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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook A6230 notebook...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Information Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
  • Page 3 ASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING © Copyright 2009 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may B6FJ-1471-01ENZ0-00 be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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). AC adapter output polarity: 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: •...

  • Page 5: Recycling Your Battery

    * 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fujitsu Contact Information ........14...
  • Page 7 Launching Applications with the LifeBook Application Panel ..41 Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button ..43 Launching Applications with the Support Button ....44...
  • Page 8 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility ........55...
  • Page 9 PC Cards/ExpressCards™ ........74 Installing/Removing PC Cards .
  • Page 10 Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook ......110 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook .
  • Page 11 Glossary/Regulatory Glossary ........... . . 129 Regulatory Information .
  • Page 12 Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device ....163 Getting Started ..........164 Installing OmniPass .

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface About This Guide The LifeBook A6230 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.

  • Page 14: Fujitsu Contact Information

    LEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY Fujitsu Contact Information Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways: • Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) • Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: •...
  • Page 15 OU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE LINKS 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. 15 - About This Guide...

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Lifebook

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A6230 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 A6230 notebook...

  • Page 17: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    Locating the Controls and Connectors LifeBook Application Panel Web Camera* with Support Button Digital Microphone* Fingerprint Recognition Sensor* Touchpad Pointing Device Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Power/Suspend/Resume Button Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Keyboard * Optional device or feature Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open 17 - Locating the Controls and Connectors...

  • Page 18: Top Components

    Top Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components. Web Camera The optional web camera allows you to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet. For information on using the microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft WebCam Companion application.
  • Page 19 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”...

  • Page 20: Left-Side Panel Components

    ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Eject Button Optical Drive Release Button Optical Drive PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot Emergency Optical Tray Release 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. ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slots allow you to install an ExpressCard.
  • Page 21 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 71. PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II PC Card.

  • Page 22: Right-Side Panel Components

    Headphone Jack E-SATA Port Wireless LAN/WUSB/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Microphone Jack Memory Stick/SD Card Slot USB Ports DC-In Jack 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. Wireless LAN/WUSB/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The wireless LAN/WUSB/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn the optional WLAN, Wireless USB, and Bluetooth devices on and off.
  • Page 23 E-SATA Port E-SATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is an external version of SATA, which connects your computer to the hard drive. SATA is an interface that is much faster than typical IDE interfaces (E-SATA is six times faster than USB 2.0). E-SATA is ideal for backing up large files on an external hard drive.

  • Page 24: Back Panel Components

    Air Vents HDMI Port External Video Jack USB 2.0 Ports Air Vents IEEE 1394 Port Anti-Theft Lock Slot Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel Back Panel Components Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
  • Page 25 HDMI Port The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as a high- definition television or AV receiver). See “HDMI Port” on page 88. External Video Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External Video Port”...

  • Page 26: Bottom Components

    Dust Filter Memory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. Dust Filter The dust filter is used to help prevent dust and dirt from entering your system. See “Cleaning the dust filter”...
  • Page 27 Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM). 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 81. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.

  • Page 28: Status Indicator Panel

    Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating. The indicators can be found in two different areas, as shown above.
  • Page 29 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. •...

  • Page 30: Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator

    • Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. • A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being accessed.

  • Page 31: 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.
  • Page 32 • Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. • Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: 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).

  • Page 35: Clicking

    N EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE PORTS ON YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK AND USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE OUCHPAD OWEVER IF YOU BOOT THE SYSTEM WITH AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE OUCHPAD WILL BE DISABLED OR ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE BIOS .
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Dragging

    Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it.

  • Page 38: Navigating Using Gestures

    Navigating Using Gestures The touchpad allows you to use gestures to zoom in or out on a page or scroll quickly through large documents. Zooming In: To zoom in on a page using the touchpad, simply place two fingers together on the touchpad and move them away from each other.

  • Page 39: Touchpad Control Adjustment

    Touchpad Control Adjustment The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. Figure 17. Zooming in with Touchpad Figure 18. Zooming out with Touchpad Figure 20. Speeding up cursor movement Figure 19.

  • Page 40: Volume Control

    Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. NY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL...

  • Page 41: Lifebook Application Panel/Support Button

    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. (The two Volume buttons on the right are discussed in “Volume Control” on page 40.)
  • Page 42 To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup: Click on [Start]. Click on Programs, then click on LifeBook Application Panel. Click on Setup of LifeBook Application Panel. The Button Setting 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.

  • Page 43: 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 Program to test your system or Recovery and Utility to perform a number of other functions, including recovery of your system.

  • Page 44: Launching Applications With The Support Button

    Click [Next], [Next], [Finish], [OK]. The button will now launch the new application. If 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”...

  • Page 45: Getting Started With Your Lifebook

    Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack Plug AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 23. Connecting the AC Adapter...

  • Page 46: Power Sources

    Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

  • Page 47: Display Panel

    Figure 24. Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology. Opening the Display Panel Press the Display Panel latch button in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.

  • Page 48: Using The Keyboard

    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: Click the Start icon, then select Control Panel.

  • Page 49: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    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.

  • Page 50: Boot Sequence

    This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is found. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 51: Bios Setup Utility

    Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. To 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.

  • Page 52: Booting The System

    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.
  • Page 53 First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs). • F YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING INDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK •...

  • Page 54: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook With Fujitsu

    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! EFORE INSTALLING THE...

  • Page 55: 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 109.

  • Page 56: Power Management

    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; 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.
  • Page 57 • 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.

  • Page 58: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    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 Hibernate/Wake 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: From the Start menu, select Control Panel (Classic View), then select Power Options.

  • Page 59: Powering Off

    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.

  • Page 60: User-Installable Features

    Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.

  • Page 61: Recharging The Batteries

    • CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS APPLICATIONS FEATURES POWER . CD-ROM MANAGEMENT SETTINGS BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES DVD W , DVD/CD-RW DRIVE ULTI ORMAT RITER DRIVE COMBO OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE HE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE BATTERY AGES F THE BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY...
  • Page 62 DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM SING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS FREQUENT ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY 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 Sleep mode.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Battery

    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: Have a charged battery ready to install.
  • Page 64 Hot-swapping Batteries To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: AC A E SURE TO PLUG IN AN DAPTER PRIOR TO REMOVING THE BATTERY HERE IS NO BRIDGE BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED F YOU DO NOT AC A USE AN...

  • Page 65: Color Lid For Lifebook

    Hinge notches Figure 26. Installing/Removing a Color Lid Color Lid for LifeBook Your LifeBook may have an optional color lid for LifeBook that allows you to change the color of the top panel of the display. The color lid is easily installed and changed, as detailed in this section. •...

  • Page 66: Installing A Color Lid

    Installing a color lid Color lids are attached to connections on the top of the display cover and adjacent to the cover hinges. • SE CARE WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID THE EDGES ARE SHARP AND MAY CAUSE INJURY •...

  • Page 67: Optical Drive

    Emergency Tray Release Figure 27. Optical Drive Optical Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains an optical drive which is either a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a high-definition (HD) Blu-ray™ ROM player. Optical Drive Software Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer model only: With this drive, you can read 24x CD-ROM, 24x CD-...

  • Page 68: Media Player Software

    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.
  • Page 69 • OU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE UJITSU WEBSITE AT US FUJITSU COMPUTERS FOR THE MOST CURRENT DRIVERS • PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY TITLES WITH REGION CODE NUMBER WHICH IS SPECIFIED FOR THE ORTH MERICAN MARKET HE REGION NUMBER IS A REGIONAL RESTRICTION...

  • Page 70: Removing Media

    Figure 28. Loading/Ejecting Media Removing Media Push 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. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.

  • Page 71: Emergency Optical

    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.

  • Page 72: Using Media Player On Battery Power

    Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options. Select 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.
  • Page 73 YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE 1-877-372-3473. EITHER ONLINE AT HTTP COMPUTERS FUJITSU COM OR BY CALLING To Watch a Movie on Battery Power: Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. Start watching your DVD movie. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.

  • Page 74: Pc Cards/Expresscards

    PC Card PC Card Slot (bottom slot) PC Card Eject Button Figure 30. Installing/Removing PC Card PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards , 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.

  • Page 75: Installing/Removing Pc Cards

    Installing PC Cards PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot (the lower of the two slots). To install a PC Card: • PC C ’ NSTALLING OR REMOVING A ARD DURING YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK •...

  • Page 76: Installing Expresscards

    Unlock 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. Firmly 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.

  • Page 77: Removing Expresscards

    • ’ NSTALLING OR REMOVING AN XPRESS ARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR NOTEBOOK • O NOT INSERT AN XPRESS ARD 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...
  • Page 78 To remove an ExpressCard, follow these steps: Unlock 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. Firmly 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.

  • Page 79: Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards

    SD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Figure 33. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card Figure 32. Memory Stick and SD Card Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital (SD), and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices.

  • Page 80: Installing/Removing Memory Stick And Sd Cards

    Installing Memory Stick and SD Cards Memory Stick and SD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD Card slot. To install a card, follow these steps SD C ’ NSTALLING OR REMOVING A EMORY TICK OR ARD DURING YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK...

  • Page 81: Memory Upgrade Module

    Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 4 GB (two 2 GB modules) of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1066 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.
  • Page 82 Align 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. Alignment keys Figure 34.

  • Page 83: Checking The Memory Capacity

    Removing a Memory Module Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook.

  • Page 84: Device Ports

    Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc. 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.

  • Page 85: Headphone Jack

    Figure 38. 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.

  • Page 86: Microphone Jack

    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: Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 87: Ieee 1394 Port

    ] + [F10] RESSING THE KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEND YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO ACH TIME YOU PRESS THE KEY COMBINATION YOU WILL STEP TO THE NEXT CHOICE STARTING WITH THE BUILT IN DISPLAY PANEL ONLY MOVING TO THE EXTERNAL MONITOR ONLY FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT...

  • Page 88: E-Sata Port

    E-SATA Port E-SATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is an external version of SATA, which connects your computer to the hard drive. E-SATA is ideal for backing up large files on an external hard drive. To connect an E-SATA device: Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 89: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your Lifebook

    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.
  • Page 90 If 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 •...

  • Page 91: Specific Problems

    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.

  • Page 92: Problem

    Software driver is not The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Driv- configured correctly. ers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook. Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help. The speakers have...

  • Page 93: Floppy Disk Drive Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions LifeBook notebook fails to Incorrect DVD Player or Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player Software” on recognize DVD/CD- no DVD Player soft- page 68.) RW/CD-ROM/Blu-ray discs. ware is installed. (continued) Wrong drive designator Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as was used for the disc in the one used by the operating system.

  • Page 94: Hard Drive Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your The wrong drive desig- Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operat- hard drive. nator was used by an ing system. When the operating system is booted from a CD, drive application when a designations are automatically adjusted.

  • Page 95: Memory Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Memory Problems Your System Properties Your memory module is Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. screen does not show the not properly installed. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 81. correct amount of installed You have a memory Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

  • Page 96: Power Failures

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook The installed primary Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and notebook and nothing battery is completely condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator Panel” on seems to happen.
  • Page 97 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your LifeBook notebook The power manage- Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore turns off all by itself. ment parameters are operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (continued) set for auto timeouts Check your power management settings, or close your applica- which are too short for...

  • Page 98: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the displays power on informa- tings of the setup utility Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup tion, but fails to load the are not compatible with utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu.

  • Page 99: Video Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions An error message is dis- Power On Self Test See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the played on the screen during (POST) has detected a meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; the notebook (boot) problem.
  • Page 100 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display goes blank by The notebook has gone Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore itself after you have been into Video timeout, operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. using it.

  • Page 101: Miscellaneous Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The Display is dark when The Power Manage- Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or click the battery gauge, on battery power. ment utility default is set click on More power options, and select Adjust the display on low brightness to brightness.

  • Page 102: Power On Self Test Messages

    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.
  • Page 103 *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.
  • Page 104 *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.
  • Page 105 *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.
  • Page 106 *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.

  • Page 107: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    PARTY S WEBSITE To re-install drivers and/or applications: Boot up the system and insert the DAR disc after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the disc is inserted. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].

  • Page 108: Recovery And Utility Disc

    HE COMPONENTS LISTED ARE COLOR CODED IN TERMS OF THEIR INSTALL STATUS LUE INDICATES THAT THE COMPONENT CAN BE INSTALLED REEN INDICATES THAT THE COMPONENT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED SEPARATELY REY INDICATES A COMPONENT THAT IS ALREADY INSTALLED GREY ITEMS CAN BE REINSTALLED BUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION YOU WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER THAT THE COMPONENT IS ALREADY INSTALLED...

  • Page 109: 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. OTE THAT IF YOU HAVE A...

  • Page 110: Chapter 5 Care And Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices. • N THE EVENT YOU DROP YOUR NOTEBOOK OR DAMAGE THE HOUSING IN ANY WAY...
  • Page 111 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. • Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). • Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.

  • Page 112: Cleaning Your Lifebook Notebook

    Cleaning your LifeBook notebook • Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners. •...

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Dust Filter

    • SE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER LWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS • EVER USE AMMONIA ACIDIC OR ALKALINE CLEANERS OR ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER...
  • Page 114 Latch Figure 45. Removing/installing the dust filter Put back the dust filter by inserting the end without latch first (positioning the key inside first), and pushing in the filter until it latches. LWAYS BE SURE THE DUST FILTER IS INSTALLED WHEN RUNNING YOUR SYSTEM OT USING THE FILTER COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM 114 - Caring for your LifeBook Notebook...

  • Page 115: Storing Your Lifebook Notebook

    • Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC). •...

  • Page 116: Traveling With Your Lifebook Notebook

    Traveling with your LifeBook notebook • Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. • It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage. • Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.

  • Page 117: Batteries

    Batteries Caring for your Batteries • Always handle batteries carefully. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.

  • Page 118: Optional Floppy Disks And Drives

    Optional Floppy Disks and Drives Caring for your Floppy Disks (optional) • Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations. • Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field. • Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label. •...

  • Page 119: Pc/Expresscards

    Caring for your Optical Drive Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points: • The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.

  • Page 120: Chapter 6 System Specifications

    Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Configuration Label The configuration label located on the bottom of your notebook contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook.

  • Page 121: Microprocessor

    Microprocessor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor). Chipset • Intel PM45 • I/O Controller Hub 9 Mobile (ICH-9) Memory System Memory • DDR3-1066 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module. • Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 8 GB of total memory (4 GB x 2). Note that when 4 GB of memory is installed in a Windows Vista 32-bit system, approximately 3.25 GB is addressable memory;...

  • Page 122: Audio

    Video RAM Depending upon your system configuration, one of the following controllers is included in your notebook: • Intel® PM45 video graphics controller, with the following amounts of shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT), as determined by the amount of system memory: Operating System System Memory Maximum Graphics Memory...

  • Page 123: Features

    Optical Drives Dual-Layer DVD Writer: Read: 24x CD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, 8x DVD-ROM, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R DL, 8x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM discs. Write: 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-R DL, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM discs. Blu-ray™...

  • Page 124: Device Ports

    Device Ports On the LifeBook notebook: • One ExpressCard slot • One PC Card slot • One Memory Stick/SD Card slot • One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Display specifications) • Four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices •...

  • Page 125: Power

    • Spill-resistant keyboard • Built-in Palm Rest • USB-compatible keyboard and/or mouse support Power Battery Standard Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 6-cell 10.8V, 5200 mAh, or, High capacity Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 8-cell, 14.4V, 5200 mAh AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook; includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).

  • Page 126: Popular Accessories

    Popular Accessories For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU. Included Software Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your notebook comes with included software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software.
  • Page 127 The FDU utility is pre-installed on 32-bit systems. If you have a 64-bit system, you will need to download and install the FDU utility from the Fujitsu website. With FDU, you can automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates. See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 109.
  • Page 128 Operating System ® Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition will be installed in your LifeBook Productivity Package Microsoft Works 9.0 with Microsoft Office Home and Student Trial Edition 2007 Microsoft Works is a software suite containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family and friends with address books, manage home finances, and create a home inventory.

  • Page 129: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
  • Page 130 ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines. Accelerated Graphics Port. Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators. Auto/Airline Adapter A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 131 Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information. Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster. CardBus A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI architecture.
  • Page 132 Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam. Data The information a system stores and processes. Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time. Default Value A pre-programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
  • Page 133 Diskette A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter. Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action. Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals.
  • Page 134 Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices. Encryption Key (Network Key) Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing. This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required between the sender and receiver.
  • Page 135 I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit. IEEE802.11a Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands.
  • Page 136 IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address.
  • Page 137 Kilobyte. One thousand bytes. Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves. Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.
  • Page 138 Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU. Megahertz. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers. Modem A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line.
  • Page 139 Network name (SSID: Service Set Identifier When a wireless LAN network is configured, grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft. This grouping is performed with “Network name (SSID)”. In order to improve security, the network key is set allowing no communication unless “Network name (SSID)” coincides with the network key. NTSC National TV Standards Commission.
  • Page 140 Pitch (keyboard) The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard. Pixel The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear. POST Power On Self Test.
  • Page 141 RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools. Reset The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM. Restart See Reset.
  • Page 142 SSID Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS. The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID.
  • Page 143 System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used. Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually.
  • Page 144 Wi-Fi Compatible Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA Web site at: www.wirelessethernet.com.

  • Page 145: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for class B digital devices, pursuant to parts 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 146 DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 147: Appendix A: Wlan User's Guide

    Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide FCC Regulatory Information Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LAN device. Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however, are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones.
  • Page 148 Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 149 003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.

  • Page 150: Before Using The Optional Wireless Lan

    Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 151: Wireless Lan Modes Using This Device

    Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device Ad Hoc Mode "Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks.
  • Page 152 Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).

  • Page 153: Deactivating/Disconnecting The Wlan Device

    How to Handle This Device The WLAN device is an optional device that may come pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Operating System that your mobile computer comes with has been pre-configured to support the WLAN device. •...

  • Page 154: Deactivation Using The Wireless On/Off Switch

    Deactivation Using the Wireless On/Off Switch The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/WUSB On/Off Switch to the Off position. The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/WUSB On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/WUSB On/Off Switch Figure 46.

  • Page 155: Configuring The Wireless Lan

    Configuring the Wireless LAN The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters: Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Unavailable Incorrect network Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network name (SSID) or network keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been...
  • Page 157 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Unavailable The WLAN device Check if the wireless switch is turned On. Go to Start -> Control Panel, network has been and double-click on Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is connection deactivated or off, click the [Turn wireless on] button.

  • Page 158: Wlan Specifications

    WLAN Specifications Specifications Item Specification Type of network The Intel WiFi Link 5100 device conforms to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b/g, and 802.11 draft- n, Wi-Fi based*. Transfer rate (Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate (IEEE802.11n to be determined) • Active frequency 802.11n (draft): 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz •...
  • Page 159 * “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed. ** The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls, reflective material, or interference from external RF sources.

  • Page 160: Using The Bluetooth Device

    Using the Bluetooth Device The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. What is Bluetooth Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks (PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
  • Page 161 Users are not authorized to modify this product. Any modifications invalidate the warranty. This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment authorization from the FCC and Industry Canada and the warranty.

  • Page 162: Using A Wusb Device

    Using a WUSB Device The Integrated Certified Wireless USB (WUSB) module is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. What is Certified Wireless USB? Certified Wireless USB, is a short range, high bandwidth RF communication protocol that is capable of sending 480 Mbps at distances up to 3 meters (approximately 10 feet) and 110 Mbps at up to 10 meters (approximately 33 feet).

  • Page 163: Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device

    Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device Your system may have an optional fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. This also serves as a scroll sensor. Fingerprint Sensor Device Figure 47. Fingerprint sensor LTHOUGH THE SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FINGERPRINT SENSOR IN PLACE OF A SCROLL BUTTON FINGERPRINT SENSOR CAN BE USED FOR SCROLLING IMPLY MOVE YOUR FINGERPRINT OVER THE...

  • Page 164: Getting Started

    With a fingerprint sensor, you can avoid having to enter a username and password every time you want to: • Log onto Windows • Resume from sleep mode • Cancel a password-protected screen saver • Log into web sites that require a username and password After you have “enrolled”...
  • Page 165 System Requirements The OmniPass application requires space on your hard drive; it also requires specific Operating Systems (OS’s). The minimum requirements are as follows a Windows Vista operating system and at least 35 MB available hard disk space Installing the OmniPass Application If OmniPass is already installed on your system, go to “User Enrollment”...
  • Page 166 To check the version information of OmniPass: From the Windows Desktop, double-click the key-shaped OmniPass icon in the taskbar (usually located in the lower right corner of the screen), Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. Double-click Softex OmniPass in the Control Panel, and the OmniPass Control Center will appear.

  • Page 167: User Enrollment

    User Enrollment Before you can use any OmniPass features you must first enroll a user into OmniPass. Master Password Concept Computer resources are often password-protected. Whether you are logging into your computer, accessing your email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources, you often have to supply credentials to gain access.
  • Page 168 Basic Enrollment The Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling a user. Unless you specified otherwise, after OmniPass installation the Enrollment Wizard will launch on Windows login. If you do not see the Enrollment Wizard, you can bring it up by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar; select Programs;...

  • Page 169: Using Omnipass

    It is now time for OmniPass to capture your selected fingerprint. It may take a several capture attempts before OmniPass acquires your fingerprint. Should OmniPass fail to acquire your fingerprint, or if the capture screen times out, click [Back] to restart the fingerprint enrollment process. Your system has a “swipe”...
  • Page 170 or hibernate, when unlocking a password-enabled screensaver, during password replacement for remembered site or application logins, and more. When you see this toolbar, OmniPass is prompting you to authenticate. The Logon Authentication window indicates what OmniPass-restricted function you are attempting. The icons in the lower left (fingerprint and key) show what authentication methods are available to you.
  • Page 171 Additional Settings for Remembering a Site When OmniPass prompts you to enter a “friendly name” you have the opportunity to set how OmniPass authenticates you to this site. There are three settings for how OmniPass handles a remembered site. The default setting is Automatically click the “OK” or “Submit” button for this password protected site once the user is authenticated.
  • Page 172 The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login to: Windows, remembered web sites, and all other password protected resources. With Master Password Once you return to a site you have remembered with OmniPass, you may be presented with a master password prompt.
  • Page 173 OmniPass will overwrite an old set of credentials for a website if you attempt to use Remember Password on an already remembered site. The exception to the above rule is when resetting the Windows password. If your password is reset in Windows, the next time you login to Windows, OmniPass will detect the password change and prompt you to “Update”...

  • Page 174: Configuring Omnipass

    To set the default identity, highlight the identity you want as default and click [Set as Default]; click [Apply] to ensure the settings are saved. If you log in to OmniPass with a fingerprint device, you will automatically be logged in to the default identity for that OmniPass user. You can choose the identity with which you are logging in if you login using "master password".
  • Page 175 Using OmniPass Control Center, you can export and import users in and out of OmniPass. The export process backs up all remembered sites, credentials, and enrolled fingerprints for an OmniPass user. All OmniPass data for a user is backed up to a single encrypted database file. During the import process, the Windows login of the exported user is required.

  • Page 176: Omnipass Control Center

    The credentials that will allow a user profile to be imported are the Windows login credentials of the exported user. They are the credentials that had to be submitted when the user profile was exported. You will need User Name, Password, and Domain. If you don’t remember the value for Domain, in a PC or SOHO environment Domain should be your computer name.
  • Page 177 • Open the Windows Control Panel (accessible via Start button -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double-click the Softex OmniPass icon. User Management The User Management tab has two major interfaces: Add/Remove User and Import/Export User. Import/Export User functionality is documented in “Exporting and Importing Users” on page 174. Add/Remove User functionality is straightforward.

  • Page 178: Troubleshooting

    System Settings The OmniPass Startup Options interface can be found in the System Settings tab. With these options you can specify how your OmniPass Logon is tied to your Windows Logon. The first option, Automatically log on to OmniPass as the current user, will do just as it says; during Windows login, you will be logged on to OmniPass using your Windows login credentials.
  • Page 179 Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPass If you experience difficulties adding a user with a blank password to OmniPass, you may need to adjust your local security settings. First attempt the procedure explained in the Cannot add Windows user to OmniPass section.

  • Page 180: Index

    Index BIOS guide About This Guide setup utility Bluetooth adapter Where to Find Information plug adapters Built-in Speakers Anti-theft lock slot Application Panel Auto/Airline Adapter CapsLock CD-ROM Click Me! Battery Clicking alarm Cold-swapping Color Lid care installing cold-swapping removing conserving power Configuration Label dead Controls and Connectors...
  • Page 181 OmniPass problems Flexible Bay Double-Clicking eject lever Dragging Fujitsu Contact Information Drivers and Application Restore CD Fujitsu Driver Update utility Dust Filter Fujitsu LifeBook DVD drive storing problems traveling tray release Fujitsu Support Center Function Key...
  • Page 182 removing upgrade module IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack Memory Stick Installing a color lid installing removing Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Keyboard Microphone Jack cursor keys Mouse problems function keys numeric keypad problems NumLk windows keys Optical Drive LAN (RJ-45) Jack Optical Drive Release Button LifeBook Application Panel buttons configuring...
  • Page 183 Registration Universal Serial Bus Ports Restarting Unpacking Restoring Your Pre-installed Software RJ-45 problems USB 2.0 Ports ScrLk SD Card Volume control installing removing SDRAM Warranty Secure Digital Card Windows keys Security Panel Application key Sleep Mode Start keys Specifications Wireless LAN Audio Before Using the Wireless LAN Chipset...

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