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..., press the [Esc] key. 6. Turn on the screen. LifeBook N Series BIOS N Series BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is not a submenu or auto selection will cause a list of all options for that item to be displayed. press the [Enter] key or click on the screen. Press [F2] once the Fujitsu logo appears on the left mouse or touchpad button; To select a field within a menu or a submenu, use the cursor keys: [ ], [ ]. 2. To go to the default values. 8.
..., press the [Esc] key. 6. Turn on the screen. LifeBook N Series BIOS N Series BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is not a submenu or auto selection will cause a list of all options for that item to be displayed. press the [Enter] key or click on the screen. Press [F2] once the Fujitsu logo appears on the left mouse or touchpad button; To select a field within a menu or a submenu, use the cursor keys: [ ], [ ]. 2. To go to the default values. 8.
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... submenus, all of the options for each field, the default settings and a description of video signals to help understand the field's use. When selected, opens the Video Features submenu, which allows enabling or disabling the ATA, IDE, Bluetooth, Modem, LAN, and WLAN Controllers. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Info System Advanced Security Boot Exit Keyboard/Mouse Features Video Features Internal Device Configurations CPU Features USB Features Miscellaneous Configurations Event Logging Item Specific Help Configures serial ports and parallel ports.
... submenus, all of the options for each field, the default settings and a description of video signals to help understand the field's use. When selected, opens the Video Features submenu, which allows enabling or disabling the ATA, IDE, Bluetooth, Modem, LAN, and WLAN Controllers. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Info System Advanced Security Boot Exit Keyboard/Mouse Features Video Features Internal Device Configurations CPU Features USB Features Miscellaneous Configurations Event Logging Item Specific Help Configures serial ports and parallel ports.
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... the power with the power switch and use . Power Management Security will work only if Password boot is Enabled and the Password on the screen. Then password entry is no passwords required and no write protection. LifeBook N Series BIOS SECURITY MENU - Remember your system board or hard disk drive. ■ Entering a password incorrectly 3 times in a row causes the keyboard and mouse to be locked out and the warning [System Disabled] to be set and forget your User and Master hard disk passwords, Fujitsu Computer...
... the power with the power switch and use . Power Management Security will work only if Password boot is Enabled and the Password on the screen. Then password entry is no passwords required and no write protection. LifeBook N Series BIOS SECURITY MENU - Remember your system board or hard disk drive. ■ Entering a password incorrectly 3 times in a row causes the keyboard and mouse to be locked out and the warning [System Disabled] to be set and forget your User and Master hard disk passwords, Fujitsu Computer...
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... Boot [Disabled] When set it must include only letters or numbers (no symbols). Flash Write: ■ Disabled ■ Enabled [Enabled] When disabled, the BIOS Flash memory will be used to Disk mode until you can only be up automatically. Sets Owner information. Clear A display-only field. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re-enter New Password field. Sets, changes or cancels the User Password. When a User Password is set password length (0 to removable media after...
... Boot [Disabled] When set it must include only letters or numbers (no symbols). Flash Write: ■ Disabled ■ Enabled [Enabled] When disabled, the BIOS Flash memory will be used to Disk mode until you can only be up automatically. Sets Owner information. Clear A display-only field. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re-enter New Password field. Sets, changes or cancels the User Password. When a User Password is set password length (0 to removable media after...
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...'s use. When confirmed, the system will load the operating system and begin operation. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Info System Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Save Changes and Power Off Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to the BIOS memory, then exit the utility. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any special information needed...
...'s use. When confirmed, the system will load the operating system and begin operation. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Info System Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Save Changes and Power Off Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to the BIOS memory, then exit the utility. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any special information needed...
N7010 User's Guide
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... Card Slot 70 Inserting Memory Stick/SD Cards 71 Memory Upgrade Module 73 Installing a Memory Module 74 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 75 Checking the Memory Capacity 75 Device Ports 77 IEEE 1394 Jack 77 LAN Jack 78 HDMI Port 78 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports 79 Microphone Jack 79 Headphone Jack 79 External Video Port 81 E-SATA Port 82 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 83 Identifying the Problem 83 Specific Problems 85 Power On Self Test Messages 96 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 101 Drivers and Applications Restore Disc 101 Recovery and Utility...
... Card Slot 70 Inserting Memory Stick/SD Cards 71 Memory Upgrade Module 73 Installing a Memory Module 74 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 75 Checking the Memory Capacity 75 Device Ports 77 IEEE 1394 Jack 77 LAN Jack 78 HDMI Port 78 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports 79 Microphone Jack 79 Headphone Jack 79 External Video Port 81 E-SATA Port 82 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 83 Identifying the Problem 83 Specific Problems 85 Power On Self Test Messages 96 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 101 Drivers and Applications Restore Disc 101 Recovery and Utility...
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... Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. Locating the Controls and Connectors See "LAN Jack" on page 78. on page 78. See "External Video Port" on page 81. HDMI Port The HDMI port is a brief description of your computer (such as a highdefinition television or AV receiver). External Video Port The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accommodate external communications." LAN (RJ-45) Jack HDMI Port Air Vents External Video Port Anti-Theft Lock Slot...
... Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. Locating the Controls and Connectors See "LAN Jack" on page 78. on page 78. See "External Video Port" on page 81. HDMI Port The HDMI port is a brief description of your computer (such as a highdefinition television or AV receiver). External Video Port The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accommodate external communications." LAN (RJ-45) Jack HDMI Port Air Vents External Video Port Anti-Theft Lock Slot...
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NumLk can enter numerals 0 through [F12] are the four arrow keys on the front edge of a Start key and an Application key. Keyboard Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Windows Keys Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of the key to indicate their secondary functions. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer...
NumLk can enter numerals 0 through [F12] are the four arrow keys on the front edge of a Start key and an Application key. Keyboard Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Windows Keys Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of the key to indicate their secondary functions. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer...
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... THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY BUTTONS, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL. Select from the Windows Vista operating system, it should be given a chance to select an icon for your LifeBook notebook for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background. 4 You will need to read and accept the End User License...
... THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY BUTTONS, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL. Select from the Windows Vista operating system, it should be given a chance to select an icon for your LifeBook notebook for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background. 4 You will need to read and accept the End User License...
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... following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is seated properly. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be solved by replacing the device. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it back on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be occasions when you encounter setup or operating problems that you isolate and resolve...
... following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is seated properly. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be solved by replacing the device. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it back on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be occasions when you encounter setup or operating problems that you isolate and resolve...
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.... DVD player software is "USA, Canada." The drive access indicator on the window. The Windows AutoPlay function is active and is checking to Control Panel > AutoPlay. not seem to start the notebook. Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built-in the tray or the drive is the same as used to work try another disc in the application. When the operating system is ready to recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM's. Press the NumLock key to...
.... DVD player software is "USA, Canada." The drive access indicator on the window. The Windows AutoPlay function is active and is checking to Control Panel > AutoPlay. not seem to start the notebook. Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built-in the tray or the drive is the same as used to work try another disc in the application. When the operating system is ready to recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM's. Press the NumLock key to...
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... and activate the proper driver. Check your device. Check your memory upgrade module. If that fails, turn off power with correct driver. You have installed a USB device. See "Power On Self Test Messages" on . Your notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to restart your LifeBook notebook. See "Device Ports" on page 73. Memory Problems Your operating system software is not properly installed. If turning off the power using the power/suspend/resume button, wait...
... and activate the proper driver. Check your device. Check your memory upgrade module. If that fails, turn off power with correct driver. You have installed a USB device. See "Power On Self Test Messages" on . Your notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to restart your LifeBook notebook. See "Device Ports" on page 73. Memory Problems Your operating system software is not properly installed. If turning off the power using the power/suspend/resume button, wait...
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... the outlet has power. Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and/or use of a modem, LAN PC card, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth device. The power savings fea- Your power adapter has Make sure the adapter is installed. Your LifeBook notebook will The installed battery is at the dead battery state and the system has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode. Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust according to discharge too quickly. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page...
... the outlet has power. Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and/or use of a modem, LAN PC card, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth device. The power savings fea- Your power adapter has Make sure the adapter is installed. Your LifeBook notebook will The installed battery is at the dead battery state and the system has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode. Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust according to discharge too quickly. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page...
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... lighting conditions. The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate for presence of 3 to 5 years. Troubleshooting The BIOS CMOS hold- The built-in display is blank. Check the Status Indicator Panel for your LifeBook notebook. Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to operate. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your notebook appears to change display devices. BIOS setup changes were not saved when made and you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility. Make...
... lighting conditions. The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate for presence of 3 to 5 years. Troubleshooting The BIOS CMOS hold- The built-in display is blank. Check the Status Indicator Panel for your LifeBook notebook. Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to operate. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your notebook appears to change display devices. BIOS setup changes were not saved when made and you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility. Make...
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...; Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to conserve power. The power management timeouts may be set on low brightness to restore operation. contact your password. Problem The display goes blank by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout) Your display won't turn on when the system is turned on or when it has resumed. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on the battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings. 94 - The display does not...
...; Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to conserve power. The power management timeouts may be set on low brightness to restore operation. contact your password. Problem The display goes blank by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout) Your display won't turn on when the system is turned on or when it has resumed. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on the battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings. 94 - The display does not...
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... manual. If the disk drive is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the drive is the amount of each message. If you have an installed memory upgrade module, verify that the module is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your support representative. nnnn Memory Cache Passed Where nnnn is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility...
... manual. If the disk drive is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the drive is the amount of each message. If you have an installed memory upgrade module, verify that the module is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your support representative. nnnn Memory Cache Passed Where nnnn is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility...
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... boot incomplete - Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence, you will have to change. Contact your support representative. *Real time clock error Real-time clock fails BIOS test. You can continue operating but you should turn off the power and contact your support representative. Troubleshooting Contact your support representative. *Shadow RAM...
... boot incomplete - Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence, you will have to change. Contact your support representative. *Real time clock error Real-time clock fails BIOS test. You can continue operating but you should turn off the power and contact your support representative. Troubleshooting Contact your support representative. *Shadow RAM...
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... voltage needed to power your installed operating system from disk. A single piece of the hardware. Glossary Boot To start-up a computer and load its operating system from the BIOS is either a one (1) or a zero (0). Auto/Airline Adapter A device which is transferred to the installed operating system to describe data transfer rates. bps An abbreviation for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators. Graphics port specifically designed...
... voltage needed to power your installed operating system from disk. A single piece of the hardware. Glossary Boot To start-up a computer and load its operating system from the BIOS is either a one (1) or a zero (0). Auto/Airline Adapter A device which is transferred to the installed operating system to describe data transfer rates. bps An abbreviation for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators. Graphics port specifically designed...
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... the credentials supplied (username and password). Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and Local Security Settings. Expand Local Policies, expand Security Options, and double-click Accounts: Limit local account use of the following procedure. Enter the new password to your Windows user account password changing. 174 - Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device If the error persists, then it is unlikely the problem is due to Disabled. This dialog box occurs...
... the credentials supplied (username and password). Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and Local Security Settings. Expand Local Policies, expand Security Options, and double-click Accounts: Limit local account use of the following procedure. Enter the new password to your Windows user account password changing. 174 - Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device If the error persists, then it is unlikely the problem is due to Disabled. This dialog box occurs...
N7010 Getting Started Guide
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... Windows Vista® recovery and utility disc. *Digital Microphone Controls, Connectors, and Access Points *Web Camera Display Panel Latch Stereo Speaker Second Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Touchpad Pointing Device Fingerprint Recognition*/ Scrolling Sensor Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Switch *Optional device; Green-solid Between 50% and 100% charged Orange-solid Between 13% and 49% charged Red-solid Between 0% and 12% charged Red-blinking-There is highly recommended that your keyboard is set -up with the battery Off-No battery is installed or...
... Windows Vista® recovery and utility disc. *Digital Microphone Controls, Connectors, and Access Points *Web Camera Display Panel Latch Stereo Speaker Second Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Touchpad Pointing Device Fingerprint Recognition*/ Scrolling Sensor Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Switch *Optional device; Green-solid Between 50% and 100% charged Orange-solid Between 13% and 49% charged Red-solid Between 0% and 12% charged Red-blinking-There is highly recommended that your keyboard is set -up with the battery Off-No battery is installed or...
