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Fujitsu Lifebook N5010 User Manual

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Copyright
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. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or
future changes. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered
trademarks of Fujitsu Limited.
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Netscape 7 is a registered trademark of Netscape
Communications Corporation.
PowerQuest and Drive Image are registered trademarks
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Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ATI and Radeon are registered trademarks of ATI
Technologies, Inc.
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notebook incorporates copyright protection technology
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home and other limited viewing uses only unless autho-
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or disassembly is prohibited.
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Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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  • Page 1 We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.
  • Page 2 cygnus.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu Contact Information ....3 Warranty .
  • Page 4 cygnus.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries.
  • Page 5 cygnus.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s GLOSSARY Glossary ....... 77 Regulatory Information .
  • Page 6 cygnus.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 7 cygnus.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Preface...
  • Page 8 cygnus.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 9: Preface

    ■ Type of device connected, if any ■ Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 10 cygnus.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    cygnus.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
  • Page 12 cygnus.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    Page 7 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

  • Page 14: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    cygnus.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components. Wireless LAN Switch The wireless LAN switch is used to turn on and off the optional wireless LAN device.
  • Page 15 cygnus.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down.

  • Page 16: Left-Side Panel Components

    cygnus.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s left-side components. Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in the proper cooling of the system.

  • Page 17: Right-Side Panel Components

    cygnus.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s right-side components. PC Card Eject Buttons The PC Card eject buttons are used to eject a PC Card from the PC Card slot.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Components

    cygnus.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s rear panel components. IEEE 1394 Jack The IEEE 1394 jack is used to connect Firewire devices (such as digital cameras) to your LifeBook notebook.

  • Page 19: Bottom Components

    Configuration Label The configuration label shows the configuration part number, the Fujitsu part number, and the various components that make up your LifeBook notebook. This label provides manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative in the event you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu.

  • Page 20: Status/Volume Indicators

    cygnus.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs Status/Volume Indicators There are two sets of status indicators on your LifeBook notebook.

  • Page 21: Hard Drive Access Indicator

    cygnus.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed. FLOPPY DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Floppy Drive Access indicator states whether the internal floppy disk drive is being accessed. This indi- cator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk drive is installed.

  • Page 22: Keyboard

    Figure 2-9. Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 84- key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard func- tions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

  • Page 23: Cursor Keys

    cygnus.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM 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”...

  • Page 24: Volume Control

    cygnus.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Volume Control Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

  • Page 25: Touchpad Pointing Device

    Page 19 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 2-10. Touchpad Pointing Device TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device is 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 and right button, and an up-and-down scroll button.

  • Page 26: Dragging

    cygnus.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    cygnus.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Getting Started...
  • Page 28 cygnus.book Page 22 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 29: Power Sources

    Page 23 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources: a Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and is used to charge the batteries.

  • Page 30: Display Panel

    L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d 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.

  • Page 31: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

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

  • Page 32: Booting The System

    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 33: Windows Product Activation

    Internet access before you use E-Registration. You may also register on our Web site: www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to use this option. INSTALLING CLICK ME! The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! on the desktop.

  • Page 34: Power Management

    cygnus.book Page 28 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power.

  • Page 35: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    Save-to-Disk mode.You can download the Save-to-Disk File Allocation information from our Web site at www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. If you need help, contact your support representative for recommendations. HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory to the hard drive...
  • Page 36 cygnus.book Page 30 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 37: User-Installable Features

    cygnus.book Page 31 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM User-Installable Features...
  • Page 38 cygnus.book Page 32 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 39: Lithium Ion Battery

    Page 33 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your note- book when no external power source is available. The rechargeable battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Battery

    cygnus.book Page 34 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Suspend mode.

  • Page 41: Internal Floppy Disk Drive

    BIOS manual for further information on changing the default boot drive. The BIOS manual can be found under Support on the Fujitsu Web site: www.us.fujitsu.com/ computers. LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 42: Optical Drive

    L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 4-5. Optical Drive Optical Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains an optical drive which is either a DVD-RW or DVD/CD-RW combo player. A DVD-RW drive allows you to play CDs and DVDs, record CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and record DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs.

  • Page 43: Emergency Dvd/Cd-Rom Tray Release

    cygnus.book Page 37 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM EMERGENCY DVD/CD-ROM TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole.

  • Page 44: Using Dolby Headphone

    1. Insert the disc in the optical drive tray. When you do so, WinDVD will start automatically. 2. Place your cursor over the Fujitsu logo on the WinDVD control panel and click on it. If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu appears.

  • Page 45: Memory Stick/Secure Digital Slot

    cygnus.book Page 39 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Note: A Memory Stick is used for illustration purposes. Figure 4-1. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card Memory Stick/ Secure Digital Slot Your LifeBook notebook supports the following memory cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices.

  • Page 46: Removing A Memory Stick/Sd Card

    cygnus.book Page 40 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD CARD To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these easy steps: See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual...

  • Page 47: Hard Disk Drive

    Page 41 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using. Some Life- Book notebooks may also contain a removable hard disk drive in addition to the internal hard disk drive. (See...

  • Page 48: Pc Cards

    cygnus.book Page 42 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 4-8 Installing/Removing PC Cards PC Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports two Type I or Type II or one Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety...

  • Page 49: Memory Upgrade Module

    The memory upgrade must be PC2100 DDR333 SO- DIMM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, we recommend that you only purchase additional memory from the Fujitsu on-line accessory store at: www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment,...

  • Page 50: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    cygnus.book Page 44 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1.

  • Page 51: Device Ports

    cygnus.book Page 45 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Device Ports Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. COMMUNICATIONS PORTS Your LifeBook has a Modem jack (RJ-11) and a LAN jack (RJ-45) to accommodate external communications.

  • Page 52: Headphone Jack

    cygnus.book Page 46 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e ■ There are several types of cables for connecting a digital electronic device (e.g., MD player) to the digital audio- out connector, depending on the...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    cygnus.book Page 47 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Troubleshooting...
  • Page 54 cygnus.book Page 48 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial numbers. (See Figure 2-7 on page 13 for location) Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to Fujitsu until you have received a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from a support representative.

  • Page 56: Specific Problems

    cygnus.book Page 50 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 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...

  • Page 57: Floppy Disk Drive Problems

    CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted. Verify your password and security settings. Contact Fujitsu or your local authorized reseller for a replacement hard disk drive. Try to use your intergrated pointing device to restart your system. If this fails, turn your LifeBook note- book off using the power/suspend/resume button, wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.

  • Page 58: Memory Problems

    cygnus.book Page 52 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Problem Possible Cause You have installed an Your operating system external keyboard or software is not set up with the...

  • Page 59: Power Failures

    cygnus.book Page 53 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Problem Possible Cause A card inserted in the PC The card may have been Card slot does not work or installed while an application is locking up the system. was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.

  • Page 60: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    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...

  • Page 61: Video Problems

    cygnus.book Page 55 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Problem Possible Cause The system powers up and You have a secured system displays power-on informa- requiring a password to load tion, but fails to load the your operating system. operating system. (continued) Internal hard drive was not detected.

  • Page 62: Miscellaneous Problems

    cygnus.book Page 56 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Problem Possible Cause The display goes blank by Something is pushing on the itself after it is used.

  • Page 63: Power On Self Test Messages

    cygnus.book Page 57 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM 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 *. The most common errors are marked with a #.

  • Page 64: Modem Result Codes

    cygnus.book Page 58 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen.
  • Page 65 cygnus.book Page 59 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...

  • Page 66: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything installed on the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk.
  • Page 67 To re-install drivers and/or applications: 1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Welcome screen is displayed after the CD is inserted. 2. From the left frame of the Welcome screen, “System Components”...
  • Page 68 cygnus.book Page 62 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 69: Care And Maintenance

    cygnus.book Page 63 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 70 cygnus.book Page 64 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 71: Care And Maintenance

    cygnus.book Page 65 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.

  • Page 72: Batteries

    cygnus.book Page 66 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e BATTERIES Caring for your Batteries Always handle batteries carefully.

  • Page 73: Pc Cards

    cygnus.book Page 67 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Avoid using or storing the drive where it is ■ damp or dusty. Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or ■ devices that generate strong magnetic fields. Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be ■...
  • Page 74 cygnus.book Page 68 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    cygnus.book Page 69 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Specifications...
  • Page 76 cygnus.book Page 70 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    LifeBook notebook. Specific details about your system may vary from those referenced here. For an updated list of current configu- rations, please go to the Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Web site at: www.us.fujitsu.com/ computers. All options listed are accurate as of the date of print;...

  • Page 78: Device Ports

    14.4V, 6450 mAh, FPCBP74 Adapters AC Adapter: Autosensing 100-240V AC, 120W, supplying 19V DC, 6.32A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC36AP, which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

  • Page 79: Pre-Installed Software

    (See your online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program). Fujitsu HotKey Utility Fujitsu HotKey Utility allows you to monitor and manage the status of the screen brightness and system volume. Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) by PowerQuest...
  • Page 80 cygnus.book Page 74 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 81 cygnus.book Page 75 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Glossary...
  • Page 82 cygnus.book Page 76 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    cygnus.book Page 77 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. 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 84 cygnus.book Page 78 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.
  • Page 85 cygnus.book Page 79 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Kilobyte. Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves. Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.
  • Page 86 cygnus.book Page 80 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
  • Page 87 cygnus.book Page 81 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM G l o s s a r y 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 –...

  • Page 88: Regulatory Information

    L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 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...
  • Page 89 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.
  • Page 90 cygnus.book Page 84 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed adapter, output rating 19V DC, 6.32 A.

  • Page 91: Integrated Wireless

    cygnus.book Page 85 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s Guide * Optional device...
  • Page 92 cygnus.book Page 86 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 93: Wireless Lan User's Guide

    (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 94: Before Using The Wireless Lan

    L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Before Using the Wireless LAN The Integrated Wireless LAN is an optional device avail- able for Fujitsu mobile computers. This manual describes the basic operating procedures for the Wireless LAN (referred to as the “device” in this manual) and how to set up a wireless LAN network.

  • Page 95: For Better Communications

    cygnus.book Page 89 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Figure 2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network ADSL modem, Internet cable modem, or similar Wireless LAN access point, and such a connection is called the “Access Point Network” or “Infrastructure Network”. By using an access point, you can set and use a different communication channel for each network group.

  • Page 96: Stopping Transmission

    cygnus.book Page 90 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e STOPPING TRANSMISSION To use this product inside hospitals, clinics, or airplanes, or in other places where the use of electronic equipment is regulated, stop the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN beforehand.

  • Page 97: Connection Using Windows Xp

    cygnus.book Page 91 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Connection using Windows XP FLOW OF OPERATIONS The wireless LAN connection procedure contained in this section is outlined below. Make sure the mobile computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. For further details, see (See Starting Transmission on page 90 for more information).
  • Page 98 cygnus.book Page 92 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network name to all the personal computers to be connected.

  • Page 99: Connection To The Network

    cygnus.book Page 93 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK This section explains connection to the network. If there is an administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings. Setting the network Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the computer and work group names”...
  • Page 100 cygnus.book Page 94 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e This operation is not required unless the sharing func- tion is to be used.
  • Page 101 cygnus.book Page 95 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM 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.

  • Page 102: Connection Using Windows 2000

    cygnus.book Page 96 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Connection using Windows 2000 FLOW OF OPERATIONS The wireless LAN connection procedure is outlined below.

  • Page 103: Connection To The Network

    cygnus.book Page 97 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Choose the appropriate WPA EAP type - PEAP or TLS. Please see your network administrator for the appropriate configuration settings. WPA-PSK Enter the appropriate pre-shared key. Please see your network administrator for the appropriate configuration settings.
  • Page 104 cygnus.book Page 98 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e displayed on the screen. Processing will return to the [System Properties] window.
  • Page 105 cygnus.book Page 99 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Confirming connection After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set, and confirm the status of the radio in case of trouble such as a network connection failure.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    cygnus.book Page 100 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
  • Page 107 cygnus.book Page 101 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Problem Possible Cause Unavailable It takes too long to retrieve the network network and display the connection connected (continued) computers. Incorrect setting of IP address W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e Possible Solution Retrieve computers as follow: Windows XP:...
  • Page 108 cygnus.book Page 102 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Problem Possible Cause Communication Access control may be disabled is disconnected soon after...

  • Page 109: Wireless Lan Glossary

    cygnus.book Page 103 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Wireless LAN Glossary Ad hoc A designation for wireless LAN network configuration. It indicates a form of communication limited to those personal computers which have wireless LAN function. For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 88. Channel The frequency band of wireless LAN to be used in communications over wireless LAN or at the access...
  • Page 110 cygnus.book Page 104 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e submitting correct network keys. However, in case of actual communications, the same network key must be set.

  • Page 111: Ip Address Information

    cygnus.book Page 105 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM IP address information 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. If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows: If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows: Windows 2000: [Obtain an IP address automatically]...

  • Page 112: Specification

    cygnus.book Page 106 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Specifications Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency Number of channels...
  • Page 113 cygnus.book Page 107 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Index...
  • Page 114 cygnus.book Page 108 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 115 cygnus.book Page 109 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Index adapter ......23, 72, 77 plug adapters .
  • Page 116 cygnus.book Page 110 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Function Key F10 ........17 F3 .
  • Page 117 cygnus.book Page 111 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM Resolution ........71 Restarting .
  • Page 118 cygnus.book Page 112 Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:22 PM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

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