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The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Associ- ation (PCMCIA) and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA.
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Remember – protecting the environment is a coopera- tive effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future generations. * To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com...
Conventions Used in the Guide ....1 Fujitsu Contact Information ....1 Limited Warranty .
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L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button... . . 32 Standby (Sleep) Mode ....32 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature .
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary ....... 77 Regulatory Information .
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■ Type of device connected, if any ■ Fujitsu Shopping Online You can go directly online to the Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to the website at www.shopfujitsu.com.. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.
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Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook S7211 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Status Indicator Panel Stereo Speaker Touchpad Pointing Device Air Vents Memory Stick/ SD Card Slot Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Locating the Controls...
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Headphone Jack The stereo headphone jack allows you to connect head- phones to listen to audio files. 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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k External Video Port (behind cover) DC Power Jack LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
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: us.fujitsu.com/computers. Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 19 for more...
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s back panel components.
Memory Upgrade Compartment Air Vents (various locations) Dust Filter Battery Bay Lock BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. 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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k AC Adapter Power Battery 1 Indicator Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to specific components of your LifeBook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of each Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol shows whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.
Fn Key Start Key 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.
CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right).
Scroll Button Cursor Control Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device built into your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 right buttons, and a scroll button.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-14 Dragging TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k 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.
Flexible Bay Devices Your notebook has a Flexible Bay that can house one of several devices. Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed. Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This ■ allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs and record to DVD, CD, and DVD-RAM discs.
Windows XP: 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Applica- tion\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] The purpose of a supervisor password is to be able to bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten. The supervisor password alone will not lock the system.
1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Select All Programs. 3. Select Accessories, then select Run. 4. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Applica- tion\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Super- visor password. Setting User Password Windows XP: 1.
FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass- word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 20. If you forget both passwords, contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at 1-800- 8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a pass- word restricted LifeBook notebook.
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this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application. The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps: 1.
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DC Power Jack 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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Display Panel Latch Display Panel Button 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.
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 loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).
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.
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 infor- mation about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically...
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k 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.
HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves your system’s memory contents to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/ Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Windows Vista: The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps: 1.
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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. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions: When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of 5°C...
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
Optical Drive There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration you have selected. Multi-Format DVD Writers, DVD/CD- RW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are collec- tively known as “optical drives”. 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).
You should periodically check the ■ Fujitsu website at us.fujitsu.com/computers for the most current drivers. All LifeBook DVD players are set to play ■...
Memory Stick Memory Stick/ Secure Digital Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Sticks and 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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook notebook supports ExpressCards which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you insert. Some available ExpressCards: Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards ■...
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 ■...
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Retaining Clip Figure 4-10. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 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.
Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE JACK The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: 1.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k In order to connect a USB device follow these steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening.(Figure 4- 2.
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.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support represen-...
The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook. Refer to your applica- tion and operating system documentation for help. Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen.
Problem LifeBook notebook fails to Wrong drive designator was recognize DVD/CD-RW/ used for the disc in the applica- CD-ROM’s. tion. (continued) The optical drive access The Windows auto insertion indicator on the Status function is active and is Indicator Panel blinks at checking to see if a disc is ready regular intervals when no to run.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Problem Memory Problems Your Power On screen does Your memory upgrade module not show the correct is not properly installed. amount of installed memory.
Problem Power Failures You turn on your The installed primary battery LifeBook notebook and is completely discharged, there nothing seems to happen. is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed. The primary battery is installed but is faulty.
29 for more information) 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...
Problem 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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Problem Your system display won’t The system may be password- turn on when the system is protected. turned on or when the system has resumed.
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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k *Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
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...
Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre- loaded 1. Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press [F12] key. 2. From the Boot Menu that appears, check whether the <Recovery and Utility> option is present. If it is not present, it means that the utility must be used from the disc.
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).
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LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addi- tion, 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).
machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Secu- rity officials may require you to turn your notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on hand. When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the ■...
Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Part No: FPC0xxxxxxxxxxxxx S7210, 14.1WXGA, T7700, XPP, DL S-MULTI, 512M, 80G, MDM/LAN, WLAN Model # Screen Size MICROPROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 or Pentium® Dual Core processor (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor).
Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Altitude Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our website 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.
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 61 for more information)
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Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. 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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L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam. Data The information a system stores and processes. Direct current.
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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. Intelligent Drive Electronics.
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L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU. Megahertz. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers.
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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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L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
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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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.
(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.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop- erly set up and configure the optional integrated Wire- less LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"...
Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (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: Using the Wireless On/Off Switch, or, ■...
Slide the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch to On position. XP: In the Control Panel, double- click the Fujitsu Radio Control icon.Vista: Use the Bluetooth icon in the system tray to disable Blue- tooth radio. In the window that appears, click...
Configuration of the WLAN Device The optional WLAN device can be configured to estab- lish 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 proce- dure.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
WLAN Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency Typical operating distances** Number of channels Security Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection) “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
L i f e B o o k S 7 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k 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.