E8420 BIOS Guides
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... Selecting Disabled disables the power button. Wake Up on LAN is enabled only when the AC adapter is connected. Selecting Disabled disables this setting. Selecting Power Off allows you to turn off state. LifeBook E Series BIOS Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu of a system wake-up when the internal LAN device... The Miscellaneous Configurations submenu provides options for the Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu of the Preboot Execution Environment. When [On AC mode only] is selected, wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernate modes is possible only when an AC Adapter is connected.
... Selecting Disabled disables the power button. Wake Up on LAN is enabled only when the AC adapter is connected. Selecting Disabled disables this setting. Selecting Power Off allows you to turn off state. LifeBook E Series BIOS Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu of a system wake-up when the internal LAN device... The Miscellaneous Configurations submenu provides options for the Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu of the Preboot Execution Environment. When [On AC mode only] is selected, wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernate modes is possible only when an AC Adapter is connected.
E8420 Getting Started Guide
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...; Plug the power cord into media drive • Open the application folder, select the set in the box: ❏ LifeBook notebook ❏ Lithium ion battery, pre-installed ❏ AC adapter with your notebook: ❏ DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, Dual-Layer Multi-Format ❏ DVD and/or CD... as a mouse, keyboard, or remote control. • You should not attach any open that was set -up your new Fujitsu LifeBook notebook, it will display a Fujitsu logo on a hard level surface and that you choose to an icon on sequence. If you will be critical to dial. Open...
...; Plug the power cord into media drive • Open the application folder, select the set in the box: ❏ LifeBook notebook ❏ Lithium ion battery, pre-installed ❏ AC adapter with your notebook: ❏ DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, Dual-Layer Multi-Format ❏ DVD and/or CD... as a mouse, keyboard, or remote control. • You should not attach any open that was set -up your new Fujitsu LifeBook notebook, it will display a Fujitsu logo on a hard level surface and that you choose to an icon on sequence. If you will be critical to dial. Open...
E8420 Getting Started Guide
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... • To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. ... be replaced. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with your LifeBook® E8420 Notebook This guide will also provide some valuable tips. AC adapter output polarity: + When using the notebook, take caution... public service organization dedicated to operate. Arques Avenue M/S 122 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are subject to cause birth defects or other trademarks mentioned herein are registered trademarks of...
... • To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. ... be replaced. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with your LifeBook® E8420 Notebook This guide will also provide some valuable tips. AC adapter output polarity: + When using the notebook, take caution... public service organization dedicated to operate. Arques Avenue M/S 122 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are subject to cause birth defects or other trademarks mentioned herein are registered trademarks of...
E8420 User's Guide
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...the system. Class II Adapters with local codes for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in the system, and is indicated on the Fujitsu label on the Cable ...only the power cord and batteries indicated in a fire. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI... for possible special disposal instructions. • To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. • For TV tuner use...
...the system. Class II Adapters with local codes for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in the system, and is indicated on the Fujitsu label on the Cable ...only the power cord and batteries indicated in a fire. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI... for possible special disposal instructions. • To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. • For TV tuner use...
E8420 User's Guide
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Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 9 Conventions Used in the Guide 9 Fujitsu Contact Information 10 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 12 Locating the Controls and Connectors 13 Top Components 14 Left-Side Panel Components 16 Right-Side Panel Components 19 Back Panel Components 20 Bottom Components 22 Status Indicator Panel 24 Power Indicator 24 AC Adapter Indicator 25 Battery Level Indicators 25 Battery Charging Indicators 26
Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 9 Conventions Used in the Guide 9 Fujitsu Contact Information 10 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 12 Locating the Controls and Connectors 13 Top Components 14 Left-Side Panel Components 16 Right-Side Panel Components 19 Back Panel Components 20 Bottom Components 22 Status Indicator Panel 24 Power Indicator 24 AC Adapter Indicator 25 Battery Level Indicators 25 Battery Charging Indicators 26
E8420 User's Guide
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..."Headphone Jack" on page 83. In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you to plug in the AC adapter to prevent overheating. See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 18 - DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you must...page 91. Smart Card Slot A dedicated Smart Card slot is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to Know Your LifeBook Smart Cards are used to cool the system to power your notebook. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ...
..."Headphone Jack" on page 83. In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you to plug in the AC adapter to prevent overheating. See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 18 - DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you must...page 91. Smart Card Slot A dedicated Smart Card slot is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to Know Your LifeBook Smart Cards are used to cool the system to power your notebook. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ...
E8420 User's Guide
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... states whether your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It has several different states, each of which tells you how each of your system is ready for use. 24 Power Battery Identifier Battery Hard Drive/ Charging Optical Drive NumLk ScrLk Access Indicator CapsLk Security AC Adapter Battery Level Radio... Wireless PC Card Access Emission Indicator (PC Card Slot) Figure 7. These symbols tell you the mode your notebook is in. • Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that correspond ...
... states whether your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It has several different states, each of which tells you how each of your system is ready for use. 24 Power Battery Identifier Battery Hard Drive/ Charging Optical Drive NumLk ScrLk Access Indicator CapsLk Security AC Adapter Battery Level Radio... Wireless PC Card Access Emission Indicator (PC Card Slot) Figure 7. These symbols tell you the mode your notebook is in. • Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that correspond ...
E8420 User's Guide
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...; Steady Off: This means that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. 76%-100% Charging 76%-100% 51%-75% 26%-50% 11%-25% Low Warning This icon has two different states that can tell you do not have an adapter connected. AC Adapter Indicator The AC Adapter indicator shows whether your notebook is using. • On: This...
...; Steady Off: This means that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. 76%-100% Charging 76%-100% 51%-75% 26%-50% 11%-25% Low Warning This icon has two different states that can tell you do not have an adapter connected. AC Adapter Indicator The AC Adapter indicator shows whether your notebook is using. • On: This...
E8420 User's Guide
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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. 47 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Adapter Figure 12.
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. 47 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Adapter Figure 12.
E8420 User's Guide
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... one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK. 48 - Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on your...
... one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK. 48 - Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on your...
E8420 User's Guide
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Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal battery, you power on your LifeBook, it off (see "Sleep Mode" on page 61), or you may be displayed. THIS MEANS THAT AT LEAST ONE BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. When ...you are done working you can either leave your notebook. See "Power On Self Test Messages" on page 108 Depending on the nature of the POST, your notebook will load your LifeBook notebook from its off state...
Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal battery, you power on your LifeBook, it off (see "Sleep Mode" on page 61), or you may be displayed. THIS MEANS THAT AT LEAST ONE BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. When ...you are done working you can either leave your notebook. See "Power On Self Test Messages" on page 108 Depending on the nature of the POST, your notebook will load your LifeBook notebook from its off state...
E8420 User's Guide
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The Charging icon on page 26. • When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, CD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will flash when you try to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other ...LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. The battery is outside its operating temperature range. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your battery life. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if...
The Charging icon on page 26. • When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, CD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will flash when you try to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other ...LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. The battery is outside its operating temperature range. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your battery life. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if...
E8420 User's Guide
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The Lithium ion battery is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 60 for more quickly, put your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery, therefore you do not need to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery... significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is installed in your notebook into Sleep mode, or turn it off while the adapter is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline...
The Lithium ion battery is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 60 for more quickly, put your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery, therefore you do not need to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery... significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is installed in your notebook into Sleep mode, or turn it off while the adapter is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline...
E8420 User's Guide
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... IS NO BRIDGE BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED. IF YOU DO NOT USE AN AC ADAPTER YOU WILL LOSE ANY UNSAVED FILES. 1 Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it down your battery bay follow these easy steps: BE SURE TO PLUG IN AN...latches click into place. 5 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on. Lithium ion Battery Replacing the Battery With the purchase of your battery bay follow these easy steps: 1 Have a charged battery ready to display the operating level available in your LifeBook notebook. There are two ways to swap ...
... IS NO BRIDGE BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED. IF YOU DO NOT USE AN AC ADAPTER YOU WILL LOSE ANY UNSAVED FILES. 1 Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it down your battery bay follow these easy steps: BE SURE TO PLUG IN AN...latches click into place. 5 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on. Lithium ion Battery Replacing the Battery With the purchase of your battery bay follow these easy steps: 1 Have a charged battery ready to display the operating level available in your LifeBook notebook. There are two ways to swap ...
E8420 User's Guide
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...AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. This is not required if you attached AC...NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL, CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY...AC POWER TO COMPLETE THEM. If you do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you were last watching. 7 Continue watching your LifeBook...THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO AUTOSUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY....
...AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. This is not required if you attached AC...NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL, CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY...AC POWER TO COMPLETE THEM. If you do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you were last watching. 7 Continue watching your LifeBook...THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO AUTOSUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY....
E8420 User's Guide
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... problems that you can solve on . 6 Go through the boot sequence. 95 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be solved by replacing the device. Make sure it as possible causes of these straightforward... issues and identify failures that any devices connected to an active AC power source. 3 Make sure that require service. Identifying the Problem If you encounter a problem, go...10 seconds before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is seated properly.
... problems that you can solve on . 6 Go through the boot sequence. 95 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be solved by replacing the device. Make sure it as possible causes of these straightforward... issues and identify failures that any devices connected to an active AC power source. 3 Make sure that require service. Identifying the Problem If you encounter a problem, go...10 seconds before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is seated properly.
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...properly Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook. It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the Port Replicator. Notebook does not turn on page 71 for the disc in the optional Port Replicator Port Replicator AC adapter is dirty or defective. Floppy ...Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to Incorrect DVD Player or recognize DVD/CD-RW/CD- Troubleshooting Your...
...properly Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook. It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the Port Replicator. Notebook does not turn on page 71 for the disc in the optional Port Replicator Port Replicator AC adapter is dirty or defective. Floppy ...Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to Incorrect DVD Player or recognize DVD/CD-RW/CD- Troubleshooting Your...
E8420 User's Guide
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. (continued) The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is in the On or Accessories position. If you are operating on the keyboard, or move the.... Troubleshooting Your LifeBook The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are shorted. You have a battery failure. installed. AC adapter has no power from AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or car cigarette lighter. If that your adapter is faulty. Your power adapter has Make sure the adapter is dead and...
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. (continued) The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is in the On or Accessories position. If you are operating on the keyboard, or move the.... Troubleshooting Your LifeBook The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are shorted. You have a battery failure. installed. AC adapter has no power from AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or car cigarette lighter. If that your adapter is faulty. Your power adapter has Make sure the adapter is dead and...
E8420 User's Guide
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... affect any of the screen. 6 When the Recovery and Utility screen appears, three tabs will be making your computer run the system using your AC adapter while running the recovery tool. the TrustedCore Menu will appear at the bottom of your documents, pictures, or other personal data. 116 - If ... C: drive. press the [Enter] key or click on the screen. Recovery tab: The Recovery tab contains the Start Recovery tool. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the selected components. While the files are performed on the screen. Note that the recovery process erases all data that you must...
... affect any of the screen. 6 When the Recovery and Utility screen appears, three tabs will be making your computer run the system using your AC adapter while running the recovery tool. the TrustedCore Menu will appear at the bottom of your documents, pictures, or other personal data. 116 - If ... C: drive. press the [Enter] key or click on the screen. Recovery tab: The Recovery tab contains the Start Recovery tool. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the selected components. While the files are performed on the screen. Note that the recovery process erases all data that you must...
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... habit of transporting 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. • Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other ... notebook will not boot after it in areas where the air vents can be sure to service the computer yourself. • Your LifeBook notebook is supporting the weight of debris. Care and Maintenance Always follow installation instructions closely. • Keep it away from food and...
... habit of transporting 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. • Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other ... notebook will not boot after it in areas where the air vents can be sure to service the computer yourself. • Your LifeBook notebook is supporting the weight of debris. Care and Maintenance Always follow installation instructions closely. • Keep it away from food and...