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...fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of batteries in this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool... + When using the modem during an electrical storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Technicians Only DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE. Use only UL Listed ...
...fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of batteries in this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool... + When using the modem during an electrical storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Technicians Only DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE. Use only UL Listed ...
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...you, you dispose of the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that run your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in no cost to replace the battery with Fujitsu. 5 - RBRC is important that... CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. Fujitsu is an independent third party to protecting our environment by recycling old batteries at tens of thousands of time; protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you . RBRC...
...you, you dispose of the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that run your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in no cost to replace the battery with Fujitsu. 5 - RBRC is important that... CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. Fujitsu is an independent third party to protecting our environment by recycling old batteries at tens of thousands of time; protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you . RBRC...
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Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 8 Conventions Used in the Guide 8 Fujitsu Contact Information 9 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 11 Locating the Controls and Connectors 12 Top Components 13 Left-Side Panel Components 15 Right-Side Panel Components 17 Back Panel Components 18 Bottom Components 19 Status Indicator Panel 21 Power Indicator 21 AC Adapter Indicator 22 Battery Level Indicators 22 Battery Charging Indicator 23
Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 8 Conventions Used in the Guide 8 Fujitsu Contact Information 9 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 11 Locating the Controls and Connectors 12 Top Components 13 Left-Side Panel Components 15 Right-Side Panel Components 17 Back Panel Components 18 Bottom Components 19 Status Indicator Panel 21 Power Indicator 21 AC Adapter Indicator 22 Battery Level Indicators 22 Battery Charging Indicator 23
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Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery 63 Recharging the Batteries 64 Replacing the Battery 66 PC Cards 67 Installing PC Cards 68 Removing PC Cards 68 Smart Card Reader 69 CompactFlash Cards 70 Installing CompactFlash Cards 71 Removing CompactFlash ...
Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery 63 Recharging the Batteries 64 Replacing the Battery 66 PC Cards 67 Installing PC Cards 68 Removing PC Cards 68 Smart Card Reader 69 CompactFlash Cards 70 Installing CompactFlash Cards 71 Removing CompactFlash ...
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Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 80 Identifying the Problem 80 Specific Problems 82 Power On Self Test Messages 92 Modem Result Codes 96 Restoring Your Pre-... for Windows Vista Systems 99 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 103 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook 104 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook 106 Storing your LifeBook notebook 107 Traveling with your LifeBook notebook 108 Batteries 109 Media Care 110 PC/CompactFlash Cards 111 System Specifications Specifications 112 Configuration Label 112 Microprocessor ...
Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 80 Identifying the Problem 80 Specific Problems 82 Power On Self Test Messages 92 Modem Result Codes 96 Restoring Your Pre-... for Windows Vista Systems 99 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 103 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Notebook 104 Cleaning your LifeBook notebook 106 Storing your LifeBook notebook 107 Traveling with your LifeBook notebook 108 Batteries 109 Media Care 110 PC/CompactFlash Cards 111 System Specifications Specifications 112 Configuration Label 112 Microprocessor ...
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PC Card Eject Button The PC Card Eject Button assists you to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 16 - See "Microphone/Line-In Jack" on page 79. Microphone/Line-In Jack The microphone/line-in jack allows you in the AC adapter to ... The DC power jack allows you to install a Type I or Type II PC Card. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS. PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. See "Headphone/Line-Out Jack" on...
PC Card Eject Button The PC Card Eject Button assists you to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 16 - See "Microphone/Line-In Jack" on page 79. Microphone/Line-In Jack The microphone/line-in jack allows you in the AC adapter to ... The DC power jack allows you to install a Type I or Type II PC Card. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS. PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. See "Headphone/Line-Out Jack" on...
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Docking Port Connector Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Air Vents Memory Upgrade Compartment Hard Disk Drive Cover Lithium ion Battery Pack Battery Pack Latches Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. Docking Port Connector This connector allows you to cool down the components. 19 - Locating the Controls and Connectors Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to connect the optional Port Replicator.
Docking Port Connector Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Air Vents Memory Upgrade Compartment Hard Disk Drive Cover Lithium ion Battery Pack Battery Pack Latches Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. Docking Port Connector This connector allows you to cool down the components. 19 - Locating the Controls and Connectors Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to connect the optional Port Replicator.
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... page 63. Under normal circumstances, you to give your notebook, thus improving overall performance. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. See "Lithium ion Battery" on page 73. Hard Disk Drive Cover The hard disk drive cover protects the hard disk drive....AS IN TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with a charged Lithium ion battery. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF...
... page 63. Under normal circumstances, you to give your notebook, thus improving overall performance. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. See "Lithium ion Battery" on page 73. Hard Disk Drive Cover The hard disk drive cover protects the hard disk drive....AS IN TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with a charged Lithium ion battery. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF...
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... which tells you how each of your notebook is operational. AC Adapter Battery Level Hard Drive Access CompactFlash CapsLk Security Card Access Power Battery WLAN/ PC Card Access Charging Bluetooth Access NumLk ScrLk Figure 7. These symbols tell you what mode your LifeBook notebook. Power Indicator The Power indicator symbol states whether your system...
... which tells you how each of your notebook is operational. AC Adapter Battery Level Hard Drive Access CompactFlash CapsLk Security Card Access Power Battery WLAN/ PC Card Access Charging Bluetooth Access NumLk ScrLk Figure 7. These symbols tell you what mode your LifeBook notebook. Power Indicator The Power indicator symbol states whether your system...
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...Hibernate mode, or it is ready for use . • Off: Power is only coming from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. Battery Level Indicators The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the.... • Steady Off: This means that can tell you do not have either of the adapters are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will also remain on even if your LifeBook notebook is shut off . AC Adapter Indicator The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the...
...Hibernate mode, or it is ready for use . • Off: Power is only coming from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. Battery Level Indicators The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the.... • Steady Off: This means that can tell you do not have either of the adapters are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will also remain on even if your LifeBook notebook is shut off . AC Adapter Indicator The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the...
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... the WLAN module is in active mode. The indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to the left of the Battery Level indicator is accessing a PC Card. Status Indicator Panel IF THERE IS NO BATTERY ACTIVITY, THE POWER ADAPTERS ARE NOT CONNECTED, AND THE POWER IS OFF,... THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS WILL ALSO BE OFF. This indicator will flash if your notebook is a small arrow symbol. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Device Access ...
... the WLAN module is in active mode. The indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to the left of the Battery Level indicator is accessing a PC Card. Status Indicator Panel IF THERE IS NO BATTERY ACTIVITY, THE POWER ADAPTERS ARE NOT CONNECTED, AND THE POWER IS OFF,... THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS WILL ALSO BE OFF. This indicator will flash if your notebook is a small arrow symbol. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Device Access ...
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... beeping will stop and the notebook will disable all security feature. • Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off . Then...
... beeping will stop and the notebook will disable all security feature. • Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off . Then...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Cable AC Adapter DC Output Cable Figure 20. 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. 46
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Cable AC Adapter DC Output Cable Figure 20. 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. 46
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Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. Power Sources Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC ...Airline adapter into an AC electrical outlet. Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ...
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. Power Sources Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC ...Airline adapter into an AC electrical outlet. Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ...
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...Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your LifeBook notebook. 2 Push down until you hear a click. This will increase the brightness of your display panel from opening unexpectedly. 49 - WHEN USING BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.... • THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DISPLAY SETTINGS IN WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS, THE CHANGES WILL BE RETAINED AFTER STANDBY AND...
...Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your LifeBook notebook. 2 Push down until you hear a click. This will increase the brightness of your display panel from opening unexpectedly. 49 - WHEN USING BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.... • THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DISPLAY SETTINGS IN WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS, THE CHANGES WILL BE RETAINED AFTER STANDBY AND...
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...leave your notebook in Suspend mode ("Sleep Mode" on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to turn it off state. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook THIS MEANS THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO.../AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. Powering up the notebook 50 - Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume...
...leave your notebook in Suspend mode ("Sleep Mode" on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to turn it off state. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook THIS MEANS THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO.../AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. Powering up the notebook 50 - Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume...
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... settings made in Windows saves the contents of your notebook is a trade-off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all mobile, battery powered computers, there is fully operational. You can do to best suit your notebook is active, the Suspend/Resume button can be put ... is not visible, the power is off or your notebook to maintain system memory and for the display brightness. Internal power management for conserving battery power. As with all other internal components except those for restarting. If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your system memory during periods...
... settings made in Windows saves the contents of your notebook is a trade-off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all mobile, battery powered computers, there is fully operational. You can do to best suit your notebook is active, the Suspend/Resume button can be put ... is not visible, the power is off or your notebook to maintain system memory and for the display brightness. Internal power management for conserving battery power. As with all other internal components except those for restarting. If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your system memory during periods...
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... application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. You must use the Suspend/Resume button to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition. Power Management You can enable or disable this feature. 59 - THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK...there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume. • IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL. • DISABLING...
... application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. You must use the Suspend/Resume button to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition. Power Management You can enable or disable this feature. 59 - THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK...there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume. • IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL. • DISABLING...
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... the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 2 Select the Restart option from the list. Windows XP: The default settings are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot. 60 - Power Management For example, you can use the following procedure...
... the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 2 Select the Restart option from the list. Windows XP: The default settings are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot. 60 - Power Management For example, you can use the following procedure...
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... the AC adapter will flash when you try to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. The battery is outside its operating temperature range. Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but should not be exposed to charge... AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is available. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating...
... the AC adapter will flash when you try to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. The battery is outside its operating temperature range. Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but should not be exposed to charge... AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is available. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating...