Fujitsu LifeBook A6210 Manual
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User’s Guide
Learn how to use
your Fujitsu LifeBook
A6120 notebook
Copyright and Trademark Information
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Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpor d for home and other lation, and is intende imited
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WARNING: H ANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER .HANDLING
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone: (408) 746-6000
Declares that product: Base Model Configuration:
LifeBook A6120 notebook
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current
of 4.22 A (80 W).
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
•Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
•Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
•Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
•Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
•For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, be sure that the outer shield of the
coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as
required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service
provider.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
D ANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED EPLACE. R ONLY
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT MANUFACTURER TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE . 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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- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
System Disposal
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.
L ( AMP S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR .FEDERAL LAWS
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Contents
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LifeBook Application Panel/Support Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Launching Applications with the LifeBook Application Panel . . . . . . . . . 38
Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button . . . . . . . . . . 40
Launching Applications with the Support Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Starting Windows Vista the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 3 User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using the Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PC Cards/ExpressCards™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Removing ExpressCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Removing A Memory Stick/SD/xD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems . . . . . . . . . . 105
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Storing your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Optional Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Chapter 6 System Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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Glossary/Regulatory
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Regulatory Notes and Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Characteristics of the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Configuring the Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
WLAN Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
What is Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device
Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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Preface
About This Guide
The LifeBook A6120 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop
performance with a fast, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. Your notebook has a built-in 15.4” TFT WXGA
color display. This system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable
environment.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista® Business or Windows Vista® Home Premium
operating system pre-installed.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard and on-screen keys appear in brackets. ], [ENTER] and [CTRL].Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC
Pages with additional information s-referenced within the text.about a specific topic are cros
For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.)
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)
• E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
• Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
Before you place the call, you ready so that the customer support should have the following information
representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
T HIS INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
THE SUBJECT MATERIAL.
THIS 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.
THIS WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU YOUR,
LIFEBOOK OR NOTEBOOK, YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Shopping Online
You can go directly to the online by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.
Limited Warranty
Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that
came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview
This section describes the
components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook A6120 notebook. We
strongly recommend that you read
it before using your notebook –
even if you are already familiar
with notebook computers.
Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook A6120 notebook
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open
Display Panel
Status
Stereo
Keyboard
Touchpad Pointing Device
Power/Suspend/
Display Panel
On/Off Switch
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
Stereo Speaker
Speaker
Latch Button
Resume Button
Digital Microphone
Indicator Panel
Status
Indicator Panel
Web Camera
LifeBook Application Panel
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
with Support Button
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Top Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components.
Display Panel Latch Button
The display panel latch button is used to latch and unlatch the display. See “Opening the Display Panel”
on page 44.
Digital Microphone
The digital microphone is an optional device that is available on systems with the optional web cam. For
information on using the microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft
WebCam Companion application.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook
notebook. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 27.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut
down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Button” on page 52.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 30.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
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Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. See “Microphone Jack” on
page 82.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones. See “Headphone Jack” on page 81.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices on
and off. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the
WLAN Device” on page 156.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: a right mouse-like button,
a left mouse-like button, and a scroll button. See “Touchpad Pointing Device” on page 33. Depending
upon the configuration of your system, the scroll button may be configured as a fingerprint
recognition/scroll sensor device. Sensor Device” on page 164.See “Appendix B: Fingerprint
LifeBook Application Panel/Support Button
The LifeBook Application Panel provides one-touch application launch and volume up/down capabilities.
The Support Button allows you to automatically open the Fujitsu Support Center. This button can also be
configured to provide one-touch application launch capability. See “LifeBook Application Panel/Support
Button” on page 38.
Web Cam
The web camera allows you to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet. For information on using
the microphones and web cam, see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft WebCam Companion
application.
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Figure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
Left-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
Optical Drive
The optical drive bay contains a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. See “Optical Drive” on page 61.
Optical Drive Release Button
The optical drive release button opens the optical drive.
Emergency Optical Tray Release
If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip or similar tool
inserted into the eject hole. See “Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release” on page 64.
Optical Drive Release Button
Optical Drive
Emergency Optical Tray Release
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Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
Right-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
ExpressCard Eject Button
The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot.
ExpressCard Slot
The ExpressCard Slots allow you to install an ExpressCard. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on page 68.
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 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 81.
ExpressCard Eject Button
USB Port
DC-In Jack
Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
IEEE 1394 Port
PC Card Slot
ExpressCard Slot
PC Card Eject Button
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DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge
the internal Lithium ion battery.
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack
The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a
digital video camera. See “Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device” on page 83.
Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
The Memory Stick/SD/xD card slot allows you to install a Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD) card, or
xD-Photo card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different
digital devices. See “Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Cards” on page 73.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II PC Card. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on
page 68.
PC Card Eject Button
The PC Card Eject Button assists you in removing a PC Card from the PC Card slot.
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Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel
Back Panel Components
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
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-compatibl transfer data at up to 12Mbps. e with USB 1.1 devices, which See
“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 81.
Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack
USB 2.0 Ports
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
Air Vents
External Video Jack
S-Video Out Port
USB Ports
Modem Jack
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Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T)
Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 80.
S-Video Out Port
The S-Video out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.
See “S-Video Out Port” on page 84.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
External Video Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External
Video Port” on page 82.
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 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 81.
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP
ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED DEBRIS, CLEAN CLEAR, AND OF . THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC
CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN IS WHICH THE SYSTEM USED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK AREAS IN WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE AS OBSTRUCTED, SUCH IN
TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.
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Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K
modem. See “Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack” on page 79.
T HE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. DO NOT CONNECT
THE INTERNAL MODEM MAY TO A DIGITAL IT PBX AS CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL
MODEM OR YOUR YOUR ENTIRE NOTEBOOK. CONSULT PBX MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR
DETAILS. SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT
YOUR MODEM.
THE INTERNAL MULTINATIONAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90/V.92 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM
SPEED BPS HIGHEST OF 53000 IS THE ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS CONNECTION ACTUAL RATE
DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600 BPS AT UPLOAD, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FCC REGULATIONS.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER UJITSU TO THE F WEBSITE AT:
US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS.
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Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be unlatched 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 56.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2
SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your
notebook, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 75. Under
normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Lithium ion Battery Bay
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Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook. The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating.
Power Indicator
The Power indicator glows blue when your system is turned on.
NumLk
CapsLk
ScrLk
Battery Level
Battery Charge/ Hard Drive/
DC-In Optical Drive
Power
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Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator
• Orange, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging.
• Green, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is
plugged in but battery is not installed.
• Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is
out of thermal range).
• Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the indicated battery pack, as follows:
• Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged.
• Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged.
• Red, solid: Battery is 12% or less charged.
• Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is
installed).
• Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.
• Off: There is no battery installed or the battery has no charge.
• If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display
the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.
•If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is
switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/six
seconds off.
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Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being
accessed. Note that flickering is normal.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
ScrLk Indicator
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
•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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Keyboard
Figure 8. Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard
functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This
section describes the following keys.
Fn Key Start Key
Function Keys
Numeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Keys
(surrounded by heavy line)
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• Numeric keypad: Your notebook 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.
• Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to
produce special actions that vary ogram is running. depending on what pr
• 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 notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The
Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The
Application key functions the same splays shortcut menus for the as your right mouse button and di
selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation 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).
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Function Keys
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
• The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
• [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.
• [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.
• [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.
• [Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send
your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice.
The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, external monitor only, and both built-in
display panel and external monitor.
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Touchpad Pointing Device
Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the
movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor
control, a left button, a right button, and a scroll button (or fingerprint sensor, depending upon your system
configuration).
The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only
requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse
buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used.
Between the left and right buttons is the scroll button which allows you to quickly navigate through pages.
Depending upon your system configuration, the scroll button may be replaced by a fingerprint sensor,
which is used to secure your system. (See “Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 164.)
Cursor Control or
Left Button
Right Button
Scroll button or optional
Fingerprint Sensor
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Clicking
A N EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USB PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AND
USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE TOUCHPAD. HOWEVER, IF YOU BOOT THE SYSTEM WITH AN
EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE TOUCHPAD WILL BE DISABLED OR ON ENABLED DEPENDING THE
SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR BIOS SETTINGS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 48.
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 10. Clicking with button
Figure 11. Clicking with Touchpad
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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 12. Double-clicking with button
Figure 13. Double-clicking with Touchpad
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Dragging
Touchpad Control Adjustment
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within
the Mouse Properties dialog box.
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 14. Dragging with button
Figure 15. Dragging with Touchpad
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
Controlling the Volume
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
• Volume can be changed using the [Vol -] and [Vol +] buttons above the keyboard.
• 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 notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will
increase the volume of your notebook.
• 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.
A NY 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 16. LifeBook Application Panel
LifeBook Application Panel/Support Button
The Application Panel consists of buttons that allow you to launch user-defined applications with the
touch of a button when your system is on. Also included in the panel is a Support button that allows you
to either launch the Fujitsu Support Center utility or to launch a user-defined application.
Launching Applications with the LifeBook Application Panel
The application panel enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is
on. Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-installed with
software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are
found in the Start menu, under Settings > Control Panel > Application Panel. They include two
Application Panel Setup tabs, E-mail Setup, and Internet Setup.
Support A B Vol
Web
Search
Home
My
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Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application
launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the
Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily
helps you make the most of this valuable feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:
1Click on [Start].
2Click on Programs, then click on LifeBook Application Panel.
3Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond
to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons
are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this document.
To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would
like to reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list
of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button
will now launch the new application.
The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet
Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program
follow these easy steps:
1Click on Other from the Internet browser box.
2Click on Browse from Start Menu.
3Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button.
T HE TABS IN A PPPLICATION ANEL MAY SETUP NOT BE IN THE SAME ORDER AS THE BUTTONS ON YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, PLEASE SELECT THE TAB YOU WISH TO CHANGE CAREFULLY.
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4Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows
default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet
browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to
launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.
When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You
can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.
Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button
The Support button performs different actions when the system is off or when it is on.
When the system is off, pressing the Support button will open the Fujitsu Start Boot Menu which allows
you to select either Diagnostic Progr ry and Utility to am to test your system or Recove perform a number
of other functions, including recovery of your system.
When the system is on, pressing the Support button invokes the Fujitsu Support Center utility which offers
three tabs: Manual, Diagnostic Program, and Support.
Manual tab
The Manual tab lets you automatically go to the Fujitsu Support website to download the system User’s
Guide. (You must be connected to the Internet in order to use this function).
Diagnostic Program tab
The Diagnostic Program tab allows you to automatically reboot the system, then open the boot menu, from
which you can choose Diagnostic Program or Recovery and Utility (same as pressing the button when the
system is shut down). From the Diagnostic tab you can also view your System Information.
I F YOUR SYSTEM HAS DEDICATED ONE OF THE APPLICATION LAUNCHER BUTTONS TO BE AN INTERNET
LAUNCHER, THE BUTTON CAN STILL BE CONFIGURED TO LAUNCH ANY APPLICATION YOU WISH, NOT JUST
AN INTERNET BROWSER.
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Support tab
The Support tab lets you automatically go to the Support Website. (You must be connected to the Internet
in order to access the Support website).
Launching Applications with the Support Button
Your notebook is pre-installed with utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application
Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings > Control Panel > Application Panel (or
“Buttons” in some configurations). The utility includes an Application Panel Setup tab.
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application
launcher, the application panel is very flexible. To set up the panel to suit your needs, we have provided
the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly helps you make the most of this valuable feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:
1Click on [Start] > Programs > LifeBook Application Panel.
2Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There is a tab that corresponds
to the Support button. When you receive your notebook, this button is pre-configured to launch the Fujitsu
Support Center. See “Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button” on page 40. To reconfigure
it to launch another program proceed to the following steps.
1Click on [Application Registration].
2Click the “Select from Start Menu” box.
3Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button.
4Click [Next], [Finish], [OK]. The button will now launch the new application.
5If you want to return to launching the Fujitsu Support Center utility with this button, click on Fujitsu Support
Center from the dropdown list. Note that this will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go
back to launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.
6When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can
reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.
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Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Figure 17. Connecting the AC Adapter
Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC
adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
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Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.
2Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
2Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access
OR
3Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.
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.
T HE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT
EITHER THE AC ADAPTER ADAPTER OR THE UTO A /AIRLINE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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Figure 18. Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright
environments and maintains top resolution th ve-matrix technology. rough the use of acti
Opening the Display Panel
1Press the Display Panel latch button in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.
2Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.
Display Panel Latch Button
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Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the
screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are three ways to adjust the brightness. Two of them
are temporary (by using the keyboard or the power management utility) and one survives restarts and
resumes (using the Power Options control panel).
Using the Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
Using the Power Options
To adjust the brightness so that the setting changes remain after the system is rebooted or resumed,
perform the following:
1Click the Start icon, then select Control Panel.
2Select Power Options, then click on “Adjust to Display Brightness” in the left pane.
3Set the desired brightness for the display when it is running on battery and when plugged in.
4Click [Save changes]..
Closing the Display Panel
1Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook.
2Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from
opening unexpectedly.
■W -HEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. WHEN USING BAT
TERY POWER SET YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.
■T HE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER -YOUR BATTER
IES WILL DISCHARGE. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRIGHTNESS IS SET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once
you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your
LifeBook notebook.
To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located
above the keyboard to the right. When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in
Suspend mode (“Sleep Mode” on page 52), or you can turn it off (“Powering Off” on page 55) .
When you power on your LifeBook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an
audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. (See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 98.) Depending
on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering
the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
W HEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS
THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR OR THAT THE AC AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS
CONNECTED HAS AND POWER.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO SHOCKS
OR VIBRATION, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s
BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs
to find instructions to start up your notebook. This in program. Each time you formation is in the BIOS
power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until
your operating system is found. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence
including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and
without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
• You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This
feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about
accessing the utility.
N BEVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFE OOK NOTEBOOK DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT WILL
CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED B WHEN YOU TURN YOUR LIFE OOK NOTEBOOK ON THE
NEXT TIME. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 98.
R EMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. I U MF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR SER AND ASTER HARD DISK
PASSWORDS YSTEMS, FUJITSU COMPUTER S WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND
HAVE YOUR TO REPLACE SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE.
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change
the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
• Device control feature parameters, such ses and boot devices.as changing I/O addres
• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following (or use the TrustedCore Menu, as detailed below):
1Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open
the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
3Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter
the current settings.
Using the TrustedCore Menu
When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad
button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear. The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following
menus and information screens:
• BIOS Setup
• Diagnostic Screen
• Boot Menu
• Patent Information
• System Information
• Continue Booting
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Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described.
The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen.
BIOS Guide
A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support, then select User’s Guides under Online Support. Select
your Product, Series, and Model, then click [Go]. Under the Manuals tab, select the BIOS Guide.
Booting the System
We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive
until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do
nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
Starting Windows Vista the first time
In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system, it should
be registered the first time you use it.
T HE BOTTOM OF THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER CAN BECOME HOT USED WHEN FOR LONG PERIODS OF
TIME. WHEN LONG USE WHILE USING THE NOTEBOOK, TAKE CAUTION TO LIMIT TERM OR CONTINUOUS
RESTING IT ON EXPOSED SKIN AS , SUCH THE LAP.
•T HE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM, THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR
APPROXIMATELY TWO .MINUTES T U WHIS IS NORMAL. AFTER INITIALIZATION, A “SET P INDOWS” DIALOG BOX
WILL APPEAR.
•IMPORTANT: D URING 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.
•U SE CARE WHEN PROMPTED TO SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE; IF THE INCORRECT LANGUAGE IS SELECTED, YOU
WILL NEED TO PERFORM A COMPLETE SYSTEM RECOVERY.
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1First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).
2You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon
for your account.
3The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background.
4You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use
recommended settings”. The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select
from the three choices.
5On the next screen set your time and date settings.
6You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work
(Default), and Public location.
7The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several
screens while Windows checks the system performance.
8Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your Windows Vista
system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. During this period, do not
disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, or
remote control.
Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft
1After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register
Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all xx items” (where “xx” is the number of topics
in the Welcome Center).
2Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.
•I F YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE
AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION INDOWS ON RETURNING W OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR LIFE OOKB NOTEBOOK.
•YOU CANNOT USE YOUR NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU STOP THE
PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE W W PINDOWS ELCOME ROCESS, EVEN IF
YOU YOUR SHUT NOTEBOOK DOWN AND .START IT UP AGAIN
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Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu
You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.
Installing Click Me!
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], Click
Me! 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 Click Me! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can
choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For
more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on
page 83.
B MEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICK E! UTILITY, BE .SURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH IS TURNED ON
IN ADDITION TO THE UTILITIES AND APPLICATIONS INSTALLED BY CLICKME!, OTHER THIRD-PARTY
APPLICATIONS MAY NEED TO BE INSTALLED FROM THE INCLUDED DISCS.
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Power Management
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of
these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However,
others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the
display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made
in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS
setup utility.
Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to
prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power
saving profile, put your notebook into Sleep mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can
limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off
between performance and power savings.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
When your notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put the
notebook into Sleep mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is active, but not
actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short beeps and the
system will enter Sleep mode.
If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to
active operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. If the
indicator is visible and not flas l. If the indicator is visible hing, your notebook is fully operationa and
flashing, your notebook is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook
is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)
Sleep Mode
Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your riods of inactivity by system memory during pe
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.
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Your notebook can be put in Sleep mode by:
•Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.
•Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu.
•Timing out from lack of activity.
•Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.
Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application
information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation
from Sleep mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the
Power/Suspend/Resume button to be an adequate power source resume operation, and there must
available, or your notebook will not resume.
■I F RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE
WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL.
■D ISABLING THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE NOTEBOOK INTO
S - LEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE TO-DISK) MODE. THE BUTTON CAN RESUME FUNCTION ’ T BE DISABLED.
■T - HE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE TO-D ) ISK MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS. CHECK
YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE IN
USE RETURN, HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE CANNOT TO TO THE EXACT STATE PRIOR SUSPENSION,
BECAUSE ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE-INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RESTARTS.
■I F YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION
(S -D ) AVE-TO ISK MODE, CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND MEMORY IS KEPT
ACTIVE DURING SLEEP MODE OR IS THE MEMORY TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE DURING HIBERNA-
TION MODE.
THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION (SAVE- TO-D ) ISK IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
YOUR DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK IN A SUSPENDED STATE
FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DRAWBACK OF IT USING HIBERNATION MODE IS THAT LENGTHENS THE
POWER DOWN AND POWER UP SEQUENCES AND RESETS PERIPHERAL DEVICES.
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Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part
of the 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.
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 notebook on battery power or one of the
adapters.
Restarting the System
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
1Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the right arrow.
2Select the desired action from the list.
TURNING OFF OOK YOUR LIFEB NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR
NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN
YOU START THE NEXT TIME.
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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 notebook shuts down
without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations
and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:
1Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3Click OK to shut down your notebook.
If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section.
•B E SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES, EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS 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.
•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).
•I T 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 NOTEBOOK DUE TO SHOCK
OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS BLOCKED MAY BE OR RESTRICTED.
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User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when
no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed
to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:
•When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. Extreme temperatures not
only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the
Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating
temperature range. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 27.
•When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, external CD-ROM
drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your
battery life.
D O NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL
AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT
OPERATION OF YOUR BY AVAILABLE NOTEBOOK DRAINING ALL 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 notebook and
connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use
while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into
Standby mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page
52 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)
•A CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, FEATURES, POWER
MANAGEMENT SETTINGS, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES. CD-ROM
DRIVE, MULTI-FORMAT DVD WRITER, DVD/CD-RW DRIVE COMBO, OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO
HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE. THE BATTERY CHARGING REDUCED CAPACITY IS AS
THE BATTERY AGES. IF YOUR BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH A
NEW ONE.
•U NDER 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 OF DISPOSING 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 BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS DISPLAYED
BY THE THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ON STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.
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Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to
the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When
this happens, your notebook will go into Standby mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved
once the notebook reaches this point.
Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until
you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power,
you will need to press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is
not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the
data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter
is charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel uses an LED below the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display
the operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means the battery is
damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.
U SING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY.
■O NCE THE LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK INTO STANDBY MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW POWER SOURCE. YOU SHOULD
PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, AOR UTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER POSSIBLE AS AS SOON .
■ W SHEN YOU ARE IN TANDBY MODE MUST THERE ALWAYS BE AT LEAST POWER ONE SOURCE ACTIVE. IF YOU
REMOVE SOURCES ALL POWER WHILE YOUR LIFE OOK IS INB NOTEBOOK STANDBY 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:
1Have a charged battery ready to install.
2Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
3While pushing the battery bay release latches towards the battery pack, lift the battery out of the bay using the
latches to lift it.
4Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it down so that the latches click into place.
5Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Hot-swapping Batteries
To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.
BE SURE TO PLUG IN AN AC ADAPTER PRIOR TO REMOVING THE BATTERY. THERE IS NO BRIDGE
BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED. IF YOU DO NOT
USE AN LOSE ANY AC ADAPTER YOU WILL UNSAVED FILES.
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Figure 19. Removing a Battery
2Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.
Battery Bay Release Latches
Battery Pack
I F THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR
NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY.
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Figure 20. Optical Drive
Optical Drive
There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration
you have selected. The Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer is also known as an “optical drive”.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with Multi-Format Dual-Layer
DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB). A DVD-R disc can only be written to once; DVD-RW discs can be written
to over and over. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be played on most standard players.
CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data. A CD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW
discs can be written to over and over.
The Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer allows you to access movies, software, and audio
DVD/CDs as well as to read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and
DVD RAM discs. The dual-layer architecture allows you to record up to 8.5 GB of data on DVD+R discs.
Media Holder Tray
Media Tray Eject Button
Emergency Tray Release
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Media Player Software
With the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer and media player software you can play DVD movies and
music CDs on your notebook. The media player includes controls which allow you to take full advantage
of the features of a DVD movie, as well as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc.
With this drive you can also burn onto recordable DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.
Loading Media on Your Drive
To load a disc into your optical drive:
1Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out
of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.
2Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.
•D O NOT OPERATE YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE UNLESS YOUR LIFE OOKB NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT SURFACE.
U SING A DRIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT PROPER OPERATION.
•P ROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE
YOUR BATTERY LIFE IF NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE IS ATTACHED.
•YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US.FUJITSU. /COM COMPUTERS FOR THE
MOST CURRENT DRIVERS.
•A BLL LIFE OOK DVD PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY DVD TITLES WITH REGION CODE NUMBER 1 WHICH
IS SPECIFIED FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. THE REGION NUMBER IS A REGIONAL RESTRICTION
CODE IFFERENT DEFINED BY THE DVD FORUM ACTING ON HOLLYWOOD REQUIREMENTS. D REGION
CODES ARE RECORDED VIDEO ON DVD TITLES FOR PUBLICATION IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE
WORLD. IF THE REGIONAL CODE OF THE DVD PLAYER DOES NOT MATCH THE REGIONAL CODES ON
THE TITLES, THEN PLAYBACK IS IMPOSSIBLE.
•YOU CAN CHANGE THE REGION CODE ON THE DVD PLAYER USING THE PROPERTIES MENU OF THE
DVD SOFTWARE. NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT YOU CAN ONLY CHANGE THE REGION CODE UP TO FOUR
TIMES. A 4FTER THE TH CHANGE, THE LAST CODE ENTERED BECOMES PERMANENT, AND CANNOT BE
CHANGED.
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3Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised
circle in the center of the tray, and then gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click
Figure 21. Loading/Ejecting Media
IF YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU HAVE WILL TO START THE
DRIVE EITHER BY USING MY COMPUTER OR FROM WITHIN WINDOWS EXPLORER, SINCE YOUR
NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED.
a. b.
c. d.
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Removing Media
1Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray
will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.
2Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.
3Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.
4Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
Emergency Optical
Drive Tray Release
If for some reason the eject button fails, you
can open the media tray with a paper clip or
similar tool inserted into the eject hole in
the right side of the front of the tray.
Straighten one side of a paper clip and push
it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out.
Figure 22. Emergency Tray Release
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Using the Media Player Software
Starting a DVD Movie
1Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.
2The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the
system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection,
you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.
3Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.
Opening the Media Player Control Panel
With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to
view. You can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.
1Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.
2Select View, then Player for all the controls available. This will open the control panel into the bottom of the
screen.
Using the Media Player Control Panel
The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind,
fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.
1To pause the movie, click the on-screen button.
2To rewind the movie, click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to return to
the opening screen.
3To fast-forward the movie, click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to jump
to the ending credits.
D EPENDING UPON ITS CONFIGURATION, YOUR SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE
PRE-INSTALLED DOCUMENTATION. IF IT IS NOT INSTALLED, REFERENCE THE THAT ACCOMPANIES THE
MEDIA APPLICATION.
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4To stop the movie, click the button.
Exiting the Media Player
1Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.
2Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.
Using Media Player on Battery Power
Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when
operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation.
Many movie run-times are longer than your notebook can support on a single charged battery. If you are
watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach
AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.
To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:
1Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.
2Start watching your DVD movie.
3When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.
•MANY MOVIE RUN- TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY. IF
YOU ARE WATCHING A DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL,
CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE TO MOVIE VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
•A N ADDITIONAL FULLY-CHARGED BATTERY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU WILL BE WATCHING DVD
MOVIES ON BATTERY POWER. IF YOU DON’ T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE
EITHER ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS. . . US FUJITSU COM OR BY CALLING 1-877-372-3473.
IF YOU DO NOT STOP THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO AUTO-
SUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY.
IF THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY,
PRESENTED TO YOU BEFORE THE SYSTEM WILL REBOOT.
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4Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you
do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.
5Resume operation by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power without
entering standby mode.
6Restart your media player, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching, then continue
watching your DVD movie.
S OME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO
COMPLETE THEM. HOWEVER, IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WHILE
OPERATING THE OPTICAL DRIVE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
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Figure 23. Installing/Removing PC Card
PC Cards/ExpressCards™
Your LifeBook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety
of functions depending on which type of card you install. You can install one or two cards at a time,
depending on its type. PC Cards should be installed in the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot.
Some available PC/ExpressCards:
• Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards
• IEEE1394 cards
• S-ATA II cards
• IEEE802.11n WLAN cards
• Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your card(s).
PC Card Slot (bottom slot)
PC Card Eject Button
PC Card
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Installing PC Cards
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot (the lower of the two slots). To install a PC Card:
1See your PC Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your
notebook is off while installing them.
2Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3If the eject button is extended, press it until it clicks.
4Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up.
5Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing PC Cards
See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your
notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.
•I NSTALLING OR REMOVING A PC CARD DURING YOUR LIFE OOKB NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP
PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND /OR YOUR LIFE OOKB NOTEBOOK.
•D O NOT INSERT A PC CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS
YOU YOUR MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, LIFE OOK ORB NOTEBOOK, BOTH.
YOU MAY BE AS AN REQUIRED TO LOG ON ADMINISTRATOR OR MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S
GROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE. IF THE COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK, NETWORK
POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE.
•W INDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR PC CARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING A
CARD. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE.) IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO
REMOVE DEVICES USING THE S RAFELY EMOVE HARDWARE ICON IN THE SYSTEM TRAY.
•I F THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED, YOU MUST SAVE ALL OF YOUR OPEN FILES,
CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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1Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located.
When pressed, the button will pop out.
2Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot
allowing you to remove the card.
Installing ExpressCards
There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located
on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot
when inserting it.
ExpressCards are installed in the ExpressCard slot (the top slot).
Figure 24. Installing/Removing ExpressCards
IF CONNECTOR THE PC CARD HAS AN EXTERNAL AND CABLE, DO NOT PULL THE CABLE WHEN
REMOVING THE CARD.
ExpressCard Slot (top slot)
ExpressCard (54 mm)
ExpressCard Eject Button
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See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require
that your notebook is off while installing them.
To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps:
1Make sure there is no ExpressCard currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing ExpressCards.
2If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.
3Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up. If you are inserting a 34 mm card, be sure
to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.
4Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing ExpressCards
See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may
require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.
•I NSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESS NOTEBOOKCARD DURING YOUR ’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS
MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND /OR YOUR NOTEBOOK.
•D O NOT INSERT AN EXPRESSCARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD
AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE .CARD, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH
YOU MAY BE AS REQUIRED TO LOG ON ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S
GROUP PROCEDURE TO THIS COMPLETE . IF A YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO NETWORK,
NETWORK POLICY SETTINGS MAY PREVENT ALSO YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE.
•W INDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESSCARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING
A T CARD. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE.) I IS GOOD PRACTICE
TO REMOVE DEVICES USING THE SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON IN THE SYSTEM TRAY.
•I F THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED, YOU MUST SAVE ALL OF YOUR OPEN FILES,
CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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To remove an ExpressCard, follow these steps:
1Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located.
When pressed, the button will pop out.
2Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot
allowing you to remove the card.
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Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Cards
Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Sticks, Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture cards, on which
you can store and transfer data to ces. These cards use flash memory and from a variety of digital devi
architecture, which means they don’t need a power source to retain data.
Memory Stick is a flash memory technology that allows you to record, transfer and share digital content,
such as digital pictures, movies, music, voice, and computer data and applications.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks. Like Memory Sticks, 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. Like the memory stick, it uses flash
memory architecture.
xD-Picture Cards work the same as Memory Sticks and SD Cards, but they are much smaller than either
one. xD-Picture Cards are primarily used to store and transfer images with devices such as cell phones.
Figure 25. Memory Stick, SD Card, xD Card Figure 26. Installing a Memory Stick/SD/xD Card
Memory Stick
SD Card
xD Card
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Installing Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards
Memory Stick, SD, and xD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD/xD Card slot. To install a card,
follow these steps:
1See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your
notebook is off while installing them.
2Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD/xD 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 A Memory Stick/SD/xD Card
To remove a Memory Stick, SD, or xD Card, follow these easy steps:
Push the card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.
I NSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY STICK, SD, OR XD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S
SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.
DO NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF IS THERE WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS
YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.
SEE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME
CARDS MAY REQUIRE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO BE IN STANDBY MODE OR OFF WHILE REMOVING
THEM.
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Memory Upgrade Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 512 MB of high speed Double Data Rate
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-667 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’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 notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.
2Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.
3Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compartment.
4Remove the cover.
5Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.
•D O NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE
ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN AND IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING REMOVING THE MEMORY
UPGRADE MODULE.
•T HE 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.
•W HEN 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 TO OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT THE
COMPONENTS.
•B E SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING MEMORY MODULES.
EVEN IF IS IN THE SYSTEM HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE
MEMORY COULD BE POWER DAMAGED IF IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.
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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 keys line up with those in the slot.
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 screws.
Figure 27. Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 28. Installing a Memory Module
Alignment Keys
T HE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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 notebook has recognized the change.
Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. The
amount of memory is displayed next to “Memory - RAM:”
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 from the
slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook.
4Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded
sleeve.
5Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.
Figure 29. Removing memory module
Memory Clips
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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 X3100 which dynamically
allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance.
I F THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS
PROPERLY PROPERLY INSTALLED. (IF THE MODULE IS INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT
CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 85.
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Device Ports
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to
which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone 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 telephone cable into a telephone outlet.
Figure 30. Connecting a Modem
The modem sound may initially be deactivated. To activate modem sound follow these easy steps.
1Select [Start] > Control Panel.
2Select Classic View in the left pane.
3Double-click Phone and Modems. You may initially need to enter your area code in order to open the Phone
and Modem Options window.
4Select the Modems tab, and click the [Properties] button.
5Select the Modem tab and adjust the volume as necessary.
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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 notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer
to your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable
follow these easy steps:
T HE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. DO NOT CONNECT
THE INTERNAL MODEM MAY TO A DIGITAL IT PBX AS CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL
MODEM OR OOK YOUR ENTIRE LIFEB NOTEBOOK. CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER’S
DOCUMENTATION DETAILS FOR . SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO FIND OUT
BEFORE YOU CONNECT .YOUR MODEM
•T HE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000BPS IS THE
HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE
MAXIMUM SPEED BPS AT IS 33600 UPLOAD.
•T HE INTERNAL MODEM ON ALL LIFE OOKB NOTEBOOKS FROM FUJITSU ARE CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE UNITED
S TATES AND CANADA. THE MODEM MAY BE CERTIFIED .IN OTHER COUNTRIES
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 31. Connecting LAN Device
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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 five USB 2.0 ports on your notebook: one on the
right side and four on the rear.
In order to connect a USB device, align the connector with the port opening, then push the connector into
the port until it is seated.
Figure 32. Connecting a USB Device to System (rear and right side)
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your notebook.
Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect
headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
D UE TO THE ONGOING CHANGES IN USB TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS, NOT ALL USB DEVICES
AND/OR DRIVERS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK.
USB Ports
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Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must be
equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook.
In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
External Video Port
The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an
external video device, follow these easy steps:
I - F YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK, BUILT IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE
DISABLED.
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is
seated.
3Tighten the two hold-down screws, located
on each end of the connector.
Figure 33. Connecting an External Video Device
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IEEE 1394 Port
The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard.
The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps
transfer rate. A third-party application is required to operate your digital device with the 1394 port.
P RESSING THE [FN] + [F10] KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEND
YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO. EACH TIME YOU YOU PRESS THE KEY COMBINATION, WILL STEP TO THE NEXT
CHOICE, STARTING - WITH THE BUILT IN DISPLAY PANEL ONLY, MOVING TO THE EXTERNAL MONITOR
ONLY, FINALLY - MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT IN DISPLAY PANEL AND AN EXTERNAL MONITOR.
T - HE 1394 PORT USED IN THIS SYSTEM USES A FOUR PIN CONFIGURATION. IF YOU INTEND TO
INTERFACE WITH DEVICES WHICH USE PURCHASE A SIX PIN- CONFIGURATION, YOU WILL NEED TO AN
ADAPTER.
In order to connect a 1394 device,
follow these steps:
1Align the connector with the port
opening.
2Push the connector into the port
until it is seated.(Figure 34)
Figure 34. Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device
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S-Video Out Port
The S-Video port allows you to connect
and use directly any S-Video device,
such as a VCR or television. (Note that
the S-Video interface supports video
only, not audio.) The S-Video standard
provides for a higher quality picture than
Composite. In order to connect an S-
Video device, follow these easy steps:
(Figure 35)
1Align the connector with the port
opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it
is seated. Figure 35. S-Video Jack
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting
There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the
spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in
this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that
require service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:
1Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the
slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also
disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
6Go through the boot sequence.
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7If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed
troubleshooting information.
8If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support
representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
•Product name
•Product configuration number
•Product serial number
•Purchase date
•Conditions under which the problem occurred
•Any error messages that have occurred
•Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on th iguration and serial numbers. e bottom of your notebook for conf
I F YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TRIED, YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE
ABLE TO HELP YOU MORE QUICKLY BY GIVING ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS OVER THE PHONE.
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Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem
column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of
common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can do to
correct the condition under Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your
notebook.
Troubleshooting Table
Problem Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 88
DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems . . . . . . page 88
Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . page 89
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 90
Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . page 90
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 91
Problem Page
Modem Problems page 91
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . page 91
PC/ExpressCard Problems. . . . . . page 91
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 92
Shutdown and Startup Problems . page 94
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95
Miscellaneous Problems. . . . . . . . page 97
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The volume is turned
too low.
Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system.
Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9]
repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your
notebook.
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 (see above). If that
doesn’t work, adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software or application.
Headphones are
plugged into your
notebook.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove
the headphones.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Driv-
ers 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 sys-
tem tray.
Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the
screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click
on it to uncheck it. You can also use the [Fn+F3] key combination
to toggle the volume on and off. Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn]
will toggle the audio mute.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize DVD/CD-
RW/CD-ROM’s.
The disc is not pushed
down onto raised center
circle of the drive.
Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.
Optical drive tray is not
latched shut.
Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that
doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device
from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it latched; this ensures
that the drive is properly seated.
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LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize DVD/CD-
RW/CD-ROM’s.
(continued)
Incorrect DVD Player or
no DVD Player soft-
ware is installed.
Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player Software” on
page 62.for more information.)
Wrong drive designator
was used for the disc in
the application.
Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as
the one used by the operating system. When the operating system
is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designations are automatically
adjusted. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the
Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools > Computer
Management.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
is dirty or defective.
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert.
It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the
drive.
The drive access indicator
on the Status Indicator
Panel blinks at regular inter-
vals with no disc in the tray
or the drive is not installed.
The Windows auto
insertion function is
active and is checking
to see if a disc is ready
to run.
This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access your
optional external floppy
disk.
You tried to write to a
write protected floppy
disk.
Eject the disk and set it to write enable.
Disk is not loaded cor-
rectly.
Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.
The floppy disk drive
may not be properly
installed.
Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.
Security is set to protect
access to floppy disk
data.
Verify your password and security settings.
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Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your
hard drive.
The wrong drive desig-
nator was used by an
application when a
bootable disc was used
to start the notebook.
Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operat-
ing system. When the operating system is booted from a CD, drive
designations are automatically adjusted.
Security is set so your
operating system can-
not be started without a
password.
Verify your password and security settings.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
The notebook has gone
into Standby mode.
Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Your application has
locked out your key-
board.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system.
You have installed an exter-
nal 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 79.
Your operating system
software is not set up
with correct software
driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and acti-
vate the proper driver.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Your operating system
software is not setup
with correct software
driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and acti-
vate the proper driver.
Your system has
crashed.
Try to restart your notebook. I
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Memory Problems
Your System Properties
screen does not show the
correct amount of installed
memory.
Your memory upgrade
module is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module.
See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 75.
You have a memory
failure.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 98.
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
Messages about
modem operation are
generated by which-
ever modem applica-
tion is in use.
See your application software documentation for additional infor-
mation.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device. Your LifeBook note-
book does not recognize
the device, or the device
does not seem to work
properly.
The device is not prop-
erly installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on page 79.
The device may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your device may not
have the correct soft-
ware driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
PC/ExpressCard Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card slot or ExpressCard
slot does not work or is
locking up the system.
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™”
on page 68.
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A card inserted in the PC
Card slot or ExpressCard
slot does not work or is
locking up the system.
(continued)
The card may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your software may not
have the correct soft-
ware driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 27.Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condi-
tion of the batteries. If a battery is indicating a short, remove that
battery and operate from another power source or replace that
battery.
The battery or batteries
are low.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 27. Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.
The power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) is not
plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power
Sources” on page 42.
The Power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter or install a charged optional second
battery.
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You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
(continued)
The Power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) has no
power from the AC out-
let, airplane jack, or the
car’s cigarette lighter.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or
tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an
auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the
On or Accessories position.
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
The power manage-
ment parameters are
set for auto timeouts
which are too short for
your operating needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore
operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or close your applica-
tions and go to the Power Options Properties located in the Con-
trol Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.
You are operating on
battery power and
ignored a low battery
alarm until the batteries
are at the dead battery
state and the system
has gone into Dead Bat-
tery Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Sus-
pend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 42.
You have a battery fail-
ure.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator
panel, and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted. See
“Status Indicator Panel” on page 27.
Your adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.
Your LifeBook notebook will
not work on battery alone.
The installed battery is
dead.
Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter.
No batteries are
installed.
Install a charged battery.
The batteries are
improperly installed.
Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re-installing
them.
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Your LifeBook notebook will
not work on battery alone.
(continued)
Your installed batteries
are faulty.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator
panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted. See
“Status Indicator Panel” on page 27.
The batteries seem to
discharge too quickly.
You are running an
application that uses a
lot of power due to fre-
quent hard drive access
or optical drive access,
or use of a modem,
LAN PC card, Wireless
LAN, or Bluetooth
device.
Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery
and/or use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible.
The power savings fea-
tures may be disabled.
Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust according to
your operating needs.
The brightness is
turned all the way up.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness
the more power your display uses.
The batteries are old. Replace the batteries.
The batteries have been
exposed to high temper-
atures.
Replace the batteries.
The batteries are too
hot or too cold.
Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. Charging
icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when battery is out-
side of operating range.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
Suspend/Resume
button is disabled.
In the Control Panel under Power Options, select the “Choose
what the power button does” option and make your choices.
There may be applica-
tion software. conflict
Close all applications and try the button again.
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The system powers up, and
displays power on informa-
tion, but fails to load the
operating system.
The boot sequence set-
tings of the setup utility
are not compatible with
your configuration.
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the
Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup
utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 48.
You have a secured
system requiring a
password to load your
operating system.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and
verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 48.
An error message is dis-
played on the screen during
the notebook (boot)
sequence.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
problem.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the
meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors;
some are simply status indicators. See “Power On Self Test Mes-
sages” on page 98.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
BIOS setup changes
were not saved when
made and you exited
the setup utility.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the
BIOS setup utility.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or has resumed.
You have installed the
LifeBook/Security Appli-
cation panel.
Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security icon.
If it is visible, enter your password See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 27.
Video Problems
The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your Life-
Book notebook.
The notebook is set for
an external monitor
only.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to
change your selection of where to send your display video. Each
time you press the keys you will step to the next choice. The
choices, in order are: built-in display only, external monitor only,
both built-in display and external monitor.
The display angle and
brightness settings are
not adequate for your
lighting conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have ade-
quate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding
down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the brightness level
of the display.
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The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your Life-
Book notebook.
(continued)
Power management
timeouts may be set for
short intervals and you
didn’t notice the display
come on and go off.
Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore operation.
If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The display
may be shut off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video Time-
out)
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
the built-in display is blank.
Power On Self Test has
detected a failure which
does not allow the dis-
play to operate.
Contact your support representative.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The notebook has gone
into Video timeout,
Standby mode, or Save-
to-Disk mode because
you have not used it for
a period of time.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore
operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or close your applica-
tions and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to
adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs.
Power management
timeouts may be set for
short intervals and you
didn’t notice the display
come on and go off.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore
operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
(The display may be shut off by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or
Video Timeout)
Your display won’t turn on
when the system is turned
on or when it has resumed.
The system may be
password-protected.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is
blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.
The Built-in 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 spots are tiny and few,
this is normal for a large
LCD display.
This is normal; do nothing.
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The display has bright or
dark spots.
(continued)
If spots are numerous
or large enough to inter-
fere with your operation
needs.
Display is faulty; contact your support representative.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You are running an app-
lication that doesn’t
support the system’s
native pixel resolution
and display compres-
sion is enabled.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for appli-
cations that do not support the system’s native pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing dis-
play compression settings. These settings can be changed in the
Intel GMA control panel.
The Display is dark when
on battery power.
The Power Manage-
ment utility default is set
on low brightness to
conserve power.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-click on the bat-
tery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings.
You have connected an
external monitor and it does
not display any information.
Your external monitor is
not properly installed.
Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page 82.
Your operating system
is not setup with the
correct software driver
for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and acti-
vate the proper driver.
You have connected an
external monitor and it does
not come on.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
LifeBook notebook.
See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Sup-
port portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifications” on
page 119.
Miscellaneous Problems
Error message is displayed
on the screen during the
operation of an application.
Application software
often has its own set of
error message displays.
See your application manual and help displays screens for
more information. Not all messages are errors some may simply
be status.
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Power On Self Test Messages
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating
system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error
message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation
both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear,
contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Memory Cache Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self
Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
Floppy Disk drive A error or Floppy Disk drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the
drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, (See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 48.) and that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and
installed, avoid using it and contact your support representative.
*Extended Memory Failed at address line: xx
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade
module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check
your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support
representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
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*Failure Fixed Disk n (where x=1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings
are OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which might
cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM Data
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some
display problems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more
information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but
may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able
to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
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*Stuck Key
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace
your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support
representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run
the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your
support representative.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both
the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless
you have changed your installation greatly, the operating system should be on drive C:. If the setup
utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted.
*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen.
If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact
your support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BI and display it on the screen. If OS attempts to locate the address
it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact
your support representative.
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*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the
[F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default
values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not
corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete
a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power and contact your support representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking data
corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board
mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but
you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn
off your notebook.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
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*System CMOS checksum bad – Default Configuration Used
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program
that changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means
that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate, you risk corrupting your data.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
nnnn System Memory Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system
board. Contact your support representative for repairs.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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Modem Result Codes
The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics
and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem operation is
controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software. The standard
long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions
of your modem. The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
• OK
• NO CARRIER
• NO DIALTONE
• CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete
at 53,000 bps.)
• ERROR
• FAX
• RING (This means an incoming call.)
• BUSY
• NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
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Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in
specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below.
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Applications CD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may
have been un-installed or corrupted.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed
after the CD is inserted.
2After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
3A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the Drivers
and Applications CD .
I F YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE THE INTERNET, VISIT 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 UPDATES SYSTEM .
T - - HERE 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.
T - HE COMPONENTS LISTED ARE COLOR CODED IN TERMS OF THEIR INSTALL STATUS. BLUE INDICATES
THAT THE COMPONENT COMPONENT CAN BE INSTALLED. GREEN INDICATES THAT THE NEEDS TO BE
INSTALLED SEPARATELY. GREY INDICATES COMPONENT A THAT IS ALREADY INSTALLED; GREY ITEMS
CAN BE REINSTALLED, BUT YOU PRIOR TO INSTALLATION WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER THAT THE
COMPONENT IS ALREADY INSTALLED.
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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 .107
Running Recovery and Utility from the disc
T .HIS DISC CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE SYSTEM WITH WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED
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BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that the system is set up to boot from the optical drive. To
verify/change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk
drive), perform the following steps:
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, then click [OK].
Procedure
1Ensure that you have a device that can read CDs either installed in your system or attached externally to it, and
that it has been set up as the Boot device.
2Turn on the power to your system.
3Insert the Recovery and Utility Disc into the drive tray.
4Reboot your system. After the system reboots, the Recovery and Utility screen appears. On the screen are
three tabs: Diagnostics, Recovery, and Utility.
Recovery and Utility tabs
Diagnostics tab: The Diagnostics tool is designed for use by IT professionals. It is not likely you will
need to use this tool. When you select devices from the Diagnosis window then click [Execute], several
tests are performed on the selected components.
Recovery tab: The Recovery tab contains the Start Recovery tool. Note that the recovery process erases
all data from the C: drive. If you decide to use the recovery tool, be sure to back up all data that you don’t
want to lose. Also note that you must run the system using your AC adapter while running the recovery
tool. To use the Recovery tool, select the Start Recovery function, click on the [Execute] button, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Utility tab: The Utility tab contains three tools: System Restore, Hard Disk Data Delete and Partition
Creation.
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- Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
• 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.
Enable Automatic Update Notifications
Automatically searches for new updates on a regular basis (approximately every 3 days).
Produkt Specifikationer
| Mærke: | Fujitsu |
| Kategori: | Laptop |
| Model: | LifeBook A6210 |
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