEBOOK

Fujitsu Limited LIFEBOOK U1010 SERIES WITH AR5BXB6 WLAN&EYTF3CSFT; NOTEBOOK

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NOTEBOOK USER MANUAL

FCC ID: EJE-WB0053 (IC: 337J-WB0053) Report No. M070644_Cert_EYTF3CSFT_WLAN
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APPENDIX I
FUJITSU NOTEBOOK USER MANUAL
User’s Guide
Learn how to use
your Fujitsu LifeBook
U810* notebook
*Depending upon region, U810 may be identified as
U1010. U810 and U1010 are identical models.
Copyright and Trademark Information
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as
ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents
of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.
Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited.
Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and OneNote are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA.
OmniPass is a trademark of Softex, Inc.
Realtek is a trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.
Atheros and Super AG are registered trademarks of Atheros Communications.
Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are either a registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication
may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu. B5FJ-4211-01EN-00
WARNING
HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone: (408) 746-6000
Declares that product: Base Model Configuration:
LifeBook U810 / LifeBook U1010* notebook
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
*In certain regions, LifeBook U810 may be identified as LifeBook U1010. LifeBook U810 and LifeBook U1010 are identical
models in every way.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 16 VDC, with a current
of 2.5 A (40 W).
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
•Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
•Avoid using a modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
•Do not use a modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
•Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
•For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, make sure that the outer shield of
the coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as
required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service
provider.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION.
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND
RATING FUSE.
+
AC adapter output polarity:
Recycling your battery
Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is a natural
occurrence for all batteries. When this occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you replace it, it is important
that you dispose of the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed of
improperly.
Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC)**, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our environment
by recycling old batteries at no cost to you.
RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find the
location nearest you, go to www.RBRC.org or call 1-800-822-8837.
If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website
(http://EIAE.org/) and search for a convenient disposal location.
Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future
generations.
* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or
www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.
** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with
Fujitsu.
Contents
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Top Components (notebook mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Top Components (tablet mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the System as a Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Handling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using in Notebook Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using in Tablet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Button Control Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clicking on Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Right-Clicking on Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Calibrating the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LifeBook Application/Tablet PC Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Pre-logon button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Post-logon button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing Tablet PC Button Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting Windows Vista the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Starting Windows XP the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Installing ClickMe!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Standby (Sleep) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Chapter 3 User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Secure Digital (SD) Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Installing/Removing an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Compact Flash (CF) Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Inserting/Removing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Port Replicator Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Restoring the Operating System for Windows XP Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems . . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Storing your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Chapter 6 System Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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Glossary/Regulatory
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Characteristics of the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Configuring the Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
WLAN Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
What is Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
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Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device
Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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Preface
About This Guide
The LifeBook U810* notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is an ultra-mobile
convertible computer. It can be used either as a standard notebook using keyboard input, or in tablet
configuration using pen input. It is powered by an Intel® A110 processor, has a built-in color display
with a passive digitizer, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a
handheld, versatile environment.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook U810 notebook’s hardware and pre-installed
system software. Your LifeBook U810 notebook comes with Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005,
Windows Vista® Business, or Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard and on-screen keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.) Note that all cross-references are linked to the
referenced items, so by clicking the link, you will automatically go to the referenced item or page.
On-screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.
*Depending upon the region in which it is marketed, LifeBook U810 may be identified as LifeBook U1010. LifeBook U810 and
U1010 are identical models in every way. For purposes of this document, the LifeBook U810 model name will be used.
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Fujitsu Contact Information
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:
•Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
•E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
•Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
•Product name
•Product configuration number
THE INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
THE SUBJECT MATERIAL.
THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR
COMPUTER, OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
THE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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•Product serial number
•Purchase date
•Conditions under which the problem occurred
•Any error messages that have occurred
•Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Shopping Online
You can go directly to the online by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.
Limited Warranty
Your LifeBook U810 ultra-mobile notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty.
Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and
conditions.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview
This section describes the
components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook U810 notebook. We
strongly recommend that you read
it before using your notebook –
even if you are already familiar
with notebook computers.
Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook U810 notebook
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Connectors and peripheral interfaces on the LifeBook U810 notebook and the optional port replicator
allow you to connect and control a variety of devices. Specific locations are illustrated in Figures 2
through 6. The table below provides a short description of each icon on the LifeBook U810 notebook
and/or optional port replicator. Each of the icons is either molded into or printed on the notebook or port
replicator chassis.
Connection Notebook
Icon
Purpose
DC in connector Connect an external power source such as the AC adapter or auto/airline
adapter.
Secure Digital
(SD) Slot
Insert an SD flash memory card for data storage. Flash memory cards
allow you to transfer data to and from a variety of different digital devices.
USB Port Connect Universal Serial Bus 2.0 or 1.1 compliant devices to the
notebook.
Microphone Jack Connect an external microphone. The internal microphone is disabled
when you plug in an external microphone.
Headphone Jack Connect stereo headphones or powered external speakers. The internal
speaker is disabled when you plug in external headphones or powered
speakers.
Suspend/ Resume
button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook
activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode,
and power on the system when it has been shut down from Windows.
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Local Area
Network (LAN)
(Available on optional port replicator only.)
The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used to connect the internal 10/100/1000* Base-
T/Tx Ethernet to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your office or home, or
broadband devices such as a cable modem, DSL, or satellite Internet.
*1000 Mbps, commonly referred to as Gigabit Ethernet.
Wireless LAN/
Bluetooth
On-Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth switch allows you to turn power to the wireless
LAN device and Bluetooth devices on and off.
External Video
port
(Available on optional port replicator only.)
The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD
projector to your computer.
Volume Control The volume control allows you to increase, decrease, or mute the system
volume.
Connection Notebook
Icon
Purpose
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Figure 2. LifeBook U810 notebook in notebook mode
Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Keyboard
Built-in Microphone
Fingerprint Sensor
Web camera
Port Replicator Connector
Keyboard Light
Keyboard Light
Status Indicator Panel
Pen/Pen Holder
LifeBook Application/
Tablet Buttons
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Top Components (notebook mode)
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components when it is in notebook
mode. (See Figure 2 on page 19 for location)
Web Camera
The web camera allows you to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows you to input audio.
Pen/Pen Holder
The pen is used as the interface with the active digitizer display.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with backlighting for the display of text and graphics and passive
digitizer functionality.
Keyboard Lights
The two keyboard lights allow you to illuminate the keyboard under low-light conditions.
LifeBook Application/Tablet Buttons
The LifeBook Application/Tablet buttons provide one-touch application launch capability as well as tablet-
specific functions. See “LifeBook Application/Tablet PC Buttons” on page 50
Fingerprint Sensor
The fingerprint sensor device allows you to log onto your system and password-protected websites and
applications by swiping your finger over the sensor. See “Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device” on
page 165
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Status Indicator Panels
The Status Indicator Panels display symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook
notebook. The indicators above the keyboard relate to the keyboard states, while the indicator panel below
the keyboard are related to power and hard drive access. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 30
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 39
Port Replicator Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your notebook.
Top Components (tablet mode)
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components when it is in tablet
mode. (See Figure 3 on page 22 for location)
Fingerprint Sensor
The fingerprint sensor device allows you to log onto your system and password-protected websites and
applications by swiping your finger over the sensor. See “Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device” on
page 165
Ctrl-Alt-Del Button
Holding the button down for approximately two seconds causes it to act as if Ctl-Alt-Del had actually
been entered from a keyboard.
Left Button
This button acts the same as the left button on a mouse.
Right Button
This button acts the same as the right button on a mouse.
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Figure 3. LifeBook U810 notebook in tablet mode
Fingerprint
Sensor
Ctrl-Alt-Del
Button
Left Button
Right Button
Speaker
Screen Orientation Button
Application Button 2
Application Button 1
Page Down
Function (Fn) Button
Page Up
Cursor
Control
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Speaker
The built-in speaker allows for mono sound.
Screen Orientation Button
When you press the Screen Orientation button, the system screen orientation changes from portrait
(vertical) to landscape (horizontal) or from landscape to portrait. When you would like to use the Tablet
PC as an eBook, for example, you would use the portrait orientation, when accessing spreadsheets, you
would more typically use a landscape orientation.
Application Buttons 1 and 2
The Application Buttons can be used to automatically open a pre-selected application. These buttons can
also be used with the [Fn] button to perform additional tasks. See “LifeBook Application/Tablet PC
Buttons” on page 50 for more information about using the Application Buttons.
Page Down and Page Up Buttons
The Page Down and Page Up Buttons can be used to navigate through multiple pages. They can also be
used to automatically open pre-selected applications. When used with the [Fn] button, they can also
perform additional tasks. See See “LifeBook Application/Tablet PC Buttons” on page 50 for more
information about using these buttons.
Function Button
The Function Button is used in conjunction with the other Application and Tablet Buttons to perform
specified tasks such as opening applications or utilities. When pressed twice in succession, the [Fn] button
will open the Fujitsu menu.
Cursor Control
The cursor control is used to move the cursor around the screen.
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Figure 4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
Left-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth switch is used to turn on and off the WLAN and Bluetooth devices.
Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the WLAN
Device” on page 157
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge
the internal Lithium ion battery.
Wireless LAN/
Bluetooth Switch
DC Power Jack
SD Card Slot
Volume Control
Microphone Jack
Headphone Jack
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Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install an SD card for data storage. This architecture
allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. See “Inserting an SD Card” on
page 80.
Volume Control
The volume control allows you to increase, decrease, or mute the system volume. See “Controlling the
Volume” on page 49.
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. See “Microphone Jack” on
page 86
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones. See “External Video Port” on page 86
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Figure 5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
Right-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
Compact Flash (CF) Card Slot
Allows you to insert a Compact Flash card. See “Compact Flash (CF) Cards” on page 81
Suspend/Resume Button
ThePower/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook notebook from standby mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut
down from Windows. See “Suspend/Resume Button” on page 70
USB 2.0 Port (behind cover)
Suspend/Resume Button
Compact Flash Card Slot Air Vents
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Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480
Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See
“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 84
TBD - VERIFY ALL XREFS
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE 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.
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Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion
battery. See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 74
Wireless LAN/Hard Disk Drive Compartment
Lithium ion Battery Bay
Battery Latch
Air Vents
Air Vents
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Battery Latch
The battery latch is used to secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
Wireless LAN/Hard Disk Drive Compartment
This compartment houses the wireless LAN device and the Hard Disk Drive. Typically, you should not
open this compartment to avoid contamination and possible damage to the system.
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.
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Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook. The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating. The Status
Indicators are located in two different areas (Figure 7). Keyboard-related indicators are above the
keyboard on the right, and the remaining indicators are below the keyboard on the right. Note that when
the system is in tablet mode, it is not possible to see the keyboard-related indicators; this is fine, since the
keyboard is not accessible when the system is in tablet mode.
Hard NumLk
CapsLk
ScrLk
Battery Level
Drive
Access Power
Charge/
DC In
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Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator
•Orange, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging.
•Green, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is
plugged in but battery is not installed.
•Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is
out of thermal range).
•Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the indicated battery pack, as follows:
•Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged.
•Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged.
•Red, solid: Battery is 12% or less charged.
•Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is
installed).
•Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.
•Off: There is no battery installed or the battery has no charge.
• If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display
the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.
•If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is
switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/six
seconds off.
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Hard Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being accessed. Note that
flickering is normal.
Power Indicator
The Power indicator glows blue when your system is turned on.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
ScrLk Indicator
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
•Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
•A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.
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Figure 8. Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your LifeBook U810 notebook contains an LCD display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright
environments. The convertible design of your notebook allows you to open the display fully, rotate it in a
clockwise direction 180 degrees, and lay it face up on the keyboard. This allows you to use the system as
a tablet, much as you would a pad of paper.
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Opening the Display Panel
Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen with your fingers, until it is at a
comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 8)
Using the System as a Tablet
If you would like to use the system as a tablet, perform the following steps.
1Lift the display until it is perpendicular to the keyboard. (Figure 9).
2When the display is perpendicular to the keyboard, rotate it 180 degrees in clockwise direction (Figure 10) so
that it is facing backwards.
3Holding the top edge of the display panel, pull it forward until it is lying flush against the system. You can now
use your system as a tablet. (Figure 11)
To return the system to notebook configuration, repeat step 3 and 2.
•The display can be rotated in a clockwise direction only. Be sure to turn it counter-clockwise
when returning the system to notebook mode (i.e., the reverse of how you turned it when you
opened it.) Turning the display in the incorrect direction could cause hinge damage.
•In the following step, be sure to position the display perpendicular to the keyboard, otherwise
the keyboard or display cover could get scratched.
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Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Once you have turned on your Tablet PC, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a
more comfortable viewing level. There are three ways to adjust the brightness: keyboard, power
management utility, and Fujitsu Menu.
Using Keyboard to Adjust Brightness
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the system setting (i.e., the settings you make via the
function keys automatically changes the brightness settings in the system’s Pen and Tablet Settings).
•[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
•[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
Figure 9. Fully Open Display
Figure 10. Rotating Display
Figure 11. Tablet Mode
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Using Power Management to Adjust Brightness
To adjust brightness with the power management utility,:
Windows XP: Click Start -> Control Panel. If you are not in Classic View, select it in the left panel.
Double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon, then select the Display tab. Set the screen brightness slider
for When plugged in and Powered by batteries scenarios.
Windows Vista: Click Start -> Control Panel. If you are not in Classic View, select it in the left panel.
Double-click the Windows Mobility Center icon, then double-click the icon adjacent to Display
brightness. Set the screen brightness sliders for On battery and Plugged in scenarios.
Using the Fujitsu Menu to Adjust Brightness
Windows XP: To adjust brightness using the Fujitsu menu, click on the Fujitsu Menu icon in the system
tray in the lower right corner of the screen or press the [Fn] button twice. From the menu that appears,
select Brightness Control. The Tablet and Pen Settings window will open. Select the Display tab and set
the screen brightness slider for battery and AC power scenarios.
Windows Vista: To adjust brightness using the Fujitsu menu, click on the Fujitsu Menu icon in the system
tray in the lower right corner of the screen or press the [Fn] button twice. Double-click Windows Mobility
Center, then double-click the icon adjacent to Display brightness. Set the screen brightness sliders for On
battery and Plugged in scenarios.
IF USING AC POWER, YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. IF USING
BATTERY POWER, YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.
THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL, THE MORE POWER THE TABLET PC WILL CONSUME AND THE
FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THAT THE
BRIGHTNESS IS SET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
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Handling the System
Your LifeBook U810 notebook is designed to be handheld, used on a secure surface, or docked in the
optional tablet dock. When holding the notebook, use the following methods for optimal results.
DO NOT USE THE NOTEBOOK ON YOUR LAP. USING IT ON YOUR LAP WILL BLOCK THE AIR VENTS, WHICH
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM AND ALSO CAN REDUCE THE RF EXPOSURE SAFETY
DISTANCE DURING RADIO OPERATION.
Using in Notebook Configuration
To use your LifeBook in notebook configuration,
place it on a flat, secure surface or hold it as shown
in Figure 12. Note that when holding the system,
most of the keying will be done with the thumbs,
since the fingers are used to hold the device.
If you hold the system with one hand, grasp it
securely to prevent it from slipping .
Figure 12. Notebook Orientation
Figure 13. Tablet Configuration (landscape mode)
Using in Tablet Configuration
Landscape Mode: To use your LifeBook in
tablet configuration in landscape (horizontal)
mode, first convert it as directed in “Using the
System as a Tablet” on page 34. Hold the system
as shown in Figure13, or place it on a flat, secure
surface.
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Portrait Mode: To use your LifeBook in tablet
configuration in portrait (vertical) mode, first
convert it as directed in “Using the System as a
Tablet” on page 34. Hold the system as shown in
Figure 13, or place it on a flat, secure surface
Figure 14. Notebook Orientation (portrait mode)
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Keyboard
Figure 15. Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 56-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard
functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the special function keys. This section describes the special
keys (Figure 15):
Start Key
Your LifeBook notebook Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your
onscreen Start menu button. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information
regarding the Windows keys.)
,
,
,
Fn Key
Start Key
Function/Numeric Keys
Cursor Keys
Escape Backspace/Delete
Enter
CpsLck
Spacebar
Bright (down)
Bright (up)
Shift
External Display.
Alt Key
Control Key
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Cursor Keys
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down,
left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the
next item up, down, left, or right).
Function Keys
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
Due to the ultra-mobile design of the system and keyboard, some of the functions that are normally
assigned to function keys have been reassigned to other keys, as noted below:
•The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
•[Fn+S]: Pressing [S] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.
•[Fn+D]: Pressing [D] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.
•[Fn+A]: Pressing [A] while holding [Fn] 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 panel only, external monitor only, and both built-in display
panel and external monitor.
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Using the Cursor Buttons
Figure 16. Cursor Buttons
The button array across the top of your LifeBook notebook is used to control the movement of the cursor
and to select items on your display panel. The buttons consist of a cursor control at the top right, two
left/right buttons on the top left, and scroll buttons adjacent to the cursor control.
The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does by moving the cursor around the display. It only
requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will
move. Note that the cursor control can be used in the same manner as the left button; first use it to position
the cursor, then tap on it to activate your selection.
The left button functions the same as a left mouse button while the right button has the same function as
a right mouse button. The scoll buttons allow you to scroll up and down a screen. The actual functionality
of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used and how they are assigned in the
Tablet PC Settings utility in the Control Panel.
Left Button
Right Button
Scroll Button (down)
Cursor Control
Scroll Button (up)
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Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a
button. To left-click, move the cursor to the
item you wish to select, press the Left
button once, and then immediately release
it. You can also left-click by moving the
cursor to the item you wish to select, then
tapping the cursor control once. To right-
click, move the cursor to the item you wish
to select, press the Right button once, and
then immediately release it. Figure 17. Clicking
Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means quickly pushing
and releasing the left button twice. This
procedure does not function with the right
button. To double-click, move the cursor to
the item you wish to select, then press and
release the left button twice. You can also
left-click by moving the cursor to the item
you wish to select, then double-tapping the
cursor control. Figure 18. Double-clicking
•IF THE INTERVAL BETWEEN CLICKS IS TOO LONG, THE DOUBLE-CLICK WILL NOT BE EXECUTED.
•PARAMETERS FOR THE BUTTONS CAN BE ADJUSTED FROM THE MOUSE DIALOG BOX LOCATED IN THE WINDOWS
CONTROL PANEL.
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Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the
left button, while moving the cursor
control. To drag, move the cursor to the
item you wish to move. Press and hold the
left button while moving the item to its new
location and then release it.
Figure 19. Dragging
Scrolling
Using the Scrolling buttons allows you to
navigate through a document quickly
without using the window’s scroll bars.
This is particularly useful when you are
navigating through on-line pages. To
scroll, press and hold the scroll up or scroll
down button, depending upon which
direction you want to scroll.
Figure 20. Scrolling
Scroll down Scroll up
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Button Control Adjustment
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your cursor buttons with selections made from within
the Mouse Properties dialog box. There are three aspects of button operation, which you can adjust:
•Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to setting
up the time interval allowed between clicks in double-clicking.
•Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality.
•Pointer Options: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and
the speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow.
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Using the Touch Screen
The integrated Touch Screen allows
you to use the included stylus as a
pointing device. You can use the stylus
to click, double-click, drag items and
icons, or to draw like a pen or pencil in
applications that support this behavior,
such as drawing or painting programs.
See the documentation that came with
your application for details.
Figure 21. Using the touch screen
•DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TAPPING OR WRITING ON THE SCREEN WITH THE STYLUS. EXCESSIVE
FORCE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LED AND/OR TOUCH SCREEN.
•TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT STYLUSES, VISIT FUJITSU’S ACCESSORIES WEBSITE AT:
WWW.SHOPFUJITSU.COM.
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Clicking on Touch Screen
To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and
then lift the stylus tip immediately.
Right-Clicking on Touch Screen
Windows Vista
Right-click can be accomplished by holding the pen
down until a circular icon appears. To change the
settings for the right-click feature, go to Start ->
Control Panel -> Pen and Input Devices. In the Pen
Options tab, select “Press and Hold” then click the
[Settings] button.
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition:
Right-click can be accomplished by holding the pen
down until a circular icon appears. To change the
settings for the right-click feature, go to Start ->
Control Panel -> Tablet and Pen Settings. In the Pen
Options tab, select “Press and Hold” then click the
[Settings] button.
Figure 22. Clicking on the touch screen
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Double-Clicking
To double-click, touch the item twice, and then
immediately remove the stylus tip.
Figure 23. Double-clicking on the touch screen
Dragging
Dragging means moving an item with the stylus by
touching the screen, moving and then lifting the stylus.
To drag, touch the Touch Screen with your stylus on
the item you wish to move. While continuing to touch
the screen with the stylus, drag the item to its new
location by moving the stylus across the screen, and
then lifting the stylus to release it. Dragging can also
be done using your fingertip.
Figure 24. Dragging on the touch screen
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Calibrating the Touch Screen
In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Touch Screen
Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the first time, or after you change the display
resolution.
To run the calibration utility:
1Go to Start -> Control Panel. If you are not in Classic View, select “Switch to Classic View” in the left panel.
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition: Double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon and select the Settings tab.
Windows Vista: Double-click the Tablet PC Settings icon and select the General tab
2Click the [Calibrate] button.
3Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle and find the (+) symbol in the upper-left corner of
the display.
4Using the stylus, firmly touch the screen directly on the (+) symbol. Lift the stylus from the screen and the target
will move to a different location on the screen.
5Repeat step 4 until you have selected all of the (+) symbols.
6Once you have selected all the symbols, press the [OK] button.
7Touch the stylus to various points on the screen to verify that the screen is correctly calibrated. If you are not
satisfied with the screen’s calibration, press the [Calibrate]) button to begin again.
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TAPPING ON THE SCREEN DURING CALIBRATION. USE OF
EXCESSIVE FORCE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LED AND/OR TOUCH PANEL.
WHEN USING THE STYLUS TO CALIBRATE THE SCREEN, BE SURE TO AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN
WITH YOUR FINGERS; DOING SO COULD RESULT IN FAULTY CALIBRATION.
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
Controlling the Volume
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
•Certain external audio devices you connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the
other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the
optimal sound level.
ANY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN. IF
YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL, THE
HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL AND THE SOFTWARE VOLUME CONTROL WILL INTERACT WITH EACH
OTHER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IF YOU SET YOUR SOFTWARE VOLUME TO OFF, YOU WILL OVERRIDE
THE EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROL SETTING.
•Volume can be controlled using the
volume dial on the left side of the
system (Figure 21). To change the
volume, simply rotate the dial. You
can also mute the sound by pressing
the dial towards the system.
•Volume can be changed or muted from
within the Volume Control in the
system tray.
•Volume can be controlled by many
volume controls that are set within
individual applications. Figure 21. Volume Dial
Volume dial
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Figure 22. LifeBook U810 Notebook Application/Tablet PC Buttons
LifeBook Application/Tablet PC Buttons
A unique feature of your LifeBook U810 notebook is the array of Application and Tablet PC buttons.
These buttons allow you to launch specific applications and functions with the touch of a button.
Pre-logon button functions
All TBD buttons can be used before logging on to Windows (i.e., the Windows logon screen is displayed).
Three of the buttons have secondary functions. See Table 1 for information about the pre-logon functions.
<Tab>/<Shift><Tab>
When you press the [Page Down] button when the system is pre-logon, each press of the button will act
as if you had pressed the [Tab] key.
Rotation
Button 2
Button 1 Pg Down Pg Up
Function
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When you press the [Fn] button then press and release the [Page Down] button, each press of the button
will act as if you had pressed the [Shift]+[Tab] key combination.
<Enter>/<Escape>
When you press the [Page Up] button when the system is pre-logon, each press of the button will act as if
you had pressed the [Enter] key.
Table 1. Pre-logon Tablet PC Button Functions
Button
Icon System State Notebook Function Secondary Functions
(Fn + Button)
System is pre-logon
(Windows logon screen is
displayed)
Button 1
Button 2
<Tab> <Shift><Tab>
<Enter> <Escape>
Rotate screen None
Used to invoke secondary
function
None
Ctl+Alt+Del Button None
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When you press the [Fn] button then press and release the [Page Up] button, each press of the button will
act as if you had pressed the [Escape] key.
Screen Rotation
The screen rotation feature would normally be used when the system is configured as a tablet. When you
would like to use the tablet as an eBook, for example, you would use the portrait orientation; when
accessing spreadsheets or using the system as a notebook, you would more typically use landscape
orientation.
When the system is changed to tablet configuration, the orientation automatically changes to portrait mode
by default.
When you press the [Screen Rotation] button when the system is in pre-boot, the system screen orientation
changes from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) or from landscape to portrait.
THE SCREEN ORIENTATION DEFAULT CAN BE CHANGED BY GOING TO THE CONTROL PANEL AND
DOUBLE-CLICKING THE FUJITSU TABLET CONTROLS ICON AND SELECTING THE DESIRED SETTINGS IN
THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES. AFTER CHANGING THE SETTINGS, SAVE THEM IN FUJITSU TABLET
CONTROLS.
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Table 2. Post-logon Tablet PC Button Functions
Function / Fujitsu Menu Utility Button
The [Function] button works in conjunction with the other application buttons to provide additional
functionality for the buttons. Refer to specific details above.
Button Icon System State Primary Notebook Function Secondary Functions (Fn + Button)
System is post-logon
(Windows desktop is
displayed)
Page Down User-defined Application A
(Default = Calculator)
Page Up User-Defined Application B
(Default = MS Journal)
Screen Rotation Display Switching:
1. LED only
2. CRT only
3. Dual Display
Secondary Function Selection Fujitsu Menu Utility
Ctl+Alt+Del Button None
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Post-logon button functions
All five buttons can be used after logging on to Windows. Four of the buttons have secondary functions.
See Table 2 for information about each of the post-logon functions.
Page Down / Application A Button
When you press the [Page Down] button when the system is running, each press of the button will scroll
the screen down one frame. This allows you to navigate quickly through large documents.
When you press the [Fn] button then press and release the [Page Down/Application A] button, you will
automatically start whichever program is assigned to the button. The default application for this button is
Calculator. See “Changing Tablet PC Button Functions” on page 55 to select a different application for
this button.
Page Up / Application B Button
When you press the [Page Up] button when the system is running, each press of the button will scroll the
screen up one frame. This allows you to navigate quickly through large documents.
When you press the [Fn] button then press and release the [Page Up/Application B] button, you will
automatically start whichever program is assigned to the button. The default application for this button is
Microsoft Journal. See “Changing Tablet PC Button Functions” on page 55. to select a different
application for this button.
Screen Rotation /Display Switching Button
The screen rotation feature would normally be used only when the system is configured as a tablet. When
you would like to use the tablet as an eBook, for example, you would use the portrait orientation; when
accessing spreadsheets or using the system as a notebook, you would more typically use landscape
orientation.
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When the system is changed to tablet configuration, the orientation automatically changes to portrait mode
by default.
When you press the [Screen Rotation /Display Switching] button, the system screen orientation changes
from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) or from landscape to portrait.
Pressing the [Fn] button while pressing the [Screen Rotation] button will switch the display output in the
following order: built-in display only, external display only, dual display.
Function / Fujitsu Menu Utility Button
The [Function] button works in conjunction with the other application buttons to provide additional
functionality for the buttons. Refer to specific details above.
Pressing the [Fn] button twice in succession causes the Fujitsu Menu Utility to appear on your screen,
allowing you to modify certain system settings.
Ctl+Alt+Del Button
Pressing and holding the [Ctl-Alt-Del] button for up to 750 milliseconds launches the Logon screen or the
Windows Task Manager.
Changing Tablet PC Button Functions
The Application A and B buttons can be changed to launch a program or perform an action you select. By
default, the Application A button launches the Calculator, and the Application B button launches MS
Journal.
To launch different applications or cause the Application A or B buttons to perform a specific action:
THE SCREEN ORIENTATION DEFAULT CAN BE CHANGED BY GOING TO THE CONTROL PANEL AND
DOUBLE-CLICKING ON THE FUJITSU TABLET CONTROLS ICON AND SELECTING THE DESIRED SETTINGS IN
THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES. AFTER CHANGING THE SETTINGS, SAVE THEM IN FUJITSU TABLET
CONTROLS.
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Windows XP:
1Double-click on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Control Panel.
2Select the Tablet Buttons tab and select the button you would like to change from the list.
3Click [Change] and open the drop down list in the Action: field.
4Select the action you would like the button to perform. If you want to launch a program, click on Launch an
Application then browse to the location of the program.
5Click [OK], then click [OK] again. The buttons will now perform the actions you have assigned to them.
Windows Vista:
1Double-click on the Tablet PC Settings icon in the Control Panel.
2Select the Buttons tab and select the button you would like to change from the list.
3Click [Change] and open the drop down list in the Press: field.
4Select the action you would like the button to perform. If you want to launch a program, click on Launch an
Application then browse to the location of the program.
5Click [OK], then click [OK] again. The buttons will now perform the actions you have assigned to them.
Precautions
Opening and Closing the Cover
By default, closing the cover automatically places your system into Standby mode.
Windows XP systems:
You can change the action the system takes when the cover is closed by opening the Power Options
Properties icon in the Control Panel, and selecting the Advanced tab. Make a choice from the drop down
menu for When I close the lid of my portable computer and click the [OK] button.) Opening the cover
does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must enter the proper
security password after pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
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Windows Vista systems:
To change the default for Windows Vista systems when the cover is closed:
1Open the system Control Panel.
2If the display is in Category view, click Change battery settings under the Mobile PC category. If it is in Classic
view, click Power Options.
3Click Choose what closing the lid does in the left pane.
4Select the desired action for When I close the lid, then click the [Save changes] button.
Low Battery Operations
If your notebook has a low battery, pushing the power/suspend/resume button only turns on the Security
Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off after one minute. To resume
normal operation, first attach a power supply to the notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC
adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook (Figure 23).
2Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
2Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access
OR
3Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.
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Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
1Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
Figure 23. Connecting the AC Adapter
THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT
EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook notebook from standby mode, and power on your notebook when it has been
shut down from Windows.
To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button
(located on the right side of the system) towards the back of the system (See Figure 5 on page 26 for
location). When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in Suspend mode, See
“Standby (Sleep) Mode” on page 71. or you can turn it off. See “Powering Off” on page 74.
When you power on your LifeBook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit
an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
page 102. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the
operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS
THAT AT LEAST ONE BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE
ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO SHOCKS
OR VIBRATION, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your
notebook’s BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty,
and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program.
Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a
Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a
standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed
without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating
system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
•You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
•You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
•The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This
feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information
about accessing the utility.
NEVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT WILL
CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ON THE
NEXT TIME. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 102.
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook
notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need
to set or change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
•Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.
•System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following (or use the TrustedCore Menu, as detailed in the next
section):
1Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open
the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
3Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter
the current settings.
Using the TrustedCore Menu
When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or
touchpad button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.
REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND SUPERVISOR HARD DISK
PASSWORDS, FUJITSU COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND
HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE.
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The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens:
•BIOS Setup
•Diagnostic Screen
•Boot Menu
•Diagnostic Program
•Patent Information
•System Information
•Continue Booting
Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described.
The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the
screen.
BIOS Guide
A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support, then select User’s Guides under Online Support.
Select your Product, Series, and Model, then click [Go]. Under the Manuals tab, select the BIOS
Guide.
Booting the System
We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices until you have gone through the
initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you
do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
Depending upon your operating system (Windows Vista or XP edition), there is a different procedure
for starting your system for the first time, as outlined below.
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Starting Windows Vista the first time
In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system, it
should be registered the first time you use it.
1First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).
2You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an
icon for your account.
3The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background.
4You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use
recommended settings”. The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select
from the three choices.
5On the next screen set your time and date settings.
6You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work
(Default), and Public location.
7The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several
screens while Windows checks the system performance.
THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM, THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR
APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES. THIS IS NORMAL. AFTER INITIALIZATION, A “SET UP WINDOWS” DIALOG
BOX WILL APPEAR.
IMPORTANT: DURING THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY
BUTTONS, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL.
•IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE
AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING TO WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.
•YOU CANNOT USE YOUR NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU STOP THE
PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WINDOWS WELCOME PROCESS, EVEN IF
YOU SHUT YOUR NOTEBOOK DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.
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8Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your Windows Vista
system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. During this period, do not
disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, or
remote control.
Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft
1After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register
Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all xx items” (where “xx” is the number of topics
in the Welcome Center).
2Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.
Starting Windows XP the First Time
Registering Windows XP with Microsoft
In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system, it should be
registered the first time you use it.
After you receive the Windows Welcome screen, you will be prompted to enter registration
information in the following order.
First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs). After
accepting the EULAs, you will be asked if you want to enable the Automatic Updates feature.
Acceptance of this feature is recommended because it allows your system to be updated automatically
whenever an important change becomes available for your notebook.
•IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.
•YOU CANNOT USE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU
STOP THE PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WINDOWS WELCOME
PROCESS, EVEN IF YOU SHUT YOUR NOTEBOOK DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.
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Several additional windows will appear, prompting you to enter a name and description for your
computer, an Administrator password, and a domain name. Read the instructions on the screens
carefully and fill in the information as directed.
You will then be automatically connected to the Internet, if you have an appropriate connection
available. If an automatic connection is not possible, you will be asked about how you dial out from
where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to
register at a later time, you may click the Skip button.
Once you are connected to the Internet, you will be asked if you wish to continue with the registration.
If you select Yes you will then enter your name and address, and email address if desired. Click Next
to complete registration.
Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online. You can register
your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers
Installing ClickMe!
Windows Vista Systems
The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window. This
window explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click
[Execute], ClickMe! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a “User Account
Control” window, you will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Continue] to continue. If
you cancel the operation, the ClickMe! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICKME! UTILITY, BE SURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
ClickMe!
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Windows XP Systems
The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! in the Start menu. We
highly recommend that you install the ClickMe! utility the first time you boot up. When you click
the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically create the related icons in the system tray in the
bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access, such
as wireless LAN software provided by the wireless LAN manufacturer.
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can
choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.
For more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates”
on page 83.
THERE MAY BE SOME THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT GET INSTALLED USING THE CLICKME!
UTILITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE.
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Power Management
Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these
features are automatic and need no user intervention. However, others depend on the parameters you
set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power
management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-
bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.
Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do
to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate
power saving profile, put your notebook into Standby (Sleep) mode when it is not performing an
operation, and you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered
computers, there is a trade-off between performance and power savings.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
When your notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put the
notebook into Standby mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is active,
but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button.
If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to
active operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. If
the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible
and flashing, your notebook is in Standby mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your
notebook is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)
PLEASE NOTE THAT “STANDBY MODE” IN WINDOWS XP IS KNOWN AS “SLEEP MODE” IN WINDOWS
VISTA. THE TWO TERMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DOCUMENT, “STANDBY
MODE” WILL BE USED.
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Standby (Sleep) Mode
Standby (Sleep) mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of
inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display, hard drive, and
all other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and for restarting.
Your notebook can be put in Standby mode by:
•Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.
•Selecting Standby (“Sleep” in Windows Vista) from the Windows Shut Down menu.
•Timing out from lack of activity.
•Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.
System memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and
any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Standby,
your system will return to where it left off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume
operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.
■IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE
WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL.
■DISABLING THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE NOTEBOOK INTO
STANDBY OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE. THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN’T BE DISABLED.
■THE STANDBY OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS. CHECK
YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE IN
USE, HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE CANNOT RETURN TO THE EXACT STATE PRIOR TO SUSPENSION,
BECAUSE ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE-INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RESTARTS.
■IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE STANDBY OR HIBERNATION
MODE, CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND MEMORY IS KEPT ACTIVE DURING
STANDBY MODE OR THE MEMORY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE DURING HIBERNATION MODE.
THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
YOUR DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK IN A SUSPENDED STATE
FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DRAWBACK OF USING HIBERNATION MODE IS THAT IT LENGTHENS THE
POWER DOWN AND POWER UP SEQUENCES AND RESETS PERIPHERAL DEVICES.
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Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a
part of the Power/Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.
Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
Windows Vista: The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature
follow these steps:
1From the Start menu, select Control Panel, then select the Power Options icon.
2Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections
(Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).
Windows XP: The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature
follow these steps:
1From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
2From the Control Panel select Power Options.
3Select the Hibernate tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature.
Windows Power Management
The Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power
management settings. For example, you can use Power Options to set the timeout values for turning
off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery or one of the adapters.
Restarting the System
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
Windows Vista:
1Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right-hand
pane.
2Select Restart from the list.
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Windows XP:
1Click the [Start] button, and then click Turn Off Computer.
2Select the Restart option. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot.
Powering Off
Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn
off the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts
down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its
operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:
Windows Vista:
1Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right-hand
pane. Select Shut Down from the list.
Windows XP:
1Click the [Start] button, click Turn Off Computer, and then Select the Turn Off option.
If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more, see Care and Maintenance Section.
TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR
NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN
YOU START THE NEXT TIME.
BE SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES, EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS, AND SHUT DOWN YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM
PRIOR TO TURNING OFF THE POWER. IF FILES ARE OPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE POWER OFF, YOU WILL
LOSE ANY CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SAVED, AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS.
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Chapter 3
User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LifeBook 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:
•When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. Extreme temperatures not
only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the
Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating
temperature range.
•When using a high current device such as an external optical drive or the hard drive, using the AC
adapter will conserve your battery life.
DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL
AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT
OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY.
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Recharging the Batteries
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.
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 LifeBook notebook and
connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.
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 significantly 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
70 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)
•BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, FEATURES, POWER MANAGEMENT
SETTINGS, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES. OPTICAL DRIVE 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.
•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
(1-800-838-5487)
MAKE SURE THAT THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS INDICATED BY THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR ON
THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.
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Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to
the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When
this happens, your notebook will go into Standby mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved
once the notebook reaches this point.
Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby mode. 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 Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
In 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 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.
USING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES OR FREQUENT EXTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESSES MAY PREVENT
CHARGING COMPLETELY.
■ONCE THE LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK INTO STANDBY MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW POWER SOURCE. YOU SHOULD
PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
■ WHEN YOU ARE IN STANDBY MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. IF YOU
REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES WHILE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY MODE, ANY DATA THAT HAS NOT
BEEN SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE WILL BE LOST.
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Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel indicator associated with the Battery Level indicator displays the operating
level available in that battery. If this display shows a flashing red LED, it means the battery is damaged
and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.
Replacing the Battery
With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not
charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, cold-swapping and hot-swapping:
Cold-swapping Batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps (Figure 24):
1Have a charged battery ready to install.
2Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
3While pushing the battery bay release latch, slide the battery out of the bay.
4Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it in firmly so that the latch clicks into place.
5Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Hot-swapping Batteries
To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.
BE SURE TO PLUG IN AN AC ADAPTER PRIOR TO REMOVING THE BATTERY. THERE IS NO BRIDGE
BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED. IF YOU DO NOT
USE AN AC ADAPTER YOU WILL LOSE ANY UNSAVED FILES.
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Figure 24. Removing a Battery
2Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.
Battery Bay Release Latch
Battery Pack
IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR
NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY.
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Figure 25. Installing a Secure Digital Card
Secure Digital (SD) Cards
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.
Secure Digital is a flash memory technology that allows portable storage among a variety of devices, such
as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery
consumption.
SD Card
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Inserting an SD Card
SD Cards are inserted in the SD Card slot. To install an SD Card, follow these steps:
1See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your
notebook is off while installing them.
2Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing an SD Card.
3Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up.
4Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing an SD Card
To remove an SD Card, follow these easy steps:
1Select Safely Remove Hardware from the System Tray. Highlight the card in the list, then click [Stop].
2Push the SD Card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.
INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN SD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR
BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.
DO NOT INSERT 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.
SEE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME
CARDS MAY REQUIRE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO BE IN STANDBY MODE OR OFF WHILE REMOVING
THEM.
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Compact Flash (CF) Cards
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of
functions.
Some available Compact Flash Cards include:
•Memory cards
•Fax/data modem cards
•Local area network (LAN) cards
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.
Figure 26. Removing CF Card Slot Plug Figure 27. Inserting CF Card
CF Slot Plug
CF Card
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Inserting Compact Flash Cards
Compact Flash Cards are inserted in the Compact Flash Card slot. To insert a Compact Flash Card, follow
these steps:
1See 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.
2When you receive your LifeBook, there will be a protective plug inserted in the slot (Figure 26). Whenever you
don’t have a Compact Flash Card inserted, be sure to replace the plug to prevent system contamination. To
remove the plug, simply pull it out from the slot.
3Insert your Compact Flash Card into the slot, with the product label facing up (Figure 27).
4Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening.
Removing Compact Flash Cards
To remove a Compact Flash Card, follow these easy steps:
1See your Compact Flash Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some Compact Flash
Cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off while removing them.
•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.
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). IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO REMOVE DEVICES USING THE SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE
ICON IN THE SYSTEM TRAY.
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2With a fingernail, pull the Compact Flash Card out of the slot using the lip on the bottom of the card.
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.
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Device Ports
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to
which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc.
The following table indicates the ports on the system and/or the port replicator.
* When used in conjunction with Port Replicator connector and included external monitor/LAN adapter
cable.
Universal Serial Bus Ports
The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There is one USB 2.0 port on your notebook: four on the
optional port replicator.
In order to connect a USB device follow these steps:
1Open the USB cover on the right side of the system.
Port Type Notebook
Quantity
Port Replicator
Quantity
USB 2.0 1 4
DC In 1 1
Headphone Jack 1 0
Microphone Jack 1 0
External Video Connector 1* 1
LAN connector (RJ-45) 1* 1
Port Replicator Connector 1 1
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2Align the connector with the port opening.
3Push 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:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Figure 28. Connecting USB to System Figure 29. Connecting USB to Port Replicator
USB connector
(behind the cover) USB connectors
(on optional
port replicator)
DUE TO ONGOING CHANGES IN USB TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS, NOT ALL USB DEVICES AND/OR
DRIVERS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK.
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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:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
External Video Port
The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. Note that in order to
use an external video device directly with the system, you must first attach the included external video/LAN
adapter cable. When connecting an external video device with the optional port replicator, it can be
connected directly to the dedicated port on the port replicator.
In order to connect an external video device, follow these easy steps:
Connecting external video to the system
1If connecting directly to the system, first connect the external video/LAN adapter cable to the port replicator
connector at the front of the system (Figure 30). Align the cable connector with the port replicator connector
and push the connector into the port until it is seated.
2Align the external video cable to the adapter cable. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each side of
the connector.
PRESSING THE [FN] + [A] 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.
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Connecting external video to the optional port replicator
1If connecting directly to the optional port replicator, align the external video cable to the connector on the port
replicator (Figure 31).
2Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each side of the connector.
Figure 30. Connecting External Video to System Figure 31. Connecting to Port Replicator
External Video Cable
External Monitor/
LAN Adapter Cable
External Video Connector
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LAN (RJ-45) Jack
Note that in order to use the internal LAN device directly with the system, you must first attach the included
external video/LAN adapter cable. When connected with the optional port replicator, you can connect
directly to the dedicated LAN port on the port replicator
The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection. You may need to
configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer to your network administrator
for information on your network configuration.)
To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps:
Figure 32. Connecting the LAN and Adapter Figure 33. Connecting the LAN/Port Replicator
External Monitor/
LAN Adapter Cable
LAN Cable
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Connecting directly to the internal LAN
1If connecting directly to the system, first connect the external video/LAN adapter cable to the port replicator
connector at the front of the system (Figure 32). Align the cable connector with the port replicator connector
and push the connector into the port until it is seated.
2Align the LAN connector with the port opening.
3Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
4Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
Connecting to the internal LAN via optional Port Replicator
1Align the LAN connector with the port opening on the rear of the port replicator (Figure 33).
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
Port Replicator Connector
The port replicator connector is used for the connection of your notebook to an optional port replicator or
for connection of the external video/LAN adapter cable. In order to connect your notebook to this device,
follow the instructions that came with your port replicator.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting
There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on
the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The
information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and
identify failures that require service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
1Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the
slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4Make 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.
5Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
6Go through the boot sequence.
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7If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed
troubleshooting information.
8If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support
representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
•Product name
•Product configuration number
•Product serial number
•Purchase date
•Conditions under which the problem occurred
•Any error messages that have occurred
•Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.
IF YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT 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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Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook 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.
Troubleshooting Table
ProblemPage
Audio Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 93
Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 93
Port Replicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . page 94
Hard Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94
Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . page 94
Memory Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95
ProblemPage
Modem Problems page 95
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 95
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 96
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . .page 98
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 99
Miscellaneous Problems. . . . . . . page 101
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speaker.
The volume is turned too low. Adjust the volume control on the left side of your notebook
Headphones are plugged into
your notebook.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers.
Remove the headphones.
BIOS audio settings are
incorrect.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the desired level (Off, Minimum,
Middle, or Maximum) within the Miscellaneous Configura-
tions submenu of the Advanced menu. See “BIOS Setup Util-
ity” on page 64.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
The audio driver may be installed or reinstalled using the
Drivers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu
LifeBook. Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
The speakers have been
muted using the Volume icon
in the system tray.
Click on the Volume icon in the system tray on the bottom
right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is
checked (Windows XP) or the Mute icon has a red circle on it
(Windows Vista), click on it to unselect it.
Optical Drive Problems (optional external device)
LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize optical discs.
The disc is not pushed down
onto raised center circle of the
drive.
Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.
Optical drive tray is not
latched shut.
Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If
that doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove
the device from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it
latched; this ensures that the drive is properly seated.
Incorrect DVD Player or no
DVD Player software is
installed.
Install DVD Player software.
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LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize optical discs.
(continued)
Wrong drive designator was
used for the disc in the appli-
cation.
Verify the drive designator used by the application is the
same as the one used by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designa-
tions are automatically adjusted. Note that the drive designa-
tion can be changed with the Disk Management tool located
at Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty
or defective.
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and
reinsert. It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-
ROM in the drive.
Port Replicator Problems
Notebook does not turn on
when installed in the
optional Port Replicator
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 LifeBook notebook.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your
hard drive.
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable disc was
used to start the notebook.
Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the
operating system. When the operating system is booted from
a CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.
Security is set so your operat-
ing system cannot be started
without a password.
Verify your password and security settings.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
The notebook has gone into
Standby mode.
Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your
system.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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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 84.
Your operating system is not
set up with correct software
driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and
activate the proper driver.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Your operating system is not
set up with correct software
driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation
and activate the proper driver.
Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. I
Memory Problems
Your System screen in the
Control Panel does not
show the correct amount
of installed memory.
You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. See
“Power On Self Test Messages” on page 102.
Modem Problems (optional device)
Messages about modem
operation.
Messages about modem
operation are generated by
whichever modem applica-
tion is in use.
See your application software documentation for additional
information.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device. Your LifeBook
notebook does not recog-
nize the device, or the
device does not seem to
work properly.
The device is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on
page 84.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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You have installed a USB
device. Your LifeBook
notebook does not recognize
the device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
(continued)
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your note-
book is not aware of its instal-
lation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your device may not have the
correct software driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct
driver.
You may have the wrong I/O
address selected for your
device.
See your device and software documentation to determine
the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS
setup utility. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 64.
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.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
The installed battery is com-
pletely 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 Indicator Panel” on
page 30. 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 Indicator Panel” on
page 30. If the battery indicates a short, remove it and
operate from another power source or replace that battery.
The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence
and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 30. Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is not plugged in
properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power
Sources” on page 60.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
(continued)
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet, airplane
jack, or car 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 adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different power adapter.
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
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 Power/ Suspend/
Resume button. Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power Options located
in the Control Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your needs.
You are operating on battery
power and ignored a low bat-
tery alarm until the battery
was at the dead battery state
and the system has entered
Dead Battery Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter, then push the Power/Sus-
pend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 60.
You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator
panel. If the battery is shorted, replace or remove it. See
“Status Indicator Panel” on page 30.
Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has
power.
Your LifeBook notebook
will not work on battery
alone.
The installed battery is dead. Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power
adapter.
No battery is installed. Install a charged battery.
The battery is improperly
installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected by re-installing it.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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Your LifeBook notebook
will not work on battery
alone.
(continued)
Your installed battery is faulty. Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator
panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 30.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
You are running an applica-
tion that uses a lot of power
due to frequent hard drive
access or optical drive
access, or use of a modem,
LAN PC card, Wireless LAN,
or Bluetooth device.
Use a power adapter for this application when at all possible.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust accord-
ing 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 tempera-
tures.
Replace the battery.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature.
Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when
battery is outside of operating range.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Power/Suspend/
Resume button does not
work.
Power/Suspend/Resume
button is disabled.
In Windows XP, enable the button by going to the Control
Panel -> Power Options Properties and clicking on the
Advanced tab. In the Power buttons area, select the option
that best suits your needs. In Windows Vista, select the
Change what the power button does” option.
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The Power/Suspend/
Resume button does not
work.
(continued)
There may be application
software. conflict
Close all applications and try the button again.
The system powers up,
and displays power on
information, but fails to
load the operating system.
The boot sequence settings
of the setup utility are not
compatible with your configu-
ration.
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the
Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the
setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot
menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 64.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup util-
ity and verify the Security settings and modify them as
accordingly. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 64.
An error message is dis-
played on the screen dur-
ing 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 102.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when made and you
exited the setup utility.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting
the BIOS setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up bat-
tery has failed.
Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a
user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
Video Problems
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The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your
LifeBook notebook.
The notebook is set for an
external monitor only.
Pressing [A] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to
change your selection of where to send your display video.
Each time you press the keys you will step to the next choice.
The choices, in order are: built-in display only, external moni-
tor only, both built-in display and external monitor.
Display angle and brightness
settings are not adequate for
your lighting conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have
adequate visibility.
The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your
LifeBook notebook.
(continued)
Power management timeouts
are set for short intervals and
you didn’t see the display go
on and off again.
Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore oper-
ation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
(The display may be shut off by Standby mode, Auto Sus-
pend or Video Timeout)
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
the 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.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The notebook has gone into
Video timeout, Standby
mode, or Save-to-Disk mode
because you have not used it
for a period of time.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to
restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/
Resume button. Check your power 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 64.
The power management time-
outs 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 Power/Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by Standby
Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
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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.
Display is faulty; contact your support representative.
The Display is dark when
on battery power.
The Power Management util-
ity default is set on low bright-
ness to conserve power.
Press [Fn] + [D] to increase brightness or double-click on the
battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery set-
tings.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any
information.
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn]+ [A] 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 64.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page 86.
Your operating system is not
setup with the correct soft-
ware driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and
activate the proper driver.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Your external monitor is not
compatible with your LifeBook
notebook.
See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor
Support portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifi-
cations” on page 121.
Miscellaneous Problems
Error message is dis-
played on the screen dur-
ing the operation of an
application.
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.
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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 Memory Cache 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.)
Floppy Disk drive A error or Floppy Disk drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the
drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 64.
and that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and installed, avoid
using it and contact your support representative.
*Extended Memory Failed at address line: xx
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade
module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check
your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support
representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
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*Failure Fixed Disk n (where x=1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type
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.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM Data
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.
*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.
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*Stuck Key
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace
your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support
representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run
the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your
support representative.
*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.
*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.
*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.
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*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the
[F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load 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.
*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. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
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*System CMOS checksum bad – Default Configuration Used
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.
*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 Memory 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.
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) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities
(in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below.
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.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed
after the CD is inserted.
2After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
3A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the Drivers
and Applications CD.
IN ORDER TO INSTALL APPLICATIONS AND/OR DRIVERS FROM THE DAR DVD, YOU WILL NEED TO USE A
DVD DRIVE ATTACHED EXTERNALLY.
IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET, VISIT THE FUJITSU SUPPORT WEBSITE AT
HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM/SUPPORT TO CHECK FOR THE MOST CURRENT
INFORMATION, DRIVERS AND HINTS ON HOW TO PERFORM RECOVERY AND SYSTEM UPDATES.
THERE MAY BE CERTAIN FREE THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS 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.
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4In 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.
5Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the
components will be installed.
6After the components are installed, click [OK], then click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the system.
Restoring the Operating System for Windows XP Systems
The Recovery and Utility disc contains three utilities:
•The Recovery utility allows you to restore the system operating system (OS). The restored OS is
the same one that was originally installed on the hard disk drive. After the OS is restored, you will
need to reinstall the drivers and applications from the Drivers and Applications Restore disc and
from any application discs that were bundled with the system when you purchased it.
•The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and
prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely
certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk,
including all partitions.
•The Partition Creation utility allows you to create or resize partitions on your hard disk. NOTE:
Creating or resizing partitions with this utility will cause all data on the hard disk to be
completely erased.
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.
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BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that the system is set up to boot from the DVD 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:
1Start your system and press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu. Press [Enter].
4If “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.
5If you have an external DVD drive connected, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step 7.
6If you have an external DVD drive connected:
•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.
7Press [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.
•THE USE OF THIS DISC REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE A DEVICE CAPABLE OF READING DVDS ATTACHED TO YOUR
SYSTEM. YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH AN EXTERNAL PLAYER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE EXTERNAL
DEVICES, VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS.
•THIS DISC CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE SYSTEM WITH WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED.
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Procedure
1Turn on the power to your system.
2Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs either installed in your system or attached externally to it.
3Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.
4Reboot your system.
After the system reboots, follow the instructions that appear to restore your
operating system, erase all data from your hard disk, or create or resize partitions on the hard disk.
Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems
The Recovery and Utility disc contains four utilities:
•The Recovery utility allows you to restore the system operating system (OS). The restored OS is
the same one that was originally installed on the hard disk drive. After the OS is restored, you will
need to reinstall the drivers and applications from the Drivers and Applications Restore disc and
from any application discs that were bundled with the system when you purchased it.
•The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk
and prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are
absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.
•The Partition Creation utility allows you to create a new D: partition or resize existing
partitions on your hard disk. NOTE: Creating or resizing partitions with this utility will cause
all data on the hard disk to be completely erased.
•The Diagnostics utility allows the IT professional to determine device status/condition by
executing diagnostics tests on selected system components.
Methods for accessing the utilities
Certain LifeBook models have the Recovery and Utility applets pre-installed on a hidden drive. Other
systems require that the Recovery and Utility disc be used (or in the event the hard disk has been
reformatted).
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In order to determine the method for accessing the Recovery and Utility applet, perform the
following procedures in order.
Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loaded
1Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press [F12] key.
2From the Boot Menu that appears, check whether the <Recovery and Utility> option is present. If it is not
present, it means that the utility must be used from the disc. Proceed to “Running Recovery and Utility from the
disc” if <Recovery and Utility> is unavailable.
Running Recovery and Utility from hard disk
1Cursor down to <Recovery and Utility> and press the [Enter] key.
2While the files are being loaded from the disc, a progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen.
3When the System Recovery Options dialog opens, select a new keyboard layout, if necessary, then click [Next].
4When the Operating System dialog appears, click [Next].
5If necessary, enter your password, then click [OK].
6When System Recovery Options window appears, click on Recovery and Utility.
7The Recovery and Utility screen appears on the screen with three tabs: Diagnostics,
Recovery and Utility. Please note that Diagnostics tab is not supported on certain LifeBook/Stylistic models
when running Recovery and Utility from the hard disk. In order to restore the operating system, please insert
the “Recovery and Utility” disc in the CD/DVD drive and use the Start Recovery function under the Recovery
tab. For more information about the tabs, go to “Recovery and Utility tabs” on page 113.
Running Recovery and Utility from the disc
•THE USE OF THIS DISC REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE A DEVICE CAPABLE OF READING DVDS ATTACHED TO YOUR
SYSTEM. YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH AN EXTERNAL PLAYER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE EXTERNAL
DEVICES, VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS.
•THIS DISC CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE SYSTEM WITH WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED.
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BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that the system is set up to boot from the DVD 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:
1Start your system and press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears. (Alternately, you
can press the [F12] key when the logo appears, then select <Enter BIOS Setup>.) You will enter the BIOS Setup
Utility.
2Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu. Press [Enter].
4If “Optical Media Drive”, “CD-ROM Drive”, or “CD/DVD 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.
5If you have an external DVD drive connected, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step 7.
6If you have an external DVD drive connected:
•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.
7Press [F10], then click [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 booting up.
Procedure for using Recovery and Utility disc
1Turn on the power to your system.
2Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs either installed in your system or attached externally to it,
and that it has been set up as the Boot device (in accordance with “BOOT Priority Change” on page 112).
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3Insert the Recovery and Utility disc into the drive tray. With the boot priority set in the procedure above, the
system will boot from the Recovery and Utility disc.
4Reboot your system. After the system reboots, the Recovery and Utility screen appears. On the screen are
three tabs: Diagnostics, Recovery, and Utility.
Recovery and Utility tabs
Diagnostics tab: The Diagnostics tool is designed for use by IT professionals. It is not likely you will
need to use this tool. When you select devices from the Diagnosis window then click [Execute],
several tests are performed on the selected components.
Recovery tab: The Recovery tab contains the Start Recovery tool. Note that the recovery process
erases all data from the C: drive. If you decide to use the recovery tool, be sure to back up all data that
you don’t want to lose. Also note that you must run the system using your AC adapter while running
the recovery tool. To use the Recovery tool, select the Start Recovery function, click on the [Execute]
button, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Utility tab: The Utility tab contains three tools: System Restore, Hard Disk Data Delete and Partition
Creation.
•System Restore can help fix problems that might be making your computer run slowly or stop
responding. System Restore enables you in rolling back the system to an earlier restore point, and
does not affect any of your documents, pictures, or other personal data.
•The Hard Disk Data Delete utility is used to delete all data on the hard disk and prevent the data
from being reused. NOTE: Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are
absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.
•The Partition Creation utility allows you to create a D: partition or resize existing partitions on
your hard disk. NOTE: Creating or resizing partitions with this utility will cause all data on
the hard disk to be completely erased.
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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 icon does not appear in the system tray, go to [Start] -> All
Programs, and click on Fujitsu Driver Update; this will create the icon automatically.
To invoke the FDU menu, you can either right-click on the FDU icon or hold the pen on the icon for
a couple of seconds until the menu appears. The menu contains the following items:
Check for updates now
Allows for manual driver update search. The first time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user
agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check
for updates and downloads them. While downloading, the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that
it cannot be 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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Chapter 5
Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook
If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This
section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
•THE SYSTEM CONTAINS COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).
TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THE COMPONENTS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
•BEFORE DOCKING OR UNDOCKING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK (WHEN USING A PORT REPLICATOR), IT IS
A GOOD PRACTICE TO ALWAYS TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY
BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.
•BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS. EVEN
IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY COULD BE
DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.
•WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY
CONTACTS OR CHIPS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS OR
COMPONENTS; THE OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT TO THE COMPONENTS.
•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.
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•Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.
•Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.
•Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
•Keep it away from food and beverages.
•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.
•If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook:
1Turn it off immediately.
2Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.
•Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).
•Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
•Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.
•Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of 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.
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Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
•Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
•Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
•Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
•If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off, fully charge the
battery(s), then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.
•Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed,
the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might
damage your LifeBook.
•Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF
(-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
•Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
•Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you
experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.
•Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid
problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as
possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may
require you to turn your notebook o, so make sure you have a charged battery on hand.
•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 hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.
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•Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to
determine which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
•It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it
in as baggage.
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 may mix with coins, keys, or other metal
objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Outlet Type Location
United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Mexico,
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
China, Australia, New Zealand
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•Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
•Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
•Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten the life
of your battery.
•Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
•Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
•If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to
recharge the battery.
•Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
•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 Media Player auto insert notification function.
•Always use fully charged batteries.
Media Care
Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R)
If you have an optional external optical drive connected to your system, be sure to handle the media
discs carefully. Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
•Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use.
•Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
•Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures.
•Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them.
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•Do not spill liquids on media discs.
•Do not scratch media discs.
•Do not get dust on media discs.
•Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
•If a media 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 media discs.
•If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting
from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your Optical Drive
Your optional external optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to
the following points:
•The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.
•Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
•Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.
•Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
•Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.
•Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.
•Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of your
drive.
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Chapter 6
System Specifications
Specifications
This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.
Specifications of particular configurations will vary.
Configuration Label
The configuration label located on the bottom of your notebook contains specific information regarding the
options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example configuration label.
U800, A110, 5.6 WSVGA, XPTE, 40G, 1GB
Configuration P/N: A3FXXXXXXXXXXXX
FPC P/N: FPCXXXXXX
Hard Drive
Part Number
Processor
Model # Memory
Operating System
Screen Size/Type
Configuration ID
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Microprocessor
Intel® A110 processor (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor).
Chipset
•Intel 945GU Express
•Intel ICH7-U Controller Hub
Memory
System Memory
•DDR2-400 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module.
•Total of 1 GB pre-installed. No DIMM slots for expansion.
Cache Memory
512 KB L2 cache on-die
Video
Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability.
Video Color and Resolution
5.6" Crystal View Wide SVGA display
•Internal: 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, 16M colors
•External: 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution, 16M colors
•Simultaneous: TBD
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Video RAM
Intel® TBD video graphics. Up to TBD MB shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory
Technology (DVMT)
Audio
•Audio Realtek Codec ALC262 with High Definition (HD) audio.
•Headphones: Stereo headphone jack, 3.5 mm, 1 Vrms or less, minimum impedance 32 Ohms
•Microphone: Stereo microphone jack, 3.5 mm, 100 mVp-p or less, minimum impedance 10K Ohms
•One built-in speaker, 20 mm diameter
•One built-in digital microphone
Mass Storage Device Options
Hard Drive
•Parallel ATA, Ultra DMA 100, 4200 rpm, 1.8”, 5 mm
•Shock-mounted
Features
Integrated Pointing Device
Cursor control button
Communications
•Internal LAN: Internal wired 10/100 Ethernet LAN
•WLAN: Integrated Atheros Super AG (802.11a/b/g)
•Bluetooth: Optional Bluetooth device for wireless personal area network communication
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Trusted Platform Module
The LifeBook U810 has a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) installed for added system security.
Programmable LifeBook Application/Tablet PC Buttons .
Device Ports
On the LifeBook notebook:
•Secure Digital (SD) Card slot
•One Compact Flash (CF) slot
•One USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connector for input/output devices
•One DC In connector
•Port Replicator connector (also accommodates exteranl video/LAN cable adapter)
•One stereo headphone jack
•One stereo microphone jack
•Wireless LAN antenna with pre-installed on/off switch
Button Button Function Default Application Default Application with Fn Button
/Application A Keyboard “headlights” on/off Journal
// Application B On-screen Keyboard/Writing Pad Power Saving Mode
Fn Function Used in conjunction with Application
Buttons to change functions.
Press Fn twice for Fujitsu Menu
ÓScroll Down Scroll Down Page Down
ÒScroll Up Scroll Up Page Up
Figure 34. Application Launcher Defaults
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On the Optional Port Replicator:
•One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor
•Four USB 2.0 connectors for input/output devices
•One LAN (RJ-45) connector
•One DC-in connector
Keyboard
Built-in keyboard
•Total number of keys: 56
•Function keys: [F1] through [F12] when used in conjunction with [Fn] key
•Two Windows keys: one Start key, one application key
•Key pitch: 14 mm; key stroke: 13.0 mm
•Built-in cursor control button with left and right buttons and scroll buttons.
•External USB keyboard/mouse support
Power
Batteries
Standard Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 4-cell 7.2V, 5200 mAh, or,
AC Adapter
Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 16V DC, 2.5A, 40W to the LifeBook; includes an AC cable
Power Management
Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
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Dimensions and Weight
Overall Dimensions
TBD - The following are not correct for system with 4-cell battery
Approximately 6.73"(w) x 5.23"(d) x 1.04”/1.26”(h) (171.0 mm x 133.0 mm x 26.5/32.0 mm)
Weight
Approximately 1.56 lbs. (708 g) with battery
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Operating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C). Non-operating: 5° to 140° F (–15° to 60° C)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Non-operating: 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing
Altitude
Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum
Popular Accessories
For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at
www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU.
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Pre-Installed Software
Depending on your operating system, your notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio
and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and
Power Management software. The following list indicates the pre-installed software on your system.
•Adobe Acrobat Reader
•ArcSoft WebCam Companion
•Microsoft Origami for Vista (Windows Vista models only)
•Microsoft Tablet PC Experience Pack (Windows Tablet PC only)
•OmniPass Fingerprint application
•Fujitsu Driver Update utility
•Microsoft Works with Office 2007 Student and Home Trial Edition (Windows Vista Home
Premium only)
•Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
•Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, or
Windows XP Tablet
Learning About Your Software
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation. We
highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.
Manuals
Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-
installed software. If any manuals are not included, information about the application is available online
or through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general
information on the use of these applications.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major
computing platforms.
ArcSoft WebCam Companion
WebCam Companion offers a variety of webcam-optimized functions such as automatically recording
movement detected by the cam, launching video chat sessions, capturing still and video images, and
editing photos.
OmniPass Fingerprint application
The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to
Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass lets you use a "master password" for all Windows,
applications, and on-line passwords, and presents a convenient user interface through which you can
securely manage passwords, users, and multiple identities for each user.
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to
automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See
“Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 114.
Operating System Options
Depending upon your system, one of the following operating system configurations will be installed:
•Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
•Windows Vista Business Edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
With Microsoft Works and Office 2007 Student and Home Trial Edition
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Microsoft Works with Office 2007 Student and Home Trial Edition (Windows Vista Home Premium
only)
Microsoft Works 9.0 is a software suite containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family
and friends with address books, manage home finances, and create a home inventory.
Microsoft Origami for Vista (Windows Vista only)
Origami contains three applications: Origami Experience helps you easilt acces your programs and
muic/photo/video files. Sudoku is a touch screen version of the popular game. Touch Settings lets you
customize how you interact with the touch screen.
Microsoft Tablet PC Experienece Pack (Windows XP Tablet PC only)
Tablet PC Experience Pack contains a number of different tools and games. The Experience Pack lets you
take notes directly to your desktop, paint on-screen, snip and capture sections from the screen, organize
your media files, and play word games.
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Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your
LifeBook notebook.
Access point
Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic.
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.
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.
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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 LifeBook notebook.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system
from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with
information on the configuration and status of the hardware.
Bit
An abbreviation for binary 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 LifeBook
notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
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.
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CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI
architecture.
CD-ROM
Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a
laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not
subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear
from reading.
Channel
Range of narrow-band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data. IEEE802.11b/g - 11
channels, 22 MHz wide channels.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format
a floppy disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a 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.
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Default Value
A pre-programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required
for the communication, such as IP address. The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and the
receiver is called a 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.
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.
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DNS
Domain Name System. A function to control the association between the IP address and the name
assigned to the computer. If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name, you
can still communicate to that computer.
DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).
Driver
A computer program 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.
DVMT
Dynamic Video Memory Technology. A video memory architecture that increases the efficiency of the
motherboard by using innovative memory utilization and direct AGP.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.
Encryption Key (Network Key)
Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data
encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing.
This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption
key is required between the sender and receiver.
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ESD
Electrostatic 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.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
GB
Gigabyte. One billion bytes.
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.
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.
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IEEE802.11b
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps. 802.11b devices operate in the
2.4 GHz ISM band.
IEEE802.11g
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11g devices operate in the
2.4 GHz ISM band.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.
Infrastructure
A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point. Another
type of communication is called Ad Hoc.
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol
route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit
numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For
example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address.
Within an isolated network, you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique.
However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses (called
Internet addresses) to avoid duplicates.
The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a
host on that network. Three regional Internet registries -- ARIN, RIPE NCC and APNIC -- assign
Internet addresses from the following three classes.
Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks
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Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks
Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks
The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new classless scheme called CIDR
is gradually replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C and is tied to adoption of IPv6.
IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
IrDA
Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using
infrared as the carrier.
IRQ
Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred
which needs to be processed.
KB
Kilobyte. One thousand bytes.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited
geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of
crystals in a crystalline liquid.
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power-time life for its size and is not subject to the
memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
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MAC Address
Media Access Control Address. A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first
three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes
are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), 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.
MB
Megabyte. One million bytes.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
MHz
Megahertz.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of
information between computers and sound producers such as 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.
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MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You
can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring
data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.
Network key
Data that is used 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.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary
information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional
memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all 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.
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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
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 key.
SSID
Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a
WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile 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.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to
reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware.
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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.
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.
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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.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of
business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by
the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of
wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA
Web site at: www.wirelessethernet.com.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a
single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
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Regulatory Information
Notice
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
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for class B digital devices, pursuant
to parts 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules, and the requirements adopted by ACTA. 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; or a product identifier in the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information or number 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.
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 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.
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- Regulatory Information
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.
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 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.
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- Regulatory Information
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.
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, 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.
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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- Regulatory Information
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 effectuées 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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Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
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
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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 operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN: For operation within 5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor
environments, and the antenna of this 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 reasonable 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:
1Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.
4Consult 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 wireless 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 levels 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 low-level RF exposure have not
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
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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.
Minimum Separation Distance from Transmitting Antennas
The actual RF exposure from the Radio antenna largely depends on the distance between the antenna and the user. For mobile applications
where antenna is at least 20cms away from the user body, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) tests are exempt and RF evaluation or Maximum
Permissible Exposure (MPE) applies.
This equipment has been evaluated for “Mobile Devices” RF safety and COMPLIES with International Guidelines for Electromagnetic
Radiation — Human Exposure standards: USA FCC OET 65 supplement C / IEEE C95.1 / European EN50371 / Australian RF Human
exposure standard 2003.
RF safety standard for most other countries are derived from one of the standards stated above.
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 Corp. may invalidate the user's right to operate this
equipment.
Canadian Notice
The device for the 5150 - 5250 MHz band is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel
mobile satellite systems.
The maximum antenna gain of 6 dBi permitted (for devices in the 5250 - 5350 MHz, 5470 - 5725 MHz and 5725 - 5825 MHz
bands) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit as stated in A9.2 of RSS210.
In addition, users are cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority)
of 5250 - 5350 MHz and 5650 - 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
DO NOT USE THE NOTEBOOK ON YOUR LAP. USING IT ON YOUR LAP WILL BLOCK THE AIR VENTS, WHICH
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM AND ALSO CAN REDUCE THE RF EXPOSURE SAFETY
DISTANCE DURING RADIO OPERATION.
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Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up 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 Device Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing Atheros® AR5006EXS (AR5BXB6) Mini-Card
Wireless network card (802.11a+b/g)
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
•The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer.
•The WLAN device operates in license-free RF bands, eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating
license. The WLAN operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and the lower,
middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
•The WLAN device is capable of three operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, and IEEE802.11g.
•The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operate (as applicable) at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps
(theoretical) in IEEE802.11n (draft) mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode; and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
•The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
•The Wireless LAN device is compliant with the following standards: WPA, WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0, CCX3.0,
and CCX4.0.
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Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device
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
Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad
Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks. Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive
method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers. Ad Hoc mode requires that the
SSID, network authentication, and encryption key settings are identically configured on all computers in
the Ad Hoc network.
Figure 35. Ad Hoc Mode Network
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Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
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 WLAN in order to access services, devices, and
computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).
Figure 36. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
Internet Wired LAN
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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How to Handle This Device
The WLAN device is a device that 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.
•The Atheros WLAN device isupports IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, and IEEE802.11g.
•The WLAN device operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz lower, middle, and upper UNII bands.
•Microwave ovens may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices since they operate in the same 2.4 GHz
frequency range as IEEE802.11b/g devices. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a
radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band.
•Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4 GHz range may interfere with operation of WLAN devices in
IEEE802.11b/g modes. Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput, intermittent disconnects, and
many frame errors. It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure
proper operation of the WLAN device.
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device
Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where
certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). The WLAN device can be
deativated by using the Wireless On/Off Switch, and it can be disconnected in Windows using the WLAN
icon in the system tray (Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio;
it continues to transmit and receive even though it’s not connected.).
BEFORE USING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE, YOU MUST FIRST INSTALL CLICKME! TO ENSURE THAT THE
CORRECT SOFTWARE FOR YOUR DEVICE IS INSTALLED. SEE “INSTALLING CLICKME!” ON PAGE 68.
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Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar
Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio; it continues to transmit
and receive even though it’s not connected.
1Right-click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen.
2Choose Disconnect from a network.
Activating the WLAN Device
Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process
•Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
•In Windows, by right-clicking the WLAN icon then clicking “Connect to a network”
The WLAN device can be deacti-
vated quickly and efficiently by
toggling the Wireless LAN/Blue-
tooth On/Off Switch to the Off
position. The switch has no effect
on non-Wireless LAN models.
The switch is located on the left
side of the system (Figure 37)
Figure 37. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Location
WLAN/Bluetooth Switch
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Configuring the Wireless LAN
Configuring the Wireless LAN
The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the
software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is
contained in this software.
Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network
administrator for these parameters:
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista
1Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.
2If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network and
Sharing Center icon.
3Select “Manage wireless networks” from the left panel.
4Click on the [Add] button.
5Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infrastructure
network, select “Manually create a network profile. For ad hoc network, select “Create an ad hoc network”.
6Enter the required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the
information.
7In the event you require assistance, go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Start -> Control Panel ->
Network and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connecting to a Network
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by performing the
following steps:
1Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.
2Select “Connect to a network”.
3Select a network from the list that appears, and click the [Connect] button.
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Configuring the Wireless LAN
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows XP
Procedure
1Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.
2If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network
Connections icon.
3Select “New Connection” wizard.
4Click the [Next] button.
5Select “Connect to the Internet”, then click [Next].
6Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infrastructure
network, select “Manually create a network profile. For ad hoc network, select “Choose from a list of Internet
service providers”.
7Enter any required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the
information.
8In the event you require assistance, go to [Start] -> Help and Support -> Networking and the Web. Select the
main topic in which you are interested, then type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connection to the network
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by clicking on the
Wireless Network icon in the system tray:
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Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described
in the following table. If you are unfamiliar with the steps required, consult your System Administrator or
go to [Start] -> Help and Support -> Networking and the Web
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Unavailable
network
connection
Incorrect network
name (SSID) or
network key
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 network name (SSID)
and network key to the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access
Point. Consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.
Weak received
signal strength
and/or link quality
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance 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.
The WLAN
device has been
deactivated or
disabled
Check if the wireless switch is turned On. In Windows XP, go to Start ->
Control Panel-> Network Connections and right-click on Wireless
Network Connection. If Enable appears at the top of the menu, click it to
enable the device. In Windows Vista, go to Start -> Control Panel, and
double-click on Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is off,
click the [Turn wireless on] button..
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Unavailable
network
connection
(continued)
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 mis-configured LEAP username, or an incorrectly
chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but
not authenticate to the wireless network.
Incorrectly
configured
network settings
Recheck the configuration of your network settings.
Incorrect IP
address
configuration
This only applies to networks using static IP addresses. Please contact
your network administrator for the correct settings.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
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WLAN Specifications
WLAN Specifications
Specifications
* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
** The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls, reflective
material, or interference from external RF sources.
*** Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users can set 40 bits/ 104
bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.
**** Depending on practical environments, the allowable number of computers to be connected may be decreased.
Item Specification
Type of network The Atheros AR5006EXS (AR5BXB6) Mini-Card Wireless network card conforms to
IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, and IEEE802.11g, Wi-Fi based*
Transfer rate (Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate
Active frequency •802.11n (draft): 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
•802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
•802.11a: 4900 ~ 5850 MHz
Typical operating distances** •802.11a: 40 ft. (12 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 6 Mbps
•802.11b: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 11 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
•802.11g: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
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 and 128 bits 802.1x/EAP
Maximum recommended number
of computers to be connected over
wireless LAN (during ad hoc
connection)
10 units or less ****
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Using the Bluetooth Device
Using the Bluetooth Device
The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) 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.
Windows XP: To access the Help file, click [Start] -> All Programs, and click on Toshiba. Select
Bluetooth, then select User’s Guide.
Windows Vista: o access the Help file, click [Start] -> All Programs, and click on Bluetooth, then select
User’s Guide.
For additional information about Bluetooth Technology, visit the Bluetooth Web site at:
www.bluetooth.com.
THE WIRELESS LAN/BLUETOOTH ON/OFF SWITCH WILL POWER OFF BOTH THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS
LAN AND BLUETOOTH DEVICES AT THE SAME TIME. TO ENABLE OR DISABLE EITHER ONE OF THE
DEVICES INDIVIDUALLY, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1Slide the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch to On position.
2In the Control Panel, click the button associated with Bluetooth and/or Wireless LAN Status to
enable or disable the individual devices.
3Click [OK].
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Using the Bluetooth Device
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The Bluetooth antenna is located above the [Backspace/Delete] key and is exempt from minimum
distance criteria due to its low power.
The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Canadian Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed
outdoors is subject to licensing.
Warranty
Users are not authorized to modify this product. Any modifications invalidate the warranty.
This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission
from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment authorization from the FCC and
Industry Canada and the warranty.
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Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device
Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device
Your system has a fingerprint sensor device at the bottom left below the display screen.
Figure 38. Fingerprint sensor
With a fingerprint sensor, you can avoid having to enter a username and password every time you want to:
•Log onto Windows
•Resume from standby mode
•Cancel a password-protected screen saver
•Log into homepages that require a username and password
Fingerprint
Sensor Device
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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 password-protected 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.
Installing OmniPass
If OmniPass has already been installed on your system, skip this section and go directly to “User
Enrollment” on page 169. You can determine whether OmniPass has already been installed by checking
to see if the following are present:
•The gold key-shaped OmniPass icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen.
•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:
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•Windows XP Professional 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 169. Otherwise
continue with this section on software installation.
To install OmniPass on your system you must:
1Insert 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.
2Follow 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:\).
3Once 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.
4The installation program automatically places an icon (Softex OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well
as a golden key shaped icon in the taskbar.
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:
•INSTALLATION OF THE APPLICATION REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE AN EXTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE ATTACHED TO
YOUR SYSTEM.
•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.
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1From the Windows Desktop, double-click the key-shaped 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). Double-click 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.
2Select the About tab at the top of the OmniPass Control Panel. The About tab window appears with version
information about OmniPass.
Uninstalling OmniPass
To remove the OmniPass application from your system:
1Click Start on the Windows taskbar. Select Settings, and then Control Panel.
2Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3Select OmniPass, and then click Change/Remove.
4Follow the directions to uninstall the OmniPass application.
5Once OmniPass has finished uninstalling, reboot your system when prompted.
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.
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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 email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources, you often have to supply
credentials to gain access. This can result in dozens of sets of credentials that you have to remember.
During 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 “lifebook”), but
instead of clicking [Submit], he directs OmniPass to Remember Password. Now whenever he returns to
that site, OmniPass will prompt him to supply 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 another computer without he OmniPass account to access his webmail, he
would need to enter his original webmail credentials (“John_02” and “lifebook”) to gain access. If he
attempts his OmniPass credentials on a system other than a system he’s enrolled on, he won’t gain access.
THE 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 OF THIS DOCUMENT.
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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.
1Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification. By default, the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard
enters the credentials of the currently logged in Windows user.
2Enter 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 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.
3In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint. Refer to “Enrolling a Fingerprint” on page 170 for additional
information.
4Next, 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.
5Click [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.
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11.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].
22.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.
33. 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
authentications.
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.
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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.
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 the
OmniPass cursor in the login prompt area, but don’t click [Login] or [Submit].
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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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 Passwords interface, with a list of friendly names.
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 when resetting the Windows password. If your password is reset in
Windows, the next time you login to Windows, OmniPass will detect the password change and prompt
you to “Update” or “Reconfirm” the password with OmniPass. Enter your new Windows password in the
prompt and click OK. 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.
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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].
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 pull-down menu in the Identity: field. Select the identity to login as, then click OK.
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.
WHEN YOU DELETE AN IDENTITY, ALL OF ITS ASSOCIATED REMEMBERED SITES AND PASSWORD
PROTECTED DIALOGS ARE LOST.
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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 175.
Configuring OmniPass
This section gives an overview of both the Export/Import function and the OmniPass Control Center.
Exporting and Importing Users
Using OmniPass Control Center, you can export and import users in and out of OmniPass. The export
process backs up all remembered sites, credentials, and 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.
YOU CANNOT IMPORT A USER INTO OMNIPASS IF THERE ALREADY IS A USER WITH THE SAME NAME
ENROLLED IN OMNIPASS.
•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
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.
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
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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.
•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
double-click 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 177.
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 169.
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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.
User Settings
The User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings, Taskbar Tips, and Enrollment. User settings
allow users to customize OmniPass to suit their individual preferences. Under User Settings (Audio
Settings and Taskbar Tips) 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.
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’RE SURE YOU WANT TO REMOVE THE USER, WE RECOMMEND YOU EXPORT THE USER PROFILE.
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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
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 correct setting should be Classic -
Local Users Authenticate as Themselves.
Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPas
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.
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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.
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Index
A
About This Guide 1, 13
AC
adapter 60
plug adapters 118
Air Vents 29
Auto/Airline Adapter 60, 61
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 114
B
Battery 74
care 118
cold-swapping 77
conserving power 70
dead 97
faulty 98
hot-swapping 77
increasing life 119
level indicator 31
lithium ion battery 74
low 76
problems 97, 98
recharging 75
replacing 77
shorted 77
Standby mode 76
Battery Latches 29
BIOS
guide 65
setup utility 64
Bluetooth
Where to Find Information 163
Boot Sequence 63
Booting the System 65
Built-in Speakers 93
Button Icons 53
C
CapsLock 32
Click Me! 68
Clicking 42
Configuration Label 121
Contact Information 14
Controls and Connectors 17
Conventions Used in the Guide 13
Cursor Keys 40
D
DC in connector 17
DC Output Cable 60
DC Power Jack 24, 60
Device Ports 84
Display Panel 20, 33
brightness 35
opening 34
184
problems 99, 100
Docking Port 89
Double-Clicking 42
Dragging 43
Drivers and Application Restore CD 107
Dual Built-in Microphones 20
DVD drive
problems 93, 94
E
Error Messages 102
External Monitor Port 86
External Video port 18
F
FDU 69, 114, 128
Fingerprint Sensor 20
Fingerprint Sensor Device 165
enrolling a fingerprint 170
getting started 166
installing OmniPass 166
logging into a remembered site 174
OmniPass authentication toolbar 172
password replacement 171
remembering a password 172
uninstalling OmniPass 168
user enrollment 169
using OmniPass 171
Fujitsu Contact Information 14
Fujitsu Driver Update utility 69, 114, 128
Fujitsu LifeBook
cleaning 117
storing 117
traveling 117
Fujitsu Shopping Online 15
Function Key
F10 40
F6 40
F7 40
FN 40
G
Glossary 130
H
Hard Disk Drive
access indicator 32
problems 94
Hard Disk Drive Passwords 63
Headphone Jack 17, 25, 85
Hibernation Feature 72
disable/enable 72
I
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack 27
Internal LAN Jack 88
K
Keyboard 21, 39
problems 94
L
Left Button 21
LifeBook Security/Tablet PC Buttons 50
LifeBook SecurityTablet PC Buttons 20
Lithium ion Battery Bay 29
Local Area Network (LAN) 18
M
Media Player
185
care 120
Memory
compartment 29
Microphone Jack 17, 86
Microsoft Works 129
Modem
problems 95
Mouse
problems 94
N
NumLk 32
O
ot 67
P
PC Card
care 120
installing 82
removing 82
Pen 20
Pen/Pen Holder 28
Pointing Device 41
Port Replicator
connector 29
problems 94
Post-logon button functions 54
Power
AC adapter 60
Auto/Airline adapter 60
failure 96, 97
management 70
off 73
on 62
problems 98, 99
sources 60
Power Management 70
Power On Self Test 62, 102
Pre-Installed Software 127
Adobe Acrobat Reader 128
Google Toolbar 128
manuals 127
Pre-logon button functions 50
Q
Quick Point
clicking 42
Quick Point Cursor Control 25
Quick Point Pointing Device 41
R
Registration 68
Regulatory Information 145
Restarting 72
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 107
Right Button 22
RJ-45 88
S
ScrLk 32
Scroll Button 23
Scrolling 43
SD Card
installing 80
removing 80, 83
SD Card Slot 25
SD/Memory Stick Slot 17
186
Secure Digital Card
removing 80
Secure Digital Cards 79
Security Buttons
Functions 50
Security lock slot 17
Sleep Mode 70
Speaker 22
Specifications 121
Audio 123
Chipset 122
Device Ports 124
Dimensions and Weight 126
Environmental Requirements 126
Keyboard 125
mass storage device options 123
Memory 122
Microprocessor 122
Power 125
Video 122
Standby Mode 71
Status Indicator Panel 21, 30
Suspend/ Resume button 17
T
Tablet Configuration 34
Tablet PC Button Functions
changing 55
Touch Screen
calibrating 47
clicking 46
dragging 47
Troubleshooting 90
U
Universal Serial Bus Ports 84
USB 84, 95
problems 95, 96
USB 2.0 Ports 27, 28
USB Port 17
V
Volume control 49
W
Warranty 15
Windows Power Management 72
Windows Vista
configuring the WLAN 158
restoring the Operating System 110
starting the first time 66
Windows XP
configuring the Wireless LAN 159
restoring the Operating System 108
starting the first time 67
Wireless LAN
Before Using the Wireless LAN 153
configuring 153
connection to the network 159
deactivating/disconnecting 156
modes 154
Specifications 162
Troubleshooting 160
Wireless LAN On-Off Switch 18
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch 24

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