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...harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that product: Base Model Configuration: LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Address: 1250 E. Operations are subject to FCC Part 15 Responsible ...Party Name: Fujitsu America, Inc. WARNING HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA...
...harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that product: Base Model Configuration: LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Address: 1250 E. Operations are subject to FCC Part 15 Responsible ...Party Name: Fujitsu America, Inc. WARNING HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA...
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...the point of cable entrance as practicable, as the lap. • Do not use a modem to operate. HOT SURFACE: The bottom of this notebook computer can become hot when used for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming ...the building premise as close to persons, including the following: • CAUTION - If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be a remote risk of electric shock from overvoltages and transients on exposed skin, such as required per ...
...the point of cable entrance as practicable, as the lap. • Do not use a modem to operate. HOT SURFACE: The bottom of this notebook computer can become hot when used for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming ...the building premise as close to persons, including the following: • CAUTION - If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be a remote risk of electric shock from overvoltages and transients on exposed skin, such as required per ...
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.... If there are no way affiliated with a fresh one*. RBRC has drop-off points at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in no convenient RBRC locations near you, you replace it, it for current and future generations. * To order a new battery for your mobile computer...
.... If there are no way affiliated with a fresh one*. RBRC has drop-off points at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in no convenient RBRC locations near you, you replace it, it for current and future generations. * To order a new battery for your mobile computer...
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Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 12 Conventions Used in the Guide 12 Fujitsu Contact Information 13 Getting to Know Your Mini-notebook Overview 15 Locating the Controls and Connectors 16 Keyboard and Display Components 19 Front Components 20 Left-Side Panel Components 21 Right-Side Panel Components 22 Bottom Components 24 Status Indicator Panel 26 Power Indicator 27 Battery Level Indicator 28 Wireless Device Emission Indicator 28 Hard Drive Access Indicator 29 Number Lock Indicator 29 Caps Lock Indicator 29 Scroll Lock Indicator 29
Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 12 Conventions Used in the Guide 12 Fujitsu Contact Information 13 Getting to Know Your Mini-notebook Overview 15 Locating the Controls and Connectors 16 Keyboard and Display Components 19 Front Components 20 Left-Side Panel Components 21 Right-Side Panel Components 22 Bottom Components 24 Status Indicator Panel 26 Power Indicator 27 Battery Level Indicator 28 Wireless Device Emission Indicator 28 Hard Drive Access Indicator 29 Number Lock Indicator 29 Caps Lock Indicator 29 Scroll Lock Indicator 29
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... Adjustment 38 Using the Scroll Wheel 38 Volume Control 39 Controlling the Volume 39 Getting Started with Your Mini-notebook Power Sources 41 Connecting the Power Adapters 41 Starting Your LifeBook MH380 Mini-notebook 42 Power On 42 Boot Sequence 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Booting the System 44 Starting Windows the...
... Adjustment 38 Using the Scroll Wheel 38 Volume Control 39 Controlling the Volume 39 Getting Started with Your Mini-notebook Power Sources 41 Connecting the Power Adapters 41 Starting Your LifeBook MH380 Mini-notebook 42 Power On 42 Boot Sequence 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Booting the System 44 Starting Windows the...
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... System Image and Software 76 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 76 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook MH380 Mini-notebook 78 Cleaning your mini-notebook 80 Storing your mini-notebook 81 Traveling with your mini-notebook 82 Batteries 83 Media Care 84 System Specifications Specifications 85 Configuration Label 85 Microprocessor 86 Chipset 86 Memory...
... System Image and Software 76 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 76 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook MH380 Mini-notebook 78 Cleaning your mini-notebook 80 Storing your mini-notebook 81 Traveling with your mini-notebook 82 Batteries 83 Media Care 84 System Specifications Specifications 85 Configuration Label 85 Microprocessor 86 Chipset 86 Memory...
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...Express chipset. This manual explains how to the referenced item or page. Example: "Click Object Properties and select your LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook's hardware and built-in bold. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on page 43".) Note that all cross-references are cross-... OF THE SUBJECT MATERIAL. 12 Your MH380 mini-notebook comes with LED backlight. On-screen menu items appear in system software. The mini-notebook has a built-in brackets. Preface About This Guide The LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook from Fujitsu is powered by clicking the link, you will ...
...Express chipset. This manual explains how to the referenced item or page. Example: "Click Object Properties and select your LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook's hardware and built-in bold. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on page 43".) Note that all cross-references are cross-... OF THE SUBJECT MATERIAL. 12 Your MH380 mini-notebook comes with LED backlight. On-screen menu items appear in system software. The mini-notebook has a built-in brackets. Preface About This Guide The LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook from Fujitsu is powered by clicking the link, you will ...
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...Support in the following ways: • Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) • Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you ...have occurred • Type of device connected, if any 13 - THE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. About This Guide THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION ...
...Support in the following ways: • Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) • Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you ...have occurred • Type of device connected, if any 13 - THE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. About This Guide THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION ...
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YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS. Limited Warranty Your LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook is backed by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com. About This Guide Fujitsu Shopping Online You can go directly to the online store by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your mini-notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions. 14 -
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS. Limited Warranty Your LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook is backed by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com. About This Guide Fujitsu Shopping Online You can go directly to the online store by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your mini-notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions. 14 -
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LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook 15 We strongly recommend that you are already familiar with notebook computers. even if you read it before using your LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook. Figure 1. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Mini-notebook Overview This section describes the components of your mininotebook -
LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook 15 We strongly recommend that you are already familiar with notebook computers. even if you read it before using your LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook. Figure 1. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Mini-notebook Overview This section describes the components of your mininotebook -
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...plug in external headphones or powered speakers. Specific locations are illustrated in connector Secure Digital (SD) Slot USB Ports Microphone Jack Notebook Icon Purpose Connect an external power source such as the AC adapter or auto/airline adapter. Connect an external microphone. Connection ...in Figures 2 through 6. Locating the Controls and Connectors Connectors and peripheral interfaces on the LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook allow you to transfer data to secure the mini-notebook using compatible locking devices. 16 - The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install a ...
...plug in external headphones or powered speakers. Specific locations are illustrated in connector Secure Digital (SD) Slot USB Ports Microphone Jack Notebook Icon Purpose Connect an external power source such as the AC adapter or auto/airline adapter. Connect an external microphone. Connection ...in Figures 2 through 6. Locating the Controls and Connectors Connectors and peripheral interfaces on the LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook allow you to transfer data to secure the mini-notebook using compatible locking devices. 16 - The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install a ...
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...Local Area Network (LAN) The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used to connect the internal 10/100 Base-T/Tx Ethernet to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on the system when it has been shut down from your computer. 17 - Locating the Controls and... Connectors Connection Notebook Icon Purpose Suspend/ Resume button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your office or home, or broadband ...
...Local Area Network (LAN) The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used to connect the internal 10/100 Base-T/Tx Ethernet to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on the system when it has been shut down from your computer. 17 - Locating the Controls and... Connectors Connection Notebook Icon Purpose Suspend/ Resume button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your office or home, or broadband ...
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1.3 Megapixel Web Camera Touchpad Pointing Device Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel Scroll wheel Figure 2. Locating the Controls and Connectors Display Panel Built-in Microphone Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Keyboard LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook with display open 18 -
1.3 Megapixel Web Camera Touchpad Pointing Device Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel Scroll wheel Figure 2. Locating the Controls and Connectors Display Panel Built-in Microphone Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Keyboard LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook with display open 18 -
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...pictures of yourself to specific components of your system when it has been shut down from standby mode, and power on your MH380 mini-notebook. Web Camera The 1.3 megapixel web camera lets you to suspend system activity without powering off, resume your system from the Windows operating ... button allows you want to the right of text and graphics. The scrolling wheel allows you to navigate around pages by moving your mini-notebook's keyboard and display features. Scroll Wheel The scroll wheel is a color LCD panel with dedicated Windows keys. Keyboard A full-function keyboard ...
...pictures of yourself to specific components of your system when it has been shut down from standby mode, and power on your MH380 mini-notebook. Web Camera The 1.3 megapixel web camera lets you to suspend system activity without powering off, resume your system from the Windows operating ... button allows you want to the right of text and graphics. The scrolling wheel allows you to navigate around pages by moving your mini-notebook's keyboard and display features. Scroll Wheel The scroll wheel is a color LCD panel with dedicated Windows keys. Keyboard A full-function keyboard ...
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.... 20 - Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to insert a flash memory card for data storage. See "Microphone Jack" on page 62. LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook front components Stereo Speaker Front Components Stereo Speakers The speakers allow you to connect an external mono microphone. See "Headphone Jack" on page 61.
.... 20 - Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to insert a flash memory card for data storage. See "Microphone Jack" on page 62. LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook front components Stereo Speaker Front Components Stereo Speakers The speakers allow you to connect an external mono microphone. See "Headphone Jack" on page 61.
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... - See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on the right side) allow proper air circulation to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. DO NOT OPERATE THE... UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is a brief description of your mini-notebook's left -side panel Left-Side Panel Components The following is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to attach a optional ...
... - See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on the right side) allow proper air circulation to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. DO NOT OPERATE THE... UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is a brief description of your mini-notebook's left -side panel Left-Side Panel Components The following is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to attach a optional ...
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...not overheat. See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on the right side) allow proper air circulation to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. USB 2.0 Port Air...Vents LAN (RJ-45) Jack External Video Port DC Power Jack Figure 5. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 12 Mbps. LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 480 Mbps and is...
...not overheat. See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on the right side) allow proper air circulation to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. USB 2.0 Port Air...Vents LAN (RJ-45) Jack External Video Port DC Power Jack Figure 5. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 12 Mbps. LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 480 Mbps and is...
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LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook bottom panel Stereo Speakers Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your mini-notebook's bottom panel components. Locating the Controls and Connectors Lithium ion Battery Memory Upgrade Compartment Battery Latches Figure 6. Battery Latches The battery latches are used to secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay. 24 -
LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook bottom panel Stereo Speakers Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your mini-notebook's bottom panel components. Locating the Controls and Connectors Lithium ion Battery Memory Upgrade Compartment Battery Latches Figure 6. Battery Latches The battery latches are used to secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay. 24 -
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... or for swapping a discharged battery with high speed DDR2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). See "Memory Upgrade Module" on page 51. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your mini-notebook comes with a charged Lithium ion battery. Locating the Controls and Connectors The battery should be removed when the computer is stored over a long period of...
... or for swapping a discharged battery with high speed DDR2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). See "Memory Upgrade Module" on page 51. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your mini-notebook comes with a charged Lithium ion battery. Locating the Controls and Connectors The battery should be removed when the computer is stored over a long period of...
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Note that there are two locations that correspond to specific components of your mini-notebook. (Figure 7) The symbols show how each of the notebook. 26 Hard NumLock ScrLock Drive Access CapsLock Battery Power Charge/ Indicator DC In Wireless Battery Device Remaining Indicator Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The status indicators display symbols that contain status indicators: above the keyboard and on the front edge of those components is operating.
Note that there are two locations that correspond to specific components of your mini-notebook. (Figure 7) The symbols show how each of the notebook. 26 Hard NumLock ScrLock Drive Access CapsLock Battery Power Charge/ Indicator DC In Wireless Battery Device Remaining Indicator Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The status indicators display symbols that contain status indicators: above the keyboard and on the front edge of those components is operating.