User manual FUJITSU A6010

fennec.book Page 1 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 Notebook ® User's Guide fennec.book Page 2 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM fennec.book Page 3 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Copyright Copyright and Trademark Information Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes. Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Centrino, Intel, and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Realtek is a trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA. Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. OmniPass is a trademark of Softex, Inc. PowerDVD is a trademark of CyberLink Corp. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec Corporation in the United States and other countries. Roxio is a trademark of Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions. The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Warning Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Quicken® is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States and other countries. © Copyright 2006 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu. B5FJ-1111-01EN-00 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 Base Model Configuration: LifeBook A6010 notebook Complies 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 may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. fennec.book Page 4 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A. AC adapter output polarity: 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. + 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. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service provider. SAVE THESE 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. fennec.book Page 5 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® A6010 Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LifeBook Application Panel Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .18 Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Locating Controls and Connectors Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .24 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HDD/ODD Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . .26 Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . .27 Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 fennec.book Page 6 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook 4 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 56 Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 57 Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the Shock Sensor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 59 Optical Disk Drive Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Emergency Media Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 35 Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 36 Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 37 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for your LifeBook Notebook Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM inserting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 inserting ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Memory Upgrade Module Installing Memory Upgrade Modules . . . . . . . . . 40 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 40 Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 fennec.book Page 7 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 8 GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring OmniPass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 101 101 102 103 105 106 107 APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER'S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . 86 Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Index Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Configuration of the WLAN Device Flow of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility . . . . . . 88 Connection to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 IP address information About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 WLAN Specifications Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Using the Bluetooth Device What is Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . 97 fennec.book Page 8 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook fennec.book Page 1 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM 1 Preface fennec.book Page 2 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook fennec.book Page 1 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook A6010 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, with a fast Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor and an integrated Intel 945 GM graphics controller with support for up to 224 MB of graphics memory. The notebook has a built-in 15.4" TFT wide XGA Crystal View color display. This system brings the computing power of a desktop personal computer to a portable environment. Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 pre-installed. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook's hardware and built-in system software. 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. For example: (See page xx.) On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook. DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the 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 Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to www.shopfujitsu.com or by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories Website. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and Support. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links. LIMITED WARRANTY 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. Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and 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. 1 fennec.book Page 2 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook 2 fennec.book Page 3 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook 3 fennec.book Page 4 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two 4 fennec.book Page 5 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Depending on your system configuration, the following optional item may be included with your system: 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: Additional battery External TV Tuner (for Windows XP Media Center models) Remote control (for Windows XP Media Center models) External USB floppy disk drive Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CDs: Cyberlink PowerProducer CD Bluetooth Application CD LifeBook A6010 notebook (Figure 2-1) AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Driver and Application Restore (DAR) Disc Getting Started Guide User's Guide (this document) International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft®-associated product materials 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. Figure 2-2 AC Adapter 5 fennec.book Page 6 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two Display Panel Latch LifeBook Application Panel/ Volume Buttons Display Panel Touchpad Pointing Device Fingerprint Sensor Left Stereo Speaker Status Indicator Panel Wireless LAN Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone/ Line-Out Jack Microphone/ Line-In Jack Right Stereo Speaker Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open Status Indicator Panel Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Keyboard Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's top components. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. Note that the Status Indicator Panel is divided into two different locations. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 27 for more information) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information) Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. 6 Microphone/Line-In Jack The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. (See Microphone/Line-In Jack on page 43 for more information) Headphone/Line-Out Jack The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones. (See Optical Digital Audio Connector on page 46 for more information) Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the WLAN and Bluetooth devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. (Note that either or both devices can be turned on and off using this switch). (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 87 for more information) Touchpad Pointing Device The touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: right and left mouse-like buttons and a scroll button/fingerprint sensor. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 16 for more information). The scroll button may be used as a fingerprint sensor device. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 101 for more information). LifeBook Application Panel/Volume Buttons The LifeBook Application Panel/Volume Buttons provides one-touch application launch and volume up/ down capabilities. (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 18 for more information) fennec.book Page 7 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Air Vents Optical Disk Drive Eject Button Optical Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release 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. 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 Disk Drive The optical disk drive allows you to burn and play back media discs. (See Optical Disk Drive on page 33 for more information) "Media" and "media disc" in this document refer to any of the media that can be used by this drive, including -among others -- DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, Dual-layer DVD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW formats. Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release The Optical Drive Emergency Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook. (See Emergency Media Tray Release on page 34 for more information) 7 fennec.book Page 8 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Eject Button DC Power Jack USB 2.0 Port PC Card Eject Button SD/Memory Stick/ xD Card Slot IEEE 1394 Jack PC Card Slot 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. ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot. ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM on page 38 for more information) USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 42 for more information) DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your notebook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 43 for more information) SD/Memory Stick/xD Picture Card Slot The Secure Digital/Memory Stick/xD Picture card slot allows you to insert a 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 36 for more information) PC Card Slot The PC Card Slots allow you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM on page 38 for more information) PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject button is used for removing a PC Card from the slot. 8 fennec.book Page 9 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Anti-theft Lock Slot USB 2.0 Ports Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack S-Video Out Port Air Vents External Video Port Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel Modem Jack BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's back panel components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 42 for more information) Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 42 for more information) S-Video Out Port The S-Video output is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. (See S-Video Out Port on page 43 for more information) Air Vents The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. They 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. External Video Port The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. (See External Video Port on page 43 for more information) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 42 for more information) 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 notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer's documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. The internal multinational modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90/v.92 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. For additional information about the modem, refer to the Fujitsu website at: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com 9 fennec.book Page 10 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two Air Vents Main Unit Configuration Label and Certificate of Authenticity (approximate location) Lithium ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade Compartment Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your 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 notebook. 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. 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 31 for more information) Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your notebook, thus improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 40 for more information). 10 fennec.book Page 11 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Power Battery Charging Battery Level HDD/ODD Access Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due to excessively high or low battery temperature. Off: No AC adapter is connected. 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. POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you the mode your notebook is in. Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows. 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. Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. 11 fennec.book Page 12 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two HDD/ODD ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive Access indicator tells you that the drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the optical drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. The Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a disc installed in the drive, causing the HDD/ODD Access indicator to flash. The Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to start an optical disc automatically as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/ CD or will start an application if the DVD/ CD has an auto-run file NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. 12 fennec.book Page 13 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy 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. 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.) 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 Cursor keys Function keys Windows keys 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. 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. [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off. [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 1280 x 800 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.) 13 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 fennec.book Page 14 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two [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. 14 fennec.book Page 15 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Touchpad Left Button Scrolling button/ Fingerprint Recognition Sensor Right Button Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu 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/fingerprint sensor. 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 scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages. Note that the scrolling button is also used as a Fingerprint Recognition Sensor. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 99 for more information) CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, 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 also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-11) Figure 2-11 Clicking methods 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. (Figure 2-10) An external mouse can be connected to a USB port on your LifeBook notebook and used simultaneously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings. 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, then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-12) (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information) Figure 2-12 Double-clicking methods 15 fennec.book Page 16 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 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 sensor allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through online pages. To use the scrolling sensor, move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, raise your finger. (Figure ) Note that you can also scroll by sliding your finger up and down the right side of the touchpad. This feature is disabled by default, but you can enable it by going to Start -> Control Panel -> Mouse. The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor. To use the fingerprint sensor device, refer to the appendix of this document. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 99 for more information) 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 release your finger. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-14 Scrolling Figure 2-13 Dragging methods TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. 16 fennec.book Page 17 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Volume Control Your Fujitsu 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. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways: Volume can be set using the volume buttons adjacent to the application buttons at the top left above the keyboard. The buttons are labeled "Vol -" and "Vol +". (Figure 2-15) rch Vol Volume Down Vol + Volume Up Figure 2-15 Volume buttons Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions 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. 17 fennec.book Page 18 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two My Home Web Search Vol - * Vol + * Power/Suspend/ Resume Button* * Shown for reference only Figure 2-16. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer. This panel allows you to launch selected applications with the touch of a button. 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 two buttons, labeled "My Home" and "Web Search". Pressing either of the two application buttons will launch a user-defined application. The utility window has tabs that correspond to the buttons on the application panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs. (See Specifications on page 69 for more information) The [My Home] button is pre-configured to launch your default Internet browser. In order to reconfigure it to launch a different program, follow these easy steps: 1. Click on the My Home 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. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on "Start 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 Web Search tab can be modified in the same manner as the My Home tab, except it is not necessary to select Start Other Program. 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 hibernate state. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option. 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. By default, pressing the "My Home" button will open the Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation home page. Pressing the "Web Search" button will open the Google search page. Either of these can be changed using the following procedure. 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). 2. Double-click on Application Panel. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. 18 fennec.book Page 19 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k 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. If you choose to use the buttons when the notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not using the notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook. 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. 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. 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 on the track number display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel. When you place it where you would like, release the mouse button. 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. 19 fennec.book Page 20 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two 20 fennec.book Page 21 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM 3 Getting Started 21 fennec.book Page 22 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three 22 fennec.book Page 23 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. (Figure 3-1) Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your 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 at least one charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your notebook. 23 fennec.book Page 24 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three Display Panel Latch Display Panel Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu 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. When using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. When using battery power your brightness setting is set to approximately mid-level by default. The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Press the Display Panel latch to release the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 3-2) 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. To adjust the brightness, use the keyboard function keys, as noted below. Using the Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily. 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. [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. 24 fennec.book Page 25 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM Getting Started 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 LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location) 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. BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting up your notebook is called the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook's BIOS. When your LifeBook 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 notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). If the 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: To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to the right. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Standby mode, (See Standby Mode on page 27 for more information), or you can turn it off (See Power Off on page 28 for more information). Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your hard disk drive. You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook. You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box. The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application. HARD DISK DRIVE PASSWORDS To provide additional data security, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive. This feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about accessing the utility. Remember your passwords. If you set and forget your User and Master hard disk passwords, Fujitsu Computer Systems will not be able to reset it. You may lose data and have to replace your system board or hard disk drive. When you power on your LifeBook, 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 55 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 Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system. Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time. (See Power On Self Test 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 no need to set or change the BIOS' environment to operate your notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility configures: Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. 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 when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with current settings displayed. 25 Messages on page 55 for more information) fennec.book Page 26 Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:42 AM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook's BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User's Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pulldown menu for your LifeBook series. If you're unsure of the notebook's BIOS number, refer to your packing slip. If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear. 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. 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.