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    User's Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 notebook
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    Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
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    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 A3210 notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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    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
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    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
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    Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 8 Conventions Used in the Guide 8 Fujitsu Contact Information 9 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 11 Locating the Controls and Connectors 12 Top Components 13 Left-Side Panel Components 15 Right-Side Panel Components 16 Back Panel Components
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    39 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 40 Power On 40 Boot Sequence 41 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 41 BIOS Setup Utility 42 Booting the System 43 Starting Windows Vista the first time 43 Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu 44 Installing Click Me 44 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility 45
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    Mode 46 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature 48 Windows Power Management 48 Restarting the System 48 Powering Off 49 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery 50 Recharging the Batteries 51 Replacing the Battery 53 Optical Drive 55 Media Player Software 56 Loading Media on Your Drive 56
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    77 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 78 Identifying the Problem 78 Specific Problems 80 Power On Self Test Messages 91 Modem Result Codes 95 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 96 Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications 96 Restoring the Operating System for Windows
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    your LifeBook notebook 106 Batteries 107 Media Care 108 PC/ExpressCards 109 System Specifications Specifications 110 Configuration Label 110 Microprocessor 111 Chipset 111 Memory 111 Video 111 Audio 112 Mass Storage Device Options 112 Features 112 Device Ports 114 Keyboard 114 Power
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    Guide Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN 145 Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document 145 Characteristics of the WLAN Device 145 Wireless LAN the Wireless LAN 150 Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista 150 Connecting to a Network 150 Troubleshooting the WLAN 151 Troubleshooting 151
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    Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device 157 Getting Started 158 Installing OmniPass 158 User Enrollment 161 Using OmniPass 164 Configuring OmniPass 169 OmniPass Control Center 171 Troubleshooting 173 Index Index 175 7
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    . 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
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    HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE 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
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    Conditions under which the problem occurred • Any error messages that have occurred • Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Shopping Online You Warranty Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the
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    Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 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 A3210 notebook 11
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    Microphone Display Panel Stereo Speaker Status Indicator Panel Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Stereo Speaker Keyboard Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open Status Indicator Panel Power/Suspend/ Resume Button 12 - Locating the Controls and Connectors
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    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 46. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See "Keyboard" on page
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    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 fingerprint sensor device. See "Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device" on page 157. LifeBook Application Panel The LifeBook Application
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    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 55. Optical Drive Release Button The optical drive release
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    Port DC-In Jack PC Card Eject Button Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot PC Card Slot Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel IEEE 1394 Port Right-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard
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    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 76. Memory Stick/SD
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    Anti-Theft Lock Slot USB 2.0 Ports Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack S-Video Out Port Air Vents External Video Jack USB Ports Modem Jack 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
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    an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection. See "Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack" on page 73. S-Video The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL
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    DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE NOTEBOOK. CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER'S DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS. SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS. 20 - Locating the Controls and Connectors
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    Lithium ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade Compartment 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
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    Charge/ DC-In Hard Drive/ Optical Drive Power Battery Level 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
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    : 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
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    temperatures can be permanently damaged. • A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator The Hard 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
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    Key (surrounded by heavy line) Cursor Keys 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
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    of the key to indicate their secondary functions. Windows Keys Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) Cursor Keys The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which
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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
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    optional Fingerprint Sensor Right Button Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. scroll button may be replaced by a fingerprint sensor, which is used to secure your system. (See "Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device" on page
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    AN 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 ENABLED DEPENDING
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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
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    the Touchpad, and then release your finger. Figure 14. Dragging with button Figure 15. Dragging with Touchpad Touchpad Control Adjustment The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. 31 - Touchpad Pointing Device
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    Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. ANY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN. IF YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL, THE HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL
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    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
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    SETUP MAY NOT BE IN THE SAME ORDER AS THE BUTTONS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, PLEASE SELECT THE TAB YOU WISH TO CHANGE CAREFULLY. To change an . 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
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    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" the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. 35
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    Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Adapter 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. 36
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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 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical
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    Latch Button Figure 18. Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright 2 Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. 38 - Display Panel
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    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
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    YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to
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    When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until
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    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
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    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
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    on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows. 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
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    window 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 101. 45 - Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
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    . 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 system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display
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    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
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    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
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    OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED. 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: 1 Click the [Start] button, and then click Shut
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    Writer, external CD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life. DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT
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    is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS DISPLAYED BY THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ON THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL. There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do
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    MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK INTO SLEEP MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW POWER SOURCE. YOU SHOULD PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. • WHEN YOU ARE IN SLEEP MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS
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    in the AC adapter and turn the power on. Hot-swapping Batteries To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: 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
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    Battery Pack Battery Bay Release Latches Figure 19. Removing a Battery IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY. 54 - Lithium ion Battery
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    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
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    . The tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance. 2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray. • YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS FOR THE MOST CURRENT DRIVERS. • ALL LIFEBOOK DVD PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY
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    YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU WILL HAVE 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. Figure 21. Loading/Ejecting Media 57 - Optical Drive
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    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. 2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder
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    SOFTWARE PRE-INSTALLED. IF IT IS NOT INSTALLED, REFERENCE THE DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MEDIA APPLICATION. Starting a DVD Movie 1 Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2. 2 The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW
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    on Battery Power: 1 Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your DVD movie. 3 When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player. IF YOU DO NOT STOP THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS
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    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. 5 Resume operation by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power
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    Button Figure 23. Installing/Removing PC Card PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, which can top slot. Some available PC/ExpressCards: • Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards • IEEE1394 cards • S-ATA II cards • IEEE802.11n WLAN cards
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    DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH. YOU instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal. • WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR PC CARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING A CARD. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL
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    slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out. 2 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. IF THE PC CARD HAS AN EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND
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    See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal. • WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESSCARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING A CARD. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE
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    slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out. 2 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. 66 - PC Cards/ExpressCards™
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    /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 and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory architecture, which means they don't need a power source to retain data
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    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: SEE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME CARDS MAY REQUIRE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO BE IN SLEEP MODE OR OFF WHILE
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    OR SLEEP STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM. Installing Memory Upgrade Modules 1 Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery. 2 Make sure that all the connector covers are closed
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    it lodges under the retaining clip. You'll hear a click when it is properly in place. 8 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws. THE 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
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    it away from your notebook. 4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws. Memory Clips Figure 29. Removing memory module Checking the Memory Capacity Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module
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    Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards your area code in order to open the Phone and Modem Options window. 4 Select the Modems tab, and click the [Properties] button. 5
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    MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600BPS AT UPLOAD. • THE INTERNAL MODEM ON ALL LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKS FROM FUJITSU ARE CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE MODEM MAY BE CERTIFIED IN OTHER COUNTRIES. Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx
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    NOT ALL USB DEVICES AND/OR DRIVERS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK. USB Ports Figure 32. Connecting a USB Device to System (rear and right side) Headphone/Line-Out Jack The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your notebook. Your headphones or speakers must
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    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: 1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until
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    THIS SYSTEM USES A FOUR-PIN CONFIGURATION. IF YOU INTEND TO INTERFACE WITH DEVICES WHICH USE A SIX-PIN CONFIGURATION, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN ADAPTER. In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps: 1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it
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    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 SVideo device, follow these easy steps
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    failures that require service. Identifying the Problem If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3 Make sure
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    8 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: [email protected] Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Before you place the call, you should have
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    apply to your notebook. Troubleshooting Table Problem Page Problem Page Audio Problems page 81 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems page 81 Floppy Disk Drive Problems page 82 Hard Drive Problems page 83 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 83 Memory Problems page 84 Modem Problems page 84 USB Device
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    Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook. Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help. The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system tray. DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
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    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM's. (continued) Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed. Install DVD Player software. (See "Media Player Software" on page 56 for more information.) Wrong drive designator was used
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    . Security is set so your operating system cannot be started without a password. Keyboard or Mouse Problems Verify your password and security settings. The built-in keyboard does The notebook has gone Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. not seem to work. into Sleep mode. Your application has
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    . See "Device Ports" on page 72. Close the application and restart your notebook. Your device may not have the correct software driver active. See your software documentation and activate the correct driver. PC/ExpressCard Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot or ExpressCard slot does not
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    and restart your notebook. Your software may not have the correct software driver active. See your software documentation and activate the correct driver. The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto
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    . Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source. Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power. Your LifeBook notebook will The installed battery is Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter. not work on battery alone. dead. No battery is installed
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    the brightness the more power your display uses. The batteries are old. Replace the batteries. The batteries have been Replace the batteries. exposed to high temperatures. The batteries are too hot or too cold. Shutdown and Startup Problems Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature
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    displayed on the screen during the notebook (boot) sequence. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a problem. See the Power On Self Test . The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook. The notebook is set for an external monitor only. Pressing [F10] while Troubleshooting
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    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook. (continued) The power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again. Press a keyboard button or move the mouse
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    your LifeBook notebook. Miscellaneous Problems See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. See "Specifications" on page 110. Error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application. Application software often
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    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 the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency. 91 - Troubleshooting
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    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
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    screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power power and contact your support representative. your support support representative. nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where
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    *System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or
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    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 that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation. 95 - Troubleshooting
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    THE DAR CD. THE LATEST VERSIONS OF THE APPLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE THIRD-PARTY'S WEBSITE. To re-install drivers and/or applications: 1 Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the CD is inserted. 2 After reading the
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    reboot the system. Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems The Recovery and Utility disc contains you will need to reinstall the drivers and applications from the Drivers and Applications Restore disc and from accessing the utilities Certain LifeBook models have the Recovery Software
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    window appears, click on Recovery and Utility. 7 The 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 system is set up to boot from the DVD drive. To verify/change the boot-up
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    Fujitsu even when a DVD drive is connected. 1 Turn on the power to your system. 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. 99 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
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    tools: System Restore, Hard Disk Data Delete and Partition Creation. • System Restore can help fix problems that might be making your computer run slowly or stop responding. System Restore enables you in rolling back the hard disk to be completely erased. 100 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
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    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
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    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 OR MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM. • WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE,
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    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. • Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental
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    the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your LifeBook notebook wit/h a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners. • Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning or
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    Lithium ion batteries. • Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location
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    and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may require you to turn your notebook on, so make sure you have a charged battery on hand. • Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to
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    the life of your battery. • Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it. Increasing Battery Life • Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible. • If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it
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    your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) heater to dry media discs. • If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. • Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to
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    it will be subjected to shock or vibration. • Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive. • Use of a commercially dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook. • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat. • Keep the
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    notebook. Following is an example configuration label. Part Number Configuration ID Configuration P/N: A60XXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX A3210, AMD Turion X2, VHP, DL DVD, 1GB, 120G, WLAN, 15.4WXGA Model # Operating System Memory Communications Processor Media Drive Hard Drive Screen
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    select the General tab.) Chipset ATI Radeon® Xpress 1150 Memory System Memory • DDR2-667 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module. • Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 4 GB of total memory (2 GB x 2). Note that when 4 MB of memory is installed in a Windows Vista system, approximately 3.25 GB is addressable
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    DVD+R), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 10xW/16xR CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM Features Integrated Pointing Device • Touchpad pointing device with scroll button or optional fingerprint sensor Communications • Modem: Internal V.90 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax) • Gigabit LAN
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    Wireless LAN: • Optional Atheros SuperAG (802.11abg) • Optional Atheros XSPAN™ AR5008E-3NX (802.11 a/b/g+draft n) LifeBook Application Panel The Application Launcher/Volume buttons on your LifeBook notebook default to the following applications: Button Label My Home Web Search A B C Volume Volume +
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    Device Ports On the LifeBook notebook: • One ExpressCard slot • One PC Card slot • One Memory Stick/SD/xD Card slot One LAN (RJ-45) connector • One stereo headphone/line-out jack • One stereo microphone/line-in jack Keyboard Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.
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    -in Palm Rest • USB-compatible keyboard and/or mouse support Power Battery Standard Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 6-cell 10.8V, 4000 mAh, 40.6 Wh AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook notebook; includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI
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    call 1-800-FUJITSU. Pre-Installed Software Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. The
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    LifeBook Application Panel • OmniPass Fingerprint Manuals Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other preinstalled software. Any manuals that are not included are available using the software's Help menu. We recommend that you review these manuals
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    to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See "Automatically Downloading Driver Updates" on page 61. Fujitsu HotKey Fujitsu HotKey lets you control the display brightness of your notebook in order to maximize battery life. CyberLink PowerDirector
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    contamination or destruction. The trial version is activated upon acceptance of software license agreement. After 90 days, you must purchase a subscription from Symantec to download the latest definitions. (See online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program) Operating
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    Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 SBE includes Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. • Microsoft Office Ready With Office Ready PCs it's now even you to "un-lock" the full version of Office that you want. Fujitsu offers a Media License Kit for Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007. Simply enter
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    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Active-Matrix Display A type
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    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. BIOS Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default
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    the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook. Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information. Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro- semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate. 123
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    for communication port. This is your serial interface connection. Command An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk. Configuration The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for
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    circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action. DMI Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and
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    (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System). Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system equipment. DVMT Dynamic Video Memory Technology. A video memory architecture that increases the efficiency of the motherboard by using innovative memory utilization and direct AGP
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    and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit. IEEE802.11a Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11a
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    65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new classless scheme called CIDR is gradually replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C and is tied to adoption of IPv6. 128
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    which needs to be processed. KB Kilobyte. One thousand bytes. LAN Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power-time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
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    on this address. MB Megabyte. One million bytes. Megahertz 1,000,000 cycles per second. Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook's CPU. MHz Megahertz. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange
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    other side of communication. Network name (SSID: Service Set Identifier ) When a wireless LAN network is configured, grouping is performed to avoid interference A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the exact form required by a specific brand
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    Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card keyboard. Pixel The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear. POST Power On Self Test. A program which is part
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    for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information. RAM Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it. RAM Module A printed circuit card with
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    notebook and does not require power to maintain it. SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory can decipher the key. SSID Service Set Identifier, a 32-character LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery. 134 - Glossary
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    Status Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard. Stereo (audio) A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources. Subnet mask TCP-IP network is controlled by being
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    allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer. VRAM Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control. WFM Wired for Management is Intel's broad-based initiative to reduce the
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    pursuant to parts 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service
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    The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information). If your home has specially wired
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    the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations. Repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the USERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL GROUND OF THE POWER UTILITY, THE TELEPHONE LINES AND THE METALLIC WATER PIPES
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    . Les réparations de l'équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n'est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l'équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications
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    explosive environment, or • In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial
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    and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided device must be integral. Federal Communications Commission statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions
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    LAN antenna (located on the top edge of the LCD screen software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. This device complies with Part Fujitsu take note that high power radars are allocated as
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    manual). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Wireless LAN WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption. • The Wireless LAN device is compliant
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    Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device Ad Hoc Mode "Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers are identically configured on all computers in the Ad Hoc network. Ad Hoc Mode Network 146 - Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
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    the WLAN in order to access services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases). Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network Internet ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar Wired LAN Access Point* Wireless LAN *An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon
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    support the WLAN device. • Atheros XSPAN AR5008E-3NX (802.11 a/b/g+draft n) device supports powered battery can be disconnected in Windows using the WLAN icon in LAN DEVICE, YOU MUST FIRST INSTALL CLICKME! TO ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT SOFTWARE FOR YOUR DEVICE IS INSTALLED. NOTE THAT THE WIRELESS LAN
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    no effect on non-Wireless LAN models. WLAN Switch Figure 36. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location Disconnection in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen. 2 Choose Disconnect from a network. Activating the On/Off Switch • In Windows, by right-clicking the WLAN icon then clicking
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    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 an infrastructure network, select "Manually create a network profile. For
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    Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. Problem Unavailable network connection Possible Cause Incorrect network name (SSID) or network key Weak received signal strength and/or link quality Possible
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    Problem Unavailable network connection (continued) Possible Cause The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled Possible Solution Check if the wireless switch is turned On. In Windows XP incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the
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    Security Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES***, WPA 1.0, WPA2, CCX compliant Encryption Key lengths Supported: 64 bits and 128 bits 802.1x/EAP Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection) 10 units or less **** 153 - WLAN Specifications
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    * "Wi-Fi based" indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed. ** The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls, reflective material,
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    laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks (PANs) between devices in short-range of each other. THE WIRELESS LAN/BLUETOOTH ON/OFF SWITCH WILL POWER OFF BOTH THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS LAN select User's Guide. For additional information
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    is exempt from minimum distance criteria due to its low power. The transmitters in this device must not be co licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to way without signed written permission from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment
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    right buttons. This also serves as a scroll button. Figure 37. Fingerprint sensor ALTHOUGH THE SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FINGERPRINT SENSOR IN PLACE OF A SCROLL BUTTON, THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR CAN BE USED FOR SCROLLING. SIMPLY MOVE YOUR FINGERPRINT OVER THE SENSOR THE SAME AS YOU WOULD USE A SCROLL BUTTON
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    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" - or registered - your fingerprint section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition
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    right of the screen. • The Softex are as follows: • Windows Vista operating system • At with this section on software installation. FOR INSTALLATION, OMNIPASS you are installing from CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, you must find and launch OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well as a
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    information of OmniPass: 1 From the Windows Desktop, double-click the key-shaped OmniPass icon in the taskbar (usually located in the lower right corner of the screen), or, Click the Start button, uninstalling, reboot your system when prompted. 160 - Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device
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    for the enrolled user. This master password "replaces" all other passwords for sites you register as usual (username "John_02" and password "lifebook"), but instead of clicking [Submit], he enter his original webmail credentials ("John_02" and "lifebook") to gain access. If he attempts his OmniPass
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    environment, or when accessing corporate resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows computer name. Click [Next] to continue. 3 In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint. Refer to "Enrolling a Fingerprint" on page 163 for additional information. 4 Next, choose how OmniPass notifies you
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    the fingerprint, the Verify Fingerprint screen will automatically appear. To verify your enrolled fingerprint, place your fingertip on the sensor and swipe it as if you were having a fingerprint captured. Successful fingerprint verification will show a green fingerprint in the capture window and
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    , 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
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    then be linked to your "master password" or fingerprint. Go to a site that requires a login ( tray icon and select Remember Password from the submenu. The Windows arrow cursor will change to a golden key OmniPass cursor. of the website, the company, or the service you are logging into. In its secure
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    Site, OmniPass will prompt you for your master password or fingerprint authentication device. Once you have authenticated with OmniPass your credentials will The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login to: Windows, remembered web sites, and all other password protected resources.
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    USER WILL BE LOGGED OUT AND THE SECOND USER LOGGED IN. In Windows XP, your login options must be set either for classic login, or for fast user switching and logon screen to be enabled to use your fingerprint to log on to Windows. To change this go to Control Panel, select User Accounts and
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    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 AND PASSWORD PROTECTED DIALOGS ARE LOST. 168 - Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device
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    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
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    TO YOUR SYSTEM, YOU CAN IMPORT YOUR OMNIPASS PROFILE TO A NEW SYSTEM AND HAVE ALL YOUR REMEMBERED SETTINGS AND FINGERPRINTS INSTANTLY. • YOU DON'T FORGET THE WINDOWS LOGIN CREDENTIALS WHEN EXPORTING. WHEN YOU EXAMINE THE IMPORTATION, YOU ARE PROMPTED FOR AUTHENTICATION. THE CREDENTIALS THAT WILL
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    Import/Export • Assume you export a local Windows User profile from OmniPass. You want to import importing the profile. Example: I have a Windows user with the username "Tom" and the -click the golden OmniPass key shaped icon in the Windows taskbar (typically in the lowerright corner of the desktop
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    the Windows Control to suit their individual preferences. Under User Settings (Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips) you can set how fingerprints, click Enroll Authentication Device, and authenticate with OmniPass. Select the fingerprint recognition device in the Select Authentication Device screen
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    manually log on to OmniPass by right-clicking the OmniPass taskbar icon and clicking Log in User from the right-click menu. Troubleshooting You cannot use OmniPass to create Windows users. You must first create the Windows as Themselves. 173 - Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device
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    and you will be prompted with a dialog to reconfirm your password. Enter the new password to your Windows user account and click OK. If the error persists, then it is unlikely the problem is due to your Windows user account password changing. 174 - Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device
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    Panel 33 Auto/Airline Adapter 37 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 101 B Battery 50 alarm 52 bay 21 care 107 cold-swapping 53 conserving power 46 dead 86 faulty 87 increasing life 107 level indicator 23 lithium ion battery 50 low 52 problems 86, 87 recharging 51 replacing 53 shorted 52
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    9 Fujitsu Driver Update utility 45, 101, 118 176 Fujitsu LifeBook, traveling with106 Function Key F10 27 F3 27 F6 27 F7 27 F8 27, 32 F9 27, 32 FN 27 H Hard Disk Drive access indicator 22, 24 problems 83 Headphone Jack 74 Hibernation Feature 48 I Installing 63, 64 Internal LAN Jack 72 K Keyboard 13
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    /Airline adapter 36 failure 85, 86 management 46 off 49 on 40 problems 87 sources 36 Power Management 46 Power On Self Test 40, 91 Power/Suspend/Resume Button 13, 46 Pre-Installed Software 116 Adobe Acrobat Reader 117 Fujitsu HotKey 118 Google Toolbar 118 LifeBook Application Panel 118 manuals 117
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    46 Specifications 110 Audio 112 Chipset 111 Dimensions and Weight 115 Environmental Requirements 116 Keyboard 114 Memory 111 Microprocessor 111 Power 115 Video 111 Status Indicator Panel 13, 22 Stereo Speakers 14 T Touchpad 28 buttons 28 controls 31 Touchpad Pointing Device 14 Troubleshooting 78
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User’s Guide
Learn how to use
your Fujitsu LifeBook
A3210 notebook