User manual FUJITSU A3040

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No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, translated, stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. B6FH-8841-01EN-01 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Address: Telephone: Declares that product: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 746-6000 Model Configurations: LifeBook A3040 notebook comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LifeBook A Series Notebook IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Technicians Only Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruction. This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter with an output rating of 19V DC, and a current of 3.37A. AC adapter output polarity: + When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. System Disposal LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT Hg CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® A Series notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scrolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 19 20 20 20 Application/Media Player Panel Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . . Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 22 22 22 23 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Locating Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Back/Top Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 28 Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Status Indicator Panel Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk/CD Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMail Notification Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 29 29 30 30 30 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 16 16 16 Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LifeBook A Series Notebook 4 USER-INSTALLABLE DEVICES AND MEDIA Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Configuration of the WLAN Device Flow of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility . . . . . 57 Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Optical Disk Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Optical Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 38 38 38 39 39 IP address information Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 WLAN Specifications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 40 Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 41 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 69 69 70 78 79 79 80 80 81 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 42 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 43 Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM Inserting/Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Inserting/Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microphone/Stereo Line-In Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . Headphone/Line-out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 49 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 86 86 87 5 USING THE INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 55 55 56 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 8 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrated Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft Prevention Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 91 91 91 91 91 91 91 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 93 95 9 GLOSSARY/INDEX Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 LifeBook A Series Notebook 1 Preface 1 LifeBook A Series Notebook 2 Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook® A Series notebook from Fujitsu is an affordable desktop replacement notebook featuring an AMD TurionTM 64 microprocessor and an integrated ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M graphics controller with support for up to 128 MB of memory. This combination delivers the resources to tackle photo editing, spreadsheets, and general business applications. A large and bright 15-inch Crystal View TFT XGA display adds to the computing experience, bringing applications to life wherever you are. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook's hardware and built-in system software. Your LifeBook notebook comes with Microsoft® Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional preinstalled. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL]. Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.) On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your notebook computer. The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com 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 with the fastest possible solution: Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories website link located in the Windows Start menu or by going to www.shopfujitsu.com. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> Service and Support Website link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links. The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully. WARRANTY Your LifeBook notebook is backed by an International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your LifeBook notebook for warranty terms and conditions. The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. 3 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section One 4 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 5 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two 6 Overview Figure 2-1. LifeBook A Series notebook Overview This section describes the components of your LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. An additional main battery Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook's components. Detailed specifications about your LifeBook notebook can be found in the chapter entitled "Specifications" on page 91. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have: LifeBook A Series notebook (Figure 2-1) Lithium ion battery, pre-installed AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Drivers and Applications CD Restore DVD Getting Started Guide Microsoft-associated product materials Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may have also received one of the following items: Figure 2-2. Typical AC Adapter RoxioTM DigitalMedia SE CD (included with systems that have a DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive) RoxioTM DigitalMedia SE, CyberLink PowerProducerTM, CyberLink PowerDirectorTM, and CyberLink MakeDVDTM CD (included with systems that have Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer) 7 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two Display Panel Latch Display Panel LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel Keyboard Touchpad with Scroll Button Status Indicator Panel Stereo Speakers Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Mode Button Application Buttons Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's top and front components. (Figure 2-3) Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. (See Display Panel on page 28 for more information.) Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information.) Stereo Speakers The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel The LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel allows you to either launch your favorite applications by the touch of a button or to use as a media player when your unit is on. (See LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel on page 21 for more information.) Mode Button The mode button allows you to switch the modes of the application panel buttons from Application mode to Media Player mode. 8 Locating the Controls and Connectors Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. It can also be used to put the system into Hibernation and to wake it from Hibernation. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 31 for more information.) Touchpad with Scroll Button The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and scroll buttons). (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 19 for more information.) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 16 for more information.) 9 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two Optical Drive Eject Button Emergency Tray Release DC Power Jack Air Vents Optical Drive Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's left-side components. (Figure 2-4) DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. Air Vents The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used. Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion. Optical Drive The optical drive allows you to play back a media disc. (See Optical Disk on page 37 for more information.) The optical drive that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system. The terms "media" and "media disc" in this document refer to any of the possible media drives (Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, DVD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW) or media discs available for your notebook (DVD, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW). Optical Drive Eject Button The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open the media tray. Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release The Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook. 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors Headphone/Line-Out Jack IEEE 1394 Port Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot Microphone/Line-In Jack WLAN On/Off Switch USB 2.0 Port ExpressCard Eject Button PC Card Slot ExpressCard Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. (Figure 2-5) Memory Stick/SD/xD-Picture Card Slot The Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD-Picture card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. (See Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards on page 40 for more information.) IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Port The 1394 port is used to connect between your LifeBook notebook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.(See IEEE 1394 Port on page 47 for more information.) Headphone/Line-Out Jack The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone/ Line-out Jack on page 48 for more information.) Microphone/Line-In Jack The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone/Stereo Line-In Jack on page 48 for more information.) Wireless LAN On/Off Switch The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the optional wireless LAN on and off. (See Using the Integrated Wireless LAN on page 51 for more information.) USB 2.0 Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Note that there are three additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the system. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 48 for more information.) ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM on page 43 for more information.) PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to insert a Type I/II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM on page 43 for more information.) PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject buttons are used to eject a PC Card from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM on page 45 for more information.) ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard eject button is used to eject an ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. (See PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM on page 45 for more information.) 11 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two Anti-Theft Lock Slot LAN Jack (RJ-45) USB Ports S-Video Output Terminal External Video Port Modem Jack (RJ-11) Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back/top panel BACK/TOP PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's back panel components. (Figure 2-6) Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock-down device. USB Ports The four USB 2.0 ports (three on the rear, one on the right side) allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 48 for more information.) LAN Jack (RJ-45) The LAN jack is designed to accept a Local Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 plug. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 47 for more information.) S-Video Out Port The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.(See SVideo Out Port on page 48 for more information.) External Video Port The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. (See External Video Port on page 49 for more information.) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 47 for more information.) The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload in accordance with FCC regulations. The internal modems on all LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu Computer Systems are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries. The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer's documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect the modem. 12 Locating the Controls and Connectors Battery latches Lithium ion Battery Bay Certificate of Authenticity Label (location may vary) Air Inlet Main Unit and Configuration Label (location may vary) Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. (Figure 2-7) Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your LifeBook notebook. (See Configuration Label on page 91 for more information.) Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 35 for more information.) Battery Bay Latches The battery bay latches secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 35 for more information.) Air Inlet The air inlet allows the cooling fan to draw air into the computer for cooling purposes. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used. Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion. 13 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two Battery Charging Battery Level Hard Disk/ CD Access EMail Notification NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols (when visible) tell you how each of those components is operating. (Figure 2-8). When you turn off the system, all indicators will go off, except when the battery is being charged. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR When the AC adapter is connected to your system, this indicator shows the status of the battery charging, as follows: If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange. If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/five seconds off. Green, solid: The battery is either fully charged or the AC adapter is connected and there is no battery pack installed. Orange, solid: The battery pack is charging. Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due to excessively high or low battery temperature. Off: No AC adapter is connected. Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. HARD DISK/CD ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Disk/CD access indicator lights when the hard disk or optical drive is being accessed. To prevent corruption of data, do not press the power button when the hard disk/CD access indicator is lit. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR The Battery Level indicator displays the charge level of the battery pack, as follows: Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged. Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged. Red, solid: Battery is between 0% and 12% charged. Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is installed). Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery. Off: There is no battery installed. 14 EMAIL NOTIFICATION INDICATOR The Email notification indicator blinks when Email is received. (This function assumes the application button is set for Email notification.) For additional information, see "Configuring the Application Panel" on page 22. Status Indicator Panel NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator lights when the keyboard is in NumLk mode (during which you can use the keyboard as a ten-digit numeric keypad). To turn on or off, toggle the [NumLk] key on your keyboard. CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator lights when your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. To turn on or off, toggle the [CapsLk] key on your keyboard. SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator lights when the active window is locked to prevent the user from scrolling up or down. To turn on or off, press the [ScrLk] key while pressing the [Fn] key. 15 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (outlined with thick black line) Figure 2-9. Keyboard Application Key Cursor Keys Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of one Start key and one Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) Numeric keypad Cursor keys Function keys Windows keys CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the "focus" (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). NUMERIC KEYPAD Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off. 16 Keyboard [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding down [Fn] allows you to toggle between an internal mouse (touchpad) and an external mouse (USB-type). [Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.) [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display. [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook. [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook. [Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only. 17 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two Volume Control Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting. Using the Fn+F8 and Fn+F9 combinations to control volume will override software volume controls. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways: Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9] function keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook. Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications. Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls. Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level. 18 To u c h p a d P o i n t i n g D e v i c e Touchpad Left Button Scroll Button Right Button Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. (Figure 2-10) Figure 2-11. Clicking DOUBLE-CLICKING Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-12) CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You can also perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-11) Figure 2-12. Double-clicking 19 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. SCROLLING Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, release the button. (Figure 2-14) DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then releasing your finger. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-14. Scrolling TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If you need to change or adjust any of the touchpad control functions, you can customize them from the Mouse properties dialog box in the Control Panel. Click on Start, select Settings > Control Panel, then doubleclick Mouse. Figure 2-13. Dragging 20 LifeBook Application/Media Player A Button Application Indicator Application Mode Button B Button Internet Button Power/Suspend/Resume Button* Email Button Application Mode Player A B Internet Mail Media Player Mode Button Media Player Indicator Stop/Eject Play/Pause Back Next * While not an integral part of the application panel, the Power/Suspend/Resume button is included for reference. Figure 2-15. LifeBook Application/Media Player Buttons LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer. This panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of one button or to operate the optical drive as an independent audio media player. Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under [Start] -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. The panel consists of the following elements: MODE BUTTON Located to the left of the application buttons, the mode button allows you to select the function of the panel either as an application launcher or a media player. When you press the Mode button, the light next to the applicable label will be lit. If Application mode is selected, the light adjacent to "Application" will be lit; if Player mode is selected, the light adjacent to "Player" will be lit. The LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook. If the date and time are incorrect, you can adjust the settings in the Windows Control Panel. The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system. 21 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two APPLICATION LAUNCH/ MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS When Application mode is active, pressing any of the four application buttons (A, B, Internet, or Mail) will launch a user-defined application. When Media mode is selected, the buttons operate the media player. CONFIGURING THE APPLICATION PANEL When you start your system, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the panel to best suit your needs, the Application Panel Setup utility will quickly and easily help you make the most of this valuable feature. To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup utility: 1. Click on [Start] -> Control Panel. (Note that depending upon the View you are using, you may need to click Settings before clicking Control Panel). 3. Double-click on Application Panel. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. The utility window has tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the application panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs. (See Specifications on page 91 for more information). The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook. Please select the tab you wish to change carefully. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. To return to launching your default Internet browser with this button, click on "Default Internet Browser" from the dropdown list. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application. If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above. The E-mail tab can be modified in the same manner as the Internet tab. At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option. When you have finished with Application Panel utility, click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. USING THE MEDIA PLAYER The media player allows you to use your LifeBook notebook's optical drive as an audio media player. If you shut down while the media player is playing an audio CD, it will stop. You cannot go into Suspend Mode or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Mode while the media player is playing a CD. The media player will only play when the system is powered on. To change an application associated with one of the buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to the application you want to associate with the buttons, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button will now launch the new application. One of the buttons may be preconfigured to launch your default Internet browser. In order to reconfigure it to launch a different program, follow these easy steps: 1. Click on the Internet tab of the application panel utility. Click on the down-arrow in the Specify the button action: field. Select Start Other Program from the dropdown list. 2. Click on the Browse button. 3. Scroll down the list of applications, and click on the application you wish to launch with this button. Click on Open. There is no configuration required for media player operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a normal media player. When the selector switch is in the bottom position, the buttons will operate as follows: Stop/Eject: This is the first button to the right of the Mode button. Press it once to stop an audio CD that is playing. Press it twice to eject the audio CD. Play/Pause: This is the second button to the right of the Mode button. Press this button to start playing an audio CD starting at Track 1. While the audio CD is playing, press it to pause. Press it again to continue. 22 LifeBook Application/Media Player If you press the play button and nothing happens, you either have the Selector switch locked, there is no audio CD in the media player drive, you have a CD other than an audio CD in the drive, or system is not powered on. Because of the Windows CD auto-insertion function, audio CDs will start playing immediately after they are inserted if your LifeBook notebook is on. This will not happen if you are using the media player in Suspend or Pseudo-off modes. If you have your display set to 256 colors, the basic display will appear no matter which one you select. You will need to set your display colors to more than 256 in order to select other display appearances. When you close the media player's desktop control panel, it will stop the audio media player. Simply press the Play button if you would like to continue listening, and the media player will restart at track 1. The Selector switch must be in the media player position. Fast Backward: This is the third button to the right of the Mode button. Press this button once to skip one track back. Fast Forward: This is the fourth button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button once to skip forward one track. Deactivating and Activating the Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Start. Click on Programs. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. Click on Stop Application Panel. DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook's desktop that you can use at any time. You may use this panel to operate the media player when you have the Selector switch in the Application position or Lock mode. To use the desktop control panel: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel. 4. Click on CD Player. The desktop control panel will appear in the upper corner of your screen. To close the panel: 1. Click on the "x" button. To minimize the panel: 2. Click on the "-" button. You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Simply double-click on the track display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu. On the same pop-up are two other options: "Always on top" and "Continuous Play". If you click on "Always on top" the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen, no matter what other application you are running. If you click on "Continuous Play", your media player will automatically start over at the beginning of the CD in the drive as soon as it finishes the last track. You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on your desktop. Drag it by clicking and holding down the track number and dragging the control panel. When you place it where you would like, release the mouse button. To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Start Application Panel instead. Every time you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down. Application Panel Setup If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and data tracks into the media player drive, the media player may fail to play the first audio track. The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for the media player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of the CD audio line only. It does not adjust your LifeBook notebook's master software volume control. The media player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True Color (24-bit or more). If you have your LifeBook notebook's display set for 256 colors or less Media Player will display in a "basic" mode. 23 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Two 24 3 Getting Started 25 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Three 26 Power Sources DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 3-1) 2. Plug the AC 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 Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position. OR 3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat. Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1. Be sure that you have a charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch from DC power to battery power. The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your LifeBook notebook while the battery charges. 27 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Three Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2. Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology. Your system has a 15" XGA display panel. Brightness Button The brightness button is located to the right of the power/suspend/resume button (See Figure 2-3 on page 8 for location). Pressing the brightness button will increase the screen brightness to its maximum. Pressing the button again will toggle the brightness back to the level it was at before initially pressing it. To adjust the brightness by gradations, use the keyboard, as described below. Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, with the brightness button, and with the keyboard. The higher the brightness level, the more power the LifeBook notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, set the brightness to as low a level as possible. 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. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly. 28 S t a r t i n g Yo u r L i f e B o o k N o t e b o o k Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook. Never turn off your notebook during the POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn it on the next time. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 78 for more information) BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting-up your LifeBook notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook's Basic Input-Output System (BIOS). When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your LifeBook notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a POST. When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system's opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when: Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Figure 3-3. Starting the system When you turn on your LifeBook notebook, be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one battery is installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power. You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook. You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box. The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application. You reset the system by pressing the three keys [CTRL+ALT+DEL]. To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button located on the right above the keyboard (Figure 3-3). When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, (See Suspend Mode on page 31 for more information), or you can turn it off. (See Power Off on page 32 for more information) Do not carry your notebook around with power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook. BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is normally no need to set or change the BIOS environment to operate your notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to: When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/ or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 78 for more information) Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the POST, your LifeBook notebook will load your operating system. Control device feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. Enter system data security feature parameters, such as passwords. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen with a prompt below it. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. 3. Press the arrow keys to scroll through the other setup menus to view or alter the current settings. 29 LifeBook A Series Notebook ­ Section Three BIOS Guide A guide to your LifeBook notebook's BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Once there, select Notebooks under User's Guides in the side bar. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your LifeBook model. If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear. You will then be automatically connected to the Internet, if you have an appropriate connection available. If an automatic connection is not possible, you will be asked about how you dial out from where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time, you may click the Skip button. Once you are connected to the Internet, you will be asked if you wish to continue with the registration. If you select Yes you will then enter your name and address, and email address if desired. Click Next to complete registration. BOOTING THE SYSTEM We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence. When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin. Registering Windows with Microsoft In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system, it should be registered the first time you use it. After you receive the Windows Welcome screen, you will be prompted to enter registration information in the following order. First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs). After accepting the EULAs, you will be asked if you want to enable the Automatic Updates feature. Acceptance of this feature is recommended because it allows your system to be updated automatically whenever an important change becomes available for your notebook. REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK How do I register my LifeBook notebook? You can register your LifeBook by going to our Web site: us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online. INSTALLING CLICK ME! Before installing Click Me!, be sure the wireless LAN switch is turned on. The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! in the Start menu. When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access. If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook. You cannot use your LifeBook notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement. If you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process, even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again. Several additional windows will appear, prompting you to enter a name and description for your computer, an Administrator password, and a domain name. Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed. 30 Power Management