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CopyrightFujitsu has made every effort to ensure theaccuracy and completeness of this document.However, as ongoing development efforts arecontinually improving the capabilities of ourproducts, we cannot guarantee the accuracy ofthe contents of this document. We disclaimliability for errors, omissions, or future changes.

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook areregistered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited.

The following are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS,Windows.

PCMCIA is a trademark of the PersonalComputer Memory Card InternationalAssociation.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarksand SpeedStep is a trademark of IntelCorporation or its subsidiaries in the UnitedStates and other countries.

© Copyright 2003 Fujitsu. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be copied,reproduced, or translated, without prior writtenconsent of Fujitsu. No part of this publicationmay be stored or transmitted in any electronicform without the written consent of Fujitsu.

Operations are subject to the following twoconditions:

(1) This device must not be allowed to causeharmful interference, (2) This device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Website : www.fujitsu-pc-asia.com

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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions carefully. Save

these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructionsmarked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outletbefore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleanersor aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth forcleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstablecart, stand, or table. The product may fall,causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and theback or bottom are provided for ventilation;to ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from overheating, theseopenings must not be blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked byplacing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, orother similar surface. This product shouldnever be placed near or over a radiator orheat register, or in a built-in installationunless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from thetype of power indicated on the markinglabel. If you are not sure of the type ofpower available, consult your dealer orlocal power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wiregrounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This will only plug into agrounding-type power outlet. This is asafety feature. If you are unable to insertthe plug into the outlet, contact yourelectrician to replace your obsolete outlet.Do not defeat the purpose of thegrounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the powercord. Do not locate this product wherepersons will walk on the cord.

10. If an extension cord is used with thisproduct, make sure that the total ampererating of the equipment plugged into theextension cord does not exceed theextension cord ampere rating. Also, makesure that the total rating of all productsplugged into the wall outlet does notexceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into thisproduct through cabinet slots as they maytouch dangerous voltage points that couldresult in a fire or electric shock. Never spillliquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this productyourself, as opening or removing coversmay expose you to dangerous voltagepoints or other risks. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outletand refer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damagedor frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain orwater.

d. If the product does not operate normallywhen the operating instructions arefollowed. Adjust only those controls thatare covered by the operating instructionssince improper adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and willoften require extensive work by a qualifiedtechnician to restore the product to normalcondition.

e. If the product has been dropped or thecabinet has been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change inperformance, indicating a need forservice.


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14. CAUTION. When replacing the battery,be sure to install it with the polarities inthe correct position. There is a dangerof explosion if the battery is replacedwith an incorrect type or is mistreated.Do not recharge, disassemble ordispose of in fire. Replace only with thesame or equivalent type recommededby the manufacturer. Dispose of theused battery according to themanufacturer’s instructions.

15. Use only the proper type of power supplycord set (provided in your accessories box)for this unit. It should be a detachable type:UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA,SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum,VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximumlength is 15 feet (4.6 meters).


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Data Storage Media andCustomer Responsibilities

The only effective protection for the data storedin a computer, such as on a hard disk, is foryou, Purchaser to regularly back up the data.Fujitsu and its affiliates, suppliers, serviceproviders and resellers shall not be responsiblefor any software programs, data or otherinformation stored or used on any media orpart of any Product returned to Fujitsu or itsservice providers for Warranty Service or otherrepair, including but not limited to the costs ofrecovering such programs, data or otherinformation. It is solely your responsibility asthe Purchaser to back up any softwareprograms, data, or information stored on anystorage media or any part of a Productreturned for Warranty Service or repair to thedesignated service centers.

High Safety Required Use

This Product is designed, developed andmanufactured as contemplated for general use,including without limitation, general office use,personal use, household use and ordinaryindustrial use, but is not designed,developedand manufactured as contemplated for useaccompanying fatal risks or dangers that,unless extremely high safety is secured, couldlead directly to death, personal injury,severephysical damage or other loss (hereinafter‘High Safety Required Use’), including withoutlimitation, nuclear power reactioncore control innuclear atomic facility, airplane automaticaircraft flight control, air traffic control,operation control in mass transport controlsystem, medical instrument for life supportsystem, missile launching control in weaponsystem. You shall not use this Product withoutsecuring the sufficient safety required for theHigh Safety Required Use.


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AUSTRALIANWARNINGSWARNINGFOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECTEQUIPMENT WITH ATELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCELABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMEREQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLEDPERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.

Connection of Non Certified/Approvedperipherals may result in the equipmentoperating outside the Australian EMIStandards.

Modems connected to the Australiantelecommunications network must be operatedin accordance with the Labelling Notice. Thismodem has been specifically configured toensure compliance with the ACA Standards.Do not adjust your modem or software outsidethe values indicated below. To do so wouldresult in your modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.

Call Attempts/Retries:

Applications software shall be configured sothat no more than 3 attempts are made toestablish a connection to a given number(Note: if the modem can detect service tones,up to 10 attempts can be made). If the callsequence is unsuccessful, there shall be adelay of at least 30 minutes before attemptingto call the number again.

Failure to set the modem, and any applicationsoftware used with the modem, to the valuesshown above will result in the modem beingoperated in a non-compliant manner.Consequently, this would be in violation of theLabelling Notice for this equipment, and theTelecommunications Act 1997 prescribespenalties for the connection of non-compliantequipment.


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NEW ZEALANDWARNINGSThe grant of a Telepermit for any item ofterminal equipment indicates only that Telecomhas accepted that the item complies withminimum conditions for connection to itsnetwork. It indicates no endorsement of theproduct by Telecom, nor does it provide anysort of warranty. Above all, it provides noassurance that any item will work correctly inall respects with another item of Telepermittedequipment of a different make or model, nordoes it imply that any product is compatiblewith all of Telecom’s network services.

This equipment is not capable under alloperating conditions of correct operation at thehigher speeds for which it is designed. 56KBPS connections are likely to be restricted tolower bit rates when connected to some PSTNimplementations. Telecom will accept noresponsibility should difficulties arise in suchcircumstances.

Immediately disconnect this equipment shouldit become physically damaged, and arrange forits disposal or repair.

This equipment shall not be used in anymanner, which could constitute a nuisance toother Telecom customers.

This equipment shall not be set to makeautomatic calls to the Telecom “111”Emergency Service.

This device is equipped with pulse dialing whilethe New Zealand standard is DTMF tonedialing. There is no guarantee that Telecomlines will always continue to support pulsedialing. It is strongly recommended that pulsedialing is not used.

Some parameters required for compliance withTelecom’s Telepermit requirements aredependent on the equipment (PC) associatedwith this device. The associated equipmentshall be set to operate within the followinglimits for compliance with Telecom’sSpecifications:

For repeat calls to the same number.

There shall be no more than 10 call attemptsto the same number within any 30 minuteperiod for any single manual call initiation,and

The equipment shall go on-hook for a periodof not less than 30 seconds between the endof one attempt and the beginning of the nextattempt.

For Automatic calls to different numbers.

The equipment shall go on-hook for a periodof not less than 5 seconds between the endof one attempt and the beginning of the nextattempt.

For Automatically answered IncomingCalls

Incoming calls shall be answered between 3and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.

For correct operation, the total of the RNs of alldevices connected to a single line at anytimeshould not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipmentis 0.5.

WARNINGCONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT INTHE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDETHE NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.


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Note:The screens and illustrations shown in thisexamples may slightly vary depending on theoperating environment that you have installed.

Note: Modem setting in WindowsXP

A. If you are located in Australia

1. Click Start select Control panel select"Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pulldown menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

B. If you are located in New Zealand

1. Click start select Control panel select"Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.


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Fujitsu LifeBook® E Series

Table of Contents1PREFACEAbout This Guide ........................................... 3

2GETTING TO KNOW YOURLIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKNames of the Parts and theirFunctionsExterior features: Front panels ....................... 7Exterior features: Top panel ........................... 10Exterior features: Right panel ......................... 11Exterior features: Left panel ........................... 12Exterior features: Rear panel ......................... 14Exterior features: Bottom ............................... 16

About the status indicating LCDsBefore connecting a peripheral device ........... 19About the pointing device ............................... 20Flat point ........................................................ 20Clicking ........................................................... 21Double-clicking ............................................... 21Pointing .......................................................... 21Dragging ........................................................ 21Scrolling ......................................................... 21About the keyboard ........................................ 22About the battery ............................................ 24Charging the battery ...................................... 24Running the computer on its battery .............. 25Checking the power level of the battery ......... 26Precautions in using the battery pack ............ 28Changing the internal battery pack ................ 29

3USER-INSTALLABLEFEATURESAbout memory ................................................ 33Installing/removing memory ........................... 33About printers ................................................. 36Connecting a printer ....................................... 36About external displays .................................. 37Connecting an external display ...................... 37

4WIRELESS LAN FUNCTION(FOR SELECTED MODEL)Preface ........................................................... 41Notice to the User .......................................... 42Representation of Symbols and Others in

this Document ........................................... 44Outline ............................................................ 45Features of the wireless LAN function ........... 45Network configuration of the wireless LAN .... 45For better communications ............................. 47Stopping the transmission of radio waves ...... 48Starting the transmission of radio waves ....... 48Connection Using Windows XP ..................... 49Preparation for Wireless LAN Connection ...... 49Assigning parameters .................................... 49Connection to the network ............................. 52Setting the network ........................................ 52Setting the sharing function ........................... 53Confirming connection ................................... 55Connection Using Windows 2000 .................. 56Preparation for Wireless LAN Connection ...... 56

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Assigning parameters .................................... 56Connection to the network ............................. 58Setting the network ........................................ 58Setting the sharing function ........................... 60Confirming connection ................................... 61Appendix ........................................................ 63Setting of power-saving function .................... 63Setting of transmission power during

ad hoc connection ..................................... 63Setting of channels during ad

hoc connection .......................................... 64Troubleshooting .............................................. 64Unavailable connection to the network .......... 64Connection check with executed PING

command .................................................. 67Disconnected communication a few minutes

after every connection to the station ......... 67

5TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshootingIdentifying The Problem ................................. 71Specific Problems .......................................... 72Troubleshooting Table .................................... 72Power On Self Test Messages ....................... 84

6CARE AND MAINTENANCECare and MaintenanceBatteries ......................................................... 90DVDs And CDs .............................................. 91PC Cards ....................................................... 91Care and cleaning of hardware ...................... 92Cleaning the computer ................................... 92Cleaning the LCD ........................................... 92Cleaning the keyboard ................................... 92

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PrefaceABOUT THIS GUIDEThe LifeBook® E Series notebook from Fujitsu isa powerful notebook computer. It is powered byan Intel microprocessor, has a built-in colordisplay, a number of possible configurations, andbrings the computing power of desktop personalcomputers (PCs) to a portable environment.

This manual explains how to operate yourLifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-insystem software. Your notebook is compatiblewith the IBM® PC AT.

The LifeBook notebook is a completely self-contained unit with either an active-matrix XGAor SXGA+ TFT color LCD display. It has apowerful interface that enables it to support avariety of optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets.

Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with additional information about a specifictopic are cross-referenced within the text.

Example: (See page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold.

Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBooknotebook.

DOS commands you enter appear in Couriertype.

Example: Shut down the computer?

The point icon highlights information that willenhance your understanding of the subjectmaterial.

The caution icon highlights information thatis important to the safe operation of yourcomputer, or to the integrity of your files.Please read all caution information carefully.

The warning icon highlights information thatcan be hazardous to either you, your LifeBooknotebook, or your files. Please read allwarning information carefully.

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Getting to KnowYour LifeBookNoteBook

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Names of the Parts and their FunctionsExterior features: Front panels

Latch

LCD panel

Cover closeswitch

Status indicatingLCDs

Application Panel/Security Panelbutton

Power/Resume/Standby button

Keyboard

Flat pointSpeaker

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

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Latch

Used to lock the LCD panel to prevent it fromopening accidentally.To unlock the LCD panel, slide the knob to theright.

LCD panel

Displays images output by the computer.

About the characteristics of LCD panelsThe phenomena described below are dueto the characteristics of LCD panels and donot indicate that LCD panels are defective.

The TFT color LCD of your computer,composed of more than 2,350,000 pictureelements (number of dots when thescreen resolution is set to 1024 by 768pixels) was manufactured through the useof high technologies. For technicalreasons, your LCD panel may have pixelsthat do not light up or pixels that alwaysstay on, which however does not indicatethat your LCD panel is in a defectivecondition.Colors reproduced by LCD panels varyto some extent from product to productfor reasons of manufacturing processes.Also, a slight unevenness of density mayshow up as a result of changes intemperature.

Cover close switchWhen your close or open the LCD panel, thisswitch automatically places your computer intostandby (hibernation) mode, makes it resumeoperation, or turns on or off the backlight of theLCD.

Status indicating LCDsIndicate the operating status of the computer.

Application Panel/Security Panel buttonTo use this button, you need to install the suppliedapplication “Security Panel Application” and“LifeBook Application Panel” on your computer.

The application “Security Panel Application”enables you to set up a password for yourcomputer to protect it from unauthorized use.

The application “LifeBook Application Panel” letsyou set up the one-touch buttons so that you cancall up a computer’s feature by simply clicking abutton.

Power and Resume/Standby buttonUsed to turn on and off the computer, to place itin standby (sleep) mode, and to make it resumeoperation.

You can turn off your computer forcibly bypressing and holding down this button for 4seconds or more.

KeyboardUsed to type characters and enter commands inyour computer.

Flat pointUsed to move the mouse pointer from place toplace on the screen.To use the scroll button at the center, you needto install the supplied “Alps Pointing-deviceDriver” in advance.

Your hard disk drive is installed under theflat point. So be careful not to applyexcessive pressure to the flat point to avoiddamage to your hard disk drive.

There may be cases where you cannot usethe scroll button to scroll up or down througha document, depending on the applicationused.

SpeakerThe computer uses this speaker to produce avoice output.

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Headphone jackAllows you to connect commercially availableheadphones with a 3.5 mini plug. This jack is notcompatible with some types of cable connectors,so you should consult a salesperson beforepurchasing headphones.

HEARING LOSS

• Before connecting headphones ora microphone to your computer,always turn down your computer’smaster volume to a minimum bypressing the [Fn] key and the [F8]key at the same time.Failure to do so could result indamage to the connected audio unitor could adversely affect yourhearing.

HEARING LOSS

• When you are listening to musicwith headphones, be careful not toturn up the volume excessively.Listening to very loud sounds for along time can adversely affect yourhearing.

HEARING LOSS

• When you are wearing headphonesconnected to the computer, do notturn or off the computer, or very loudsounds could adversely affect yourhearing.

Microphone jackAllows you to connect a commercially availablemonaural microphone with a 3.5 mini plug. Thisjack does not support some types of microphones(e.g., dynamic microphone), so you shouldconsult a salesperson before purchasingmicrophones.

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Exterior features: Top panelBuilt-in wireless LAN antenna

Your computer has a built-in wireless LANantenna.Do not touch the antenna when your computeris running, especially when communication isheld with the wireless LAN device. Do not installyour computer in a place surrounded byconductors (substances that electricity can easilypass through), such as steel walls or partitions.Doing so might cause degradation incommunication performance or might make itimpossible for your LAN device to carry outcommunications, depending on the environmentin which your computer is installed.

Built-in wirelessLAN antenna

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Exterior features: Right panelMobile multi-purpose bay

Your computer came with one of the followingunits installed in this bay.

• Internal CD-ROM drive unit• Internal CD-R/RW drive unit• Internal Combo (DVD/CD-RW) drive unit• Mobile multi-purpose bay cover

To avoid a system failure, do not use yourcomputer with the multi-purpose bay leftvacant.

Bay unit release leverRaise the lever to remove the unit from the multi-purpose bay.

Mobile multi-purpose bay

Bay unit release lever

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Exterior features: Left panelFollowing is a brief description of your LifeBooknotebook’s left-side components.

Wireless LAN On/Off SwitchUsed to turn on and off the wireless LAN device.Turn the switch off where the use of electronicdevices are restricted, for example, in a hospitaland on an airplane.

Air outletOpening through which heat is forciblydischarged from the computer. When you turnon the computer, the cooling fan rotates for a fewseconds. When the temperature in the computerrises high, the cooling fan automatically starts torotate to discharge heat from the computer.

(Your computer or situation may look different from this illustration.)

Wireless LANOn/Off Switch

Air outlet

Modem port

Antitheft lock

PC card slots

PC card eject button

FAILURE

• Do not obstruct the air outlet. Doingso prevents heat from beingdischarged from the computer andcould result in damage to yourcomputer.

Do not put anything around the air outlet.Objects placed around it, if any, may beheated by heat discharged through the airoutlet.

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Modem PortUsed to connect a modular cable.

Antitheft lockAllows you to connect a commercially availableantitheft cable.

PC card slotsAllow you to insert optional PC cards. The upperand lower slots are referred to as slot 1 and slot2, respectively.

Your computer came with a dummy cardin this slot.“Slot 1” and “slot 2” may be referred to as“slot 0” and “slot 1,” respectively,depending on the operating system used.

PC card eject buttonPress this button to eject the PC card.

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(Your computer or situation may look different from this illustration.)

The infrared communications port can beused for wireless links.When communications are carried outwith the infrared communications device,do not bring the AC adapter or theexternal display close to the infraredcommunications port. Doing so mightcause the device to malfunction becauseof noise.

LAN Port

Allows you to connect a LAN cable.

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video out port is used to transmit ahigher resolution video signal to a compatibleTV or VCR.

Exterior features: Rear panelSerial Port

Allows you to connect an RS-232C-compliantdevice.

Parallel Port

Allows you to connect a device with a parallelconnector, such as a parallel printer.

External display connector

Allows you to connect an external display, e.g.,an optional CRT display.

Infrared communications port

An interface that allows you to carry outcommunications by means of infrared rays.

Serial Port

External display connector

Infrared communications port

S-Video Out port

Parallel Port

LAN Port

Air inlet

USB ports

DC-IN jack

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Air inlet

Opening used to take outside air into yourcomputer to discharge heat through the airoutlet.

If a USB2.0-compliant device is connectedto your computer via a hub or any otherinterconnect device, the performance of theUSB device connected may be degraded in,depending on the performance of theinterconnect device used.

DC-IN jack

Used to connect the supplied AC adapter to yourcomputer.

When plugging in a peripheral device in aUSB port, make sure the plug is orientedcorrectly and insert it straight into the port.

FAILURE

• Be careful not to obstruct the airinlet. Doing so prevents heat frombeing discharged from thecomputer and could result indamage to your computer.

USB ports

Allow you to connect Universal Serial Busstandard (USB)-compliant peripheral devices,such as USB printers. Although these ports arecompliant with USB2.0, they are compatible withboth USB1.1 and USB2.0 peripheral devices.

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Exterior features: BottomInternal battery pack

The internal battery pack is installed here.

Expansion RAM module slot

Used to install memory for your computer.

Internal batterypack

Expansion RAMmodule slot

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About the status indicatingLCDs

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When your computer is turned off, noindicators are displayed on the statusindicating LCD, except when the battery packis being charged.

SUS/RES ( )

Lit when the computer is running or blinks whenthe computer is on standby.

SUS/RES

AC adapter indicator

Batteryidentifier

CD accessindicator

Hard diskaccess indicator

PC card accessindicator

Num Lockindicator

CapsLockkey

Scroll Lockindicator

Securityindicator

AC adapter indicator ( )

Lit when your computer is powered from the ACadapter.

• Battery attachment indicator (1, 2, )Lit when a battery (or batteries) is installed.The number 1 to the left of the indicator refersto the internal battery pack, and the number2 refers to the add-on battery unit (optional)installed in the mobile multi-purpose bay.

• Battery charging indicator ( )Lit when a battery (or batteries) is charged.

• Battery power level indicator ( )Indicate the power level of the battery.

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CD access indicator ( )

Lit when access is being made to the CD or DVDinserted.

Hard disk access indicator ( )

Lit when access is being made to the internalhard disk drive.

To avoid damage to the data on the hard disk,never press the power button when the harddisk access indicator is lit.

PC card access indicator ( 1 , 2 )

Lit when access is being made to the PC cardinserted. The lower and upper slots are referredto as slot 1 and slot 2, respectively.

Num Lock (Numerical Lock) indicator ( 1 )

Lit when the keyboard is placed in [Num Lock]mode.To enter or exit [Num Lock] mode, press the [NumLock] key.

“Slot 1” and “slot 2” may be referred to as“slot 0” and “slot 1,” respectively, dependingon the operating system used.

Caps Lock key ( A )

Lit when the keyboard is placed in [Caps Lock]mode (in which you can type uppercase letterswithout pressing and holding down the [Shift]key).To enter or exit [Caps Lock] mode, press the[Caps Lock] key.

Scroll Lock indicator ( )

Lit when the window is locked so that it cannotbe scrolled up or down.To enter or exit [Scroll Lock] mode, press the[Num Lock] key while holding down the [Fn] key.The reaction of the window depends on theapplication used.

Security indicator ( )

If you set up a password for your computer, usingthe supplied application “Security PanelApplication” this indicator will light up each timeyou try to start Windows. If the security indicatorlights up when you turn on the computer or youtry to resume system operation, enter yourpassword.

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Before connecting aperipheral devicePrecautionsThis section explains what your should keep inmind when connecting a peripheral device to yourcomputer.

• Some peripheral devices need to be setup.You cannot make all peripheral devices readyto use by simply connecting them to acomputer. Depending on the peripheraldevice you use, you might need to set it upafter connecting to your computer. Forexample, to use a printer or PC card alongwith your computer, you need to install its“driver” (a computer program needed for thecomputer to operate the peripheral device)on your computer after connecting it. On theother hand, there are also peripherals suchas memory that require no setup. So beforeconnecting a peripheral device, read thismanual carefully and connect it correctly.

• Read this manual carefully.Follow the instructions in this manual toconnect a cable. Connecting a cableincorrectly could result in damage to yourcomputer or peripheral device.The ways to connect cables shown in thismanual are just a few examples. So for theway to connect your peripheral device, referalso to its user guide.

• Use ACPI-compatible peripheral devices.Your computer is factory-configured so as tomeet ACPI (Advanced Configuration andPower Interface: A battery powermanagement scheme). The use of aperipheral device that does not support ACPImight the power saving features of yourcomputer to malfunction. If your peripheraldevice supports only the low-level standbymode (ACPI S1), do not place your computerinto standby or hibernation mode.

• Turn on peripheral devices before turning onyour computer.When a peripheral device that needs to beswitched on for use is connected to yourcomputer, turn it on before turning on thecomputer, and turn it off after turning off thecomputer.

• When plug a peripheral device in a porton your computer, make sure the plugis oriented correctly and insert the plugstraight into the port.

• When connecting two or more peripheraldevices, connect and set up them oneby one.

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About the pointing deviceFlat pointThe flat point is a very handy pointing device thatallows you to move the mouse pointer in any di-rection you want with one finger. It consists of atouch-sensitive operating panel, two buttons onthis side of the operating panel, and a scroll but-ton at the center.The operating panel, which has the same func-tion as the ball in a mouse, allows you to movethe mouse pointer on the desktop by moving yourfinger along the panel surface. By tapping theoperating panel, you can also click, double-click,point to, and drag objects on the desktop.The left- and right-hand buttons are counterpartsof the left and right mouse buttons, respectively.The functions that they can perform vary depend-ing on the application you are using.

For reasons of principle of operation, thepointing performance of the flat point mayvary depending on the degree of drynessof the user’s finger.The flat point might malfunction if itsoperating panel surface is dir ty orclouded with condensation. In such acase, wipe it gently with a dry, soft cloth.If suborn or greasy dirt persists, wipe itoff with a soft cloth dampened with diluteneutral detergent.Some applications may not allow you toscroll up or down through a document,using the scroll button.When using a mouse, you can specifywhether to use both the mouse and theflat point at the same time, using theBIOS Setup (Keyboard/mouse settings).

Operating panel

Left Button

Right ButtonScroll button (Note)

Note: To use the scroll button at the center, you need to install the supplied “Alps PointingDevice driver” in advance.

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How to use the flat point

ClickingTo “click,” press and quickly release the left buttononce or tap the operating panel once. To “right-click,” press and release the right button once.

Double-clickingTo “double-click,” tap the operating panel twicein rapid succession or press the left button twice.You can adjust the double-click speed, using the“Mouse Properties” dialog box.

PointingTo point means to move the mouse pointer ontoan object or a menu item on your desktop. Whenyou point to an object, the object is highlightedor an explanation of the object is displayed. Ifthe menu item to which you pointed has a sub-menu*, the submenu will appear on the screen.

DraggingTo drag an object from one place to another:Move the mouse pointer onto the object, tap theoperating panel twice in rapid succession, moveyour finger along the panel surface without takingyour finger off the panel after tapping the panelfor the second time, and take your finger off whenthe object reaches the position where you wantto place it. Or, move the mouse pointer onto theobject, move your finger along the panel surfacewhile holding down the left button, and take yourfinger off the panel when the object reaches theposition where you want to place it.

The functions of the left and right buttonsdescribed above hold when the buttonsare configured for right-handed persons.You can change the functions assignedto them, using the “Mouse Properties”dialog box.When tapping the operating panel, do itlightly and quickly with a finger tip. It isnot necessary to apply an excessivepressure to the operating panel.The mouse pointer moves on the screenin the same direction you move yourfinger along the operating panel surface.When your finger reaches an edge of theoperating panel, take your finger off thepanel temporarily and put it in anotherarea on the panel, and then restartmoving your finger along the panelsurface.To use the scroll button at the center, youneed to install the supplied “Alps Pointing-device Driver” in advance.

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Or

To move upward: Press thebutton forward.To move downward: Press thebutton toward you.

ScrollingTo scroll up or down through a document in thewindow, click the area where the document youwant to scroll is displayed, and then press thescroll button forward or toward you.

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About the keyboard

Key features

[Esc] keyUsed to cancel the task currently performed toreturn to the previous task.

[F1] to [F12] keysThe functions assigned to these keys vary fromapplication to application.

[Num Lk] keyUsed to place the keyboard into ten-key mode.

[Prt Sc] key / [Insert] key[Prt Sc] keyTo print the active window, press this key whileholding down [Fn] key.

[Insert key]Used to switch between insertion and overtypemodes.

[Delete key]Used to delete characters typed in.You can reset your computer by pressing this keywhile holding down the [Crtl] and [Alt] keys.

[Caps Lock] keyUsed to switch between uppercase andlowercase modes.

[Shift] keyUsed in combination with other keys.• [Fn] key

This key, unique to your computer, has thefollowing functions:

• [Fn] + [F3]Turns on and off the speakers andheadphones.

• [Fn] + [F4]Turns on and off the internal pointing devicewhen Manual under Internal pointing deviceis selected in the BIOS Setup window.

• [Fn] + [F5]Maximizes or restores a window.

• [Fn] + [F6]Dims the backlight of the LCD panel.

• [Fn] + [F7]Brightens the backlight of the LCD panel.

• [Fn] + [F8]Turns down the volume.

• [Fn] + [F9]Turns up the volume.

• [Fn] + [F10]

Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys

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When an external display is connected, pressingthese buttons switches from one display toanother: LCD display, external display, and LCDdisplay + external display.

[Back Space] keyUsed to move the cursor to the left to deleteletters.

[Enter] keyUsed to start a new line or to confirm a commandor a word typed in.This key is also called the return key.

[Pg Up] keyTo return to the previous window, press this keywhile holding down the [Fn] key.

[↑ ], [↓ ], [←] and [→] keysUsed to move the cursor.

[Ctrl] keyUsed in combination with other keys.

[ ] (Windows) keyUsed to display the Start menu.

[Alt] keyUsed in combination with other keys.

[Space] keyUsed to insert a blank. (Long key marked withnothing at the center on this side of the keyboard)

[ ] (application) keyUsed to display the shortcut menu of the itemselected. This key has the same function as theright mouse button.

[Home] keyTo return the cursor to the beginning of the line,press this key while holding down the [Fn] key.To jump to the beginning of the document, pressthe [Ctrl] key along with the [Home] + [Fn] keys,

[Pg Dn] keyTo move to the next window, press this key whileholding down the [Fn] key.

[End] keyTo jump to the end of the document, press thiskey while holding down the [Fn] key.

About the ten-key modeThe ten-key mode refers to the mode in whichyou can use part of the keyboard as a ten-keynumerical pad (that allows you to type in figuresmore efficiently). Press the [Num Lk] key to placeyour keyboard into ten-key mode. (The Num Lockindicator on the status indicating LCD is lit whenthe keyboard is in ten-key mode.) The keyssurrounded with heavy lines in the above figureare ten-keys. The figure assigned to each of thesekeys is marked on the front face of the key.

When an optional ten-key numerical pad isconnected to your computer, pressing the[Num Lk] key enables the ten-key numericalpad connected and disables the ten-keys onthe keyboard of your computer.

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About the batteryCharging the battery1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer.

As soon as you connect the AC adopter toyour computer, the computer begins tocharge the battery pack, and the chargingstatus indicator ( ) on the status indicatingLCD goes on and shows the power level(state of charge) of the internal battery packat that time.

2. After the charging indicator has gone off,disconnect the AC adopter.

Charge the supplied battery pack beforeusing it for the first time after purchase orif it is not recharged for more than onemonth.When the battery gets fully charged, thecharging status indicator goes off and thepower level indicator at the left end stops

blinking ( ) and lights up ( ). Giveyourself enough time to charge thebattery to ensure that the battery is fullycharged.When the battery pack is 90% or morecharged, it cannot be recharged evenwhen the AC adapter is connected. Thebattery pack can be recharged when itspower level (or remaining battery life) is89% or less.When the computer is turned off, thecharging status indicator on the statusindicating LCD go off soon after thecompletion of charging.The chargeability of the battery packdecreases when it is charged in an veryhot or cold place.

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Power button

Running the computer on its batteryThis section explains how to run your computeron its battery pack.

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from yourcomputer, and press the power button.The SUS/RES indicator lights up.

The operating time of the battery shortenswhen the ambient temperature is low.The chargeability of the battery packdecreases after it has been used for along period of time, and its operating timeshortens accordingly. If the battery runsdown soon, replace it with a new battery.A rise in the battery temperature mightslow down your computer. If this happens,connect the AC adapter to your computer.

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Checking the power level of thebatteryWhen the computer is turned on or the battery isbeing charged, the power level indicator lightsup or blinks to let you know the state of chargeof the internal battery pack.

The way the power level indicator shows thepower level

Between about 76% and 100%charged



Between about 13% and 25%charged (or between about 0% and25% charged during charging)

Low battery condition (12% or lesscharged) blinks.

Low battery conditionDead battery condition (0% charged)

For reasons of the characteristics oflithium-ion batteries, the power levelindictor may not correctly indicate thestate of charge of the battery undercer tain conditions (temperatureconditions, number of times the batteryhas been discharged and recharged, andso on).When the battery is 90% or morecharged, it cannot be recharged evenwhen the AC adapter is connected to yourcomputer. The battery can be rechargedwhen its power level is 89% or less.

If is indicated, turn off the computerand remove and reinstall the battery packcorrectly. If the power level indicator blinksred even though the battery pack is installedcorrectly, it is in a defective condition. Soreplace it with a new one.

Battery failure alarm

Indicates that the battery cannot becharged normally.

Low battery condition

When the battery is discharged to a very lowlevel, the power level indicator blinks ( ).

Action to take when the battery starts to runlow

Connect the AC adapter to your computer torecharge the battery.

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The use of a weak battery may result inthe lost of the data you are currentlycreating or saving. When the batterystarts to run low, connect the AC adapterto your computer as soon as possible, orif no AC adapter is available, immediatelysave the data you are creating, exit allprograms and turn off your computer.Reading or writing data on the hard diskrequires a large amount of electric power.Therefore, when the battery is weak,connect the AC adapter to your computerbefore reading or writing data on the harddisk.Your computer is configured by default sothat it will go into standby mode when thepower level reaches about 3%.Note that changing this setting causesyour computer to shut down when thebattery runs low, and could result in thelost of the data you are currently createdor saving or could cause your computerto malfunction.

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Precautions in using the batterypack

• The battery pack is consumable and itschargeability decreases gradually as it isused. When the battery reaches the end ofits useful life, replace it with a new one.

• The battery becomes exhausted in a veryshort time when its useful life is ending.

• When the battery reaches the end of itsuseful life, remove it from the computer.Leaving a dead battery in the computercould cause shock hazards or fire.

• About the disposal of the battery pack

• Before disposing of the battery pack, takenecessary measures to prevent it fromshorting, for example, sealing its connectorwith an insulating tape.

• About the operating time

• The energy saving features of yourcomputer helps you conserve battery power.

• Battery life greatly varies depending on theambient temperature. The life of a batterymay shorten when it is used in a cold place.

• You should power your computer from theAC adapter when:

• Using the hard disk or DVD/CD drivefrequently

• Connecting to a LAN• Resetting the computer to the factory

defaults• Connecting two or more external devices,

such as PC cards and USB devices, to yourcomputer at the same time.

• Keep an eye on the power level of thebattery when:

• Using a wireless device, such as a wirelessLAN device

• Changing settings, using BIOS Setup.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

• The battery pack is shock-sensitive.To avoid damage due to shock, becareful not to drop the battery packwhen installing or removing it. Forsafety’s sake, do not use anybattery that has been given a strongimpact. The use of a damagedbattery could results in an electricshock or explosion.

• Do not take the battery apart.

Taking the battery apart or touching its internalcomponents could result in an electric shockor fire.

• About electrical discharge

• It is good practice to always recharge thebattery before use since it is dischargedspontaneously.

• When you know you will not use thecomputer for an extended period of time (forone month or more), remove the batterypack from your computer and store it in acool place. Leaving the battery in thecomputer without recharging for a longperiod of time exhausts it and shortens itsuseful life.

• About the battery life

• Batteries are consumable and graduallydeteriorate with the passage of time evenwhen they are not used. Therefore, to checkthe condition of your battery pack, youshould run your computer on the batterypack at least once a month.

• Leaving the battery pack in a hot place for along time accelerates the deterioration of thebattery.

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Changing the internal battery packBefore changing the internal battery pack, besure to exit all running programs and save alldata on the hard disk. This section explains howto change the internal battery pack.

1. Turn off your computer and disconnectthe AC adapter from it.

2. Close the LCD panel, and turn and placeyour computer upside down.

3. Remove the internal battery pack.Remove the battery pack while pushing inthe tabs (x 2) on the battery.

Internal battery pack

4. Install a new battery pack.Insert the new battery pack diagonally intothe battery bay, as shown in the figure below,align the slit in the battery pack with theprojection on the computer, and push downthe battery pack until it clicks into place.

Internal battery pack

After removing the internal battery pack,take necessary measures to prevent it fromshorting, for example, sealing its connectorwith an insulating tape. After removing thebattery pack, do not mix it with other typesof battery.The internal battery pack (lithium-ionbattery) contains precious resources.Therefore, you should dispose of thedisused battery pack as a recyclablematerial if possible.

Tabs

ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Before changing the internal batterypack, be sure to turn off yourcomputer and disconnect the ACadapter from it. To avoid shockhazards and damage to yourcomputer, be careful not to touchthe connectors of the computer andbattery pack.

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About memoryInstalling/removing memoryThis section explains how to install and removememory on/from your computer.

• When removing screws from yourcomputer, use a Phillips screwdriver ofan appropriate size to avoid damage totheir heads. (Screw size: M2.5). The useof a screwdriver of any other size coulddamage the heads of screws.

• Install only memory modules supportedby your computer.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

• When installing or removingmemory, be sure to turn off yourcomputer and disconnect the ACadapter to avoid shock hazards.

SUFFOCATION

• Keep small objects, such as covers,caps and screws, out of the reachof babies and children to avoid thedanger of suffocation.In the event a baby or child hasswallowed such an object, consultthe doctor immediately.

FAILURE

• When installing or removing amemory module, hold it by the edgeso as not to touch any contacts orIC. Also, be careful not to touchinternal components or terminals ofthe computer. Touching these partswith oily fingers could result in apoor connection.

FAILURE

• Memory is composed of static-sensitive parts and it is easilybroken by static electricity built upin a human body. Before handlingmemory, always touch anappropriate metal object todischarge static electricity from yourbody.

FAILURE

• When installing or removingmemory, be sure to turn off yourcomputer in advance. If you installor remove memory with thecomputer placed in standby orhibernation mode, data couldbecome lost or the computer ormemory could be damaged.

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Standard RAM slot

Expansion RAM slot

You can check if memory is installedcorrectly and how much memory isinstalled on you computer. The memorycapacity of your computer is displayed inthe Memory slot area of the Informationwindow of BIOS Setup. This windowsshows the size and type of memoryinstalled, for example, like this: “512MBDDR SDRAM.” If the memory youinstalled makes it impossible for yourcomputer to start up, the memory maybe faulty or defective. If this happens,contact or your reseller.To avoid damage, do not touch internalcomponents unnecessarily.To avoid damage, be careful not to dropa screw or any other part removed intothe computer.If you want to increase the memorycapacity of your computer to a maximum(1GB), you might need to remove andreplace the memory module with another.

Installing memory


2. Remove the internal battery pack.Perform steps 1 to 3 in the “Changing theinternal battery pack” section.

3. Remove the screw shown in the figurebelow, and detach the expansion RAMmodule slot cover.Remove the expansion RAM module slotcover on the bottom of the computer.

4. Install the memory.Open the slot cover, align the notch in thememory module with the projection on theconnector, insert the memory diagonally intothe slot, and push down the memory until itclicks into place.

5. Attach the expansion RAM slot cover andsecure it with the screw.Attach the cover you removed in step 3, withthe tabs on the cover fitted in the locatingholes in the computer.

6. Install the internal battery pack.Perform step 4 in the “Changing the internalbattery pack” section.

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5. Attach the expansion RAM slot cover andsecure it with the screw.Attach the cover you removed in step 2, withthe tabs on the cover fitted in the locatingholes in the computer.

6. Install the internal battery pack.Perform step 4 in the “Changing the internalbattery pack” section.

When replacing memory, install the newmemory after removing the memory in step4.To install new memory, perform step 4 in the“Installing memory” section.

If the memory is not installed correctly, theerror message “Expansion memory error”or another message will be displayed inEnglish when you turn on the computer forthe first time after installing the memory. Ifsuch a message appears, turn off thecomputer, and remove and install thememory again.

Removing memory


2. Remove the internal battery pack.Perform steps 1 to 3 in the “Changing theinternal battery pack” section.

3. Remove the screw shown in the figurebelow, and detach the expansion RAMmodule slot cover.Remove the expansion RAM module slotcover on the bottom of the computer.

4. Remove the memory.Open the slot cover, undo the hooks on bothsides securing the memory module by pullingthem sideways, and remove the memoryfrom the slot.

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About printers

• Although a printer cable is needed toconnect a printer, not all printers comewith a printer cable. It is also possiblethat the cable included with your printeris incompatible with your computer. Insuch a case, buy an appropriate printercable.

• Ways to connect printers vary fromprinter to printer. So refer to your printer’suser manual and connect your printercorrectly.

Connecting a printer❑ Parallel port

❑ USB port

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About external displaysConnecting an external displayYou can connect an external display, such as aprojector or a CRT display, to your computer.This section explains how to plug a CRT displayin the external display port on the back of yourcomputer. 12

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3. Connect the display cable to the CRTdisplay.For the way to connect the cable to yourdisplay, refer to its manual.

4. Plug the power cable of the CRT displayin a wall outlet, and then turn on thedisplay.

5. Connect the AC adapter to your computerand turn on the computer.

Either of the following may occur when youconnect an external display to yourcomputer.• Images are displayed on both the LCD of

your computer and the external displayconnected.

• The Add New Hardware Wizard appears.If this wizard appears, install the driverfor the external display connected,following the on-screen instructions.

6. Switch from one display to another.Each time your press the [Fn] and [F10] keyssimultaneously, display modes switch in thefollowing sequence: LCD panel – externaldisplay – LCD panel + external display – LCDpanel. You can also switch from one displayto another, using the Windows DisplayProperties dialog box. (“Features” –“Switching from one display to another”)

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect theAC adapter from it.

2. Plug the display cable in the externaldisplay port on the back of the computer.The external display port has a trapezoidalcross-section.First, insert the connector straight into theexternal display port with the right side up,and then secure the connector with thescrews on both sides of it.

FAiLURE

• Connect cables correctly accordingto the instructions in this manual.Connecting the cable incorrectlycould result in damage to yourcomputer and/or display.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Before connecting or disconnectingan external display, always turn offyour computer and disconnect theAC adapter from it to avoid shockhazards.

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Wireless LANFunction(For selected model)

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Fujitsu LifeBook.This document describes the setup of this personal computer for using the Wireless LANcompliant with IEEE802.11b.Before starting up this personal computer, read this document and operate the computer properly.

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Notice to the User

■ Wireless interoperabilityThis personal computer is designed so that it achieves the collaboration of an intercommunica-tions system with Wireless LAN products based on the wireless LAN technology of the DirectSequence Spread Spectrum (DD-SS) scheme. This personal computer also complies with theWireless LAN Standard “Wi-Fi” defined by the “Wi-Fi Alliance” which verifies interconnectabilitybetween Wireless LAN products.

■ Effects of radio-wave radiation on environments• As with other high-frequency units, this personal computer emits high-frequency energy. The

level of the energy emitted from this personal computer is controlled well below the electro-magnetic energy emitted from, for example, a cellular phone or other wireless devices or units.

• Since it operates within high-frequency safety standards and officially recommended guide-lines, this personal computer ensures safety for the user. These standards and recommenda-tions incorporate the unified view of the scientific world and are based on the deliberations ofresearch teams and on the rules and conventions established at the commissions consistingof scientists who scan and interpret the contents of extensive research bibliography on a con-tinual basis.

• Under specific circumstances and environments, the use of this personal computer may belimited by the owners of buildings and the responsible representative persons of organizations.An example of the specific circumstances and environments referred to here is shown below.– Use under the environment where there is the danger of interference with other units, de-

vices, or services.• If you are not sure about the guidelines applied to the use of wireless units or devices in a

specific organization or environment (such as an airport), before turning on the power of thispersonal computer, please contact the corresponding organization or building owner and con-firm whether it is necessary to obtain permission for the use of the computer.

■ Effects of radio-wave radiation on the human bodyThe output power radiated from this personal computer is suppressed well below the radio-waveradiation limit specified by FCC. Nevertheless, this personal computer must be used so that thevoltage applied will be minimized with respect to human contact under normal operating condi-tions. During the use of the computer, touching its antenna must be avoided as far as possible.For the antenna, refer to the “NAMES OF COMPONENTS” section of the relevant manual ac-companying the main unit of the personal computer.

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■ Precautions on interference• This personal computer generates, uses, and radiates high-frequency energy.• If this personal computer is not set up or used in accordance with this document, harmful

interference may be caused to wireless communications.• If this personal computer causes harmful interference to radio or television receivers (whether

this is actually happening can be identified by powering on and off the computer), use either ofthe following methods to remove the cause of the interference:– Extend the distance between the main unit of the computer and the radio or television re-

ceiver.– Connect the main unit of the computer to either outlet of a power circuit separate from that of

the outlet to which the receiver is connected.– Consult with a qualified and experienced radio/television electrical engineer.

• Do not modify this personal computer improperly.• The manufacturer does not bear responsibility for interference with the radio or the television

due to improper modification of this personal computer.• Other wireless equipment may be using the same frequency as that of this personal computer.

Strictly observe the following precautions as well in order to avoid electromagnetic interferencewith other wireless equipment:

Precautions on interference

• The wireless equipment bearing the label shown above operates at 2.4 GHz. This type ofequipment employs the modulation scheme called “DS-SS”, and its interference distance is40 meters.

• Not only microwave ovens and other industrial, scientific, and/or medical equipment, but alsothe local wireless stations used in plants, manufacturing lines, etc. to identify mobile bodies(the use of these wireless stations requires a license) and specified low-power wireless sta-tions (the use of these wireless stations does not require a license) are placed in operation inthe operating frequency band of this product.1. Before using this product, make sure that local wireless stations for the identification of

mobile bodies or specified low-power wireless stations are not in operation nearby.2. If electromagnetic interference with any local wireless stations for the identification of mo-

bile bodies is caused by the use of this product, immediately stop the emission of the radiowaves.

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Representation of Symbols and Others in this Document

■ About examples of display and illustrationsThe screen display modes and illustrations shown in this document are examples. The screenmodes, illustrations, file names, and others that will be actually displayed may differ according tothe particular model of your personal computer.

■ Symbols and others used in textThe meanings of the symbols used in text are listed below.

Symbol with/without word Meaning

Denotes operating precautions or the acts that must not be performed.Be absolutely certain to read this section.

Denotes items related to operations. Read this section as required.

→ Reference page

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the US Microsoft Corporation in the UnitedStates of America and other countries.Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.Other products are copyrighted by the respective companies.

Copyright © FUJITSU LIMITED 2003All Rights Reserved.

■ Product namesThe product names appearing in this document are represented in abbreviated form as follows:

Product name Representation in text

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Windows

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Windows

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Outline

This section explains features of the wireless LANfunction and what you can do using this LANfunction.

Features of the wireless LANfunction

Some of major features are listed below.• Since the Wireless LAN function uses a 2.4-

GHz low-power communications system, theuser does not need to acquire a license re-lated to wireless communications.

• The Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DD-SS) scheme is employed that is highly resist-ant to noise.

• This LAN function complies with “Wi-Fi” andallows wireless communications at a maxi-mum communications speed of 11 Mbps.

• The use of the required network name (SSID)and network key allows accessing by unau-

thorized persons to be prevented.

Network configuration of thewireless LAN

The use of the wireless LAN function allows con-nection to any of the following two types of net-

works:

Ad hoc connection

The network constructed by the personal com-puters containing the wireless LAN function isreferred to as the “ad hoc wireless LAN”, and theconnection method used in this case is referredas “ad hoc connection.”The use of this function allows you to exchangefiles and share a printer, by selecting the func-tions, such as “Network Connection”, that theMicrosoft network supports.To use ad hoc connection, it is necessary to en-ter the same network name (SSID) and the samenetwork key for all the personal computers thatare to be connected. If there are any channelsto be used for wireless LAN connection, it is alsonecessary to assign the same data to the chan-nels. Communication is possible, provided thatthe personal computers to communicate witheach other are located within the respective in-tercommunication service areas. Network con-nection can be implemented easily and at lowcosts by using ad hoc connection.

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Infrastructure connection

The network that uses one type of hub called the Access Point, such as an optional wireless broadbandrouter, is referred to as the “infrastructure wireless LAN”, and the connection method used in thiscase is referred as “infrastructure connection.”The use of this function allows connection to a wired LAN via a station, and connection to the BroadbandInternet.For details of the Access Point, refer to the manuals accompanying the Access Point.The following illustration shows an example of infrastructure connection:

The following illustration shows an example of ad hoc connection:

Note:An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required according to the type of Access Point to be used.

Wireless LAN

Internet ADSL modem,cable modem,

or the like

Wired LAN

Access Point (Note)

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For better communications

Some of major features are listed below.This personal computer may not operate prop-erly according to the particular operating envi-ronment. Strictly observe the following precau-tions when installing the main unit of the compu-ter:• Since this personal computer and equipment

compliant with IEEE802.11a differ in opera-tion frequency, it is not possible to communi-cate between both. Be careful of this.

• The recommended wireless communicationsdistance is within a line-of-sight radius of 25meters. For reasons related to the charac-teristics of the wireless LAN, however, theactual communications distance depends onthe structure or materials type of building inwhich the wireless LAN function is to be used,the presence/absence of obstructions, thetypes of software to be used, installation sta-tus, radio-wave status, or other operating con-ditions. Decreases in communications speedor a communications failure may also occur.

• Distance the main unit of this personal com-puter from other electric appliances. If themain unit of the person computer is installednear a powered-on electric appliance, thecomputer may not be able to communicateproperly or trouble may occur in the electricappliance.

If the computer is unable to communicateproperly, change the channel to be used orthe installation location. During the use of amicrowave oven or other equipment generat-ing strong high-frequency energy, in particu-lar, the personal computer may be highly sus-ceptible to the energy and unable to commu-nicate properly.

• If a broadcasting station or wireless commu-nications equipment is present nearby andthis prevents the computer from communicat-ing properly, moving the main unit of the com-puter is suggested. Radio interference mayalso occur if the intensity of ambient radiowaves is too high.

• About radio interference with theBluetooth™Since the Bluetooth™ and the wireless LANoperate at the same frequency (2.4 GHz), ifthe BluetoothTM is used near the main unitof this personal computer, radio interferencemay occur, leading to decreases incommunications speed or to a connectionfailure. If these events actually occur,undertake the following countermeasures:– Space the Bluetooth™ and the main unit

of the personal computer by a distanceof at least 10 meters.

– Within a distance of 10 meters, turn offthe power of either the Bluetooth™ orthe main unit of the personal computer.

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Stopping the transmission ofradio waves

To use this product in hospitals, clinics, orairplanes, or in other places where the use ofelectronic equipment is regulated, stop the trans-mission of radio waves from the wireless LAN.

Deactivation using the wirelessswitch

The transmission of radio waves from the wire-less LAN can be stopped by setting the wirelessswitch to the OFF position.For the wireless switch, refer to the Names ofcomponents” section of the relevant manual ac-companying the main unit of the personal com-puter.

Deactivation using your Windows

1. Click the [Start] button, [All Programs],[Intel Network Adapters], and [Intel(R)PROSet].The Intel(R) PROSet window will be dis-played.

2. Click the [Genaral] tab.

3. Select [OFF] for the wireless communi-cations on/off switching function, andthen click the [OK] button.Wireless communications on/off switchingwill be deactivated and the transmission ofradio waves from the wireless LAN will bestopped.

Select [ON] under the deactivated statusof the wireless LAN to restart the trans-mission of radio waves.

Starting the transmission ofradio waves

To communicate using the wireless LAN func-tion, set the personal computer to a status inwhich it can transmit radio waves. Here is theprocedure:

1. Set the wireless switch to the ON posi-tion.For the wireless switch, refer to the “NAMESOF COMPONENTS” section of the relevantmanual accompanying the main unit of thepersonal computer.

2. Click the [Start] button, [ All Programs],[Intel Network Adapters], and [Intel(R)PROSet], in that order.The Intel(R) PROSet window will be dis-played.

3. Click the [General] tab.

4. Select [ON] for the wireless communica-tions on/off switching function, and thenclick the [OK] button.Wireless communications on/off switchingwill be activated and the transmission of ra-dio waves will be restarted.

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Connection UsingWindows XPFlow of OperationsThe wireless LAN connection procedure is out-lined below.1. Make sure that the personal computer is

ready for the transmission of radio wavesfrom the wireless LAN.

2. Assign the parameters required for wire-less LAN connection.1. Enter the network name (SSID) and

other data.2. Enter the network key (the key to be used

to encode communications data).

3. Perform setting operations relating tonetwork connection.1. Specify TCP/IP as the protocol, and con-

firm the name of the workgroup and othersettings.

2. Enter the data required for file/printersharing on the network. Perform thisoperation as required.

3. For infrastructure connection, enter datafor the station.

4. Verify that you have been able to con-nect your computer to the network.

Preparation for Wireless LANConnectionThis section explains the preparation (parameterassignment) required for the use of the wirelessLAN.

Assigning parametersEnter the network name (SSID), the network key,and other data required for wireless LAN con-nection. If there is the administrator of the net-work, contact the network administrator for datasettings.

Wireless channels 1 to 14 are used for theIEEE802.11b-compliant wireless LANadopted by this personal computer.

To use infrastructure connection, refer tothe manual of the Access Point for theAccess Point-setting procedure.You do not need to set the channel (fre-quency band). The channel being usedfor the intended wireless LAN network isdetected automatically and your personalcomputer communicates through thatchannel. When a new ad hoc wirelessLAN network is constructed between themain units of personal computers, chan-nel 11 is preassigned as the default.If it is necessary to change the channel,change the setting of the Access Point.For the setting procedure, refer to themanual of the Access Point. In the caseof infrastructure connection, to use ADSL(PPPoE) for accessing the Internet, theMTU size of this personal computerneeds to be changed.

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For further details, refer to the manual of theAccess Point.

1. Click the [Start] button first and then[Control Panel].

2. Click [Network and Internet Connections].

3. Click [Network Connections].A list of currently installed networks will bedisplayed.

4. Right-click [Wireless NetworkConnection] in the list, and then click[Properties] in the menu displayed.The [Wireless Network ConnectionProperties] window will be displayed.

5. Click the [Wireless Network] tab.

6. Make sure that the [Use Windows toconfigure my wireless network settings]check box is ticked, and click the [Add]button.The [Wireless Network Properties] windowwill be displayed.

7. Enter the information required forconnection to the wireless LAN.1. Enter the network name (SSID).

Enter the name of the desired networkin less than 32 ASCII characters.• For ad hoc connection

Assign the same network name toall the personal computers to beconnected.

• For infrastructure connectionAssign the appropriate dataaccording to the type of Access Pointto be accessed. For Access Pointsetting, refer to the manual of theAccess Point.

[Network and Internet Connections] maynot be displayed according to the particu-lar environmental conditions or data set-tings.

It is strongly recommended that youenter the network key for encoding com-munications data. If the network key isnot entered, since the network can beaccessed from all personal computerscontaining the wireless LAN function,there is a danger of your data being sto-len or damaged by other users.

2. For ad hoc connection, tick the next item.For infrastructure connection, clear thetick mark.• This is a computer-to-computer (ad

hoc) network; wireless access pointsare not used.

8. Enter the data for encodingcommunications data.

1. Tick the [Data encryption (WEPenabled)] check box.For ad hoc connection, clear the tickmark from the [Network Authentication(Shared mode)] check box.For infrastructure connection, if theAccess Point to be accessed hasacquired shared-key authentication, tickthe [Network Authentication (Sharedmode)] check box.For open-system authentication, clearthe tick mark. For Access Point setting,refer to the manual of the Access Point.

2. Clear the tick mark from the [The key isprovided for me automatically] checkbox.

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3. Enter data in [Network Key].Depending on the number of enteredcharacters or digits, whether the key isan ASCII character code or ahexadecimal code will be identifiedautomatically.

Use five or thirteen characters to enterthe key in the ASCII character code for-mat. The characters that can be used asthe “network key” are as follows:0 - 9, A - Z, _ (underscore)Use 10 or 26 characters to enter the keyin the hexadecimal character code format.The characters that can be used as the“network key” in this case are as follows:0 - 9, A - Z, a - fFor ad hoc connectionAssign the same network name to all thepersonal computers to be connected.For infrastructure connectionAssign the appropriate data according tothe type of Access Point to be accessed.For Access Point setting, refer to themanual of the Access Point.

4. In [Confirm network key], enter the samedata as that of [Network key].

5. Make sure that [Key index (advanced)]is set to “1”.

Any value from “1” to “4” can be assignedto [Key index (advanced)]. Usually, how-ever, assign “1”.

9. Click the [Authentication] tab and thenverify the settings of [Enable networkaccess control using IEEE 802.1X].For internal use at an organization such asa company, when access by wireless LANclients is to be limited using IEEE 802.1xauthentication, tick the [Enableauthentication for this network IEEE 802.1X]check box.For home use, clear the tick mark from the[Enable authentication for this network IEEE802.1X] check box.For the setting method relating to IEEE802.1x authentication, refer to the manual ofthe Access Point which you are using.

10. After the setting operations have beencompleted, click the [OK] button.Processing will return to the [WirelessNetwork Connection Properties] window.

11. Verify that the network name entered instep 7 above is added in [PreferredNetworks], and then click the [OK] button.

12. Close the [Network Connection] window.

In [Preferred Networks], register only thedesired connection settisngs.

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Connection to the networkThis section explains connection to the network.If there is the administrator of the network, con-tact the network administrator for data settings.

Setting the networkThis section explains connection to the network.If there is the administrator of the network, con-tact the network administrator for data settings.

Setting TCP/IP

1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Con-trol Panel].

2. Click [Network and Internet Connections].

3. Click [Network Connections].A list of currently installed networks will bedisplayed.

4. Right-click [Wireless Network Connec-tions] in the list, and then click [Proper-ties] in the menu displayed.The [Wireless Network Connection Proper-ties] window will be displayed.

5. Click the [General] tab.

6. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and thenclick [Properties].The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties]window will be displayed.

7. Set the IP address.• For ad hoc connection

Select [Use the following IP address] andthen enter data in [IP address] and[Subnet mask].

To change the setting of the IP address,you need to be logging in from Windowsas a user having administrator’s author-ity.

To modify the computer name and/or theworkgroup name, you need to log in fromWindows as an administrator.

• For infrastructure connectionSelect [Obtain an IP address automati-cally] and [Obtain DNS server addressautomatically].Follow the directions if you are directedfrom the network administrator about IPaddress setting, DNS server setting, andthe default gateway.

8. Click the [OK] button.Processing will return to the [Wireless Net-work Connection Properties] window.

9. Click the [OK] or [Close] button.

10. Click the [Close] button in the [NetworkConnection] window.

Confirming the Computer Name andthe Workgroup Name


2. Click [Performance and Maintenance].

3. Double-click the [System] icon.The [System Properties] window will be dis-played.

4. Click the [Computer Name] tab.

5. Confirm the settings of [Computer Name]and [Workgroup name].• The setting of [computer name] denotes

the name for identifying the computer.Any name can be assigned to each per-sonal computer. Enter the desired namein less than 15 ASCII character code for-mat.Identifiability can be enhanced by enter-ing the model number, the user name,and other factors.

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To change the name, click [Change] andthen proceed in accordance with the in-struction messages displayed on thescreen.Processing will return to the [SystemProperties] window.

To share a file and/or the connectedprinter, you need to be logging in fromWindows as a user having administrator’sauthority.

Setting the Microsoft network-sharing service


2. Click [Network and Internet Connection].

3. Click [Network Connection].A list of currently installed networks will bedisplayed.

4. Right-click [Wireless Network Connec-tion] in the list, and then click [Properties]in the menu displayed.The [Wireless Network Connection Proper-ties] window will be displayed.

5. If [File and Printer Sharing for MicrosoftNetworks] is displayed, proceed to step6.

If [File and Printer Sharing for MicrosoftNetworks] is not displayed, skip to step7.

6. Make sure that the [File and Printer Shar-ing for Microsoft Networks] check box isticked, and then click the [OK] button.

7. Click [Install].The [Select Network Component Type] win-dow will be displayed.

8. Click [Service], and then click the [Add]button.The [Select Network Service] window will bedisplayed.

9. Click [File and Printer Sharing forMicrosoft Networks] and then click the[OK] button.Processing will return to the [Wireless Net-work Connection Properties] window, and[File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net-works] will be added to the list.

10. Click the [Close] button.

• [Workgroup name] is the group name ofthe network. Enter the desired name inless than 15 ASCII character code for-mat.· For ad hoc connection

Assign the same network name toall personal computers existing onthe network.

· For infrastructure connectionAssign the name of the workgroupto be accessed.

6. Click the [OK] button.If a message is displayed that requests youto restart the personal computer, click [Yes]and then restart the computer.

Setting the sharing functionSet the sharing function to make file and/or printersharing with other network-connected personalcomputers valid.The setting operation is not required unless thesharing function is to be used.The folder and printer for which the sharing func-tion has been set will be usable from any per-sonal computer present on the network.

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Setting the file sharing function

The procedure for setting the file sharingfunction is laid down below taking the “work”folder within drive C as an example.

1. Click the [Start] button first and then [MyComputer].

2. Double-click [Local disk (C:)].

3. Right-click the “work” folder, and thenclick [Sharing and Security] in the menudisplayed.The [work Properties] window will be dis-played.

4. Click [If you understand the security risksbut want to share files without runningthe wizard, click here].

Details of the [work Properties] display in the[Network sharing and security] window will

change.

5. Tick the [Share this folder on the network]check box.

Setting the file sharing function for the filewhich has been used to execute NetworkSetup Wizard is suggested on the screen.For the wireless LAN, however, since se-curity is guaranteed by entry of the net-work name (SSID) and the network key,the steps to be taken to set the file shar-ing function easily without using NetworkSetup Wizard are shown below.

If [If you understand the security risks butwant to share files without running thewizard, click here] has already beenclicked, this window is not displayed. Skipto step 5.

6. Click the [OK] button.The folder will be set as a sharable folder,and the display of the icon for the “work.”folder will change.

Setting the printer sharing function

1. Click the [Start] button , [Control Panel]select [Printers and Other Hardware],select [Printrers and Faxes].A list of connected printers will be dis-

played.

2. Right-click the printer for which the shar-ing function is to be set, and then click[Sharing] in the menu displayed.The Properties window corresponding tothe selected printer will be displayed.

3. Click [If you understand the security risksbut want to share files without runningthe wizard, click here].The [Printers properties] window will be

displayed.

4. Click [Share this printer] and then clickthe [OK] button.Control will be returned to the propertywindow corresponding to the selectedprinter.

To specify the corresponding folder as aread-only folder, clear the tick mark fromthe [Allow network users to change myfiles] check box.

Setting the printer-sharing function whereNetwork Setup Wizard has been ex-ecuted is suggested on the screen. Forthe wireless LAN, however, since secu-rity is guaranteed by entry of the networkname (SSID) and the network key, thesteps to be taken to set the printer-shar-ing function easily without using NetworkSetup Wizard are shown below.

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In the case of infrastructure connection,enter the necessary data for the AccessPoint before confirming connection. Re-fer to the manual of the Access Point forthe Access Point setup procedure.

Confirming the status of the radiowaves

The procedure for setting the file-sharingfunction is laid down below taking the “work”folder within drive C as an example.

1. Click the [Start] button, [All Programs],[Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R)PROSet], in that order.The [Intel(R) PROSet] window will be

displayed.

2. Click the [General] tab and confirm radio-wave status in the window displayed.The current connection status will bedisplayed.• Quality of the signals

The quality of the signals is displayed ona graph.

• Network name (SSID)The connected network name (SSID) isdisplayed.

• Profile name“<No profile>” is displayed.

• ModeIf infrastructure connection is in use, “In-frastructure (Access point)” will be dis-played.If ad hoc connection is in use, “Ad hoc”will be displayed.

• SecurityThe setting status of WEP is displayed.

• SpeedThe communications speed is displayed.

• Band (Frequency)The current operating frequency band isdisplayed.When communication is possible,“802.11b (2.4 GHz)” is displayed.

• ChannelThe channel number currently beingused for the communications is dis-played.

5. Click [Share this printer] and after con-firming the name displayed in [ShareName], click the [OK] button.

Printer sharing will be set and thedisplay of the icon for the printer willchange.

Confirming connectionAfter you have finished the network setup op-erations, access the folder whose sharing hasbeen set for other personal computers. Also,confirm the status of the radio waves in case oftrouble such as a network connection failure.

Connecting your personal computerto another personal computer

1. Click [Start] first and then [My Computer].The window [My Computer] will be displayed.

2. Click [My Network] in the “Others” list.The window [My Network] will be dis-

played.

3. Click [Workgroup Computer name] in thelist of network tasks.The computers in your work group will belisted.

4. Double-click the personal computer towhich your personal computer is to beconnected.

5. Double-click the folder to be accessed.

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Connection UsingWindows 2000Setting TCP/IPThe wireless LAN connection procedure is out-lined below.1. Make sure that the personal computer is

ready for the transmission of radio wavesfrom the wireless LAN.

2. Assign the parameters required for wire-less LAN connection.1. Enter the network name (SSID) and

other data.2. Enter the network key (the key to be used

to encode communications data).

3. Perform setting operations relating tonetwork connection.1. Specify TCP/IP as the protocol, and con-

firm the name of the workgroup and othersettings.

2. Enter the data required for file/printersharing on the network. Perform thisoperation as required.

3. For infrastructure connection, enter datafor the Access Point.Refer to the manual of the Access Pointfor further details.

4. Verify that you have been able to con-nect your computer to the network.

Preparation for Wireless LANConnectionThis section explains the preparation (parameterassignment) required for the use of the wirelessLAN.

Assigning parametersEnter the network name (SSID), the network key,and other data required for wireless LAN con-nection. If there is the administrator of the net-work, contact the network administrator for datasettings.

Wireless channels 1 to 14 are used for theIEEE802.11b-compliant wireless LANadopted by this personal computer.

To use infrastructure connection, refer tothe manual of the Access Point for theAccess Point-setting procedure.In the case of infrastructure connection,to use ADSL (PPPoE) for accessing theInternet, the MTU size (see page 50) ofthis personal computer needs to bechanged.For further details, refer to the manual ofthe Access Point.

1. Click the [Start] button, [Programs], [IntelNetwork Adapter], and [Intel(R) PROSet].The [Intel(R) PROSet] window will bedisplayed.

2. Click the [Network] tab.

3. Click the [Add] button.The [Profile Wizard] window will be displayed.

4. Enter the information required forconnection to the wireless LAN.1. Enter data in [Profile name].

Enter the name of the system file forsaving the parameter information thatyou are going to enter. Enter the desiredcharacter string consisting of less than40 ASCII characters.Also, multiple [Profile] items can be cre-ated covering both ad hoc connectionand infrastructure connection. Whenthere are multiple wireless LANs to whichyour computer is to be connected, eachLAN can be accessed by selective useof the profiles.

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No data needs to be entered in [Manda-tory access point].

2. Enter the network name (SSID).Enter the appropriate network name ac-cording to the “Operation mode” to beused.Enter the desired network name in lessthan 32 ASCII characters.• For infrastructure connection

Select [Infrastructure-Connect to anAccess Point] of the selected “Op-eration mode”, and assign the ap-propriate data according to the IDcode of the Access Point to beaccessed. For Access Point setting,refer to the manual of the AccessPoint.

• For ad hoc connectionSelect [Ad hoc-Connect directly toother computers] of the selected“Operation mode”, and assign thesame network name to all the per-sonal computers to be connected.

5. Click the [Next] button.6. Set security.

1. Select [Network Authentication].Depending on the ID code of the AccessPoint to be accessed, select whether youdesire network authentication.• [No]

Select [No] if you desire open-sys-tem authentication or open-key au-thentication.

• [Yes]Select [Yes] if you desire shared-keyauthentication.

2. Select [Data encryption (WEP)].Specify the method of encoding commu-nications data.• “None”

Encoding is not assigned.

Network authentication cannot be se-lected for ad hoc connection.

If [Use pass phrase] has been selectedabove, enter an ASCII character stringconsisting of five or thirteen characters.The characters that can be used for [Pathphrase] are as follows:0 - 9, A - Z, a - zIf [Use WEP Keys] has been selected,enter a hexadecimal number consistingof 10 or 26 characters.The characters that can be used for [Key]are as follows:0 - 9, A - F

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For ad hoc connectionThe same key index number must be setfor all the personal computers to be con-nected to the wireless LAN.The index number may range from 0 to 3or from 1 to 4, depending on factors suchas the type of equipment and the versionnumber of the operating system (OS).Be careful since the index number hasthe following relationship with respect tothis personal computer:• If the index number of the key is from

0 to 3The index number corresponding tothis personal computer is “0”.

• If the index number of the key is from1 to 4The index number corresponding tothis personal computer is “1”.

7. Click the [Finish] button.[Profile Wizard] will be terminated and thecreated profile added to [Profile List] of the[Network] tab.

About [Advanced Security Settings]The currently valid profile can be pro-tected with the password.To make the password protection valid,tick the [Password protect this profile]check box and then click the [Next] but-ton. The password entry window will bedisplayed.

Connection to the networkThis section explains connection to the network.If there is the administrator of the network, con-tact the network administrator for data settings.

Setting the networkPerform the [Setting TCP/IP] and [ComputerName and Workgroup] operations required fornetwork connection.

Setting TCP/IP

To change the setting of the IP address,you need to be log in from Windows asan administrator.

1. Click the [Start] button first and then[Control Panel].

2. Double-click the [Network and DIAL-UPConnection] icon.The [Network and DIAL-UP Connection]window will be displayed.

3. Right-click [Local Area Connection], andclick [Properties] in the menu displayed.The [Local Area Connection Properties]window will be displayed.

4. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and thenclick [Properties].The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties]window will be displayed.

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5. Set the IP address.• For ad hoc connection

Select [Use the following IP Address] andthen enter data in [IP address] and[Subnet mask].

• For infrastructure connectionSelect [Obtain an IP addressautomatically] and [Obtain DNS serveraddress automatically].Follow the directions if you are directedfrom the network administrator about IPaddress setting, DNS server setting, andthe default gateway.

6. Click the [OK] button.Processing will return to the [Local AreaConnection Properties] window.

7. Click the [OK] button.If a message is displayed that requests youto restart the personal computer, click [Yes]and then restart the computer.

Confirming the Computer Name andthe Workgroup Name

To modify the computer name and/or thework group name, you need to be log-ging in from Windows as a user havingadministrator’s authority.

1. Click the [Start] button, [Setting], and[Control Panel], in that order.

2. Double-click the [System] icon.The [System properties] window will bedisplayed.

3. Click the [Network ID] tab.4. Confirm the settings of [Computer Name]

and [Workgroup].• The setting of [computer name] denotes

the name for identifying the computerson the network. Any name can beassigned.The computer name will be identifiedmore easily if the model number, the username, and other factors are already set.

• [Workgroup] denotes the group name ofthe network.

• For ad hoc connectionAssign the same network name to allpersonal computers existing on thenetwork.

• For infrastructure connectionAssign the name of the work group tobe accessed.

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If multiple [Local Area Connection] itemsare displayed, select the [Local Area Con-nection] item where the setting of [Devicename] is [Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter].

Setting the sharing functionSet the sharing function to make file and/or printersharing with other network-connected personalcomputers valid.The setting operation is not required unless thesharing function is to be used.The folder and printer for which the sharing func-tion has been set will be usable from any per-sonal computer present on the network.

Setting the Microsoftnetwork-sharing service1. Click the [Start] button, [Set], and [Con-

trol Panel], in that order.2. Double-click the [Network and DIAL-UP

Connection] icon.The [Network and DIAL-UP Connection] win-dow will be displayed.

3. Right-click [Local Area Connection], andclick [Properties] in the menu displayed.The [Local Area Connection Properties] win-dow will be displayed.

To share a file and/or the connectedprinter, you need to be logging in fromWindows as a user having administrator’sauthority.

4. If [File and Printer sharing for MicrosoftNetworks] is displayed, proceed to step5.If [File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Net-works] is not displayed, skip to step 6.

5. Make sure that the [File and Printer shar-ing for Microsoft Networks] check if boxis ticked, and then click the [OK] button.

6. Click [Install].The [Select Network Component Type] win-dow will be displayed.

7. Click [Service], and then click the [Add]button.The [Select Netwotk Service] window will bedisplayed.

8. Click [File and Printer sharing forMicrosoft Networks] and then click the[OK] button.Processing will return to the [Local AreaConnection Properties] window, and [File andPrinter sharing for Microsoft Networks] willbe added to the list.

9. Click the [OK] or [Close] button.

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Setting the file sharing function

The procedure for setting the file-sharing functionis shown below taking the “work.” folder withindrive C as an example.

1. Double-click [My Computer] on the Desk-top, and then double-click [Local disk(C:)].

2. Right-click the “work.” folder, and thenclick [Sharing] in the menu displayed.The [work properties] window will be dis-played.

3. Select [Share this folder] and then enterdata in necessary items.• “Share Name”

Enter the name of the folder to be shared.• “Comment”

Enter explanatory statements on thefolder to be shared.

• “User limit”Enter the number of users who share thefolder.

• “Access permission”Enter the access level with respect to thefolder.

• “Cache”Set the cache for the folder.

4. Click the [OK] button.The folder will be set as a sharable folder,and the display of the icon for the “work.”folder will change.

Setting the printer-sharing function

1. Click the [Start] button, [Setting], and[Printers].

A list of connected printers will be displayed.2. Right-click the printer for which the shar-

ing function is to be set, and then click

Confirming connectionAfter you have finished the network setup op-erations, access the folder whose sharing hasbeen set for other personal computers. Also,confirm the status of the radio waves in case oftrouble such as a network connection failure.

Connecting your personalcomputer to anotherpersonal computer1. Double-click [My Network] on the Desk-

top.The window [My Network] will be displayed.

2. Double-click the [Computers near me]icon.The personal computers connected to thenetwork will be listed.

3. Double-click the name of the personalcomputer to which you wish to connectyour own personal computer.The folder that has been set in [Shared folder]will be displayed.

4. Double-click the folder to be accessed.The contents of the folder will be displayedto indicate that the folder has become us-able.

In the case of infrastructure connection,enter the necessary data for the AccessPoint before confirming connection. Re-fer to the manual of the Access Point forthe Access Point setup procedure.

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Confirming the status of theradio waves1. Click the [Start] button, [Programs], [Intel

Network Adapter], and [Intel(R) PROSet],in that order.The [Intel(R) PROSet] window will be dis-played.

2. Click the [General] tab and confirm radio-wave status in the window displayed.The current connection status will be dis-played.• Quality of the signals

The quality of the signals is displayed ona graph.

• Network name (SSID)The connected network name (SSID) isdisplayed.

• Profile name“<No profile>” is displayed.

• ModeIf infrastructure connection is in use, “In-frastructure (Access point)” will be dis-played.If ad hoc connection is in use, “Ad hoc”will be displayed.

• SecurityThe setting status of WEP is displayed.

• SpeedThe communications speed is displayed.

• Band (Frequency)The current operating frequency band isdisplayed.

• ChannelThe channel number currently beingused for the communications is dis-played.

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AppendixOther SettingsOther wireless LAN settings are described.

Setting of power-savingfunctionAfter you have finished the network setup op-erations, access the folder whose sharing hasbeen set for other personal computers. Also,confirm the status of the radio waves in case oftrouble such as a network connection failure.

You can set the power-saving functionof wireless LAN. Default setting is auto-setting. In case of using the power-sav-ing function, manually control the com-munication performance.

1. Click the [Start] button, [ All Programs],[Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R)PROSet], in that order.The Intel(R) PROSet window will be dis-played.

2. Click [Adapter] tab.3. Click [Configure] in [Power setting].

[Power setting] window will be displayed.

Setting of transmissionpower during ad hocconnection

By controlling the transmission powerduring ad hoc connection, you can in-creased or decreased the communica-tion range.This setting is only effectiveduring ad hoc connection. It will be inef-fective during infrastructure connection.

4. After selecting [Manual], control the barto set the power-saving function.

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1. Click the [Start] button, [All Programs],[Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R)PROSet], in that order.The Intel(R) PROSet window will be dis-played.

2. Click [Adapter] tab.

3. Click [Configure] in [Power setting].[Power setting] window will be displayed.

4. Control the “Transmission power (adhoc)” bar to set the transmission power.

Setting of channels duringad hoc connection

You can set channels during ad hoc con-nection.Channel 11 is set by default.In case of connecting to the existing adhoc network, no channel setting will beeffective.This setting is only effective during adhoc connection. It will be ineffective dur-ing infrastructure connection.

1. Click the [Start] button, [ All Programs],[Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R)PROSet], in that order.The Intel(R) PROSet window will bedisplayed.

2. Click [Adapter] tab.

3. Click [Setting] in [Ad hoc setting].[Ad hoc setting] window will be displayed.

4. Change channels during ad hocconnection.

TroubleshootingCauses and countermeasures for troubles youmay encounter while using wireless LAN aredescribed. Refer to the relevant item.

Unavailable connection tothe networkAfter you have finished the network setup op-erations, access the folder whose sharing hasbeen set for other personal computers. Also,confirm the status of the radio waves in case oftrouble such as a network connection failure.

Causes

➔ “Incorrect network name (SSID) or networkkey”

➔ “Unreachable electric wave due to poor con-dition of electric wave”

➔ “Under the condition of stopped electric wavetransmission”

➔ “The computer to be connected with is turnedOFF.”

➔ “Active channel duplication due to multiplewireless LAN networks on the same floor, etc.”

➔ “No right of access to the network to be con-nected with”

➔ “The set channel for the Access Point is dif-ferent from those which can be used by thiscomputer.”

➔ “It takes too long to retrieve the network anddisplay the connected computers.”

➔ “Incorrectly-performed network setting”

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➔ “Incorrect setting of IP address”➔ “Unmatched “Network authentication (shared

mode)” settings in case of Windows XP”

❑ Incorrect network name (SSID) ornetwork key

❍ Countermeasure

In case of ad hoc connection, set the networknames (SSIDs) and network keys of all comput-ers to be connected to the same values.In caseof infrastructure connection, set the networkname (SSID) and network key to the same val-ues as those of Access Point. Also, set the net-work authentication according to the AccessPoint.

❑ Unreachable radio wave due topoor condition of radio wave

❍ Countermeasure

In case of ad hoc connection, retry connectionafter shortening the distance to the destinationcomputer or removing any obstacle for bettersight.In case of infrastructure connection, retryconnection after shortening the distance to theAccess Point or removing any obstacle for bet-ter sight.

• Windows XP

• Windows 2000

❑ Under the condition of stoppedradio wave transmission

❍ Countermeasure

Check if the wireless switch is turned ON.Alsomake sure of “Disable Radio” (condition of send-ing radio wave) in “Network setting” window.

❑ The computer to be connectedwith is turned OFF.

❍ Countermeasure

Check if the computer to be connected is turnedON.

❑ Active channel duplication due tomultiple wireless LAN networkson the same floor, etc.

❍ Countermeasure

If there is any other wireless LAN network nearby,change channels to avoid active channel dupli-cation.

❑ No right of access to the networkto be connected with

❍ Countermeasure

Check if you have a right of access to the net-work to be connected with.

❑ Unreachable radio wave due topoor condition of radio wave

❍ Countermeasure

In case of ad hoc connection, retry connectionafter shortening the distance to the destinationcomputer or removing any obstacle for bettersight.In case of infrastructure connection, retryconnection after shortening the distance to theAccess Point or removing any obstacle for bet-ter sight.

• Windows XP

• Windows 2000

❑ Under the condition of stoppedradio wave transmission

❍ Countermeasure

Check if the wireless switch is turned ON.Alsomake sure of “Disable Radio” (condition of send-ing radio wave) in “Network setting” window.

❑ The computer to be connectedwith is turned OFF.

❍ Countermeasure

Check if the computer to be connected is turnedON.

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❑ Active channel duplication due tomultiple wireless LAN networkson the same floor, etc.

❍ Countermeasure

If there is any other wireless LAN network nearby,change channels to avoid active channel dupli-cation.

❑ No right of access to the networkto be connected with

❍ Countermeasure

Check if you have a right of access to the net-work to be connected with.

❑ Incorrect setting of IP address

❍ Countermeasure

Check the network setting.In case of using TCP/IP protocol, you can checkIP address in the following procedure:1. Perform checking as follows:

• In case of Windows XPClick [Start] button -> [All programs] ->[Accessories] -> [Command prompt].

• In case of Windows 2000Click [Start] button -> [Program] ->[Accessories] -> [Command prompt].

2. In [Command prompt] or [MS-DOS prompt]window, input [IPCONFIG] command asfollows to press [Enter] key.

Unmatched [Network authentication(shared mode)] settings in case ofWindows XP

❍ Countermeasure

If the setting of [Network authentication (sharedmode)] is not matched with that of Access Pointor computer to be connected with, no communi-cation can be established.

IP Address........: 10.0.1.3Subnet Mask.....: 255.255.255.0Default Gateway........: 10.0.1.1

When IP address is displayed as[169.254.XXX.YYY] or [0.0.0.0], IP ad-dress is not correctly fetched from theAccess Point. In that case, restart thecomputer itself. If the display is still un-changed, check the setting of TCP/IP.If [Cable Disconnected] or [Media Discon-nected] is displayed without showing IPaddress, check the setting of networkname (SSID) and network key. Also, setthe network authentication according tothe Access Point.

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Connection check withexecuted PING commandCheck if IP packet has correctly reached the des-tination by executing PING command in the fol-lowing procedure:

1. Perform the following procedure:·In case of Windows XPClick [Start] button -> [All programs] ->[Accessories] -> [Command prompt].In case of Windows 2000Click [Star t] button -> [Program] ->[Accessories] -> [Command prompt].

2. At command prompt, input ping commandas follows:Example: If IP address set as 10.0.1.3If properly connected, the following screenwill be displayed:

In order to execute PING command, it isnecessary to install TCP/IP protocol inadvance.

Pinging 10.0.1.3 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes =32 time =1ms= 32Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes =32 time <10msTTL = 32Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes =32 time =4msTTL = 32Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes =32 time =10msTTL = 32

In case of no connection, “Request timed out” or“Destination host unreachable” will be displayed.

Disconnectedcommunication a fewminutes after everyconnection to the stationIn case of Windows XP, check the setting of “En-able network access control using IEEE 802.1X.

In case of restricting the access of wire-less LAN clients using IEEE802.1X au-thentication, put a check mark on “ En-able network access control using IEEE802.1X “.In case of home use, remove acheck mark on “Enable network accesscontrol using IEEE802.1X”.For themethod of setting related withIEEE802.1X authentication, refer to theAccess Point manual.

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TroubleshootingYour LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject tofew problems in the field. However, you may en-counter simple setup or operating problems thatyou can solve on the spot, or problems with pe-ripheral devices, that you can solve by replacingthe device. The information in this section helpsyou isolate and resolve some of these straight-forward problems and identify failures that requireservice.

IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMGo through the following procedure before pur-suing further troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged intoyour LifeBook notebook and to an active ACpower source.

3. Make sure that any card installed in the PCCard slot is seated properly. You can also re-move the card from the slot, thus eliminatingit as a possible cause of failure.

4. Make sure that any devices connected to theexternal connectors are plugged in properly.You can also disconnect such devices, thuseliminating them as possible causes of fail-ure.

5. Turn on your LifeBook notebook. Make sureit has been off at least 10 seconds beforeyou turn it on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, referto the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, formore detailed troubleshooting information.

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested inthe Troubleshooting Table without success,contact your support representative:

Before you place the call, you should have thefollowing information ready so that the customersupport representative can provide you with thefastest possible solution:

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Hardware configuration

• Type of device connected, if any

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of yourLifeBook notebook for configuration and serialnumbers.

If you keep notes about what you have tried,your support representative may be able tohelp you more quickly by giving additionalsuggestions over the phone.

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SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

Using the Troubleshooting Table

When you have problems with your LifeBooknotebook, try to find the symptoms under theProblem column of the troubleshooting table forthe feature giving you difficulty.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Audio Problem

There is no soundcoming from thebulit-in speakers

The volume turned toolow.

The Software volumecontrol is set too low.

Headphones are pluggedinto your notebook.

BIOS audio settings areincorrect.

Software driver is notconfigured correctly.

Adjust the volume control on your notebook.

Adjust the sound volume control settings inyour software, operating system and applica-tions.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-inspeakers, remove the headphones.

Set the BIOS setup utility to the default valueswithin the Multimedia Device Configurationmenu.

Refer to your application and operating systemdocumentation for help.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEYou will find a description of common causes forthat symptom under the column Possible Causeand what, if anything, you can do to correct thecondition under Possible Solutions. All possiblecauses or solutions may not apply to yourLifeBook notebook.

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DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems

Notebook fails torecognize DVD/CDs.

LifeBook notebookfails toauto-play DVDmovie.

The DVD/CD-ROMAccess indicator onthe Status IndicatorPanel blinks atregular intervalswhen no disk is inthe tray or the DVDdrive is notinstalled.

DVD/CD is not pusheddown onto raised centercircle of the drive.

DVD/CD-ROM tray is notlatched shut.

Setup utility is set tosomething other thanDVD/CD-ROM or Auto forthe Secondary MasterController.

Wrong drive designatorwas used for DVD/CD inthe application.

DVD/CD is dirty ordefective.

DVD Player Software isnot installed.

The Windows DVD/CDAuto Insert Notificationfunction is active and ischecking to see if a DVD/CD is ready to run.

Open DVD/CD-ROM tray and re-install DVD/CD properly.

Push on the front of the DVD/CD-ROM trayuntil it latches.

Revise BIOS settings for the SecondaryMaster Controller.

Verify that the drive designator used by theapplication is the same as that used by theoperating system. When the operating systemis booted from a DVD/ CD, drive designationsare automatically adjusted.

Wipe DVD/CD with a non-abrasive CDcleaning cloth and reinsert. If it still will notwork try another DVD/CD in the drive.

Install DVD Player Software.

This is normal.

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Hard Drive Problems

You cannot accessyour hard drive.

The setup utility isincorrectly set for yourinternal hard drive.

The wrong drive designa-tor was used by anapplication when abootable CD-ROM wasused to start the note-book.

Security is set so youroperating system cannotbe started without apassword.

Set Primary Master correctly in the BIOS.

Verify drive designator used by application isin use by the operating system. When theoperating system is booted from a CD, drivedesignations are automatically adjusted.

Verify your password and security settings.

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Memory Problems


Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-inkeyboard doesnot seem to work.

You have installedan externalkeyboard ormouse, and it doesnot seem to work.

You have con-nected an externalkeyboard or amouse and itseems to belocking up thesystem.

Your Power Onscreen, or Mainmenu of the BIOSsetup utilityinformation,does not show thecorrect amount ofinstalled memory.

The notebook has goneinto Suspend mode.

Your application haslocked out your keyboard.

The NumLock key is set.

Your external device isnotproperly installed.

Your operating systemsoftware is not set up withthe correct driver for thatdevice.

Your mouse or keyboardis connected to the wrongPS/2 port on the LANDock.

Your operating systemsoftware is not setup withthe correct software driverfor that device.

Your system has crashed.

Your memory upgrademodule is not properlyinstalled.

You have a memoryfailure.

Push the Power and Suspend/Resume button.

Try to use your intergrated pointing device torestart your system. If this fails, turn yourLifeBook notebook off using the power switch,wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it backon.

Press the NumLock key to reset it.

Reinstall your device.

Check your device and operating systemdocumentation and activate the proper driver.

Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port andthe external keyboard or numeric key pad intothe PS/2 Keyboard port.


Try to restart your LifeBook notebook. If thatfails, turn off the power using the powerswitch, wait at least 10 seconds, and thenpower on.

Remove and reinstall your memory upgrademodule.

Check for Power On Self Test (POST)messages.

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Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems


Modem Problems

Messages aboutmodem operation.

You have installeda parallel portdevice, a serialport device or aUSB device.Your LifeBooknotebook does notrecognize thedevice, or thedevice does notseem to workproperly.

Messages about modemoperation are generatedby whichever modemapplication is in use.

The device is not properlyinstalled.

The device may havebeen installed while anapplication was running,so your notebook is notaware of its installation.

Your software may nothave correct softwaredriver active.

You may have the wrong I/O address selected foryour device.

Your device and anotherdevice are assigned thesame I/O address.

Parallel port is set tooutput only.

See your application software documentationfor additional information.

Remove and reinstall the device.

Close the application and restart yourLifeBook notebook.

See your software documentation and activatethe correct driver.

See your device documentation and softwaredocumentation to determine the required I/Oaddress. Change the settings in the BIOSsetup utility.

Check all I/O addresses located within theBIOS setup utility and any other installedhardware or software to make sure there areno duplications.

Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and setto bi-directional or ECP.

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Power Failures


PC Card Problems

A card inserted inthe PC Card slotdoes not work oris locking up thesystem.

You turn on yourLifeBook notebookand nothing seemsto happen.

The card is not properlyinstalled.

The card may have beeninstalled while anapplication was running,so your notebook is notaware of its installation.

Your sof tware may nothave the correct driveractive.

You may have the w rongI/O address selected foryour PC Card device.

Your PC Card device andanother device areassigned the same I/Oaddress.

The installed primarybattery is completelydischarged, there is nooptional second batteryinstalled or there is noPower adapter installed.

The primary battery isinstalled but is faulty.

The battery or batteriesare low.

Remove and reinstall the card.

Close the application and restart yourLifeBook notebook.

See your software documentation and activatethe correct driver.

See your PC Card documentation to deter-mine the required I/O address. Change thesettings in the BIOS.

Check all I/O addresses located within theBIOS setup utility and any other installedhardware or software to make sure there areno duplications.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determinethe presence and condition of the batteries.Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify thepresence and condition of the batteries. If abattery is indicating a short, remove thatbattery and operate from another powersource or replace that battery.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determinethe presence and condition of the batteries.Use a Power adapter to operate until a batteryis charged or install a charged battery.

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Power Failures

Your LifeBooknotebook turns offall by itself.

Your LifeBooknotebook will notwork on batteryalone.

The power adapter is notplugged in properly.

The Power adapter has nopower from the AC outlet.

The Power adapter isfaulty.

The power managementparameters are set forauto timeouts which aretoo short for youroperating needs.

You are operating onbattery power only andhave ignored a low batteryalarm until the batteriesare all at the dead batterystate and your machinehas gone into DeadBattery Suspend mode.

You have a battery failure.

Your power adapter hasfailed or lost its powersource.

The installed batteries aredead.

No batteries are installed.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, checkfor a line switch or tripped circuit breaker forthe AC outlet.

Try a different Power adapter or install acharged optional second battery.

Press any button or key on the keyboard, ormove the mouse to restore operation. If thatfails, push the Power and Suspend/Resumebutton. Check your power managementsettings, or close your applications and go tothe Power Savings menu of the setup utility toadjust the timeout values to better suit youroperation needs.

Install a power adapter and then push thePower and Suspend/Resume button.

Verify the condition of the batteries using theStatus Indicator panel, and replace or removeany batteries that are shorted.

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and theoutlet has power.

Replace the battery with a charged one orinstall a Power adapter.

Install a charged battery.

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Power Failures

The batteriesseem to dischargetoo quickly.

The batteries areimproperly installed.

Your installed batteriesare faulty.

You are running anapplication that uses agreat deal of power due tofrequent hard driveaccess or DVD/CD-ROMaccess, use of a modemcard or a LAN PC card.

The power savingsfeatures may be disabled.

The brightness is turnedall the way up.

The batteries are very old.

The batteries have beenexposed to high tempera-tures.

The batteries are too hotor too cold.

Verify that the batteries are properly con-nected by re-installing them.

Verify the condition of the batteries using theStatus Indicator panel and replace or removeany batteries that are shorted.

Use both the primary battery and an optionalsecond battery and/or use a power adapter forthis application when at all possible.

Check the power management and/or setuputility settings in the Power Savings menu andadjust according to your operating needs.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. Thehigher the brightness the more power yourdisplay uses.

Replace the batteries.

Replace the batteries.

Restore the LifeBook notebook to normaloperating temperature. The Charging icon onthe Status Indicator panel will flash when thebattery is outside its operating range.

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Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Power andSuspend/ Resumebutton does notwork.

The systempowers up, anddisplays power oninformation, butfails to load theoperating system.

Your systemdisplay won’t turnon when thesystem is turnedon or when thesystem hasresumed.

An error messageis displayed on thescreen during thenotebook (boot)sequence.

The Power and Suspend/Resume button is disabledfrom the Power ->Advanced submenu of thesetup utility.

You did not hold thebutton in long enough.

There may be a conflictwith the applicationsoftware.

The boot sequencesettings of the setup utilityare not compatible withyour configuration.

You have a securedsystem requiring apassword to load youroperating system.

Internal hard drive wasnot detected.

The system may bepassword-protected.

Power On Self Test(POST) has detected aproblem.

Enable the button from the setup utility.

Hold the button longer. This may need to be afew seconds if your application is preventingthe CPU from checking for button pushes.

Close all applications and try the button again.

Set the operating source by pressing the[ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screenor use the [F2] key and enter the setup utilityand adjust the source settings from the Bootmenu.

Make sure you have the right password. Enterthe setup utility and verify the Security settingsand modify them accordingly.

Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Mastersubmenu, located within the Main menu, to tryto auto detect the internal hard drive.

Check the status indicator panel to verify thatthe Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking,enter your password.

See the POST messages to determine themeaning and severity of the problem. Not allmessages are errors; some are statusindicators.

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Video Problems



Your LifeBooknotebook appearsto change setupparameters whenyou start it.

The built-in displayis blank when youturn on yourLifeBook notebook.

The built-in displayis blank when youturn on yourLifeBook notebook.(continued)

The LifeBooknotebook turnedon with a series ofbeeps and yourbuilt-in display isblank.

BIOS setup changes werenot saved when you exitedthe BIOS setup utility,returning it to previoussettings.

The BIOS CMOS hold-upbattery has failed.

Something is pushing onthe Closed Cover switch.

The angle of the displayand the brightnesssettings are not adequatefor your lighting condi-tions.

The LifeBook notebook isset for an external monitoronly.

The power managementtime-outs may be set forvery short intervals andyou failed to notice thedisplay come on and gooff again.

Power On Self Test(POST) has detected afailure which does notallow the display tooperate.

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exitwhen exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Contact your support representative forrepairs. This is not a user serviceable part

Clear the Closed Cover switch.

Move the display and the brightness controluntil you have adequate visibility.

Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] keyallows you to change your selection of whereto send your display video. Each time youpress the combination of keys you will step tothe next choice. The choices, in order are:built-in display only, external monitor only, bothbuilt-in display and external monitor.

Press any button or key on the keyboard, ormove the mouse to restore operation. If thatfails, push the Power and Suspend/Resumebutton. (The display may be shut off by Standymode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout.)

Contact your support representative.

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Your systemdisplay won’t turnon when thesystem is turnedon or when thesystem hasresumed.

The display goesblank by itself afteryou have beenusing it.

The Built-inDisplay does notclose.

The Built-inDisplay has brightor dark spots.

The system may bepassword-protected.

The notebook has goneinto Video timeout,Standby mode, Suspendmode or Save-to-Diskmode because you havenot used it for a period oftime.

Something is pushing onthe Closed Cover switch.

The power managementtime- outs may be set forvery short intervals andyou failed to notice thedisplay come on and gooff again.

A foreign object, such as apaper clip, is stuckbetween the display andthe keyboard.

If the spots are very tinyand few in number, this isnormal for a large LCDdisplay.

If the spots are numerousor large enough tointerfere with youroperation needs.

Check the status indicator panel to verify thatthe Security icon is light up. If it is light upenter your password.

Press any button or key on the keyboard, ormove the mouse to restore operation. If thatfails, push the Power and Suspend/Resumebutton. Check your power managementsettings, or close your applications and go tothe Power Savings menu of the setup utility toadjust the timeout values to better suit youroperation needs.

Check the Closed Cover switch.

Press any button or key on the keyboard, ormove the mouse to restore operation. If thatfails, push the Power and Suspend/Resumebutton. (The display may be shut off byStandby Mode, Auto Suspend or VideoTimeout.)

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

This is normal; do nothing.

Display is faulty; contact your supportrepresentative.

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Miscellaneous Problems



You have con-nected an externalmonitor and it doesnot come on.

The applicationdisplay uses only aportion of yourscreen and issurrounded by adark frame.

You have con-nected an externalmonitor and it doesnot display anyinformation.

An error messageis displayed on thescreen during theoperation of anapplication.

Your external monitor isnot compatible with yourLifeBook notebook.

You are running anapplication that does notsupport 800 x 600 pixelresolution display anddisplay compression isenabled.

Your BIOS setup is not setto enable your externalmonitor.

Your external monitor isnot properly installed.

Your operating systemsoftware is not setupwith the correct softwaredriver for that device.

Application software oftenhas its own set of errormessage displays.

See your monitor documentation

Display compression gives a clearer butsmaller display for applications that do notsupport 800 x 600 pixel resolution. You can fillthe screen but have less resolution bychanging your display compression setting,(See the Video Features submenu, locatedwithin the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)

Try toggling the video destination by pressing[Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOSsetup and enable your external monitor. (Seethe Video Features submenu, located withinthe Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)

Reinstall your device.


See your application manual and help displaysscreens for more information. Not all mes-sages are errors some may simply be status.

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POWER ON SELF TESTMESSAGESThe following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that BIOS and/or your operat-ing system can generate and an explanation ofeach message. Error messages are marked withan *. The most common errors are marked witha #. If an error message is displayed that is notin this list, write it down and check your operat-ing system documentation both on screen andin the manual. If you can find no reference to themessage and its meaning is not clear, contactyour support representative for assistance.

nnnn Cache SRAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of system cache inkilobytes successfully tested by the Power OnSelf Test. (This can only appear if you have anSRAM PC Card installed.)

*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive BerrorDrive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS PowerOn Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that thedrive is defined with the proper diskette type inthe Setup Utility, and that the diskette drive isinstalled correctly. If the disk drive is properlydefined and installed, avoid using it and contactyour support representative.

*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnnExtended memory not working or not configuredproperly. If you have an installed memory upgrademodule, verify that the module is properly in-stalled. If it is properly installed, you may want tocheck your Windows Setup to be sure it is notusing unavailable memory until you can contactyour support representative.

nnnn Extended RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of memory in kilo-bytes successfully tested.

*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnnThis is a map of the bits at the memory address(in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) whichfailed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the mapindicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault thatmay cause you to lose data if you continue. Con-tact your support representative.

*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Control-ler Failure (where x = 1-4)The fixed disk is not working or not configuredproperly. This may mean that the hard drive typeidentified in your setup utility does not agree withthe type detected by the Power On Self Test. Runthe setup utility to check for the hard drive typesettings and correct them if necessary. If the set-tings are OK and the message appears whenyou restart the system, there may be a seriousfault which might cause you to lose data if youcontinue. Contact your support representative.

*Invalid NVRAM media typeProblem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely casethat you see this message you may have somedisplay problems. You can continue operating butshould contact your support representative formore information.

*Keyboard controller errorThe keyboard controller test failed. You may haveto replace your keyboard or keyboard controllerbut may be able to use an external keyboard untilthen. Contact your support representative.

*Keyboard errorKeyboard not working. You may have to replaceyour keyboard or keyboard controller but may beable to use an external keyboard until then. Con-tact your support representative.

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*Keyboard error nnBIOS discovered a stuck key and displays thescan code for the stuck key. You may have to re-place your keyboard but may be able to use anexternal keyboard until then. Contact your sup-port representative.

*Monitor type does not match CMOS – RunSETUPMonitor type not correctly identified in Setup. Thiserror probably means your BIOS is corrupted,run the setup utility and set all settings to thedefault conditions. If you still get this error, con-tact your support representative.

#*Operating system not foundOperating system cannot be located on eitherdrive A: or drive C:. Enter the setup utility andsee if both the fixed disk, and drive A: are prop-erly identified and that the boot sequence is setcorrectly. Unless you have changed your instal-lation greatly, the operating system should be ondrive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, yourhard drive may be corrupted and your systemmay have to be reinstalled from your back upmedia.

*Parity Check 1 nnnnParity error found in the system bus. BIOS at-tempts to locate the address and display it onthe screen. If it cannot locate the address, it dis-plays ????. This is a potentially data-destroyingfailure. Contact your support representative.

*Parity Check 2 nnnnParity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attemptsto locate the address and display it on the screen.If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.This is a potentially data destroying failure. Con-tact your support representative.

#*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUPDisplayed after any recoverable error message.Press the [F1] key to continue the boot processor the [F2] key to enter Setup and change anysettings.

#*Previous boot incomplete –Default configuration usedPrevious Power On Self Test did not completesuccessfully. The Power On Self Test will loaddefault values and offer to run Setup. If the previ-ous failure was caused by incorrect values andthey are not corrected, the next boot will likelyfail also. If using the default settings does notallow you to complete a successful boot se-quence, you should turn off the power with thePower Switch and contact your support repre-sentative.

*Real time clock errorReal-time clock fails BIOS test. May require boardrepair. Contact your support representative.

*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnnShadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64kblock at which the error was detected. You arerisking data corruption if you continue. Contactyour support representative.

nnnn Shadow RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM inkilobytes successfully tested.

*System battery is dead – Replace and runSETUPThe BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up batteryis dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a boardmounted battery which requires a support rep-resentative to change. You can continue operat-ing but you will have to use setup utility defaultvalues or reconfigure your setup utility every timeyou turn off your LifeBook notebook.

System BIOS shadowedSystem BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUPBIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modi-fied incorrectly, perhaps by an application pro-gram that changes data stored in BIOS memory.Run Setup and reconfigure the system.

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*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnnSystem memory failed at offset nnnn of in the64k block at which the error was detected. Thismeans that there is a fault in your built-in memory.If you continue to operate, you risk corruptingyour data. Contact your support representativefor repairs.

nnnn System RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of system memory inkilo-bytes successfully tested.

*System timer errorThe timer test failed. The main clock that oper-ates the computer is faulty. Requires repair ofsystem board. Contact your support representa-tive for repairs.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnnDisplays the address of the upper limit of UpperMemory Blocks, indicating released segments ofthe BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by avirtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowedVideo BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

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Care and MaintenanceIf you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, youwill increase its life and reliability. This sectionprovides some tips for looking after the notebookand its devices.

Caring for your Notebook

• Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sen-sitive electronic device. Treat it with respect andcare.

• Make a habit of transporting it in a suitablecarrying case.

• Do not attempt to service the computer your-self. Always follow installation instructionsclosely.

• Keep it away from food and beverages.

• If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your notebook will not boot after it hasdried out, call your support representative.

• Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wetenvironment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

• Always use the AC adapter and batteries thatare approved for your LifeBook notebook.

• Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other envi-ronmental hazards.

Electrical equipment may be hazardous ifmisused. Operations of this product or similarproducts, must always be supervised by anadult. Do not allow children access to theinterior of any electrical products and do notpermit them to handle any cables.

• Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to di-rect sunlight for long periods of time as tem-peratures above 140° F (60° C) may damageyour notebook.

• Keep the covers closed on the connectors andslots when they are not in use.

• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the com-puter.

• If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook ina briefcase, or any other carrying case, makesure that there are no objects in the casepressing on the lid.

• Do not drop your LifeBook notebook.

• Do not touch the screen with any sharp ob-jects.

Cleaning your LifeBook notebook

• Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull theplug, not the cord.)

• Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp,lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

• Use a soft cloth to remove dust from thescreen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your LifeBook notebook

• If storing your LifeBook notebook for a monthor longer, turn your LifeBook off and removeall Lithium ion batteries.

• Store your LifeBook notebook and batteriesseparately. If you store your notebook with abattery installed, the battery will discharge, andbattery life will be reduced. In addition, a faultybattery might damage your notebook.

• Store your notebook in a cool, dry location.Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).

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Traveling with your LifeBook notebook

• Do not transport your LifeBook notebook whileit is turned on.

• Do not check your LifeBook notebook as bag-gage. Carry it with you.

• Always bring your System Recovery CD thatcame with your notebook when you travel. Ifyou experience system software problemswhile traveling, you may need it to correct anyproblems.

• When traveling with the hard drive removed,wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials(cloth or paper). If you have the drive checkedby hand, be ready to install the drive if needed.Never put your hard drive through a metal de-tector. Have your hard drive hand-inspectedby security personnel. You can however, putyour hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.

• Take the necessary plug adapters if you’retraveling overseas. Check the following dia-gram to determine which plug adapter you’llneed or ask your travel agent.

BATTERIESCaring for your Batteries

• Always handle batteries carefully.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (thatis, do not touch both terminals with a metalobject). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocketor purse where they may mix with coins, keys,or other metal objects. Doing so may causean explosion or fire.

• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilateor incinerate the battery.

• Recharge batteries only as described in thismanual and only in ventilated areas.

• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for morethan a day or two. Intense heat can shortenbattery life.

• Do not leave a battery in storage for longerthan 6 months without recharging it.

Increasing Battery Life

• Power your LifeBook notebook through the ACadapter whenever possible.

• If your LifeBook notebook is running on bat-tery power all day, connect it to the AC adapterovernight to recharge the battery.

• Keep brightness to the lowest level comfort-able.

• Set the power management for maximum bat-tery life.

• Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend modewhen it is turned on and you are not actuallyusing it.

• Limit your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM access.

• Disable the Windows CD Auto Insert function.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.

Outlet Type Location

Outlet Type Location UnitedStates, Canada, parts of

Latin America, Japan,Korea, the Philippines,

Taiwan

Russia and the Common-wealth of IndependentStates (CIS), most ofEurope, parts of Latin

America, the Middle East,parts of Africa, Hong Kong,India, most of South Asia

Mexico, United Kingdom,Ireland, Malaysia, Singa-

pore, parts of Africa

China, Australia, NewZealand

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DVDs AND CDsCaring for your DVDs and CDs

DVDs and CDs are precision devices and willfunction reliably if given reasonable care.

• Always store your DVD/CDs in its case whenit is not in use.

• Always handle DVD/CDs by the edges andavoid touching the surface.

• Avoid storing any DVD/CDs in extreme tem-peratures.

• Do not bend DVD/CDs or set heavy objectson them.

• Do not spill liquids on DVD/CDs.

• Do not scratch DVD/CDs.

• Do not put a label on DVD/CDs.

• Do not get dust on DVD/CDs.

• Never write on the label surface with a ball-point pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

• If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden changein temperature, cold to warm, condensationmay form on the surface. Wipe the moistureoff with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let itdry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hairdryer or heater to dry DVD/CDs.

• If a DVD/CD is dirty, use only a DVD/CDcleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint freecloth starting from the inner edge and wipingto the outer edge.

Caring for your Media Drive

Your media drive is durable but you must treat itwith care. Please pay attention to the followingpoints:

• The drive rotates the compact disk at a veryhigh speed. Do not carry it around or subject itto shock or vibration with the power on.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it willbe exposed to extreme temperatures.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it isdamp or dusty.

• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnetsor devices that generate strong magneticfields.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it willbe subjected to shock or vibration.

• Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD driveor CD-RW drive.

PC CARDSCaring for your PC Cards

PC Cards are durable, but you must treat themwith care. The documentation supplied with yourPC Card will provide specific information, but youshould pay attention to the following points:

• To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards intheir protective sleeves when they are not in-stalled in your LifeBook notebook.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight orexcessive heat.

• Keep the cards dry.

• Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not placeheavy objects on top of them.

• Do not force cards into the slot.

• Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them toexcessive vibration.

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Care and cleaning of hardwareCleaning the computer

To avoid damage to the LCD panel, do notrub its surface with a hard cloth or the likenor apply excessive force when cleaning it.

Cleaning the keyboardWhen the keyboard becomes dirty, wipe its sur-face gently with a dry, soft cloth.If dirt persists, wipe it off with a cloth slightlydampened with water or dilute neutral detergent.After cleaning with neutral detergent, be sure towipe the remaining detergent away with a clothslightly dampened with water. When cleaning thekeyboard, be careful that no water gets in it. Neveruse any volatile liquid, such as thinner or ben-zene, or a duster containing chemicals.To remove dust from between keys, blow it awayusing compressed air. Do not apply tensile forceto keys, using a vacuum cleaner and so on.

ELECTRIC SHOCK• To avoid injury and shock hazards,

be sure to do the following beforecleaning the computer.– Turn off the computer and

disconnect the AC adapter fromit.

– Turn off all peripheral devices anddisconnect them from thecomputer.

When the computer becomes dirty, wipe its sur-face gently with a dry, soft cloth.If dirt persists, wipe it off with a cloth slightlydampened with water or dilute neutral detergent.After cleaning with neutral detergent, be sure towipe the remaining detergent away with a clothslightly dampened with water. When cleaning thecomputer, be careful that no water gets in it. Neveruse any volatile liquid, such as thinner or ben-zene, or a duster containing chemicals.

Cleaning the LCDWhen the LCD panel becomes dirty, wipe itssurface gently with a dry, soft cloth or a glasscleaning cloth.

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