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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook V1030 notebook...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Information Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
  • Page 3 © Copyright 2008 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22 A (80 W). AC adapter output polarity: When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: •...

  • Page 5: Recycling Your Battery

    * To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada. ** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fujitsu Contact Information ........8...
  • Page 7 LifeBook Support Button ........31 Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button ..31 Launching Applications with the Support Button .
  • Page 8 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility ........46...
  • Page 9 Secure Digital Cards ......... . . 67 Installing SD Cards.
  • Page 10 Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook ......98 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook .
  • Page 11 Glossary/Regulatory Glossary ........... . . 116 Regulatory Information .

  • Page 12: Preface

    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”.

  • Page 13: Fujitsu Contact Information

    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: •...
  • Page 14 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...

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Lifebook

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook V1030 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 V1030 notebook...

  • Page 16: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    Locating the Controls and Connectors Display Panel Latch Button Optional Web Camera Optional Digital Microphone Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Support Button Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Stereo Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Pointing Device Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open 11 - Locating the Controls and Connectors...

  • Page 17: Top Components

    Top Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components. Web Camera The optional 1.3 megapixel web camera allows you to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet. For information on using the microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft WebCam Companion application.
  • Page 18 Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 23. 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.

  • Page 19: Left-Side Panel Components

    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 57.

  • Page 20: Right-Side Panel Components

    USB 2.0 Ports External Video Jack Microphone/ ExpressCard Slot Optional Modem Jack DC-In Jack Line-In Jack Headphone/Line-Out Jack ExpressCard SD Card Slot 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 Slot The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard.
  • Page 21 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 77. 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.

  • Page 22: Back Panel Components

    LAN (RJ-45) Jack Anti-Theft Lock Slot Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel Back Panel Components Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack”...

  • Page 23: Bottom Components

    Air Vents (multiple locations) Dust Filter Memory Upgrade Compartment Air Vents 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...
  • Page 24 Dust Filter The dust filter is used to help prevent dust and dirt from entering your system. See “Cleaning the dust filter” on page 101. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2 SDRAM).

  • Page 25: Status Indicator Panel

    Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating. Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator •...
  • Page 26 • Green, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is plugged in but battery is not installed. • Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is out of thermal range).

  • Page 27: Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator

    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.

  • Page 28: Keyboard

    Figure 8. Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
  • Page 29 • 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.
  • Page 30 Function Keys Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. • The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

  • Page 31: Touchpad Pointing Device

    Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left button and a right button.

  • Page 32: Clicking

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

  • Page 33: Double-Clicking

    Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and immediately release it. You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.

  • Page 34: Dragging

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

  • Page 35: Volume Control

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

  • Page 36: Lifebook Support Button

    LifeBook Support Button Adjacent to the power button is a Support button that allows you to either launch the Fujitsu Support Center utility or to launch a user-defined application with the touch of a button when your system is on.

  • Page 37: Launching Applications With The Support Button

    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 Windows Vista systems: 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).
  • Page 38 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”...

  • Page 39: Getting Started With Your Lifebook

    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.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Power Adapters

    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.

  • Page 41: Display Panel

    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.

  • Page 42: Adjusting Display Panel Brightness

    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. In Windows XP systems, the brightness can be adjusted using the keyboard. In Windows Vista systems, there are three ways to adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard, the Power Options, or the Windows Mobility Center.

  • Page 43: Closing The Display Panel

    • 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...

  • Page 44: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook.

  • Page 45: Boot Sequence

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

  • Page 46: Bios Setup Utility

    Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

  • Page 47: Booting The System

    When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.

  • Page 48: Starting Windows Vista The First Time

    Starting Windows Vista the First Time • HE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR INDOWS ISTA SYSTEM THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR “S ” APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES HIS IS NORMAL FTER INITIALIZATION INDOWS DIALOG BOX WILL APPEAR MPORTANT URING THE SETUP PROCEDURE DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY PRESS ANY BUTTONS...

  • Page 49: Starting Windows Xp The First Time

    The “Thank you” screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several screens while Windows checks the system performance. Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your Windows Vista system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes.

  • Page 50: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook With Fujitsu

    Yes you will then enter your name and address, and email address if desired. Click Next to complete registration. Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online. Installing Click Me!

  • Page 51: Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

    Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 97.

  • Page 52: Power Management

    Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 53: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Sleep mode by: •...

  • Page 54: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Power/Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Windows XP: The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps: From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

  • Page 55: Powering Off

    Windows XP: Click the [Start] button, and then click Shut Down... Select the Restart option. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot. URNING OFF YOUR OOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING INDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR NOTEBOOK WITHIN SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN YOU START THE NEXT TIME Powering Off Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off.

  • Page 56: Energy Star® Compliance

    Sleep mode, press the Suspend/Resume Button. Energy saving benefits: Fujitsu ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PCs use about half as much electricity as standard equipment – saving half in utility costs. But more than that, ENERGY STAR also makes a difference for the environment.

  • Page 57: User-Installable Features

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

  • Page 58: Recharging The Batteries

    • CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS APPLICATIONS FEATURES POWER . CD-ROM MANAGEMENT SETTINGS BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES DVD W 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...
  • Page 59 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.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, cold-swapping and hot-swapping: Cold-swapping Batteries To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: Have a charged battery ready to install.
  • Page 61 Battery Pack Battery Bay Release Latches Figure 19. Removing a Battery Follow steps 3 and 4 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 56 - Lithium ion Battery...

  • Page 62: Optical Drive

    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).

  • Page 63: Media Player Software

    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...
  • Page 64 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...

  • Page 65: Removing Media

    Removing Media Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.

  • Page 66: Using The Media Player Software

    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).

  • Page 67: Using Media Player On Battery Power

    YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE 1-877-372-3473. EITHER ONLINE AT HTTP COMPUTERS FUJITSU COM OR BY CALLING To Watch a Movie on Battery Power: Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. Start watching your DVD movie. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 69: Using Expresscards

    ExpressCard (54 mm) 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 •...

  • Page 70: Installing Expresscards

    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.

  • Page 71: Removing Expresscards

    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 (Figure 24) inserted in the slot to prevent system contamination.

  • Page 72: Secure Digital Cards

    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.

  • Page 73: Installing Sd Cards

    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...

  • Page 74: Memory Upgrade Module

    Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 1GB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-800 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in- line (DIMM) SDRAM module.
  • Page 75 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 Retainer Clips Figure 26.

  • Page 76: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    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 Retaining Clips slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook.
  • Page 77 There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your system is configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance. F THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS .

  • Page 78: Device Ports

    Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc. Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The optional 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.

  • Page 79: Windows Vista

    Under “Show the following volume controls”, click on Phone and click OK. Uncheck the Mute box under Phone Balance. Windows Vista: Select [Start] -> Control Panel. Select Classic View in the left pane. Double-click Phone and Modems. You may initially need to enter your area code in order to open the Phone and Modem Options window.

  • Page 80: Internal Lan (Rj-45) Jack

    Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection. You may need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer to your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps: Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 81: Headphone/Line-Out Jack

    Figure 31. Connecting a USB Device 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 be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps: Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 82: Microphone/Line-In Jack

    Microphone/Line-In Jack The microphone/line-in 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.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Your Lifebook

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that require service.
  • Page 84 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: • Product name •...

  • Page 85: Specific Problems

    Specific Problems Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions.

  • Page 86: Problem

    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.

  • Page 87: Hard Drive Problems

    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.

  • Page 88: Memory Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed an exter- Your external device is Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 73. 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.

  • Page 89: Expresscard Problems

    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.
  • Page 90 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You turn on your LifeBook The installed battery is Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and notebook and nothing completely discharged condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. seems to happen.
  • Page 91 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 34. (continued) ignored a low battery alarm until the battery is at the dead battery state and the system...

  • Page 92: Shutdown And Startup Problems

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

  • Page 93: Video Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions An error message is dis- Power On Self Test See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the played on the screen during (POST) has detected a meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; the notebook (boot) problem.
  • Page 94 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The notebook turned on Power On Self Test Contact your support representative. with a series of beeps and (POST) has detected a the built-in display is blank. failure which does not allow the display to operate.

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous Problems

    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-...

  • Page 96: Power On Self Test Messages

    Power On Self Test Messages The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
  • Page 97 *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.
  • Page 98 *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.
  • Page 99 *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.

  • Page 100: Modem Result Codes

    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.

  • Page 101: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    Drivers and Applications Restore disc: The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) disc included with your system contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration. The DAR disc can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have been uninstalled or corrupted.

  • Page 102: Automatically Downloading Driver Updates

    Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one).

  • Page 103: Care And Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices. • (ESD).
  • Page 104 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. • Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). • Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.

  • Page 105: Cleaning Your Lifebook Notebook

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

  • Page 106: Cleaning The Dust Filter

    Disinfecting LifeBook computers • Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50% ethanol solution or use another ethanol-based germicide which has been registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA. • SE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER LWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER...

  • Page 107: Storing Your Lifebook Notebook

    Figure 33. Removing/installing the dust filter Put back the dust filter by inserting the end without latch first (positioning the key inside first), and pushing in the filter until it latches. LWAYS BE SURE THE DUST FILTER IS INSTALLED WHEN RUNNING YOUR SYSTEM OT USING THE FILTER COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM Storing your LifeBook notebook...

  • Page 108: Traveling With Your Lifebook Notebook

    • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC). • LWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND OR PACKAGING IT FTER SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS...

  • Page 109: Batteries

    • Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent. Outlet Type Location Outlet Type Location United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Malaysia, Singapore, parts Mexico, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan of Africa...

  • Page 110: Media Care

    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 to the AC adapter overnight. • Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable. •...

  • Page 111: Expresscards/Sd Cards

    • Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen. • If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.

  • Page 112: System Specifications

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

  • Page 113: Microprocessor

    Microprocessor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor). Chipset • Intel GM45 • I/O Controller Hub 9 Mobile (ICH9-M) Memory System Memory • DDR2-800 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module. (Note that certain configurations run at 667 MHz).

  • Page 114: Audio

    Video RAM Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD video graphics, with the following amounts of shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT), as determined by the amount of system memory: Operating System System Memory Maximum Graphics Memory Windows Vista 1 GB 313 MB 2 GB...

  • Page 115: Features

    Media Player Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: 24x CD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 8x DVD-ROM, 5x DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-R (DL), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-R (DL), 8x DVD-RW Features Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad pointing device Communications • (Optional) Modem: Internal V.92 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax) •...

  • Page 116: Keyboard

    • One LAN (RJ-45) connector • One stereo headphone/line-out jack • One stereo microphone/line-in jack • Optional 1.3 megapixel web camera with digital microphone Keyboard Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards. • Total number of keys: 86 •...

  • Page 117: Dimensions And Weight

    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. Included Software Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your notebook comes with software for playing audio and video files of various formats.
  • Page 118 • Norton Internet Security™ (90-day free trial) • Roxio Easy Media Creator • CyberLink PowerDirector • Google Desktop • Google Tool Bar • Google Picasa • Fujitsu Driver Update utility • Microsoft OfficeReady with Office Assistant (60-day free trial) 113 - Specifications...

  • Page 119: Learning About Your Software

    Learning About Your Software Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application. Manuals Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre- installed software.
  • Page 120 The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on 32-bit systems. If you have a 64-bit system, you will need to download and install the FDU utility from the Fujitsu website. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates”...

  • Page 121: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
  • Page 122 ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines. Accelerated Graphics Port. Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators. Auto/Airline Adapter A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 123 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.
  • Page 124 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.
  • Page 125 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.
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127 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.
  • Page 128 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.
  • Page 129 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.
  • Page 130 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.
  • Page 131 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.
  • Page 132 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.
  • Page 133 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.
  • Page 134 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.
  • Page 135 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).
  • Page 136 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.

  • Page 137: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for class B digital devices, pursuant to parts 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 138 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.
  • Page 139 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.
  • Page 140 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.
  • Page 141 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.

  • Page 142: Appendix A: Wlan User's Guide

    Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide FCC Regulatory Information Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LAN device. Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however, are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones.
  • Page 143 Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 144 003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.

  • Page 145: Before Using The Wireless Lan

    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 one of the following optional WLAN devices: •...

  • Page 146: Wireless Lan Modes Using This Device

    Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device Ad Hoc Mode “Ad Hoc Mode” refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks.
  • Page 147 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.

  • Page 148: Wireless Network Considerations

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

  • Page 149: Deactivation Using The Wireless Lan/Bluetooth On/Off Switch

    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 Wireless LAN/Bluetooth models. On/Off Switch Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio;...

  • Page 150: Configuration Of The Wlan Device

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

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    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...
  • Page 152 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.

  • Page 153: Wlan Specifications

    WLAN Specifications Item Specification Type of network The optional integrated Atheros AR9281AL1E Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g+n and Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 b/g+n) devices conform to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b/g, and 802.11 draft-n, Wi-Fi based*. Transfer rate (Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate (IEEE802.11n to be determined) •...
  • Page 154 “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.

  • Page 155: Using The Bluetooth Device

    Using the Bluetooth Device The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks (PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
  • Page 156 Users are not authorized to modify this product. Any modifications invalidate the warranty. This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment authorization from the FCC and Industry Canada and the warranty.

  • Page 157: Index

    Index shorted Standby mode About This Guide BIOS guide adapter setup utility plug adapters Bluetooth Air Vents Where to Find Information Anti-theft lock slot Built-in Speakers Auto/Airline Adapter Automatically Downloading Driver Updates Camera CapsLock Battery CD-ROM alarm Click Me! Clicking care Cold-swapping Charge/DC-In Indicator...
  • Page 158 Keyboard using cursor keys External Video Port function keys numeric keypad problems Windows keys Fujitsu Contact Information Fujitsu Driver Update utility Fujitsu LifeBook LAN (RJ-45) Jack storing LifeBook Support Button traveling configuring Fujitsu Support Center deactivating and activating Function Key...
  • Page 159 Media Player Power battery power AC adapter care Auto/Airline adapter Control Panel failure loading management removing Software using problems Memory sources capacity Power Management compartment Power On Self Test installing Power/Suspend/Resume Button problems Pre-Installed Software removing Adobe Acrobat Reader upgrade module Google Memory Stick manuals...
  • Page 160 Specifications Audio Warranty Chipset web camera Dimensions and Weight Windows keys Environmental Requirements Application key Keyboard Start keys Mass Storage Device Options Windows Power Management Memory Windows Vista Microprocessor configuring the WLAN Power Wireless LAN Video activating Status Indicator Panel Ad Hoc Mode Stereo Speakers Before Using the Wireless LAN...

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