User manual FUJITSU LIFEBOOK A6025

Fujitsu LifeBook A6025 Notebook ® User's Guide 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. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista 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. 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No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu. B5FJ-4491-01EN-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 A6025 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. 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. Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® A6025 Notebook Table of Contents 1 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 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 LifeBook Application Panel Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .18 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Locating the Controls/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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .22 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Starting Vista for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Registering Windows with Microsoft . . . . . . . . .24 Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . .24 Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . .25 Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook 4 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 54 Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 55 Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Shock Sensor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 57 Optical Disk Drive Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Emergency Media Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 32 Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 34 Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 35 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM inserting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 inserting ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Memory Upgrade Module Installing Memory Upgrade Modules . . . . . . . . . 38 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 38 Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Learning About Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 8 GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . 95 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 User Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Configuring OmniPass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER'S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 85 85 86 86 Index Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 IP address information About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 WLAN Specifications Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Using the Optional Bluetooth Device What is Bluetooth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Where to Find Information about Bluetooth . . . 92 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook 1 Preface LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook A6025 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, with fast Intel® Centrino® CoreTM and Pentium Dual-Core processor technology with dual-core processors and an integrated Intel 945GM 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 VistaTM Home Premium or Microsoft Windows VistaTM Business Edition 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. 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 shop on the online Fujitsu store by going to wwww.shopfujitsu.com. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links. LIMITED WARRANTY 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 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. 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 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook 2 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook 3 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two 4 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 A6025 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A6025 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: Additional battery Remote control package (for Windows Vista Home Premium models) External USB floppy disk drive 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: Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CD: Cyberlink Application CDs LifeBook A6025 notebook (Figure 2-1) AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed Phone and 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 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two Display Panel Latch LifeBook Application Panel Volume Buttons Touchpad Display Panel Scroll button or Optional 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 Keyboard Status Indicator Panel Power/Suspend/ Resume Button 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 25 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. Microphone/Line-In Jack The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. (See Microphone/Line-In Jack on page 41 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 optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices. Switching a device off when not in use will help 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 85 for more information) Touchpad Pointing Device The touchpad is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: right and left mouse-like buttons and either a scroll button or optional fingerprint sensor. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 15 for more information). The scroll button may be used as a fingerprint sensor device in certain configurations. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 95 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) 6 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 31 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 32 for more information) 7 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 36 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. There is a total of five USB 2.0 ports on your system: one on the right side and four in the back. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 40 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 41 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 34 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 36 for more information) PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject button is used for removing a PC Card from the slot. 8 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 External Video Port USB 2.0 Ports Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel Air Vents 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. There is a total of five USB 2.0 ports on your system: one on the right side and four in the back. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 40 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 40 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 41 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 41 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 40 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 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 29 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 38 for more information). 10 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 Sleep 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 Sleep 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 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 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, display settings of less than 1280 x 800 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 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 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/ Optional Fingerprint Recognition Sensor 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 either a scrolling button or optional 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 in certain models the scrolling button is also used as a Fingerprint Recognition Sensor. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 99 for more information) The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application 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. 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 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 23 for more information) Figure 2-12 Double-clicking methods 15 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. In certain models of this system, the scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor. To use the optional 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 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 to the right of the application buttons above the left of the keyboard. The buttons are labeled "- Vol " and "Vol +". (Figure 2-15) Vol + 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 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two My Home Web Search A B C Vol + My Home Button Web Search Button Application Button A Application Button B Application Button C Volume Down* Volume Up* * 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. The panel consists of five buttons, labeled "My Home", "Web Search", "A", "B", and "C". Pressing any of the application buttons will launch a user-defined application. The defaults are as follows: Button Label My Home Web Search A B C Default Application Default Browser www.google.com Notepad Calculator Unassigned Pressing the "A" or "B" buttons will open Notepad and Calculator, respectively. (Note that the "C" button is initially unassigned). Any of these button defaults can be changed using the following procedure. To configure your LifeBook Application Panel: To configure your LifeBook Application Panel: 1. 2. 3, 4. Open the Control Panel. Double-click on Tablet PC Settings. Select the Buttons tab. Select the button for which you want to modify the default application, then click the [Change] button. 5. Follow the instructions that appear to change the application assigned to the button. 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. 18 3 Getting Started 19 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three 20 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. 21 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. 22 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. 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: 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. 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 Sleep 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. 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: 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 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 (or use the TrustedCore Menu, as detailed in the next section): 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. Messages on page 55 for more information) 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, 23 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three Using the TrustedCore Menu When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear. The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens: BIOS Setup Diagnostic Screen Boot Menu Patent Information System Information Continue Booting Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described. The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook's BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at http:// www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support, then select Users Guides under Online Support. Select your product, series, and model, then press [Go]. The first time you initialize your system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. After initialization, a "Set Up Windows" dialog box will appear. Important: During the setup procedure, do not disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or remote control. 2. You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon for your account. 3. The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background. 4. You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use recommended settings". The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select from the three choices. 5. On the next screen set your time and date settings. 6. You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work (Default), and Public location. 7. The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several screens while Windows checks the system performance. 8. Windows will then boot up for the first time. REGISTERING WINDOWS WITH MICROSOFT 1. After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on "Show all 14 items". 2. Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows. REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK How do I register my LifeBook notebook? You can register your LifeBook by going to our website: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online. STARTING VISTA FOR THE FIRST TIME 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. 1. First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs). INSTALLING CLICK ME! The first time you boot up your system, you will see a "Primary Settings for the PC" window. This window explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click [Execute], Click Me! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a "User Account Control" window, you will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Yes] to continue. If you cancel the operation, the Click Me! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation. 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 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. 24 Getting Started Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility. Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your notebook into Sleep mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off between performance and power savings. Your notebook's system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Sleep mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume. If you are running your notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Sleep mode, though not as fast as when fully operational. Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put the notebook into Sleep or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. The button resume function cannot be disabled. The Sleep or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information. When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the system restarts. If your notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Sleep or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode, changes to open files are not lost. The files are left open and memory is kept active during Sleep mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode. POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON When your notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/ Resume button can be used to manually put the notebook into Sleep mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/ Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether the system is in sleep mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See Figure 2-3 on page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and flashing, your notebook is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature) SLEEP MODE Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Sleep mode by: The main advantage of using Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices. HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves your system's memory contents to the hard drive as a part of the Sleep/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel -> Power Options. 25 Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on. Clicking on the power icon on the lock menu. Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu. Timing out from lack of activity. Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition. LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three 2. Select "Choose what the power button does" or "Choose what closing the lid does", then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down). RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure. 1. Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the right arrow. 2. Select the desired action from the list. Turning off your notebook without exiting Windows, or turning it on within 10 seconds of being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time. POWER OFF Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive, optical drive, PC Card, and floppy disk indicators are all Off. (See Figure 2-3 on page 6). If you power-off while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that the notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shutdown procedure. Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power. If files are open when you turn the power off, you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors. Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is: 1. Click the Start button, and then click the arrow at the bottom right of the Start menu. 2. From the dropdown menu, select Shut Down (or Sleep or Hibernate). If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section. 26 4 User-Installable Features 27 LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Four 28 User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions: