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The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Associa- tion (PCMCIA) and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
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clio.book Page 4 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A.
Type of device connected, if any ■ Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to www.shop- fujitsu.com or by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories Website.
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Page 5 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook C1410 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook C1410 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
clio.book Page 6 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o Status Indicator Panel Left Stereo Speaker Quick Point...
clio.book Page 7 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone/ Air Vents Line-Out Jack Infrared Port Microphone/ Line-In Jack Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
clio.book Page 8 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o ExpressCard Eject Button USB 2.0 Port PC Card Eject Button...
The maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload, in accordance with FCC regulations. For additional information about the modem, refer to the Fujitsu website at: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
clio.book Page 10 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o Memory Upgrade Compartment Air Vents Lithium ion...
Power Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.
clio.book Page 12 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol.
(surrounded by heavy line) Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-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.
clio.book Page 14 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12.
Figure 2-11. Touchpad pointing device 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, two left and two right buttons, and a scrolling button.
clio.book Page 16 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor.
Page 17 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If...
Modular Bay Modular Bay Release Latch Modular Bay Devices Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Modular Bay. The Modular Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-16) Your Modular Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
clio.book Page 19 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Figure 2-18. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. The LifeBook Applica- tion Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer.
clio.book Page 21 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook’s desktop that you can use at any time. You may use this panel to operate the media player when you have the Selector switch in the Application position or Lock mode.
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Page 25 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM AC Adapter Figure 3-1 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...
L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T h r e e Figure 3-2 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.
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with current settings displayed.
When you turn on your LifeBook 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 29 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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...
clio.book Page 33 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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.
clio.book Page 34 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Suspend mode.
clio.book Page 35 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Media Tray Eject Button Optical Drive There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration you have selected. Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writers, DVD/CD-RW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are collectively known as “optical drives”.
L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r ■ You should periodically check the Fujitsu website at http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers for current updated drivers.
1. Insert the disc in the media player tray. When you do so, WinDVD will start automatically. 2. Click on the Fujitsu logo on the WinDVD control panel. If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu appears.
BIOS manual for further informa- tion on changing the default boot drive. The BIOS manual can be found on the Fujitsu Computer Systems website: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1.
clio.book Page 39 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Secure Digital Card 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.
clio.book Page 40 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Eject Buttons Figure 4-7.
clio.book Page 41 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 54 mm ExpressCard ExpressCard Slot (top slot) 34 mm ExpressCard Figure 4-8. inserting/Removing ExpressCards ■ inserting or removing an ExpressCard during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.
The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com Do not remove any screws from the ■...
clio.book Page 43 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Figure 4-11. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5. Replace the cover and reinstall the screw. CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.
L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
clio.book Page 45 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Figure 4-14. Connecting a Parallel Device SERIAL PORT The serial port, or COM port, located on the system and on the optional Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps: 1.
clio.book Page 46 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r IEEE 1394 PORT The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard.
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou- bleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com Website: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support represen-...
clio.book Page 50 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems .
clio.book Page 51 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Problem Possible Cause The Optical Drive Access The auto insertion function is indicator on the Status active and is checking to see if Indicator Panel blinks at a disc is ready to run. regular intervals when no disc is in the tray or the optical drive is not installed.
clio.book Page 52 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Memory Problems...
clio.book Page 53 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Problem Possible Cause Power Failures You turn on your The installed primary battery LifeBook notebook and is completely discharged, there nothing seems to happen. is no modular bay battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed.
Close all applications and try the button again. Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
clio.book Page 55 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Problem Possible Cause An error message is Power On Self Test (POST) has displayed on the screen detected a problem. during the notebook (boot) sequence. Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you made them when you start it.
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clio.book Page 57 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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.
clio.book Page 58 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus.
RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below. In order to install applications and/or...
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).
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed. 4. 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).
clio.book Page 64 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S i x Traveling with your LifeBook notebook Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
clio.book Page 65 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM MEDIA CARE Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reli- ably if given reasonable care. Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in ■...
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This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Part Number Configuration P/N: FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX C1410, Intel Duo T2400, XPP, DVD/CD-RW, 512M, 40G, WLAN, 15.4WXGA CV Operating Model # Processor System Figure 7-1 Configuration Label MICROPROCESSOR Intel®...
clio.book Page 70 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S e v e n FEATURES Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad pointing device with scroll button...
The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to automati- cally or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. (See Automatically Down- loading Driver Updates on page 60 for more information).
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clio.book Page 75 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. 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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clio.book Page 76 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.
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clio.book Page 77 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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. Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.
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clio.book Page 78 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
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clio.book Page 79 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it. RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.
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Page 81 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion.
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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 telecom- munication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
(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.
clio.book Page 86 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop- erly set up and configure the integrated Wireless LAN...
(to extend battery life) or where certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device, 1) the Wireless On/Off Switch, and, 2) in Windows using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility.
clio.book Page 88 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Configuration of the WLAN Device The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire- less network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for...
clio.book Page 89 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM password do not have to be the same as name and password of your current Windows user login. 23. Click [OK] to save the settings. 24. From the Intel ProSet Wireless page, click the new profile name shown in the Profile List.
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clio.book Page 91 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Click [Share this printer]. Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name]. Click the [OK] button. Confirming connection After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers.
clio.book Page 92 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM L i f e B o o k C 1 4 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the...
clio.book Page 93 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. 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 Points.
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clio.book Page 95 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM IP address information ABOUT IP ADDRESSES IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document. You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information.
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Page 97 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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 wire- less link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras.
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