Fujitsu Client Computing WL0023 622ANHMW WLAN IN LIFEBOOK T SERIES User Manual Sparrow T580

Fujitsu Limited 622ANHMW WLAN IN LIFEBOOK T SERIES Sparrow T580

User Guide

User’s
Guide
Learn how to use your
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK®
T580 Tablet PC
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Copyright and Trademark Information
Fujitsu America, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development
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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.
USER GUIDE FOR WIRELESS BROADBAND CONNECTION
THE WIRELESS WAN USER’S GUIDE IS LOCATED AT:
http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/support/mobile/support_notices
PLEASE CLICK “3G MINI-CARD GOBI2000 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION” TO OPEN THE FULL USER GUIDE
CONTAINING WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH RF SAFETY WHEN USING THE WWAN DEVICE.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu America, Incorporated
Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone: (408) 746-6000
Declares that product: Base Model Configuration: LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 3.16 A
(60 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:
•CAUTION - HOT SURFACE: The bottom of this notebook computer can become hot when used for long periods of time. When using
this notebook, take caution to limit long term or continuous use while resting it on exposed skin, such as the lap.
•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.
•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.
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:
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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.
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Contents
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Battery Charging Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Battery Level Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the System as a Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enabling/Disabling Ambient Light Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Touchpad/Active Digitizer/Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Active Digitizer Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Capacitive Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Caring for the Pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
LIFEBOOK Tablet Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LIFEBOOK
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Starting Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Starting Windows the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Registering Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC with Fujitsu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Installing ClickMe!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Power/Suspend/Resume Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Sleep Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
ENERGY STAR® Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 3 User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Secure Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Installing SD Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Removing an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LIFEBOOK
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Restoring the Operating System for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cleaning your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Storing your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Traveling with your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Secure Digital Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Chapter 6 System Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Digitizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Glossary/Regulatory
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Characteristics of the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Configuring the Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Configuring the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
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WLAN Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
What is Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device
Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
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Preface
About This Guide
The LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC from Fujitsu America is a powerful convertible computer. It can be
used either as a standard notebook using keyboard input, or in tablet configuration using pen or finger
input. It is powered by an Intel® Core™ Processor, has a built-in color display with a dual digitizer
(accepting both pen and finger input), and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers
to a portable and versatile environment.
This manual explains how to operate your LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC’s hardware and pre-installed
system software.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard and on-screen keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
For 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”.
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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)
•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
•Product serial number
•Purchase date
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 TABLET PC, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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•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 store by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.
Limited Warranty
Your LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the
service kit that came with your Tablet PC 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 T580 Tablet PC. We
strongly recommend that you read
it before using your Tablet PC –
even if you are already familiar
with notebook computers.
Figure 1. Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Connectors and peripheral interfaces on the LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC allow you to connect 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 T580 Tablet PC. Each of the icons is either molded into or
printed on the Tablet PC.
Connection Tablet PC
Icon Purpose
DC in connector Connect an external power source such as the AC adapter or auto/airline
adapter.
Secure Digital
Card Slot The Secure Digital (SD) high-capacity card slot allows you to insert a 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
Tablet PC.
Microphone/Line
In Jack Connect an external microphone. The internal microphone is disabled
when you plug in an external microphone.
Headphone/Line
Out Jack Connect stereo headphones or powered external speakers. The internal
speaker is disabled when you plug in external headphones or powered
speakers.
HDMI The HDMI port allows you to connect compatible digital devices with your
computer (such as a high-definition television or AV receiver).
Security lock slot The security slot allows you to secure the Tablet PC using compatible
locking devices.
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Smart Card Slot A dedicated Smart Card slot allows you to insert a Smart Card on which
you can store such data as medical information or electronic “cash”.
Power/Suspend/
Resume Switch The Power/Suspend/Resume switch allows you to suspend Tablet PC
activity without powering off, resume your Tablet PC from suspend mode,
and power on the system when it has been shut down from Windows.
Local Area
Network (LAN) 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 WLAN/Bluetooth switch allows you to turn power to the optional
wireless devices on and off.
External Video
port The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD
projector to your computer.
Connection Tablet PC
Icon Purpose
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Figure 2. LIFEBOOK Tablet PC with display open
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Top Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC’s top components.
Web Camera
The optional 1.3 megapixel web cam can be used to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LED panel with backlighting for the display of text and graphics. This is a
dual digitizer display that can be used with either a pen (stylus) or your fingers.
Ambient Light Sensor
The ambient light sensor measures the light in which the computer is operating and automatically adjusts
the brightness of the display to suit the lighting conditions. See “Enabling/Disabling Ambient Light
Sensor” on page 35.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows you to record voice and annotations.
Status Indicator Panels
The Status Indicator Panels display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Tablet PC.
Status indicators are located in two locations: on the left front edge of the system (system status indicators)
and just above the right corner of the keyboard (button status indicators). See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 28.
Power/Suspend/Resume Switch
The Power/Suspend/Resume switch allows you to suspend Tablet PC activity without powering off,
resume your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC from sleep mode, and power on your Tablet PC when it has been shut
down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Switch” on page 67.
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Pen Release Switch
The pen release switch allows you to dislodge the pen from the pen garage.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a left and right button. See
“Touchpad/Active Digitizer/Touchscreen” on page 40.
Speaker
The built-in mono speaker provides sound from the system.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones. See “Headphone Jack” on page 83.
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. See “Microphone Jack” on
page 84.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 37.
LIFEBOOK Tablet PC Buttons
The LIFEBOOK Tablet PC Buttons provide one-touch application launch capability. See “LIFEBOOK
Tablet Buttons” on page 56.
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 151.
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Figure 3. LIFEBOOK Tablet PC left-side panel
Left-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC’s left-side components.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC and charge
the internal Lithium ion battery.
USB 2.0 Ports
The USB 2.0 ports (one on the left side, one on the right side) allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus
devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices,
which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 83.
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.
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Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off switch is used to turn on and off the optional wireless devices.
Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the WLAN
Device” on page 143. Note that there is no wireless WAN available for systems with the optional dual
digitizer.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
The SD card slot allows you to install a Secure Digital (SD) card for data storage. This architecture allows
you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. See “Installing SD Cards” on page 78.
Smart Card Slot
A dedicated Smart Card Reader is provided on your notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape
as credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of
information, and provides you with many possible options, such as allowing you to make secure
purchases, pay for phone calls, store security information, and provide personal identification and
information.
In order to use the Smart Card Reader, you must purchase optional Smart Card third-party software.
TO PROTECT YOUR TABLET PC FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP
ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC
CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE TABLET PC 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 4. LIFEBOOK Tablet PC right-side panel
Right-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC’s right-side components.
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.
TO PROTECT YOUR TABLET PC FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP
ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC
CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE TABLET PC 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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Power/Suspend/Resume Switch
The Power/Suspend/Resume switch allows you to suspend Tablet PC activity without powering off,
resume your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC from sleep mode, and power on your Tablet PC when it has been shut
down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Switch” on page 67.
External Video Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External
Video Port” on page 84.
Pen Garage
The pen garage is used to store the pen (also called a “stylus”) when not in use.The pen is used as the
interface with the active digitizer display.
Pen Tether Attachment Point
The pen tether attachment point is used to attach your pen to the system to prevent its loss.
USB 2.0 Ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to
480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. See
“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 83.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-
45) Jack” on page 82.
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Figure 5. LIFEBOOK Tablet PC back panel
Back Panel Components
Following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC’s back panel components.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as a high-
definition television or AV receiver). See “HDMI Port” on page 84.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
HDMI Port
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Figure 6. LIFEBOOK Tablet PC bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC’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 72.
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Battery Latches
The battery latches are used to secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your Tablet PC comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3 800
MHz SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of
your Tablet PC, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 79. Under
normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
TO PROTECT YOUR TABLET PC FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO
KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC
CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE TABLET PC 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 Indicator Panel displays symbols and associated LEDs that correspond to specific components
of your Tablet PC. These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating.(Figure 7)
Power Indicator
The power indicator shows whether your tablet is powered up and operating. This icon has three different
states that can tell you the power operating mode your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC is using.
•On, solid: This means that the tablet is switched on and operating.
•On, flashing: This means the system is switched on, but has entered Sleep mode.
•Off: The tablet is either off or in Save-to-Disk mode.
Hard
Battery
Battery
NumLk CapsLk
ScrLk
Power
Drive
Access
Charging
Level
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Battery Charging Indicator
The battery charging indicator shows whether a battery is installed and being charged.
•Green, solid: AC power supplied and battery charge completed.
•Orange, solid: AC power supplied and battery is charging.
•Orange, flashing: AC power supplied but an error occurred while battery was charging.
•Off: No AC power supplied.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the battery pack, as follows:
•Green, solid: The battery is between 50% and 100% charged.
•Orange, solid: The battery is between 13% and 49% charged.
•Red, solid: The battery is between 0% and 12% charged.
•Orange, flashing: The battery state of charge is being checked (for four seconds after battery
installation).
•Red, flashing: The battery is faulty and should be replaced.
•Off: There is no battery installed.
• 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 sleep mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/five
seconds off.
•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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Hard Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive Access indicator shows whether your internal hard drive is being accessed.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator glows green when the integrated keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator glows green when your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
ScrLk Indicator
The ScrLk indicator glows green when your scroll lock is active.
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Figure 8. Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC contains an LED display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in
bright environments. The convertible design of your Tablet PC allows you to open the display fully, rotate
it in either 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.
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)
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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 either direction so that it is facing
backwards.
3Holding the top edge of the display panel, pull it forward until it is lying atop the keyboard.
To return the system to notebook configuration:
1Lift the display until it is perpendicular to the keyboard.
2When the display is perpendicular to the keyboard, rotate it 180 degrees in the opposite direction from which
you initially turned it (i.e., return it to its original position) so that it faces forward.
Figure 9. Converting from Notebook to Tablet: (a) Notebook Mode (b) Rotating (c) Tablet Mode
•The display can be rotated in either direction, but when returning the system to notebook mode,
be sure to turn it back to its original position (i.e., the reverse of how you turned it when you
opened it). Turning the display in the incorrect direction could cause hinge damage. The screen
should rotate easily; if it does not rotate easily, you may be turning it in the wrong direction.
•In the following step, be sure to position the display perpendicular to the keyboard, otherwise
the keyboard or display cover could get scratched.
(a) (b) (c)
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Holding the Tablet PC
Depending upon which model of Wireless LAN and/or Wireless WAN module is in your system, there are
slight differences in the way you should hold your tablet.
To determine which WLAN module is in your system, right-click on My Computer on your desktop, then
select Properties. Click [Device Manager] in the left pane of the Properties window. Tap the “+” next to
Network adapters and see whether “Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 AGN”, “Atheros HB92
802.11abgn Wireless Network Adapter”, or “Atheros HB97 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter” is
listed. If one of the Atheros devices is listed or you have a Gobi Wireless WAN module installed, the tablet
will function in all orientations when the WLAN switch is on. If the Intel device is listed, the tablet will
not function in secondary landscape orientation. Please reference Figures 10 and 11.
Figure 10. Orientations for Tablet PCs with Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN module
*NOTE: This orientation is non-functional only when the WLAN switch is activated; when the WLAN switch is off, this orientation is functional.
Landscape Orientation
Primary Portrait
Orientation Non-Functional
Orientation* Secondary Portrait
Orientation
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Figure 11. Orientations for Tablet PCs with Atheros WLAN and/or Gobi2000 Wireless WAN module
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.
Note that changing the brightness with the [Fn] key is temporary. When you resume or restart, you will
need to reset them if you used this method.
Landscape Orientation
Primary Portrait
Orientation Secondary Landscape
Orientation Secondary Portrait
Orientation
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Using Power Management to Adjust Brightness
To adjust brightness with the power management utility:
Click Start -> Control Panel. In View by:, select one of the icon views. Select Display, then click Adjust
brightness in the left pane. Under Select a power plan, select the plan settings you want to use. Drag
Screen brightness: bar (at the bottom of the window) to the left or right, depending on your preference.
Using the Fujitsu Menu to Adjust Brightness
To adjust brightness using the Fujitsu menu, click on the Fujitsu Menu icon in the system tray in the lower
right corner of the screen. 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.
Enabling/Disabling Ambient Light Sensor
The ambient light sensor is located towards the bottom of the panel on the right of the display. This sensor
automatically senses the light conditions in which the computer is operating. If the lighting is very bright,
the brightness of the LCD will increase to make it easier to see the display. Conversely, if it is used in a
darkened room, the display will automatically dim.
The light sensor can be enabled or disabled from the Control Panel as follows:
1Open the system Control Panel and click in the View by: field, select either large or small icons.
2Click on the Location and Other Sensors icon.
IF USING AC POWER, YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. IF USING
BATTERY POWER, YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.
THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS, THE MORE POWER THE SYSTEM WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR
BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, SET THE BRIGHTNESS AS LOW AS
POSSIBLE.
NOTE THAT WHEN YOU FIRST START YOUR SYSTEM, THE AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR IS DISABLED. YOU
WILL INITIALLY NEED TO ENABLE IT USING THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
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3To enable or disable the Light Sensor utility, check or uncheck the box in the Enabled column, then click the
[Apply] button.
4For more information about the light sensor, click on Light Sensor icon in the Sensor column to the right of the
light sensor icon to open the Sensor Properties window.
5From the Sensor Properties window, you can change the sensor’s description, uninstall the sensor, or enable
or disable selected users.
•To change the sensor’s description, click the [Change description] button, enter the new description, and
click the [OK] button.
•To limit who can access the sensors, click Change who can access sensors, then check or uncheck the
box adjacent to the individual you would like to grant or prohibit access.
•To uninstall the sensor, click Uninstall this sensor.
Precautions
Opening and Closing the Cover
By default, closing the cover automatically places your system into Sleep mode.
To change the default when the cover is closed:
1Open the system Control Panel and select Power Options.
2Click Choose what closing the lid does in the left pane.
3Select the desired action for When I close the lid, then click the [Save changes] or [Apply] button (depending
upon your operating system).
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Keyboard
Figure 12. Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC has an integral 82-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard
functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This
section describes the following keys (Figure 12):
•Numeric keypad: Your Tablet PC allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard
characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard
character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.
•Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to
the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.
Backspace
ECO
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•Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to
produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.
•Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as
the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.
Numeric Keypad
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad
keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the
same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ),
subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated
as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to
indicate their secondary functions.
Windows Keys
Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The
Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The
Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the
selected item. (Please refer to your Windows Help and Support documentation in the Start menu for
additional information regarding the Windows keys.)
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 Tablet PC has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. Functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
•The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the Tablet PC and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
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•[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.
•[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that
the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 62)
•[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.
•[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.
•[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LIFEBOOK
Tablet PC.
•[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LIFEBOOK
Tablet PC.
•[Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send
your display video. The order is determined by which type of external video device(s) is connected.
Each time you press the key combination, you will step to the next choice.
•If you only have an external CRT connected, the order is: internal display -> external CRT ->
simultaneous display -> internal display.
•If you only have an HDMI device connected, the order is: internal display -> HDMI display
-> simultaneous display -> internal display.
•If you have external CRT and HDMI devices connected, the order is: internal display ->
external CRT -> simultaneous internal and external CRT -> HDMI display - simultaneous
internal and HDMI display -> internal display.
•[Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will enable and disable ECO mode. ECO mode is
designed to minimize notebook power consumption by reducing the LCD brightness, shutting
down the communications devices and enabling the hard disk drive’s auto power off mode.
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Touchpad/Active Digitizer/Touchscreen
Figure 13. Touchpad pointing device
Using the Touchpad
The touchpad built into your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC is used to control the movement of the cursor to select
items on your display panel. The touchpad is composed of a cursor control and two buttons below the
center of the keyboard. 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 actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending
on the application that is being used.
Cursor Control
Left Button Right Button
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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. To right-click, move the
mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press
the right button once, and then immediately release
it. You also have the option to perform the clicking
operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once.
Figure 14. Clicking with button
Figure 15. Clicking with Touchpad
Figure 16. Right-clicking with button
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Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click, move
the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left
button twice, and immediately release it. You can also
perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on
the Touchpad twice.
Figure 17. Double-clicking with button
Figure 18. Double-clicking with Touchpad
•IF THE INTERVAL BETWEEN CLICKS IS TOO LONG, THE DOUBLE-CLICK WILL NOT BE EXECUTED.
•PARAMETERS FOR THE TOUCH PAD 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. To drag, move the cursor to
the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left
button while moving the item to its new location and
then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
Touchpad, and then release your finger.
Figure 19. Dragging with button
Figure 20. Dragging with Touchpad
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Touchpad Control Adjustment
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your touchpad with selections made from within the
Mouse Properties dialog box. There are three aspects of 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.
Active Digitizer Display
The integrated active digitizer allows you to use the
included stylus (also called a “pen”) as a pointing
device. (For detailed information about caring for
your stylus, go to “Caring for the Pen” on
page 52.)
You can use the stylus to click, double-click, drag
items and icons, write text, 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 Active Digitizer Display
•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 ACTIVE DIGITIZER.
•TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT STYLUSES, VISIT FUJITSU’S ACCESSORIES WEBSITE AT:
WWW.SHOPFUJITSU.COM.
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Clicking on Active Digitizer Display
To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and
then lift the stylus tip immediately.
Figure 22. Clicking on the Active Digitizer Display
Figure 23. Right-clicking Active Digitizer
Right-Clicking on Active Digitizer
Right-click can be accomplished by holding the
front of the toggle button down while tapping on
the screen. To change the settings for the right-
click feature, go to Start -> Control Panel -> Pen
and Touch. In the Pen Options tab, select “Press
and Hold” then click the [Settings] button.
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Double-Clicking
To double-click, touch the item twice, and then
immediately remove the stylus tip.
Figure 24. Double-clicking the Display
Dragging
Dragging means moving an item with the stylus by
touching the screen, moving and then lifting the stylus.
To drag, touch the Active Digitizer Display 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.
Figure 25. Dragging on the Display
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Calibrating the Display
In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Calibration Utility
before you use the system for the first time, or after you change the display resolution.
To run the calibration utility:
1Go to Start -> Control Panel.
2Double-click the Tablet PC Settings icon and select the Display tab
3Click the [Calibrate] button, then select whether you want to calibrate pen input or touch input.
4Adjust the display of your Tablet PC to a comfortable angle and find the (+) symbol in the upper-left corner of
the display.
5Using the stylus or your finger (depending upon which type of input you are calibrating), 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.
6Repeat step 5 until you have selected all of the (+) symbols.
7Once you have selected all the symbols, press the [OK] button.
8Touch 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.
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Using the Capacitive Touchscreen
This Tablet PC has a dual digitizer that allows you to use either the stylus (as described in “Active
Digitizer Display” on page 44) or your finger(s) as a pointing device. This type of display also allows you
to use one-, two-. three-, or four-finger “gestures” to perform such actions as scroll, zoom, and rotate.
•GESTURE SUPPORT IS DETERMINED BY THE APPLICATION AND OPERATING SYSTEM IN USE.
•THE STYLUS TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER FINGER TOUCH. IF THE STYLUS IS WITHIN ACTIVE RANGE OF
THE SCREEN, FINGER TOUCH WILL BE DISABLED.
•WHEN ONE FINGER IS USED ON THE TOUCHSCREEN, IT BEHAVES IN THE SAME MANNER AS A STYLUS.
One-Finger Functions
Click
Tap the screen with a single
finger to click on an item on
the screen.
Drag-and-Drop
Use a finger to touch an
item on the screen and
move it without lifting your
finger.
Double-Click
Tap the screen twice with a
single finger to perform a
double-click action.
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Two-Finger Functions
Scroll
Place two fingers on the
screen and move them up
or down to scroll.
Rotate
Place your thumb and index finger on an item on the
screen. While holding your thumb as an anchor, move
your index finger in a wide, clearly defined arc to rotate
the item.
Zoom
Place two fingers on the screen, pinch them together to
zoom in, and spread them apart to zoom out.
Tap
(to lock menus)
Tap two fingers twice in
quick succession on the
screen to lock context-
sensitive menus. Note that
this gesture can be
customized to perform a
specific action based upon
your requirements.
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Three-Finger Functions
Browse and Select
Hold two fingers on the
screen; a context-sensitive
menu will be displayed.
Use a third finger to select
from the menu.
Double Tap
(to minimize windows)
Tap three fingers twice on
the screen to minimize all
windows and display the
desktop.
Sweep Up / Down
(to maximize/minimize)
Place three fingers on the
screen. Sweep them up to
maximize and downwards
to minimize the current
window.
Tap
(to display “carousel”)
Tap three fingers on the
screen to display all
currently open windows in
a 3D “carousel” formation.
Place and hold three
fingers on the screen to
rotate the carousel of files.
Side Sweep
(to browse through open files)
Sweep three fingers to the side in order to browse
through all open files within a specific application. The
initial direction you sweep determines the direction and
order in which the files are displayed.
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Four-Finger Functions
Tap
(to display context-
sensitive web locations)
Select a word, sentence,
paragraph or item. Tap four
fingers on the screen and
as the fingers are lifted, a
menu of context-sensitive
web locations is displayed.
Zoom
(to create zoom-in “magnifying glass”
Place four fingers on the screen to create a zoom-in
square for a specific area. Use one finger to move the
square around to magnify the areas it moves over.
Select
Hold four fingers on the screen in a square to select an
area and a context-sensitive menu of applications is
displayed.
Sweep Up / Down
(to scroll a prescribed
distance)
Place four fingers on the
screen and sweep to scroll
up or down.The distance
you sweep dictates how far
you move in a document.
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Caring for the Pen
Changing the Pen Settings
There are a few changes you can make to your pen settings in order to make it more suitable to your needs
(such as changing the pressure sensitivity). To do so, go to Start > Control Panel and select one of the icon
views from the “View by:” dropdown. Click on the Pen and Touch icon to open the window from which
you can change a variety of pen settings.
•ONLY USE THE PEN PROVIDED WITH YOUR NOTEBOOK. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE PEN TIPS THAT WERE NOT
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK. REPLACE THE STYLUS TIP IF IT IS WORN. THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER A SCRATCHED SCREEN.
•WHILE WRITING, YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE NOT TO SCRATCH THE SURFACE OF THE DISPLAY (E.G., WITH A
WRISTWATCH OR BRACELET).
THE PEN OF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS AN ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT WHICH CAN BE DAMAGED IF USED INCORRECTLY.
HANDLE THE PEN WITH CARE. THE FOLLOWING LIST CONTAINS GUIDELINES FOR PROPER PEN HANDLING:
•DO NOT GESTURE WITH THE PEN OR USE IT AS A POINTER.
•NEVER USE THE PEN ON ANY OTHER SURFACE THAN THE SCREEN OF YOUR NOTEBOOK.
•DO NOT TRY TO TURN THE THUMB GRIP ON THE PEN. THE THUMB GRIP IS USED TO PLACE THE PEN IN ITS SLOT AND
TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE SLOT.
•NEVER STORE THE PEN WITH THE TIP BEARING THE WEIGHT OF THE PEN (E.G. WITH THE TIP DOWN IN A PEN
HOLDER). IF THE PEN IS STORED WITH THE TIP POINTING DOWN, THIS MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PEN
MECHANISM (PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES). IN THIS CASE THE PEN TIP MAY REACT AS THOUGH IT
IS CONSTANTLY BEING PRESSED DOWN. TO AVOID DAMAGE, THE PEN SHOULD BE STORED IN THE PEN SLOT WHEN
NOT IN USE.
•THE PEN CAN BE INFLUENCED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (CURSOR QUIVERS OR JUMPS). THERE MAY BE A FEW
AREAS ON THE SCREEN WHERE THE CURSOR QUIVERS SLIGHTLY IN SPITE OF PRESSING THE PEN DOWN FIRMLY.
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Changing the Pen Battery
Figure 26. Replacing the Battery
•DO NOT USE REMOVE THE TIP OF THE PEN TO REPLACE THE
BATTERY; REMOVE ONLY THE CAP ON THE REAR OF THE
PEN.
•THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS.
The pen contains a AAAA-battery. Before proceeding, be sure
to have a new battery available.
1Remove the rear Pen Cap (Figure 26).
2Remove the battery from the pen barrel.
3Insert the new battery into the pen barrel in the same orientation
as the one that was removed.
4Close the rear Pen Cap.
Replacing the Pen Tip
With use, the pen tip may become worn or may pick up
foreign particles that can scratch the screen. A damaged or
worn tip may not move freely, causing unpredictable results
when using the pen. If a problem like this should occur, you
should replace the pen tip.
1Pull the tip from the barrel.
2Using one of the new tips that were supplied with your pen,
insert the pointed end of the tip into the barrel and push it in
firmly until it is in place
Figure 27. Replacing the Pen Tip
Pen Cap
AAAA-battery
Pen Barrel
1
Pen Tip
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Installing a Pen Tether
To prevent dropping or losing your pen, you should
attach it to your system using the pen tether that is
included with the system.
To attach the pen tether to your Tablet PC, perform
the following steps:
1Attach the end of the pen tether with the smaller loop
to your pen. To do so, push the end of the tether under
the slot on the top of the pen, then thread the opposite
end of the tether through the loop.
2Attach the end of the pen tether with the larger loop to
the attachment point on the right side of your tablet.
To do so, insert the end of the pen tether through the
attachment point, then feed the pen through the large
loop in the tether. Figure 28. Installing a Pen Tether
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
Controlling the Volume
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
•Volume can be changed or muted from within the Volume Control in the system tray.
•Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding
[Fn] will decrease the volume of your Tablet PC. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will
increase the volume of your Tablet PC.
•Volume can be muted by pressing the [F3] key while holding down the [Fn] key. To restore audio,
repeat the [Fn+F3] procedure.
•Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.
•Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume
controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the
other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to 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.
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Figure 29. LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC Buttons
LIFEBOOK Tablet Buttons
Your LIFEBOOK T580 Tablet PC has an array of three Tablet PC buttons. These buttons allow you to
perform a variety of common tasks and functions with the touch of a button.
Ctl+Alt+Del Button
Log on to the system or open the Windows Task Manager
If you hold this tablet button down for two seconds, you can log back on to the system again after system
startup, after a system lock, or when returning from power management
After log-on, pressing the tablet button for two seconds launches the Windows Task Manager or – in the
network – opens the security window.
Ctl+Alt+Del Button
Screen Rotation Button
Fujitsu Menu Button
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Screen Rotation Button
Change screen orientation
When you press the Orientation button, the orientation of the screen display changes from portrait
(vertical) to landscape (horizontal) or vice versa. If you would like to use the Tablet PC as an eBook, for
example, you would use the portrait orientation. On the other hand, if you are accessing spreadsheets, you
would more typically use a landscape orientation.
Fujitsu Menu Button
Opening the Fujitsu Menu
Pressing this tablet button will bring up the TouchLauncher on your screen. The TouchLauncher is used
to start installed programs.
Pressing and holding this tablet button will bring up the Fujitsu menu on your screen. The Fujitsu menu
is used to change certain system settings.
Pressing this tablet button in Sleep or Off mode will bring up the battery check. You can check the current
battery status without the need to start the operating system. The battery LED indicates the battery status
(See “Battery Level Indicator” on page 29.)
THE SCREEN ORIENTATION DEFAULT CAN BE CHANGED BY GOING TO THE CONTROL PANEL AND
DOUBLE-CLICKING ON TABLET PC SETTINGS AND THEN CLICKING ON THE GO TO ORIENTATION ICON
AND SELECTING THE DESIRED SETTINGS IN THE DISPLAY TAB. AFTER CHANGING THE SETTINGS, SAVE
THEM IN FUJITSU TABLET CONTROLS.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started with Your LIFEBOOK
Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.
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 Tablet PC.
2Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile, or,
3Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.
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Figure 30. Connecting the AC Adapter
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.
3
1
2
DC Power Jack
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 TABLET PC.
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Starting Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
Power On
Power/Suspend/Resume Switch
The Power/Suspend/Resume switch is used to turn on your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC from its off state. Once
you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your
LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.
To turn on your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC from its off state, slide the Power/Suspend/Resume switch, located
on the top edge of the right side. When you are done working you can either leave your Tablet PC in
Suspend mode or you can turn it off. See “Sleep Mode” on page 67 and “Powering Off” on page 70.
Figure 31. Power/Suspend/Resume Switch
WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC 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.
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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 Tablet PC will emit
an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
page 97. 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 Tablet PC will load your operating system.
Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your Tablet PC is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your Tablet
PC’s BIOS. When your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and
it needs to find instructions to start up your Tablet PC. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time
you power up or restart your Tablet PC, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until
your operating system is loaded. During booting, your Tablet PC 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.
•PRE-BOOT AUTHENTICATION (PBA) ALLOWS YOU TO LOG IN PRIOR TO WINDOWS' OWN AUTHENTICATION,
BEFORE THE SYSTEM BOOTS UP. A PBA ENVIRONMENT SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF THE BIOS OR BOOT
FIRMWARE AND ALLOWS FOR A MORE SECURE ENVIRONMENT EXTERNAL TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM. IT’S ONE
MORE LAYER OF SECURITY TO PROTECT YOUR VALUABLE DATA. PBA REDUCES THE RISK OF MALICIOUS
ATTACKERS GAINING ACCESS TO YOUR DATA BY NOT LOADING THE OPERATING SYSTEM UNTIL THE USER IS
AUTHENTICATED.
•DO NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO SHOCKS OR
VIBRATION, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR TABLET PC.
NEVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT
WILL CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC ON
THE NEXT TIME. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 97.
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The boot sequence is executed when:
•You turn on the power to your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.
•You restart your Tablet PC 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LIFEBOOK Tablet
PC. 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 Tablet PC.
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 setup utility, do the following (or use the TrustedCore Menu, as detailed in the next section):
1Turn on or restart your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.
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.
REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND MASTER HARD DISK
PASSWORDS, FUJITSU 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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3Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter
the current settings.
Using the SecureCore Menu
When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad
button; the SecureCore Menu will appear.
The SecureCore 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.
Note that 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 Tablet PC’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 Tablet PC 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.
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Starting Windows the first time
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.
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.
THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS 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 WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR
LIFEBOOK TABLET PC.
•YOU CANNOT USE YOUR TABLET PC UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU
STOP THE PROCESS YOUR TABLET PC WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WINDOWS WELCOME
PROCESS, EVEN IF YOU SHUT YOUR TABLET PC DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.
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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.
8Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your 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 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.
Registering Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC with Fujitsu
You can register your LIFEBOOK by going to our website at: http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/. You will
need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.
Installing ClickMe!
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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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 105.
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 Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC into 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 Switch
When your Tablet PC is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume switch can be used to manually put the Tablet
PC into Sleep mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume switch when the Tablet PC is active, but not
actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button.
If your Tablet PC is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume switch returns it 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 Tablet PC is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and flashing, the Tablet PC
is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your Tablet PC is in Hibernation mode.
Sleep Mode
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 Tablet PC can be put in sleep mode by:
•Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume switch when your system is turned on.
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•Selecting “Sleep” after clicking [Start] then clicking the small arrow at the bottom right of the
window.
•Timing out from lack of activity.
•Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.
Your Tablet PC’s 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 Sleep mode, your Tablet PC will return to the point where it left off. You must use the
Power/Suspend/Resume switch to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source
available, or your Tablet PC will not resume.
•IF RUNNING YOUR TABLET PC ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO
DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR TABLET PC IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS QUICKLY AS WHEN FULLY
OPERATIONAL.
•DISABLING THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME SWITCH PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE
TABLET PC INTO SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE. THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION
CANNOT BE DISABLED.
•IF YOUR TABLET PC IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE SLEEP OR
HIBERNATION MODE, CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND
MEMORY IS KEPT ACTIVE DURING SLEEP MODE OR THE MEMORY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL
HARD DRIVE DURING HIBERNATION MODE.
•THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN YOUR
DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR TABLET PC 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 Tablet PC’s system memory to the hard drive as a part
of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.
Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
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 Power Management
The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power
management settings. For example, you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning
off the display and hard disks whether you are running the Tablet PC on battery power or one of the
adapters.
Restarting the System
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
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.
TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR
TABLET PC WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE SYSTEM BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN YOU
START THE NEXT TIME.
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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 Tablet PC shuts down
without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your Tablet PC to complete its operations
and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:
1Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right-hand
pane.
2Select Shut Down from the list.
If you are going to store your Tablet PC for a month or more, see Care and Maintenance Section.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Your Fujitsu system is an ENERGY STAR® qualified mobile PC. By choosing a computer
with the latest energy-saving technology, you’re helping to preserve our environment for
future generations.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.
Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and other governments around the world
helping us save money while protecting the environment through energy efficient products
and practices. With energy costs and global warming top-of-mind for consumers, Fujitsu is committed to
offering solutions that help consumers conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment.
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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Sleep Mode:
You will notice that your computer is initially set so that the display turns off after 15 minutes of user
inactivity, and the computer goes into Sleep mode after 20 minutes of user inactivity. When going into
Sleep mode, the computer also reduces the speed of any active Ethernet network links. To “wake” the
computer from Sleep mode, press the Suspend/Resume Button.
Energy saving benefits:
Fujitsu ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PCs use about half as much electricity as standard equipment –
saving half in utility costs. But more than that, ENERGY STAR also makes a difference for the
environment. Did you know that the average house can be responsible for twice the greenhouse gas
emissions as the average car? That’s because every time you flip on a light switch, run your dishwasher,
or turn on your PC, you use energy, which means more greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. So
the more energy we can save through energy efficiency, the more we help to reduce greenhouse gases and
the risks of global warming.
To learn more about the important ENERGY STAR program, visit: www.energystar.gov.
To read about how Fujitsu is supporting Sustainable Management along with several other environmental
activities, visit the Fujitsu Corporate Citizenship page at:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/aboutus/environmental/environment.php
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User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your Tablet PC
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 (41° to 95° F). 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 TABLET PC. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL
AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, OR YOUR TABLET PC ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT OPERATION OF YOUR
TABLET PC 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 primary 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 Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC is in use
while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your Tablet PC into Sleep
mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 67 for more
information on Sleep mode and shutdown procedure)
•ACTUAL 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 Tablet PC will go into Sleep mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved
once the Tablet PC reaches this point.
Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Sleep mode. Once your
Tablet PC 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 switch to resume operation.
In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is
not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the
data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your Tablet PC while an adapter
is charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel indicator associated with the Battery Level indicator displays the operating
level available in that battery. If this display shows a flashing red LED, it means the battery is damaged
and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.
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 TABLET PC INTO SLEEP 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 SLEEP MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. IF YOU
REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES WHILE YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC IS IN SLEEP MODE, ANY DATA THAT HAS
NOT BEEN SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE WILL BE LOST.
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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 32):
1Have a charged battery ready to install.
2Shut down your Tablet PC and disconnect the AC adapter.
3While pushing the battery bay release latches towards each other, lift the battery up out of the bay.
4Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it in firmly so that the latches click into place.
5Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Figure 32. Removing a Battery
2
3
1
Battery Bay
Battery Pack
Battery Bay
Release Latch
Release Latch
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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.
2Follow steps 3 through 5 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.
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.
IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR
TABLET PC OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY.
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Figure 33. Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Card
Secure Digital Cards
Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC 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.
SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices, such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital
cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery consumption.
Secure Digital Card
Secure Digital Card Slot
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Installing SD Cards
SD Cards are installed in the Secure Digital Card slot on the left side of the system. 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
Tablet PC 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 TABLET PC’S SHUTDOWN OR
BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC.
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 TABLET PC, OR BOTH.
SEE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME CARDS
MAY REQUIRE YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC TO BE IN SLEEP MODE OR OFF WHILE REMOVING THEM.
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Memory Upgrade Module
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC comes with a minimum of 2 GB of high speed Double Data Rate
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1066 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your Tablet PC’s
memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a
dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only
from the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com.
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules
1Turn off power to your Tablet PC, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.
2Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.
3Turn the Tablet PC bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compartment.
4Slide the cover towards the battery compartment slightly, then lift it and remove it (Figure 34).
5Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.
6Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade
module with the connector slot in the compartment. Be sure the alignment key is positioned correctly.
(Figure 35)
•DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE
ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY
UPGRADE MODULE.
•THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).
TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
•BEFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE, TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE
STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.
•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.
•BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING MEMORY MODULES.
EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR SLEEP STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE MEMORY
COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.
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7Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and
into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.
8Replace the cover and reinstall the screw.
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
1Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.
2Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.
3While holding the clips out, remove the module by lifting it up and pulling it away from your Tablet PC.
4Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.
5Replace the cover and reinstall the screw.
Figure 34. Opening Memory Compartment Figure 35. Installing a Second Memory Module
Memory Compartment Screw
Retaining Clip
2
1
Alignment Key
THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR TABLET
PC. ONCE IT IS INSTALLED, YOU CAN LEAVE IT IN PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO CHANGE SYSTEM
MEMORY CAPACITY.
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Checking the Memory Capacity
Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one,
be sure to check that your Tablet PC has recognized the change.
Click Start > Control Panel.
•If you are in Category view, check the memory capacity by clicking [System and Security ->
System -> View amount of RAM and processor speed. The amount of memory is displayed next
to “Memory - RAM:”
•If you are in one of the icon views, check the memory capacity by clicking System. The amount of
memory is displayed next to “Memory - RAM:”
There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your
system is configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator which dynamically allocates
system memory to accelerate graphics performance.
IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED. (IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT
CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 86.
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Device Ports
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect
external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc.
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN
connection. You may need to configure your Tablet PC 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:
1Align the connector with the port
opening.
2Push the connector into the port
until it is seated.
3Plug the other end of the cable
into a LAN outlet.
Figure 36. Connecting the LAN
2
1
LAN Connector
LAN Outlet
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Universal Serial Bus Ports
The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There are two USB 2.0 ports on your Tablet PC: one on the
left side and one on the right..
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your Tablet PC.
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.
In order to connect a USB device follow
these steps:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is
seated.
Figure 37. Connecting a USB Device
DUE TO THE 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 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 Tablet PC. In order
to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:
1Align the connector with the port opening and push the connector into the port until it is seated.
HDMI Port
External Video Port
The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an
external video device, follow these easy steps:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) port is a digital audio/video
interface over which uncompressed
streams can be transmitted. HDMI is used
to connect compatible digital devices with
your computer (such as big-screen TVs and
video recorders). See the note on the next
page regarding the steps for selecting the
HDMI device using keyboard shortcuts.
To connect an HDMI device:
1Align the connector with the port opening
on the left rear of the system.
2Push the connector into the port until it is
seated. Figure 38. Connecting an HDMI device
HDMI
Connector
HDMI Port
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2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.
PRESSING THE [FN] + [F10] KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEND
YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO. THE ORDER IS DETERMINED BY WHICH TYPE OF EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICE(S) IS
CONNECTED. EACH TIME YOU PRESS THE KEY COMBINATION, YOU WILL STEP TO THE NEXT CHOICE.
IF YOU ONLY HAVE AN EXTERNAL CRT CONNECTED, THE ORDER IS: INTERNAL DISPLAY -> EXTERNAL
CRT -> SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY -> INTERNAL DISPLAY.
If you only have an HDMI device
connected, the order is: internal
display -> HDMI display ->
simultaneous display -> internal
display.
If you have external CRT and HDMI
devices connected, the order is:
internal display -> external CRT ->
simultaneous internal and external
CRT -> HDMI display - simultaneous
internal and HDMI display -> internal
display.
Figure 39. Connecting an External Video Device
External Video Port
External Video Cable
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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 Tablet PC.
2Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your Tablet PC and to an active AC power source.
3Make sure that any cards installed are seated properly. If it appears that there is a problem with a card, 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 Tablet PC. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
6Go through the boot sequence.
7If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed
troubleshooting information.
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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)
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 Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC, 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 Tablet
PC.
Troubleshooting Table
ProblemPage
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 89
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . page 89
Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . page 90
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 90
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . page 90
ProblemPage
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 91
Shutdown and Startup Problems. . page 93
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94
Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . page 96
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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 your Tablet PC and operating
system. Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard.
Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the
volume of your Tablet PC.
The software volume control
is set too low.
Manually adjusting the volume (i.e., keyboard "hot keys")
should dynamically adjust the volume of the operating sys-
tem (see above). If that doesn’t work, adjust the sound vol-
ume control settings in your software or application.
Headphones are plugged into
your Tablet PC.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers.
Remove the headphones.
BIOS audio settings are incor-
rect.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Mul-
timedia Device Configuration menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility”
on page 62.
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 the Volume icon in the system tray on the bottom right
of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box has a
red circle on it, click on it to deselect it. You can also use the
[Fn+F3] key combination to toggle the volume on and off.
Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the audio mute.
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 Tablet PC.
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.
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You cannot access your
hard drive.
(continued)
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 Tablet PC has gone into
Sleep mode.
Push the Power/Suspend/Resume switch.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your sys-
tem.
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 82.
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
setup 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 Tablet PC.
Memory Problems
Your System screen in the
Control Panel does not
show the correct amount
of installed memory.
Your memory upgrade mod-
ule is not properly installed.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. See
“Memory Upgrade Module” on page 79.
You have a memory
failure.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. See
“Power On Self Test Messages” on page 97.
USB Device Problems
Your system doesn’t rec-
ognize a USB device you
installed, or the device
doesn’t work properly.
The device is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on
page 82.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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Your system doesn’t rec-
ognize a USB device you
installed, or the device
doesn’t work properly.
(continued)
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your system
is not aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your Tablet PC.
Your device may not have the
correct software driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct
driver.
Power Failures
You turn on your Tablet PC
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 28. 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 28. 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 28. Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.
AC power adapter is not
plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power
Sources” on page 58.
The power adapter has no
power from the AC or airline
outlet.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, or check for a line
switch or tripped circuit breaker. If you are using an auto/air-
line adapter in a car be 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.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
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 Power/Suspend/Resume
switch. Check your power management settings, or close
your applications and go to Power Options located in the
Control Panel to adjust timeouts to better suit your needs.
Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has
power.
You ignored a low battery
alarm until the battery entered
Dead Battery Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter, then push the Power/Sus-
pend/Resume switch. See “Power Sources” on page 58.
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 28.
Your Tablet PC 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.
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 28.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust accord-
ing to your operating needs.
You’re running an application
that uses a lot of power due to
frequent drive access, or use
of LAN, WLAN, or Bluetooth.
Use a power adapter for this application when at all possible.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
(continued)
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the bright-
ness the more power your display uses.
The battery is very old. Replace the battery.
The battery was exposed to
high temperatures.
Replace the battery.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Restore the Tablet PC 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 Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
Suspend/Resume
button is disabled.
To enable the button, go to Control Panel -> Power Options
and click on the Advanced tab. In the Power buttons area,
select the “Change what the power button does” option.
The 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.
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 62.
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 62.
Internal hard drive was not
detected.
Use the BIOS setup utility to try to auto detect the internal
hard drive.
An error message is dis-
played on the screen dur-
ing the 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 97.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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Your Tablet PC 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
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your Tablet PC.
Display angle and brightness
settings are not adequate for
your lighting conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have
adequate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while
holding down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the
brightness level of the display.
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 switch.
(The display may be shut off by Sleep mode, Auto Suspend
or Video Timeout)
The Tablet PC is set for an
external monitor only.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to
change your selection of where to send your display video.
Each time you press the 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.
The Tablet PC 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.
Power management timeouts
are set for 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/Sus-
pend/Resume switch. (The display may be shut off by Sleep
Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
(continued)
The Tablet PC has gone into
Video timeout, Sleep 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 Power/Suspend/Resume
switch. 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 62.
The display does not
close.
A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between
the display and keyboard.
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
The display has bright or
dark spots.
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal
for a large LCD display.
This is normal; do nothing.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
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] + [F7] to increase brightness or click the battery
gauge, click on More power options, and select Adjust the
display brightness.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any infor-
mation.
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn]+ [F10]
together, or check your BIOS setup and enable your external
monitor. (See the Video Features submenu, located within
the Advanced Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 62.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page 84.
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.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Your external monitor is not
compatible with your LIFE-
BOOK Tablet PC.
See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor
Support portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifi-
cations” on page 114.
Miscellaneous Problems
Error message displayed
on the screen during oper-
ation 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.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
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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 card installed.)
*Extended Memory Failed at address line: xx
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have installed a memory upgrade module,
verify that it is properly installed. If it is properly installed, check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not
using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*Failure Fixed Disk n (where x=1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type 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.
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*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.
*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.
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*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.
*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.
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*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 Tablet PC. This
battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*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 location of your applications, drivers, and utilities is determined by the operating system you are
running.
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional: Please use the information contained in the “Saving and Recovering
Your Factory and System Images” booklet that was packed with your system.
Microsoft Windows XP Edition: Please use the following instructions.
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) CD 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].
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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3A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the Drivers
and Applications CD.
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
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.
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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Methods for accessing the utilities
Certain LIFEBOOK models have the Recovery and Utility applets pre-installed. Other systems require
that the Recovery and Utility disc be used (or in the event the hard disk has been reformatted).
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.
3You can also use the TrustedCore menu to determine whether the utility is pre-loaded by powering on your
system then pressing the {Enter] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. The TrustedCore Menu will
appear and the Recovery and Utility option will appear in the menu.
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 104.
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Running Recovery and Utility from the disc
Procedure
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:
1Power on your system. 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.
2Select the Boot Menu from the TrustedCore Menu.
3Highlight the CD/DVD option.
4Insert the Recovery and Utility Disc into the drive tray.
5Click [OK]. While the files are being loaded from the disc, a progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen.
6When the Recovery and Utility screen appears, three tabs will be present: 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.
•THE USE OF THIS DISC REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE A DEVICE CAPABLE OF READING CDS ATTACHED TO YOUR
SYSTEM. YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH AN EXTERNAL PLAYER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE EXTERNAL
DEVICES, VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: HTTP://SOLUTIONS.US.FUJITSU.COM/.
•THIS DISC CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE SYSTEM WITH WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED.
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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.
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.
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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 Tablet PC
If you use your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after the Tablet PC 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 TABLET PC (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 SLEEP STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY COULD
BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.
•WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH
ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER 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 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 Tablet PC from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all
air vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending
upon the environment in which the system is used.
•Do not operate the Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC:
1Turn it off.
2Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4If your Tablet PC will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.
•Do not use your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet PC in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming
pool).
•Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your Tablet PC.
•Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.
•Do not expose your Tablet PC to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140°
F (60° C) may damage your Tablet PC.
•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 LIFEBOOK Tablet PC in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure
that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.
•Never position your Tablet PC such that the optical drive is supporting the weight of the Tablet PC.
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Cleaning your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
•Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
•Clean your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC 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.
•Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning
or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display.
NOTE: Avoid wetting the thermal suede in all cases.
Cleaning guidelines using recommended off-the-shelf cleaners
Computer exterior, computer keyboard
To clean the exterior and keyboard, use one of the following off-the-shelf products:
•Office Depot® #154-616 Notebook Cleaning Kit
•Meridrew Enterprises Klear Screen® Wipes
•3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes
Note: After cleaning with one of these products, gently polish with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth until the
solution is no longer visible.
Disinfecting LIFEBOOK computers
Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50% ethanol solution or use another ethanol-based germicide
which has been registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA.
•USE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE LCD AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE
COMPUTER. ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS.
•NEVER USE AMMONIA, ACIDIC, OR ALKALINE CLEANERS OR ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER,
ACETONE, PROPYL OR ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, OR KEROSENE. IT MAY DAMAGE SURFACE FINISHES AND THE
COATING OF THE LCD SCREEN.
•NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR CLEANING STYLISTIC AND LIFEBOOK PCS.
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Storing your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
•If storing your Tablet PC for a month or longer, turn your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC off, fully charge
the
battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.
•Store your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF
(-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).
•Store your Tablet PC 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.
Traveling with your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
•Do not transport your Tablet PC while it is turned on.
•It is recommended that you carry your Tablet PC with you while traveling, rather than checking it
in as baggage.
•Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your Tablet PC when you travel. If you
experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.
•Never put your Tablet PC through a metal detector. Have your Tablet PC hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your Tablet PC through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid
problems, place your Tablet PC close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as
possible or have your Tablet PC hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may
require you to turn your Tablet PC on, so make sure you have a charged battery on hand.
•ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND/OR PACKAGING IT. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN
THE SYSTEM, WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION (I.E., NO LIGHTS ARE
ILLUMINATED).
•IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU
CLOSE THE LID. THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE-OS BOOT PASSWORD SECURITY SETTINGS OR SOME
OTHER APPLICATION RUNNING ON THE COMPUTER.
•ATTEMPTING TO TRANSPORT THE COMPUTER WHILE POWER IS ON MAY DAMAGE THE TABLET PC DUE TO SHOCK
OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED.
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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.
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.
•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.
Outlet Type Location Outlet Type Location
United States, Canada, parts of Latin
America, Mexico, Japan, Korea,
the Philippines, Taiwan
United Kingdom,
Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of
Africa
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
China, Australia, New
Zealand
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Increasing Battery Life
•Power your Tablet PC through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
•If your tablet runs on battery power all day, connect it to an AC adapter overnight to recharge it.
•Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
•Set the power management for maximum battery life.
•Put your Tablet PC in Sleep mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
•Limit your media drive access.
•Disable the Media Player auto insert notification function.
Media Care
Caring for your Media (when optional external optical drive is installed)
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 or scratch media discs or set heavy objects on them.
•Do not spill liquids on 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 disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, condensation may form on the surface.
Wipe moisture off with a 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.
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Caring for an Optional Optical Drive
An optional 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 maintenance of your drive.
Secure Digital Cards
Caring for your Cards
Secure Digital Cards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with
your card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points:
•To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your
LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.
•Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
•Keep the cards dry.
•Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.
•Do not force cards into the slot.
•Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.
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Chapter 6
System Specifications
Specifications
This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK Tablet
PC. Specifications of particular configurations will vary.
Configuration Label
The configuration label located on the bottom of your Tablet PC contains specific information regarding the
options you’ve chosen for your Tablet PC. Following is an example configuration label.
T580, i5-560UM, 10.1 HD, 2G, 160G, LAN/WLAN, WIN 7Pro
Configuration P/N: AOAXXXXXXXXXXXXX
FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXXX
Hard Drive
Part Number
Processor
Model # Memory Operating System
Screen Size/Type
Configuration ID
Communications
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Microprocessor
New 2010 Intel® Core™ Processor (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor).
Chipset
•Mobile Intel® HM55 Express
•Platform Control Hub (PCH)
Memory
System Memory
•DDR3-800 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module.
•Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 8 GB of total memory (4 GB x 2).
Cache Memory
Up to 3MB L2 cache on-die (depending upon CPU)
Video
Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LED backlit display with simultaneous display capability.
Video Color and Resolution
10.1" High Definition display
•Internal: 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, 16M colors
•External: 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors
•Simultaneous: 1280 x 800, 16M colors
Video RAM
Intel(R) HD Graphics with dynamic frequency. Automatically distributes performance to CPU and
graphics applications that need an extra boost up to approximately 20%.
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Digitizer
•Dual Digitizer, consisting of active digitizer and capacitive touch panel (uses active stylus input and
up to four finger touch input).
Audio
•Realtek codec ALC269 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 mono speaker, 25 mm x 16 mm, 0.6 W
•One built-in digital microphone
Mass Storage Device Options
Hard Drive
Depending upon your system configuration, one of the following hard drives is installed in your Tablet
PC. Capacity and speed of the hard drive are determined by system configuration:
•Serial ATA hard disk drive, 2.5”, 9.5 mm, shock-mounted with Shock Sensor utility, or,
•Solid State Drive
Features
Integrated Pointing Device
Touchpad cursor control with left and right buttons
Communications
•Gigabit LAN: Realtek 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
•WLAN: Optional integrated Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (a/b/g/n, 2 x 2), Atheros HB92
802.11abgn, or Atheros HB97 802.11bgn
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•Bluetooth: Optional Bluetooth V2.1 (BSMAN3) device for wireless personal area network
communication
•WWAN: Optional Gobi2000 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with GPS* support of NMEA-
compatible (V3.1 or later) applications. Note that the WWAN is compatible only with the Intel wireless
LAN.
* Requires separately purchased wireless data service contracts. Check with your local provider for coverage and
availability in your area. Connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions, and other
factors. AGPS access requires an unobstructed view of multiple satellites. Performance may be affected if you are
inside of a building, on a bridge, or in a heavily congested area. GPS accessibility requires separately purchased
GPS navigation software available from GPS application vendors.
Web Camera
Optional built-in 1.3 megapixel web camera.
Security
•Trusted Platform Module: The LIFEBOOK T580 may have an optional Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) V1.2 installed for added system security.
•Theft Prevention Lock: Lock slot for use with security restraint systems.
•Fingerprint Sensor: The fingerprint sensor uses biometric readings to ensure that only a person
with a registered fingerprint can access the system.
•Two-level BIOS and HDD Password Protection
•CompuTrace BIOS Persistence Module: Requires separate subscription
•Dedicated Smart Card slot: Smart Cards contain integrated microprocessor chip that can hold a
variety of security, financial, and personal information
Device Ports
•Secure Digital (SD) Card slot
•One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Display specifications)
•Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices
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•One DC In connector
•One LAN (RJ-45) connector
•One HDMI port
•One stereo headphone jack
•One stereo microphone/line-in jack
Keyboard
Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key keyboard
•Total number of keys: 82
•Function keys: F1 through F12, plus Fn extension key
•Two Windows keys: one Start key, one application key
•Key pitch: 17.5 mm; key stroke: 2.0 mm
•Built-in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons.
•Built-in Palm Rest
•External USB keyboard/mouse support
Power
Battery
•Standard Main Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 3-cell, 10.8V, 2900 mAh
•High-capacity Main Lithium ion bay battery, rechargeable, 6-cell 10.8V, 5800 mAh
AC Adapter
Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 3.16A, 60W 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
10.63” (W) x 7.09” (D) x 1.56” (D) (270 mm x 180 mm x 39.7 mm) (with rubber foot)
Weight
2.95 lb (1.34 kg) with 3-cell battery, without UMTS or WLAN devices
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 pre-installed operating system, your Tablet PC comes with pre-installed software for
playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software and virus
protection software.
•Adobe Reader
•Norton Internet Security™ (60-day free trial)
•CyberLink YouCam
•Roxio Creator
•OmniPass Fingerprint application
•Fujitsu Driver Update utility
•Google Toolbar
•Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (32-bit)
•Microsoft Windows Live Essentials
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 Tablet PC you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-
installed software. Any manuals that are not included are available online through the software’s “Help”
menu. We recommend that you review these manuals for information on the use of these applications.
THE FOLLOWING LIST CONSTITUTES THE SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER.
THE PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE MAY VARY, AND IS DETERMINED BY YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM AND
CONFIGURATION.
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Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files across all major computing platforms.
Norton Internet Security
Your system is preinstalled with a free 60-day trial version of Symantec’s Norton Internet Security™.
Internet Security is a suite of tools designed to protect your LIFEBOOK from viruses, hackers, spam, and
spyware. It helps you protect data currently on your hard disk from destruction or contamination. The trial
version is activated upon your acceptance of software license agreement. After 60 days, you will need to
purchase a subscription from Symantec to download latest virus, spyware, and spam definitions.
CyberLink YouCam
CyberLink YouCam allows you to capture photos or movies on the embedded webcam, add special effects
to them, and share them in a variety of formats or via social networks.
Roxio Creator
Roxio Creator lets you burn CDs and organize, edit and share digital photos, music, data, or videos.
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 105.
Google Toolbar
Google Toolbar lets you to search the Internet quickly, block pop-ups, and perform a variety of other tasks
to make your Internet experience easier and more pleasant.
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Microsoft Windows Live Essentials
Windows Live Essentials is a suite of programs that make it easier and more enjoyable to use your LIFE-
BOOK. Live Essentials consists of six Live applications: Messenger, Photo Gallery, Writer, Mail, Movie
Maker, and Silverlight. Messenger lets you communicate and interact with individuals and groups. Photo
Gallery is a flexible application that lets you organize, edit, and share photos. Writer can be used to gen-
erate blog entries, upload videos and photos to your blogs, and publish your entries online. Mail makes it
easy for you to manage your email accounts. Movie Maker makes great-looking movies and slideshows
from your videos and photos. It’s simple to import standard or high definition video and photos, and then
have AutoMovie add animations, music, and a title in minutes. Silverlight powers rich application expe-
riences and delivers high quality, interactive video across the Web and mobile devices.
Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (32-bit)
Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced-functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Microsoft
Excel that include advertising.Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Publisher are not
included. Customers must purchase an Office 2010 Disc, PKC (Product Key Card), or select one of the
full Microsoft Office 2010 suites to activate full-featured Office software on the PC.
Fujitsu offers a PKC (Product Key Card) for Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 and Microsoft
Office Home and Business 2010 (32-bit). Simply enter your product key and you’re ready to go!
Another option is to purchase a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite from either your computer reseller or
online from Microsoft.
Operating System Options
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
With Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft OfficeReady with Office Assistant
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Downgrade Edition
Available by special order only.
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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 Tablet PC.
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.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary
phone lines.
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AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port. Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as
video cards and 3D accelerators.
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 Tablet PC.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC 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
Tablet PC.
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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Channel
Range of narrow-band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data. IEEE802.11b/g - 11
channels, 22 MHz wide channels.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for
manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent
screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.
Data
The information a system stores and processes.
DC
Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.
Default Value
A pre-programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Used to automatically acquire parameters for communication,
such as IP address. The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server; the receiver is called a DHCP client.
DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
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Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up
slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair
on a dry day.
FCC
Federal Communications 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 Tablet PC in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your system in electronic form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive.
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.
IEEE802.11n
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of up to 150 Mbps. 802.11n devices operate in
the 2.4 and 5 GHz ISM bands.
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
Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks
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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.
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.
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.
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Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC’s CPU.
MHz / Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
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.
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.
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Operating System (OS)
A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the form
required by a specific brand and model of CPU in order to produce the desired results from that equipment.
Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were
a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards
for personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer.
Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the
clearer your image will appear.
POST
Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating
condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your Tablet PC. 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 cannot 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.
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Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and
when to do it.
Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your Tablet PC 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 / Restart
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your Tablet PC 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 cannot be changed by your Tablet PC and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
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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.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.
Subnet mask
TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address
consists of the subnet address and that of each computer. Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address
comprise the subnet address; the same value will be set among computers communicating with each other.
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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 – Independent organization that tests and certifies electrical safety of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as
game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.
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.
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.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte la norme canadienne ICES-003
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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.
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Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user
documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved
by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting
cables and equipment other than those specified by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any
interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized
resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to
comply with these guidelines.
This device must not be co-located or 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.
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
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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
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.
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 America, Inc. 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.
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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 its 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 one of the following optional devices:
•Optional integrated Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (a/b/g/n, 2 x 2)
•Optional integrated Atheros® HB92 802.11abgn
•Optional integrated Atheros® HB97 802.11bgn
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 devices are capable of four operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and
IEEE802.11n
•The WLAN devices are Wi-Fi certified and operate (as applicable) at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps
(theoretical) in IEEE802.11n mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode; and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
•The WLAN devices support the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
•The Wireless LAN devices are 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 40. 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 41. 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 an optional device that may come 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 Wireless LAN devices support IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and IEEE802.11n.
•The WLAN devices operate 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/n 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/n 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
deactivated 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 65.
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Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
On/Off Switch to the Off position. The switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models.
Figure 42. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Location
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”
WLAN/Bluetooth Switch
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Configuring the Wireless LAN
Configuring the Wireless LAN
The WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that
is built into Windows. 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
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.
3Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon.
4Click on [View Wireless Networks]
5Choose a wireless network.
6Click [Connect].
7Enter the Network Key, if required.
8Enter any required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the
information.
9If 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 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.
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.
Please consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.
Weak received
signal strength
and/or link quality
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the
destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the
distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better transmission.
The WLAN device
has been
deactivated or
disabled
Check if the wireless switch is turned On. Go to Start -> Control Panel, and
double-click on Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is off, click the
[Turn wireless on] button.
The computer to be
connected is turned
off
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
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Unavailable
network
connection
(continued)
RF interference from
Access Points or
other wireless
networks
The use of identical or overlapping RF channels can cause interference with the
operation of the WLAN device. Change the channel of your Access Point to a
channel that does not overlap with the interfering device.
Wireless network
authentication has
failed
Re-check your Network Authentication, Encryption, and Security settings.
Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key,
a misconfigured LEAP username, or an incorrectly chosen authentication
method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the
wireless network.
Incorrectly
configured network
settings
Recheck the configuration of your network settings.
Incorrect IP address
configuration
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
Item Specification
Type of network The optional integrated Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (a/b/g/n, 2 x 2), Atheros HB92
802.11abgn, and Atheros HB97 802.11bgn) WLAN devices conform to IEEE 802.11a,
802.11b/g, and 802.11n, Wi-Fi based*.
Transfer rate (Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate (IEEE802.11n to be determined)
Active frequency •802.11n: 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
•802.11n: Estimated double the operating distance of 802.11g and 802.11a in
their respective frequencies.
Number of channels •802.11a: 8 independent channels
•802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
•802.11n: 2.4 GHz - 3 non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is not
used; 2 non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is used.
5 GHz - 12 non-overlapping UNII channels with or without Channel Bonding
Security 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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* “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.
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Using the Bluetooth Device
The optional Integrated Bluetooth module (BSMAN3) is a wireless device installed in selected Fujitsu
mobile computers.
What is Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless link between mobile devices, such as laptop
computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks
(PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth
The Bluetooth module contains a robust Help user’s guide to assist you in learning about operation of the
Bluetooth device.
To access the Help file, click [Start] -> All Programs, and click on 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.
2Go to Start > All Programs > Bluetooth.
3Click on Options under the Bluetooth menu and click on the Bluetooth Radio Power
button.
4Click [OK].
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The Bluetooth antenna is located on the front edge of the right palm rest 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 43. 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 sleep mode
•Cancel a password-protected screen saver
•Log into home pages 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.
NOTE THAT IN ADDITION TO FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION FEATURES, YOUR SYSTEM HAS PRE-BOOT
AUTHENTICATION (PBA), WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO LOG IN PRIOR TO WINDOWS' OWN AUTHENTICATION,
BEFORE THE SYSTEM BOOTS UP. A PBA ENVIRONMENT SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF THE BIOS OR
BOOT FIRMWARE AND ALLOWS FOR A MORE SECURE ENVIRONMENT EXTERNAL TO THE OPERATING
SYSTEM. IT’S ONE MORE LAYER OF SECURITY TO PROTECT YOUR VALUABLE DATA. PBA REDUCES THE
RISK OF MALICIOUS ATTACKERS GAINING ACCESS TO YOUR DATA BY NOT LOADING THE OPERATING
SYSTEM UNTIL THE USER IS AUTHENTICATED.
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Installing OmniPass
If OmniPass has already been installed on your system, skip this section and go directly to “User
Enrollment” on page 155. 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:
•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 155. 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:\).
•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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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:
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. 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 Center. The About tab window appears with version
information about OmniPass.
Uninstalling OmniPass
FOR UNINSTALLATION, OMNIPASS REQUIRES THAT THE USER UNINSTALLING OMNIPASS HAVE
ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES TO THE SYSTEM. IF YOUR CURRENT USER DOES NOT HAVE
ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES, LOG OUT AND THEN LOG IN WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR USER BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH OMNIPASS UNINSTALLATION.
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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.
User Enrollment
Before you can use any OmniPass features you must first enroll a user into OmniPass.
Master Password Concept
Computer resources are often protected with passwords. Whether you are logging into your computer,
accessing your email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources, you often have to
supply credentials 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
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resource. If John goes 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 user credentials on a system other than a system he’s enrolled on, he will not gain access.
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 157 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].
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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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.
1During 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].
2It 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.
3Once 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.
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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.
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 sleep
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 with a password prompt.
Using the following procedure, you can store a set of credentials into OmniPass. These credentials will
then be linked to your “master password” or fingerprint.
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Go to a site that requires a login (username and password), but do not log in yet. At the site login prompt,
enter your username and password in the prompted fields, but do not enter the site (do not hit [Enter],
[Submit], [OK], or Login). Right-click the OmniPass system tray icon and select Remember Password
from the submenu. The Windows arrow cursor will change to a golden key OmniPass cursor. Click the
OmniPass cursor in the login prompt area, but don’t click [Login] or [Submit].
Associating a Friendly Name
After clicking the OmniPass key cursor near the login prompt, OmniPass will prompt you to enter a
“friendly name” for this site. You should enter something that reminds you of the website, the company,
or the service you are logging into. In its secure database, OmniPass associates this friendly name with
this website.
Additional Settings for Remembering a Site
When OmniPass prompts you to enter a “friendly name” you also have the opportunity to set how
OmniPass authenticates you to this site. There are three effective settings for how OmniPass handles a
remembered site.
The default setting is Automatically click the “OK” or “Submit” button for this password protected
site once the user is authenticated. With this setting, each time you navigate to this site OmniPass will
prompt you for your master password or fingerprint authentication device. Once you have authenticated
with OmniPass, you will automatically be logged into the site.
Less secure is the option to Automatically enter this password protected site when it is activated. Do
not prompt for authentication. Check the upper box to get this setting, and each time you navigate to
this site OmniPass will log you into the site without prompting you to authenticate.
THIS SETTING IS MORE CONVENIENT IN THAT WHENEVER YOU GO TO A SITE REMEMBERED WITH THIS
SETTING, YOU WILL BYPASS ANY AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURE AND GAIN INSTANT ACCESS TO THE
SITE. BUT SHOULD YOU LEAVE YOUR SYSTEM UNATTENDED WITH YOUR OMNIPASS USER LOGGED IN,
ANYONE USING YOUR SYSTEM CAN BROWSE TO YOUR PASSWORD PROTECTED SITES AND GAIN
AUTOMATIC ACCESS.
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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.
Click Finish to complete the remember password procedure. The site location, the credentials to access
the site, and the OmniPass authentication settings for the site are now stored in the OmniPass secure
database. The OmniPass authentication settings (Settings for this Password Site) can always be changed
in Vault Management.
Logging in to a Remembered Site
Whether or not OmniPass prompts you to authenticate when you return to a remembered site is determined
by Settings for this Password Site and can be changed in Vault Management.
The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login to: Windows, remembered web sites, and
all other password protected resources.
With Master Password
Once you return to a site you have remembered with OmniPass, you may be presented with a master
password prompt. Enter your master password and you will be allowed into the site.
Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device
When logging into Windows with a fingerprint device, the fingerprint capture window will now appear
next to the Windows Login screen. Place your enrolled fingertip on the sensor to authenticate. You will
be simultaneously logged into Windows and OmniPass. The capture window will also appear if you have
used Ctrl-Alt-Del to lock a system, and the fingerprint device can be used to log back in as stated above.
IF A MACHINE IS LOCKED AND OMNIPASS DETECTS A DIFFERENT USER LOGGING BACK IN WITH A
FINGERPRINT, THE FIRST USER WILL BE LOGGED OUT AND THE SECOND USER LOGGED IN.
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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.
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
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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 [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.
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 161.
WHEN YOU DELETE AN IDENTITY, ALL OF ITS ASSOCIATED REMEMBERED SITES AND PASSWORD
PROTECTED DIALOGS ARE LOST.
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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.
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.
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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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
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.
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OmniPass Control Center
This section serves to explain functions within 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 163.
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 155.
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.
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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User Settings
User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings, Taskbar Tips, and Enrollment. User settings allow
you to customize OmniPass to suit your preferences. Under User Settings (Audio Settings and Taskbar
Tips) you can set how OmniPass notifies you of OmniPass events (e.g., successful login, access denied,
etc.). Details of each setting under the Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips interfaces are self-explanatory.
The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll fingerprints. For the procedure to enroll and authentication
device refer to Chapter 2.3. To enroll additional fingerprints, click Enroll Authentication Device, and
authenticate with OmniPass. Select the fingerprint recognition device in the Select Authentication
Device screen (it should already be marked by a green check if you have a finger enrolled) and click Next.
System Settings
The OmniPass Startup Options interface can be found in the System Settings tab. With these options you
can specify how your OmniPass Logon is tied to your Windows Logon.
The first option, Automatically log on to OmniPass as the current user, will do just as it says; during
Windows login, you will be logged on to OmniPass using your Windows login credentials. If the user
logging into Windows was never enrolled into OmniPass, upon login no one will be logged on to
OmniPass. This setting is appropriate for an office setting or any setting where users must enter a
username and password to log into a computer. This is the default setting.
With the second option, Manually log on to OmniPass at startup, OmniPass will prompt you to login
once you have logged on to Windows.
With the third option, Do not log on to OmniPass at startup, OmniPass will not prompt for a user to be
logged on.
You can manually log on to OmniPass by right-clicking the OmniPass taskbar icon and clicking Log in
User from the right-click menu.
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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 OmniPass
If you experience difficulties adding a user with a blank password to OmniPass, you may need to adjust
your local security settings. First attempt the procedure explained in the Cannot add Windows user to
OmniPass section. If the difficulties persist, then try the following procedure.
Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and Local Security Settings. Expand Local Policies,
expand Security Options, and double-click Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to
console login only. This setting should be set to Disabled.
Dialog appears after OmniPass authentication during Windows Logon
After installing OmniPass on your system, you can choose to logon to Windows using OmniPass. You
authenticate with OmniPass (via master password, or an enrolled security device) and OmniPass logs you
into Windows. You may, during this OmniPass authentication, see a Login Error dialog box.
This dialog box occurs when OmniPass was unable to log you into Windows with the credentials supplied
(username and password). This could happen for any of the following reasons:
•Your Windows password has changed
•Your Windows account has been disabled
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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 12
AC adapter 58
indicator 28
plug adapters 111
Active Digitizer 44
Air Vents 21, 27
Ambient Light Sensor 19
Anti-theft lock slot 25
Auto/Airline Adapter 58, 59
B
Battery 72
care 111
cold-swapping 75
conserving power 67
dead 92
faulty 92
hot-swapping 76
increasing life 112
level indicator 29
lithium ion battery 72
low 74
problems 92, 93
recharging 73
replacing 75
shorted 74
Standby mode 74
Battery charging indicator 29
Battery Latches 27
BIOS
guide 63
setup utility 62
Bluetooth
Where to Find Information 149
Boot Sequence 61
Booting the System 63
Built-in Microphone 19
Built-in Speakers 89
C
CapsLock 30
Click Me! 65
Clicking 41
Configuration Label 114
Contact Information 13
Controls and Connectors 16
Conventions Used in the Guide 12
Cursor Keys 38
CyberLink YouCam 121
D
DC in connector 16
DC Output Cable 58
DC Power Jack 21, 58
Device Ports 82
DIMM 79
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Display Panel 19, 31
brightness 34
opening 31
problems 94, 95
Dragging 43
Drivers and Application CD 101
E
ECO mode 39
ENERGY STAR® Compliance 70
Error Messages 97
External Monitor Port 84
External Video Port 24
External Video port 17
F
FDU 66, 105, 121
Fingerprint Sensor 20
Fingerprint Sensor Device 151
enrolling a fingerprint 156
getting started 152
installing OmniPass 153
logging into a remembered site 160
OmniPass authentication toolbar 158
password replacement 158
remembering a password 158
uninstalling OmniPass 154
user enrollment 155
using OmniPass 158
Fujitsu Contact Information 13
Fujitsu Driver Update utility 66, 105, 121
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK
traveling 110
Fujitsu Shopping Online 14
Function Key
F10 39
F11 39
F3 39
F4 39
F6 39
F7 39
F8 39, 55
F9 39, 55
FN 38
G
Gestures
Four-Finger Functions 51
One-Finger Functions 48
Three-Finger Functions 50
Two-Finger Functions 49
Glossary 123
Google Toolbar 121
H
Hard Disk Drive
access indicator 30
problems 89, 90
Hard Disk Drive Passwords 62
HDMI Port 25, 84
HDMI port 16
Headphone Jack 16, 20, 83
Hibernation Feature 69
disable/enable 69
I
Internal LAN Jack 82, 83
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K
Keyboard 37
cursor keys 37
function keys 38
numeric keypad 37
problems 90
windows keys 38
L
LAN (RJ-45) Jack 24
Lithium ion Battery Bay 26
Local Area Network (LAN) 17
M
Media Player
care 113
Memory
capacity 81
checking capacity 81
compartment 27, 79
installing 79
problems 90
upgrade module 79
Microphone Jack 16, 20, 84
Microsoft Office Starter 2010 122
Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 122
Mouse
problems 90
N
NumLk 30
O
OmniPass Fingerprint application 121
Operating System Options 122
P
Pen Caring for the Pen 52
Changing the Pen Battery 53
Changing the Pen Settings 52
Installing a Pen Tether 54
Replacing the Pen Tip 53
Pen Garage 24
Pen Release Switch 20
Pen Tether Attachment Point 24
Power
AC adapter 58
Auto/Airline adapter 58
failure 91
management 67
off 70
on 60
problems 93
sources 58
Power Indicator 28
Power Management 67
Power On Self Test 61, 97
Power/Suspend/Resume Switch 17, 19, 24, 67
Pre-Installed Software 120
Adobe Reader 121
manuals 120
R
Registration 65
Regulatory Information 135
Restarting 69
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 101
RJ-45 82
Roxio Creator 121
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S
ScrLk 30
SD Card
installing 78
removing 78
SDRAM 27, 79
Secure Digital Card
removing 78
Secure Digital Card Slot 22
Secure Digital Cards 77
Secure Digital Slot 16
Security lock slot 16
Sleep Mode 67
Smart Card Slot 22
SmartCard Slot 17
Speaker 20
Specifications 114
Audio 116
Chipset 115
Device Ports 117
Digitizer 116
Dimensions and Weight 119
Environmental Requirements 119
Integrated Pointing Device 116
Keyboard 118
mass storage device options 116
Memory 115
Microprocessor 115
Power 118
Video 115
Web Camera 117
Status Indicator Panel 19,28
Suspend/ Resume Switch 17
T
Tablet Configuration 32
Tablet PC Buttons 20, 56
Ctl+Alt+Del Button 56
Fujitsu Menu Button 57
Rotation 57
Touch Screen
calibrating 47
clicking 45
dragging 46
Touchpad Control Adjustment 44
Touchpad Pointing Device 20
Troubleshooting 86
Audio Problems 89
battery 92
display 94
hard drive 89, 90
keyboard 90
memory 90
mouse 90
power 91
USB 90
U
USB 83
USB 2.0 Ports 21, 24
USB Port 16
V
Volume control 55
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W
Warranty 14
Web Camera 19
Windows keys 38
Application key 38
Start keys 38
Windows Power Management 69
Wireless LAN
Before Using the Wireless LAN 139
configuring 139
connection to the network 144
deactivating/disconnecting 142
modes 140
Specifications 147
Troubleshooting 145
Wireless LAN On-Off Switch 17, 22
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