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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 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 Cards" on page 79. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you in jack allows you to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 16 - ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000 BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE... LINE CONDITIONS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS. See "Microphone/Line-In Jack...
..."PC Cards" on page 79. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you in jack allows you to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 16 - ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000 BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE... LINE CONDITIONS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS. See "Microphone/Line-In Jack...
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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 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. Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to connect the optional Port Replicator.
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 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. Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to connect the optional Port Replicator.
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... is operational. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that time. 21 - Status Indicator Panel 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. Power Indicator The Power indicator symbol states whether your...
... is operational. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that time. 21 - Status Indicator Panel 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. Power Indicator The Power indicator symbol states whether your...
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...; Off: Power is using. 22 - This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook is only coming from the batteries, and you what power source your notebook is using. • On: This means that either adapter connected. • Steady On: 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 operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. Status Indicator Panel 76%-100% Charging 76%-100% 51%-75% 26%-50%...
...; Off: Power is using. 22 - This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook is only coming from the batteries, and you what power source your notebook is using. • On: This means that either adapter connected. • Steady On: 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 operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. Status Indicator Panel 76%-100% Charging 76%-100% 51%-75% 26%-50%...
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...Precautions Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into normal operation. Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. This will not allow any ... must press the Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off . LifeBook Security/Application Panel This will resume normal operation. THE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD CAN OVERRIDE THE USER PASSWORD. If a valid password is entered within...
...Precautions Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into normal operation. Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. This will not allow any ... must press the Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off . LifeBook Security/Application Panel This will resume normal operation. THE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD CAN OVERRIDE THE USER PASSWORD. If a valid password is entered within...
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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. 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 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Cable AC Adapter DC Output Cable Figure 20.
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... 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. 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 ..., YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK. 47 - Power Sources THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. ...
... 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. 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 ..., YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK. 47 - Power Sources THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. ...
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...level. Closing the Display Panel 1 Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook. 2 Push down until you hear a click. NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DISPLAY SETTINGS IN WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS, THE CHANGES WILL BE...RESTART. Using the Keyboard • [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of your display panel from opening unexpectedly. 49 - FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, SET THE BRIGHTNESS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display. • [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly ...
...level. Closing the Display Panel 1 Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook. 2 Push down until you hear a click. NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DISPLAY SETTINGS IN WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS, THE CHANGES WILL BE...RESTART. Using the Keyboard • [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of your display panel from opening unexpectedly. 49 - FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, SET THE BRIGHTNESS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display. • [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly ...
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...turn it off ("Powering Off" on page 61). Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to turn on your notebook in Suspend ...Figure 22. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook from its off state. WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button is used...
...turn it off ("Powering Off" on page 61). Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to turn on your notebook in Suspend ...Figure 22. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook from its off state. WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button is used...
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... IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that is outside its operating temperature range. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is durable and long lasting, but can...
... IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that is outside its operating temperature range. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is durable and long lasting, but can...
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...IS SET TOO LOW OR IS TURNED OFF BY EITHER THE HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE. In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your LifeBook notebook. 65 - Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel uses an LED below the battery outline of your data can continue to display the operating level available in that was not stored... MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. Your LifeBook will continue to discharge until they are too low to resume operation until you can be lost the data that battery. ONCE THE LOW BATTERY ALARM OCCURS YOU MUST SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT YOUR NOTEBOOK...
...IS SET TOO LOW OR IS TURNED OFF BY EITHER THE HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE. In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your LifeBook notebook. 65 - Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel uses an LED below the battery outline of your data can continue to display the operating level available in that was not stored... MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. Your LifeBook will continue to discharge until they are too low to resume operation until you can be lost the data that battery. ONCE THE LOW BATTERY ALARM OCCURS YOU MUST SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT YOUR NOTEBOOK...
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... bay and carefully lay it down so that is not plugged into the tray. Press it into a power adapter, the battery can immediately swap with one . Lithium ion Battery If the system is not charged. Replacing the Battery Your LifeBook notebook comes with one that the latches click into place to purchase a second one...
... bay and carefully lay it down so that is not plugged into the tray. Press it into a power adapter, the battery can immediately swap with one . Lithium ion Battery If the system is not charged. Replacing the Battery Your LifeBook notebook comes with one that the latches click into place to purchase a second one...
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... application was running, so your adapter is not aware of the battery. You turn on page 46. The battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that your notebook is connected correctly. Sources" on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. Remove and re-install the...
... application was running, so your adapter is not aware of the battery. You turn on page 46. The battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that your notebook is connected correctly. Sources" on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. Remove and re-install the...
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... turns off all by reinstalling it. Your LifeBook notebook will not work on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for your needs. Verify that is properly connected by itself. Problem You turn on battery alone. You are operating on page 46. See...
... turns off all by reinstalling it. Your LifeBook notebook will not work on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for your needs. Verify that is properly connected by itself. Problem You turn on battery alone. You are operating on page 46. See...
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..."Specifications" on page 79. Application software often has its own set on low brightness to increase brightness or double-click on battery power. These settings can fill the screen but smaller display for more information. not properly installed. Check your device. Your...External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The application display uses only a portion of your LifeBook notebook. You are errors some may simply be changed in the Intel GMA control panel. Display compression gives a clearer but have...
..."Specifications" on page 79. Application software often has its own set on low brightness to increase brightness or double-click on battery power. These settings can fill the screen but smaller display for more information. not properly installed. Check your device. Your...External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The application display uses only a portion of your LifeBook notebook. You are errors some may simply be changed in the Intel GMA control panel. Display compression gives a clearer but have...
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...C) may damage your notebook. • Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook will not boot after it with respect and care. • Make a habit of the notebook. 105 - ... such that the optical drive is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat 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 . • Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer....
...C) may damage your notebook. • Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook will not boot after it with respect and care. • Make a habit of the notebook. 105 - ... such that the optical drive is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat 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 . • Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer....
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.... Do not use glass cleaners. • Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display. Caring for your LifeBook notebook wit/h a damp, lint-free cloth. Never use abrasives or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to ...Klear_Screen® Wipes * Applies to Tablet PC, convertible PC with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth until the solution is no longer visible. Cleaning your LifeBook notebook • Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your...
.... Do not use glass cleaners. • Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display. Caring for your LifeBook notebook wit/h a damp, lint-free cloth. Never use abrasives or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to ...Klear_Screen® Wipes * Applies to Tablet PC, convertible PC with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth until the solution is no longer visible. Cleaning your LifeBook notebook • Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your...
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... DUE TO SHOCK OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED. 107 - Disinfecting LifeBook computers • Wipe the surface with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR... RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE LCD AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER. Caring for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location.
... DUE TO SHOCK OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED. 107 - Disinfecting LifeBook computers • Wipe the surface with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR... RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE LCD AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER. Caring for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location.