Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK P Series Product information sheet

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LIFEBOOK P Series

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This manual was produced by Xerox Global Services.
Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
AG 02/07
Edition 1
Order no.: A26391-K223-Z121-1-7619

LIFEBOOK P Series
Operating Manual
Introduction
Troubleshooting
and tips
Important notes
Technical data
Equipment overview
Manufacturer’s notes
Preparing the notebook
for use
Index
Using your notebook
Security functions
Connecting
external devices
Removing/installing
components (during
servicing)
Energy saving functions
Settings in the
BIOS Setup
February 2007 edition

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Contents
Your LIFEBOOK P... ........................................................................................................................... 1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................... 2
Important notes .................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety information................................................................................................................................. 3
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components.......................................................... 3
Travelling with your notebook............................................................................................................... 4
Before you travel .......................................................................................................................... 4
Transporting the Notebook........................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of ports and operating elements...................................................................................... 7
Notebook .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Front ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Left panel...................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear8
Right panel ................................................................................................................................... 9
Underside ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Ports on the Port Replicator (accessory)............................................................................................ 10
Preparing the notebook for use ...................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking and checking the delivery................................................................................................. 11
Selecting a location ............................................................................................................................ 12
Connecting the mains adapter............................................................................................................ 13
Switching the notebook on for the first time........................................................................................ 14
Working with the notebook ............................................................................................................. 15
Opening and closing the notebook..................................................................................................... 15
Opening the notebook ................................................................................................................ 15
Closing the notebook.................................................................................................................. 15
Different ways to use your notebook .................................................................................................. 16
From notebook to Tablet PC ......................................................................................................16
Select display orientation (portrait or landscape orientation) ..................................................... 18
From Tablet PC to notebook ......................................................................................................18
Switching the notebook on and off ..................................................................................................... 20
Switching on the Notebook......................................................................................................... 20
Switching off the Notebook......................................................................................................... 20
Status indicatorpanel.......................................................................................................................... 21
Language selection ............................................................................................................................ 22
Specifying the language variant on multi-language models (Windows XP only)........................ 23
LCD screen......................................................................................................................................... 24
Information on the LCD screen .................................................................................................. 24
Screen settings (when using the device as a notebook) ............................................................ 25
Screen settings (when using the device as a Tablet PC)........................................................... 25
Use as a notebook.............................................................................................................................. 26
Using TouchStick and TouchStick buttons................................................................................. 26
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Virtual numeric keypad............................................................................................................... 30
Key combination......................................................................................................................... 30
Use as a Tablet PC ............................................................................................................................ 32
Using the pen ............................................................................................................................. 32
Tablet buttons............................................................................................................................. 34
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 36
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Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery ........................................................................36
Removing and installing the battery............................................................................................37
Memory cards .....................................................................................................................................39
Inserting a memory card .............................................................................................................39
Removing a memory card...........................................................................................................39
PC cards .............................................................................................................................................40
Installing a PC card.....................................................................................................................40
Removing a PC card...................................................................................................................41
SIM card (optional)..............................................................................................................................42
Inserting the SIM card.................................................................................................................42
Removing the SIM card ..............................................................................................................43
Data transfer .......................................................................................................................................44
Integrated 56k modem ................................................................................................................44
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/UMTS radio components (optional) .....................................................45
Port Replicator ....................................................................................................................................47
Setting up the Port Replicator .....................................................................................................47
Connecting the notebook to the port replicator ...........................................................................48
Disconnecting the notebook from the port replicator ..................................................................49
Security functions.............................................................................................................................51
Brief overview of security functions.....................................................................................................51
Using the Kensington Lock .................................................................................................................52
Configuring fingerprint sensor.............................................................................................................52
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup.................................................................................53
Password protection for BIOS Setup (supervisor and user password).......................................53
Password protection for starting the operating system ...............................................................54
Password protection for the hard disk.........................................................................................55
Trusted Platform Module.....................................................................................................................56
Connecting external devices............................................................................................................57
Connecting an external monitor to the notebook ................................................................................57
Connecting an external monitor to the Port Replicator .......................................................................58
USB devices: connecting ....................................................................................................................58
Connecting external audio devices .....................................................................................................59
Removing and installing components during servicing................................................................61
Notes on installing and removing boards and components ................................................................61
Hard disk.............................................................................................................................................62
Removing the hard disk ..............................................................................................................62
Installing the hard disk ................................................................................................................64
Memory expansion..............................................................................................................................66
Installing and removing the memory expansion..........................................................................66
Testing memory modules after the installation ...........................................................................69
Energy saving functions...................................................................................................................71
Settings in BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................................73
Starting the BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................73
BIOS Setup: operating ........................................................................................................................73
BIOS Setup: exiting.............................................................................................................................74
Troubleshooting and tips.................................................................................................................75
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................76
The notebook's date or time is incorrect .....................................................................................76
Battery indicator does not illuminate...........................................................................................76
The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank ................................................................................77
The LCD screen is difficult to read..............................................................................................77
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The external monitor remains blank ........................................................................................... 78
The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable .............................................................. 79
The cursor does not correctly follow the pen movements .......................................................... 80
The notebook cannot be started................................................................................................. 80
The notebook does not react...................................................................................................... 81
TouchStick and TouchStick buttons do not function .................................................................. 81
The mouse does not work .......................................................................................................... 82
The printer does not print ........................................................................................................... 82
The notebook shuts down suddenly........................................................................................... 83
The ON/OFF switch does not respond properly......................................................................... 83
The radio connection to a network does not work...................................................................... 83
The battery discharges too quickly............................................................................................. 84
User and/or supervisor password forgotten................................................................................ 84
Acoustic error messages............................................................................................................ 85
Error messages on the screen ................................................................................................... 86
Restoring the hard disk content under Windows (Windows XP only)......................................... 88
Technical data................................................................................................................................... 89
Notebook ............................................................................................................................................ 89
Port Replicator (optional).................................................................................................................... 90
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 91
Power adapter .................................................................................................................................... 91
Manufacturer’s notes ....................................................................................................................... 93
Recycling and disposal....................................................................................................................... 93
Energy Star......................................................................................................................................... 93
CE marking......................................................................................................................................... 94
Regulatory notices.............................................................................................................................. 94
Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device........................................................ 94
FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio device .................................................... 98
Index................................................................................................................................................ 101
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Your LIFEBOOK P...
... is a so-called "Convertible Notebook" which works just as well and reliably as a notebook as it
does as a Tablet PC. You can put the convertible notebook on the table as a notebook or hold it in
your hands as a Tablet PC. Use the keyboard to type or write directly on the display with the pen.
The Convertible Notebook is always there to support you when you are working on the go.
Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your
notebook for the first time. In addition to the well-known Windows functionality, this operating system
also has handwriting recognition as well as other settings that are specific for its use as a Tablet PC.
If you connect the notebook to a Port Replicator (which is available to order as an optional
accessory) you can enjoy the benefits of a number of additional connection options. The Port
Replicator provides you with two USB 2.0 interfaces as well as LAN and monitor (analogue) ports.
Here you can connect peripheral devices such as a scanner, loudspeakers, gamepads, keyboard, or
mouse.
Your notebook has a number of security functions to ensure that no unauthorised persons can
access your data. For example, you can protect access to your data with the security functions in the
BIOS Setup or with the fingerprint sensor.
This operating manual shows you how to start using your notebook and how to operate it in daily
use.
Further information on this device is provided:
●in the "Safety" manual
●in the "Wireless LAN" manual
●in the documentation of the operating system
●in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP, *.PDF, *.HTML)
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Some of the manuals listed can be found on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD provided with
your device. You can access and view the required information using the Acrobat Reader
program, which is also on the CD/DVD. If necessary, you can also make a print version of
the manual.
Information concerning useful accessories, such as a CD/DVD drive for your notebook,
can be found at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/accessories
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Your LIFEBOOK P...
Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
!
Indicates information which is important for your health, the operability of your
notebook or the safety of your data. Faults on the notebook caused by your
failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your warranty.
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Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly.
►Texts which follow this symbol describe activities that must be performed.
This style indicates screen displays.
This style indicates program names, commands, or menu options.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, data carriers, and terms that are being
emphasised.
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Important notes
Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. The other notes provide
helpful information on your notebook.
Safety information
!
Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" manual and in the following safety
notes.
Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.
●When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in this operating
manual.
●When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the "Cleaning" paragraph.
●If you have a device with radio components, please also note the information in the “Additional
safety notes for devices with radio components” section of the “Safety” manual.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have questions about using your notebook in a particular area, please contact your sales outlet or
our Hotline/Help Desk.
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components
●Switch off the radio components (the ON/OFF switch must be in the "OFF" position) when you
are at an airport or driving in a car.
●Switch off the radio components (the ON/OFF switch must be in the "OFF" position) when you
are in a hospital, an operating theatre or near electronic medical equipment. The transmitted
radio waves can impair the operation of medical devices.
●Switch off the radio components (the ON/OFF switch must be in the "OFF" position), when you
take the device close to flammable gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. petrol station,
paintshops), as the transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a fire.
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Important notes
Travelling with your notebook
Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
●Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
●Switch off the radio component (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) for data security reasons. With data
traffic via a wireless connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
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Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation for your
radio component.
●If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight attendants if it is OK to
do so.
When travelling in other countries
●If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the local mains
voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for your notebook.
Do not use any other voltage converter!
●Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices to connect the notebook.
●Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be travelling in as to
whether you may operate the radio component integrated in your notebook there (refer also to
"CE marking").
●If you use a modem, incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may result.
This may result in poor performance, or the modem will not work at all.
You may require a country-specific telephone adapter (available as an accessory).
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Important notes
Transporting the Notebook
●Switch the notebook off with the ON/OFF switch (see “Switching on the Notebook”).
●Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.
●Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.
●Close the connector covers.
●Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
●If the device needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to
protect it from damage caused by mishandling.
●To protect the notebook against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying case to
transport your notebook.
●Current offers can be found on the Internet under www.fujitsu-siemens.com/accessories.
●Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a
car).
Cleaning
►Switch the notebook off.
►Pull the power plug for the mains adapter out of the mains outlet.
►Remove the battery.
!
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic. The use of
improper cleaning agents can damage the markings on the keyboard and the notebook,
the paintwork of the device or the device itself.
Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.
Cleaning the surface of the casing and the fingerprint sensor
Wipe the casing with a dry cloth.
If particularly dirty, use a cloth that has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully
wrung out.
Cleaning the screen
To clean the screen, gently wipe its surface with a soft Microfiber®cloth.
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Overview of ports and operating
elements
This chapter presents the individual hardware components. You can obtain an overview of the ports
and operating elements of the notebook and the Port Replicator (optional).
Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with your notebook.
Notebook
Front
12
3
5
6
7
8
10
4
9
1 = Cover latch
2 = Screen with touchscreen functionality
3 = Hinge
4 = ON/OFF button for background lighting
5 = ON/OFF switch
6 = TouchStick buttons
7 = Tablet buttons
8 = Fingerprint sensor
9 = Microphone
10 = TouchStick
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Overview of ports and operating elements
Left panel
123
1 = Switch for optional radio components
(Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/UMTS)
2 = Insert for PC card
3 = Release button for PC card
Rear
123 4
1 = VGA monitor port (analogue)
2 = LAN port
3 = Modem port
4 = Device for "Kensington Lock"
The monitor port is protected by a cover.
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Right panel
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1 = Pen garage with pen
2 = Memory card slot
3 = USB port
4 = Headphone port
5 = Microphone port
6 = USB port
7 = DC IN jack
Underside
1
22
3
4
5
1 = Slot for memory modules
2 = Lock for battery compartment
3 = Battery
4 = Hard disk compartment
5 = Port: Port Replicator
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Ports on the Port Replicator (accessory)
1 = Connector for LIFEBOOK P Series
2 = DC IN jack
3 = LAN port
4 = VGA monitor port (analogue)
5 = USB port
6 = USB port
7 = Release
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Some of the devices that you connect require special drivers (see the operating system
and device documentation).
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