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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 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 2007 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 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 in Canada. www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks ** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu. STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS or call 1-800-822-8837.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fujitsu Contact Information ........9...
  • Page 7 Installing Click Me! ......... . 44 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility........45...
  • Page 8 Power/Suspend/Resume Button ....... . . 46 Sleep Mode ..........46 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature .
  • Page 9 Installing Memory Upgrade Modules......69 Checking the Memory Capacity ....... . . 71 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module .
  • Page 10 Caring for your LifeBook Notebook ......102 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook ....... 104 Storing your LifeBook notebook .
  • Page 11 Glossary ........... . . 121 Regulatory Information .
  • Page 12 Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device ....157 Getting Started ..........158 Installing OmniPass .

  • Page 13: 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 14: Fujitsu Contact Information

    HE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU OOK NOTEBOOK 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...
  • Page 15 OU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE 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.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Lifebook

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 notebook...

  • Page 17: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    Locating the Controls and Connectors Optional Web Camera LifeBook Application Panel Touchpad Pointing Device Stereo Speaker Status Indicator Panel Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Stereo Speaker Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open 12 - Locating the Controls and Connectors Display Panel Latch Button Optional...

  • Page 18: Top Components

    Top Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components. Display Panel Latch Button The display panel latch button is used to latch and unlatch the display. See “Opening the Display Panel” on page 38. Digital Microphone The digital microphone is an optional device that is available on systems with the optional web cam.
  • Page 19 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. See “Microphone/Line-In Jack” on page 75. Headphone/Line Out Jack The headphone/line out jack allows you to connect headphones. See “Headphone Jack*” on page 45. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices on and off.

  • Page 20: Left-Side Panel Components

    Emergency Optical Tray Release Optical Drive Release Button 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 Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. See “Optical Drive” on page 55. Optical Drive Release Button The optical drive release button opens the optical drive.

  • Page 21: Right-Side Panel Components

    USB Port ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Eject Button DC-In Jack Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot IEEE 1394 Port Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot.
  • Page 22 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. IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera.

  • Page 23: Back Panel Components

    Anti-Theft Lock Slot USB 2.0 Ports Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack Air Vents S-Video Out Port External Video Jack USB Ports Modem Jack Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel Back Panel Components Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
  • Page 24 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 73. S-Video Out Port The S-Video out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. See “S-Video Out Port”...
  • Page 25 HE INTERNAL MULTINATIONAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED OF RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS ACCORDANCE WITH OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM FUJITSU COMPUTERS 20 - Locating the Controls and Connectors IGITAL IGITAL AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL...

  • Page 26: Bottom Components

    Lithium ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade Compartment Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be unlatched for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

  • Page 27: Status Indicator Panel

    DC-In Power 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. Power Indicator The Power indicator glows blue when your system is turned on.
  • Page 28 Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator • Orange, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging. • Green, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is plugged in but battery is not installed. •...

  • Page 29: Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator

    • Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. • A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being accessed.

  • Page 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33: Touchpad Pointing Device

    Scroll button or optional Fingerprint Sensor 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, a right button, and a scroll button (or fingerprint sensor, depending upon your system configuration).

  • Page 34: Clicking

    N EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it.
  • Page 35 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 36: 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. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Lifebook Application Panel

    Home Search Figure 16. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel The Application Panel consists of buttons that allow you to launch user-defined applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. Also included in the panel are My Home and Web Search buttons.
  • Page 39 Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.
  • Page 40 Click [OK]. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application”...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Display Panel

    Display Panel Latch 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. Opening the Display Panel Press the Display Panel latch button in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Display Panel Brightness

    Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are three ways to adjust the brightness. Two of them are temporary (by using the keyboard or the power management utility) and one survives restarts and resumes (using the Power Options control panel).

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook With Fujitsu

    Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows. Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.

  • Page 50: 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 101.

  • Page 51: Power Management

    Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness.
  • Page 52 • Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on. • Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu. • Timing out from lack of activity. • Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition. Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress.

  • Page 53: 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 Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default setting for Hibernation is set to Not Enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps: From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

  • Page 54: Powering Off

    Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure. •...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Recharging The Batteries

    • CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS DRIVE ULTI ORMAT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE THE BATTERY AGES NEW ONE • NDER FEDERAL THEM IN THE TRASH PROPERLY HECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS REGARDING RECYCLING OR DISPOSING OF OLD BATTERIES YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE AT Recharging the Batteries...
  • Page 57 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 sleep mode.

  • Page 58: 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 59 Battery Pack Battery Bay Release Latches Figure 19. Removing a Battery F THE ITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY 54 - Lithium ion Battery...

  • Page 60: Optical Drive

    Emergency Tray Release Media Tray Eject Button Media Holder Tray Figure 20. Optical Drive Optical Drive There is a variety of media available to use with your Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. The DVD Writer is 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 61: Media Player Software

    THAT YOU CAN ONLY CHANGE THE REGION CODE UP TO FOUR TH CHANGE THE LAST CODE ENTERED BECOMES PERMANENT 56 - Optical Drive OOK NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT SURFACE MOVIE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE FUJITSU COMPUTERS FOR THE WHICH IFFERENT REGION ROPERTIES MENU OF THE AND CANNOT BE...
  • Page 62 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, and then gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click F YOU HAVE DISABLED THE DRIVE EITHER BY USING NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Using The Media Player Software

    EPENDING UPON ITS CONFIGURATION INSTALLED F IT IS NOT INSTALLED 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 65: Using Media Player On Battery Power

    CHARGED BATTERY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU WILL BE WATCHING ’ F YOU DON T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY HTTP COMPUTERS FUJITSU OOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY 60 - Optical Drive YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE 1-877-372-3473. COM OR BY CALLING...
  • Page 66 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 sleep mode.

  • Page 67: Pc Cards/Expresscards

    PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards of functions depending on which type of card you install. You can install one or two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC Cards should be installed in the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot. Some available PC/ExpressCards: •...

  • Page 68: Installing Pc Cards

    PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot (the lower of the two slots). To install a PC Card: • NSTALLING OR REMOVING A PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND • O NOT INSERT A YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS AN ROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE...

  • Page 69: Installing Expresscards

    Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

  • Page 70: Removing Expresscards

    • NSTALLING OR REMOVING AN MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND • O NOT INSERT AN AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card.
  • Page 71 Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

  • Page 72: Memory Stick/Secure Digital/Xd Cards

    Memory Stick SD Card xD Card Figure 25. Memory Stick, SD Card, xD Card Figure 26. Installing a Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Sticks, Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory architecture, which means they don’t need a power source to retain data.

  • Page 73: Installing Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Cards

    Memory Stick, SD, and xD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD/xD Card slot. To install a card, follow these steps NSTALLING OR REMOVING A SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND O NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card.

  • Page 74: Memory Upgrade Module

    Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 512 MB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-667 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 part 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. Figure 27. Opening the Memory Compartment Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45°...

  • Page 76: Checking The Memory Capacity

    Removing a Memory Upgrade Module Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook.

  • Page 77: 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, 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: Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 78: Internal Lan (Rj-45) Jack

    HE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR MODEM • HE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY MAXIMUM SPEED IS •...

  • Page 79: Universal Serial Bus Ports

    The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There are five USB 2.0 ports on your notebook: one on the right side and four on the rear. In order to connect a USB device, align the connector with the port opening, then push the connector into the port until it is seated.

  • Page 80: Microphone/Line-In Jack

    F YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK DISABLED 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) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook.

  • Page 81: Ieee 1394 Port

    RESSING THE YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO CHOICE STARTING WITH THE BUILT ONLY FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT IEEE 1394 Port The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard. The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps transfer rate.

  • Page 82: S-Video Out Port

    The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or television. (Note that the S-Video interface supports video only, not audio.) The S-Video standard provides for a higher quality picture than Composite. In order to connect an S- Video device, follow these easy steps: (Figure 35) Align the connector with the port...

  • 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

    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

    Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones. The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Driv- ers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook. Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.

  • Page 87: Floppy Disk Drive Problems

    Problem Possible Cause LifeBook notebook fails to Incorrect DVD Player or recognize DVD/CD- no DVD Player soft- RW/CD-ROM’s. ware is installed. (continued) Wrong drive designator was used for the disc in the application. DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty or defective. The drive access indicator The Windows auto on the Status Indicator insertion function is...

  • Page 88: Hard Drive Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your The wrong drive desig- hard drive. nator was used by an application when a bootable disc was used to start the notebook. Security is set so your operating system can- not be started without a password.

  • Page 89: Memory Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Memory Problems Your System Properties Your memory upgrade screen does not show the module is not properly correct amount of installed installed. memory. You have a memory failure. Modem Problems Messages about modem Messages about operation. modem operation are generated by which- ever modem applica- tion is in use.

  • Page 90: Power Failures

    Problem Possible Cause A card inserted in the PC The card may have Card slot or ExpressCard been installed while an slot does not work or is application was running, locking up the system. so your notebook is not (continued) aware of its installation.
  • Page 91 Problem Possible Cause You turn on your LifeBook Power adapter (AC or notebook and nothing auto/airline) has no seems to happen. power from the AC out- let, airplane jack, or the (continued) car’s cigarette lighter. Your LifeBook notebook The power manage- turns off all by itself.

  • Page 92: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook notebook will Your installed batteries not work on battery are faulty. alone.(continued) The batteries seem to You are running a pro- discharge too quickly. gram that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive access or optical drive access, or use of a modem, LAN PC card, Wireless LAN,...

  • Page 93: Video Problems

    Possible Solutions 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 42.
  • Page 94 Problem Possible Cause The built-in display is blank The power manage- when you turn on your Life- ment timeouts may be Book notebook. set for very short inter- (continued) vals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again. The notebook turned on Power On Self Test has with a series of beeps and...

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous Problems

    Problem Possible Cause The Built-in Display has If the spots are very tiny bright or dark spots. and few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display. If the spots are numer- ous or large enough to interfere with your oper- ation needs.

  • Page 96: 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

    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

    ARE NOT ON THE THE THIRD To re-install drivers and/or applications: Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the CD is inserted. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].

  • Page 102: Restoring The Operating System For Windows Vista Systems

    In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems];...
  • Page 103 Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loaded Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press [F12] key. 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.
  • Page 104 Start your system and press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu. Press [Enter]. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it to the top of the list.
  • Page 105 Creation. • System Restore can help fix problems that might be making your computer run slowly or stop responding. System Restore enables you in rolling back the system to an earlier restore point, and does not affect any of your documents, pictures, or other personal data. •...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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. • •...
  • Page 108 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 109: 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 110: Storing Your Lifebook Notebook

    • Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC). •...

  • Page 111: Traveling With Your Lifebook Notebook

    • Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. • It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage. • Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.

  • Page 112: Batteries

    Caring for your Batteries • Always handle batteries carefully. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.

  • Page 113: Media Care

    Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. • Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use. • Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface. •...

  • Page 114: Pc/Expresscards

    • Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration. • Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive. • Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of your drive.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Microprocessor

    AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology microprocessor (To determine the processor speed, right-click My Computer, select Properties, then select the General tab.) Chipset ATI Radeon® Xpress 1150 Memory System Memory • DDR2-667 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module. • Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 4 GB of total memory (2 GB x 2). Note that when 4 MB of memory is installed in a Windows Vista system, approximately 3.25 GB is addressable memory;...

  • Page 117: Audio

    • Realtek codec ALC262 with 2-channel High Definition (HD) audio. • Headphones: Stereo headphone/line-out jack, 3.5 mm, 1 V Ohms • Microphone: Stereo microphone/line-in jack, 3.5 mm, 100 mV 10K Ohms • Two built-in boxless stereo speakers Mass Storage Device Options Hard Drive 120 GB, 200 GB, or 250 GB SATA, 5400 rpm, Ultra-DMA 150, 2.5”, 9.5 mm, protected by smart Shock Sensor technology on main PCB...
  • Page 118 Wireless LAN: • Optional Atheros SuperAG (802.11abg) • Optional Atheros XSPAN™ AR5008E-3NX (802.11 a/b/g+draft n) LifeBook Application Panel The Application Launcher/Volume buttons on your LifeBook notebook default to the following applications: Button Label My Home Web Search Volume - Volume + Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot for use with security restraint systems.

  • Page 119: Device Ports

    On the LifeBook notebook: • One ExpressCard slot • One PC Card slot • One Memory Stick/SD/xD Card slot • One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Display specifications) • Five USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices •...

  • Page 120: Power

    • Spill-resistant keyboard • Built-in Palm Rest • USB-compatible keyboard and/or mouse support Power Battery Standard Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 6-cell 10.8V, 4000 mAh, 40.6 Wh AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook notebook; includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).

  • Page 121: Environmental Requirements

    Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Popular Accessories For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU. Pre-Installed Software Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats.

  • Page 122: Learning About Your Software

    • Google Picasa • ArcSoft Webcam Companion (on select models) • LifeBook Application Panel • OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Utility (on select models) • Symantec Norton Internet Security (90-day free trial) • Microsoft Works 9.0 with 2007 Home and Student Trial Edition with Office Assistant (on select models) •...
  • Page 123 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 61.
  • Page 124 OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Software (optional) The optional fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass lets you use a "master password" for all Windows, applications, and on-line passwords. The software also presents a convenient user interface through which you can securely manage passwords, users, and multiple identities for each user.
  • Page 125 Office 2007 license kit which allows you to "un-lock" the full version of Office that you want. ® Fujitsu offers a Media License Kit for Microsoft Office Small Business 2007. Simply enter your product key and you’re ready to go! ®...

  • Page 126: 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 127 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 128 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 129 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 130 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134 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 135 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 136 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 137 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 138 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 139 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 140 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 141 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 142: 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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146 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 147: 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 148 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 149 003 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 150: Before Using The Optional Wireless Lan

    Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI 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. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 151: 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 152 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 WLAN in order to access services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).

  • Page 153: Deactivating/Disconnecting The Wlan Device

    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. •...

  • Page 154: Deactivation Using The Wireless On/Off Switch

    The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off position. The Wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models. WLAN Switch Figure 36. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio;...

  • Page 155: Configuring The Wireless Lan

    Configuring the Wireless LAN The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software. 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 156: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. Problem Possible Cause Unavailable Incorrect network network name (SSID) or connection network key Weak received signal strength and/or link quality Possible Solution Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and...
  • Page 157 Problem Possible Cause Unavailable The WLAN device network has been connection deactivated or disabled (continued) The computer to be connected is turned off RF interference from Access Points or other wireless networks Wireless network authentication has failed Incorrectly configured network settings Incorrect IP address configuration...

  • Page 158: Wlan Specifications

    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) Specification The Atheros XSPAN AR5008E-3NX (802.11 a/b/g+draft n) WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b/g, and 802.11n (draft-compliant), Wi-Fi based*.
  • Page 159 * “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.

  • Page 160: 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 161 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 162: Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device

    Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device Your system may have an optional fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. This also serves as a scroll button. FINGERPRINT SENSOR CAN BE USED FOR SCROLLING SENSOR THE SAME AS YOU WOULD USE A SCROLL BUTTON Figure 37.

  • Page 163: Getting Started

    • Log onto Windows • Resume from sleep mode • Cancel a password-protected screen saver • Log into web sites that require a username and password After you have “enrolled” - or registered - your fingerprint, you can simply swipe your fingertip over the sensor for the system recognize you.
  • Page 164 • The Softex program group in the Programs group of the Start menu System Requirements The OmniPass application requires space on your hard drive; it also requires specific Operating Systems (OS’s). The minimum requirements are as follows: • Windows Vista operating system •...
  • Page 165 Verifying Information about OmniPass After you have completed installing OmniPass and restarted your system, you may wish to check the version of OmniPass on your system. To check the version information of OmniPass: From the Windows Desktop, double-click the key-shaped OmniPass icon in the taskbar (usually located in the lower right corner of the screen), Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel.

  • Page 166: User Enrollment

    User Enrollment Before you can use any OmniPass features you must first enroll a user into OmniPass. Master Password Concept Computer resources are often protected with passwords. Whether you are logging into your computer, accessing your email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources, you often have to supply credentials to gain access.
  • Page 167 HE ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE ASSUMES YOU HAVE NO HARDWARE AUTHENTICATION DEVICES OR ALTERNATE STORAGE LOCATIONS THAT YOU WISH TO INTEGRATE WITH SUCH FUNCTIONALITY Basic Enrollment The Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling a user. Unless you specified otherwise, after OmniPass installation the Enrollment Wizard will launch on Windows login.
  • Page 168 Enrolling a Fingerprint Enrolling a fingerprint will increase the security of your system and streamline the authentication procedure. You enroll fingerprints in the OmniPass Control Center. With an OmniPass user logged in, double-click the system tray OmniPass icon. Select the User Settings tab and click Enrollment under the User Settings area.

  • Page 169: Using Omnipass

    Using OmniPass You are now ready to begin using OmniPass. Used regularly, OmniPass will streamline your authentications. Password Replacement You will often use the password replacement function. When you go to a restricted access website (e.g., your bank, your web-based email, online auction or payment sites), you are always prompted to enter your login credentials.
  • Page 170 Using the following procedure, you can store a set of credentials into OmniPass. These credentials will then be linked to your “master password” or fingerprint. Go to a site that requires a login (username and password), but do not log in yet. At the site login prompt, enter your username and password in the prompted fields, but do not enter the site (do not hit [Enter], [Submit], [OK], or Login).
  • Page 171 HIS SETTING IS MORE CONVENIENT IN THAT WHENEVER YOU GO TO A SITE REMEMBERED WITH THIS SETTING YOU WILL BYPASS ANY AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURE AND GAIN INSTANT ACCESS TO THE SITE UT SHOULD YOU LEAVE YOUR SYSTEM UNATTENDED WITH YOUR ANYONE USING YOUR SYSTEM CAN BROWSE TO YOUR PASSWORD PROTECTED SITES AND GAIN AUTOMATIC ACCESS If you uncheck both boxes in Settings for this Password Site, OmniPass will prompt you for your master password or fingerprint authentication device.
  • Page 172 Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device When logging into Windows with a fingerprint device, the fingerprint capture window will now appear next to the Windows Login screen. Place your enrolled fingertip on the sensor to authenticate. You will be simultaneously logged into Windows and OmniPass. The capture window will also appear if you have used Ctrl-Alt-Del to lock a system, and the fingerprint device can be used to log back in as stated above.
  • Page 173 The two check boxes in Manage Passwords govern whether OmniPass prompts you to authenticate or directly logs you into the remembered site. OmniPass will overwrite an old set of credentials for a website if you attempt to use Remember Password on an already remembered site. The exception to the above rule is when resetting the Windows password.

  • Page 174: Configuring Omnipass

    [Apply] to ensure the settings are saved. If you log in to OmniPass with a fingerprint device, you will automatically be logged in to the default identity for that OmniPass user. You can choose the identity with which you are logging in if you login using "master password". Choosing User Identity during Login To choose your identity during login, type your username in the User Name: field.
  • Page 175 process backs up all remembered sites, credentials, and enrolled fingerprints for an OmniPass user. All OmniPass data for a user is backed up to a single encrypted database file. During the import process, the Windows login of the exported user is required. If the proper credentials cannot be supplied, the user profile will not be imported •...

  • Page 176: Omnipass Control Center

    will need User Name, Password, and Domain. If you don’t remember the value for Domain, in a PC or SOHO environment Domain should be your computer name. OmniPass will notify you if the user was successfully imported. Things to Know Regarding Import/Export •...
  • Page 177 double-click the Softex OmniPass icon. User Management The User Management tab has two major interfaces: Add/Remove User and Import/Export User. Import/Export User functionality is documented in “Exporting and Importing Users” on page 169. Add/Remove User functionality is straightforward. If you click Adds a new user to OmniPass you will start the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard. The Enrollment Wizard is documented in “User Enrollment”...

  • Page 178: Troubleshooting

    System Settings The OmniPass Startup Options interface can be found in the System Settings tab. With these options you can specify how your OmniPass Logon is tied to your Windows Logon. The first option, Automatically log on to OmniPass as the current user, will do just as it says; during Windows login, you will be logged on to OmniPass using your Windows login credentials.
  • Page 179 Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPass If you experience difficulties adding a user with a blank password to OmniPass, you may need to adjust your local security settings. First attempt the procedure explained in the Cannot add Windows user to OmniPass section.

  • Page 180: Index

    Index About This Guide adapter plug adapters Anti-theft lock slot Application Panel Auto/Airline Adapter Automatically Downloading Driver Updates Battery alarm care cold-swapping conserving power dead faulty increasing life level indicator lithium ion battery problems recharging replacing shorted Standby mode BIOS guide setup utility Bluetooth, where to find information...
  • Page 181 OmniPass user enrollment using OmniPass Flexible Bay eject lever Modular Multi-Format DVD Writer Fujitsu Contact Information Fujitsu Driver Update utility Fujitsu LifeBook, traveling with Function Key Hard Disk Drive access indicator problems Headphone Jack Hibernation Feature...
  • Page 182 AC adapter Auto/Airline adapter failure management problems sources Power Management Power On Self Test Power/Suspend/Resume Button Pre-Installed Software Adobe Acrobat Reader Fujitsu HotKey Google Toolbar LifeBook Application Panel manuals Norton Internet Security Registration Restarting Restoring Your Pre-installed Software RJ-11 RJ-45...
  • Page 183 ScrLk SD Card installing removing SDRAM Secure Digital Card removing Security Panel Sleep Mode Specifications Audio Chipset Dimensions and Weight Environmental Requirements Keyboard Memory Microprocessor Power Video Status Indicator Panel Stereo Speakers Touchpad buttons controls Touchpad Pointing Device Troubleshooting Universal Serial Bus Ports Unpacking USB 2.0 Ports Volume control...

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