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User’s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook V700 notebook...
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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.
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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: •...
* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada. ** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.
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LifeBook Application Panel ........32 Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button ..32 Launching Applications with the Support Button .
Keyboard and on-screen keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL]. Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.) On screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.
OR YOUR FILES 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) • E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com • Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: •...
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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. 9 - About This Guide...
Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook V700 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 V1020 notebook...
Top Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components. Display Panel Latch Button The display panel latch button is used to latch and unlatch the display. See “Opening the Display Panel” on page 37. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
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Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the WLAN Device” on page 146. Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a right button, a left button, and a cursor control pad.
Optical Drive Release Button Emergency Tray Release Optical Drive Figure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panel Left-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. Optical Drive The optical drive bay contains a Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. See “Optical Drive” on page 56.
Microphone Jack ExpressCard Slot DC-In Jack Modem Jack SD Card Slot Headphone Jack USB Ports External Video Jack ExpressCard Eject Button Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot.
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REGULATIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM REFER TO THE UJITSU WEBSITE AT FUJITSU COMPUTERS External Video Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External Video Port” on page 76. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.
Air Vents Anti-Theft Lock Slot USB 2.0 Port 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. O PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED...
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USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 74. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection.
Air Vents (multiple locations) Memory Upgrade Compartment Air Vents (multiple locations) 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. Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components. O PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED...
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Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2 SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your notebook, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 68. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.
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. Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator •...
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• Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is out of thermal range). • Off: AC adapter is not plugged in. Battery Level Indicator The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the indicated battery pack, as follows: •...
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being accessed. Note that flickering is normal. NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. CapsLock Indicator The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
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.
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• Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. • Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.
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Function Keys Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. • The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
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 and a right button.
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 .
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.
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.
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...
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.
Manual tab The Manual tab lets you automatically go to the Fujitsu Support website to download the system User’s Guide. (You must be connected to the Internet in order to use this function). Diagnostic Program tab The Diagnostic Program tab allows you to automatically reboot the system, then open the boot menu, from which you can choose Diagnostic Program or Recovery and Utility (same as pressing the button when the system is shut down).
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Click [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, you need only click on Fujitsu Support Center from the dropdown list. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application”...
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.
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 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
Display Panel 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 environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology. Opening the Display Panel Press the Display Panel latch button in.
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are three ways to adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard, the Power Options, or the Windows Mobility Center.
• HEN USING POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT HEN USING BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID LEVEL BY DEFAULT • HE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE OR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE MAKE SURE THAT THE BRIGHTNESS IS SET...
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.
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 foun. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).
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.
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.
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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 •...
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 100.
Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness.
• 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. System memory typically stores the files on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress.
From the Start menu, select Control Panel. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down). Windows Power Management The Power Options icon located in the Control Panel allows you to configure some power management settings.
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.
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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: Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
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.
• CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS APPLICATIONS FEATURES POWER . CD-ROM MANAGEMENT SETTINGS BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES DVD W DRIVE ULTI ORMAT RITER OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE HE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE BATTERY AGES F YOUR BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY...
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DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM SING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS THE MODEM OR 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 Standby mode.
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.
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Battery Pack Battery Bay Release Latches Figure 19. Removing a Battery Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”. F THE ITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY 55 - Lithium ion Battery...
Media Tray Eject Button Emergency Tray Release Media Holder Tray Figure 20. Optical Drive Optical Drive There is a variety of media available to use with your Multi-Format DVD Writer, also known as an “optical drive”. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with Multi-Format Dual-Layer DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB).
LifeBook notebook a short distance. Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray. • OU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE UJITSU WEBSITE AT US FUJITSU COMPUTERS FOR THE MOST CURRENT DRIVERS • PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY...
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Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click F YOU HAVE DISABLED THE NSERT OTIFICATION...
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.
Using the Media Player Software EPENDING UPON ITS CONFIGURATION YOUR SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE INSTALLED F IT IS NOT INSTALLED REFERENCE THE DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MEDIA APPLICATION Starting a DVD Movie Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2. The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt).
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.
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Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning. Resume operation by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power without entering standby mode.
ExpressCard Slot Eject Button Figure 23. Installing/Removing ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Your LifeBook notebook supports ExpressCards , which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install. Some available ExpressCards: • Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards •...
Installing ExpressCards There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.
See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while installing them. To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps: When not in use, you should keep the ExpressCard plug inserted in the slot to prevent system contamination. Make sure there is no ExpressCard or ExpressCard plug currently in the slot.
SD Card SD Card Slot Figure 25. Installing a Secure Digital Card Secure Digital Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Secure Digital (SD) cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory architecture, which means they don’t need a power source to retain data.
Installing SD Cards SD Cards are installed in the SD Card slot. To install an SD Card, follow these steps SD C ’ NSTALLING OR REMOVING AN ARD DURING YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK O NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS...
Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 1GB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-533 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.
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Align the memory upgrade module with the component 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 26.
Removing a Memory Upgrade 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.
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There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your system is configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance. F THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS .
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. Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for the internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: Align the connector with the port opening.
Select the Modem tab and adjust the volume as necessary. HE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH IGITAL SYSTEMS O NOT CONNECT THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A IGITAL AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL ’ MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE OOK NOTEBOOK ONSULT YOUR...
Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There are three USB 2.0 ports on your notebook: two on the right side and one on the rear. In order to connect a USB device follow these steps: Align the connector with the port opening, then push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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Push the connector into the port until it is seated. F YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK BUILT IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE DISABLED 75 - Device Ports...
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) stereo 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.
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.
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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 •...
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.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Audio Problems There is no sound coming The volume is turned Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system. from the built-in speakers. too low. Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] increases your notebook volume.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions LifeBook notebook fails to Wrong drive designator Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as recognize DVD/CD- was used for the disc in the one used by the operating system. When the operating system RW/CD-ROM’s.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed an exter- Your external device is Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 72. nal keyboard or mouse, and not properly installed. it does not seem to work. Your operating system Check your device and operating system documentation and acti- software is not set up vate the proper driver.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed a USB The device may have Close the application and restart your notebook. device, but the notebook been installed while an does not recognize the application was running, device, or the device does so your notebook is not not seem to work properly.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions 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. discharged, there is no page 21.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your LifeBook notebook You are operating on Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Sus- turns off all by itself. battery power and pend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 35. (continued) ignored a low battery alarm until the battery is at the dead battery state and the system...
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.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the change setup parameters were not saved when BIOS setup utility. when you start it. made and you exited the setup utility.
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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.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The application display You are running an Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for appli- uses only a portion of your application that does cations that do not support the system’s native pixel resolution. screen and is surrounded not support the sys- You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing dis-...
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.
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*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
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*Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
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*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your notebook.
Modem Result Codes The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software. The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem.
PARTY S WEBSITE To re-install drivers and/or applications: Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the CD is inserted. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems];...
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You can also use the TrustedCore menu to determine whether the utility is pre-loaded by powering on your system then pressing the {Enter] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. The TrustedCore Menu will appear and the Recovery and Utility option will appear in the menu.
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(rather than booting-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive), perform the following steps: Power on your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.
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• System Restore can help fix problems that might be making your computer run slowly or stop responding. System Restore enables you in rolling back the system to an earlier restore point, and does not affect any of your documents, pictures, or other personal data. •...
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one).
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. • (ESD).
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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.
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. •...
• Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC). •...
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook • Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. • 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.
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.
Media Care Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. • Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use. • Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface. •...
• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields. • Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration. • Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive. •...
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.
Microprocessor Intel® Pentium® Dual Core processor (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor). Chipset • Intel GM965 • I/O Controller Hub 8 Mobile (ICH8-M) Memory System Memory • DDR2-533 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 GB is addressable memory;...
Video RAM Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 video graphics. Up to 384 MB shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) Audio • Realtek codec ALC268 with 2-channel High Definition (HD) audio. • Headphones: Stereo headphone jack, 3.5 mm, 1 V or less, minimum impedance 32 Ohms •...
Wireless LAN: Optional integrated Atheros SuperAG Wireless LAN (802.11a+b/g) Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot for use with security restraint systems. Device Ports On the LifeBook notebook: • ExpressCard slot for one ExpressCard • SD Card slot for one SD Card •...
• Key stroke: 2.7 mm • Built-in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons. • 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, 4000 mAh, 40.6 Wh AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook notebook;...
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Popular Accessories For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.shopfujitsu.com or 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.
• Fujitsu Driver Update utility • Evernote • Microsoft OfficeReady with Office Assistant (60-day free trial) Learning About Your Software Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.
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Internet experience easier and more pleasant. Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates”...
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Microsoft Office Professional 2007! All you need to do is purchase the appropriate Office 2007 license kit which allows you to “unlock” the full version of Office that you want. Fujitsu offers a Media License Kit for Microsoft Office Small Business 2007. Simply enter your product key and you’re ready to go! Another option is to purchase a Microsoft Office 2007 media-less license kit (MLK) from either your computer reseller or online from Microsoft within 90 days of the purchase of your computer.
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.
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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.
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An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook. Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information. Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster.
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COM Port Abbreviation 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 use. Cathode Ray Tube.
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DIMM Dual-in-line memory module. Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
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Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System). Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.
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Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible. Gigabyte. One billion bytes. Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff. Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
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IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11g devices operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans. Infrastructure A name of a wireless LAN configuration.
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An abbreviation for infrared. IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed. Kilobyte.
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MAC Address Media Access Control Address. A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address from other cards.
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Maximum Transmission Unit The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large. Network key Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication.
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Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly. PCMCIA PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.
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Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it. Protocol Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers. - Method of sending and receiving data - Process used to handle communication errors Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.
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Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to maintain it. SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.
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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 divided into multiple smaller networks (subnets).
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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. Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.
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.
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If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information). If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment.
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Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
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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 à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
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.
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Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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.
Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to properly setup and configure the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini Card 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. Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document This document is applicable to systems containing the following WLAN 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.
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Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers, devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and databases.
How to Handle This Device The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The operating system that your mobile computer comes with has been pre-configured to support the WLAN device. Wireless Network Considerations •...
Deactivation using the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch to the Off position. The switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Figure 33.
Configuration of the WLAN Device 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.
Connection to the network After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by clicking on the Wireless Network icon in the system tray: 148 - Configuration of the WLAN Device...
Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Table 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 name Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) network (SSID) or network key and network keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected...
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Unavailable The WLAN device has Check if the wireless switch is turned ON. Also verify “Disable network been deactivated or Radio” is not checked in “Network setting” window. connection disabled (continued) The computer to be Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
WLAN Specifications Item Specification • Type of network Atheros Super AG (802.11a+b/g) WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)* • Transfer rate (Automatic switching) IEEE 802.11a/g: 54 Mbps maximum data rate (108 Mbps maximum data rate with compatible access points) •...
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“Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed. The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls, reflective material, or interference from external RF sources. Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users can set 40 bits/104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.
Index shorted Standby mode About This Guide BIOS guide adapter setup utility plug adapters Built-in Speakers Air Vents Anti-theft lock slot Auto/Airline Adapter CapsLock Automatically Downloading Driver Updates CD-ROM Click Me! Clicking Battery Cold-swapping alarm Configuration Label Connecting the Power Adapters care Controls and Connectors Charge/DC-In Indicator...
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External Video Port numeric keypad problems Windows keys Fujitsu Contact Information Fujitsu Driver Update utility LAN (RJ-45) Jack Fujitsu LifeBook LifeBook Application Panel traveling configuring Fujitsu Support Center launching applications Function Key Line-In Jack...
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battery power care Power Control Panel AC adapter loading Auto/Airline adapter removing failure Software management using Memory capacity problems compartment sources installing Power Management problems Power On Self Test removing Power/Suspend/Resume Button upgrade module Pre-Installed Software Memory Stick Adobe Acrobat Reader installing Google removing...
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Specifications Windows keys Audio Application key Chipset Start keys Dimensions and Weight Windows Vista Environmental Requirements configuring the WLAN Keyboard restoring the Operating System Mass Storage Device Options Wireless LAN Memory activating Microprocessor Ad Hoc Mode Power Before Using the Wireless LAN Video characteristics Standby Mode...