Fujitsu LifeBook B6110D User manual

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B6FH-6061-01EN-00
Warning
Handling the cord on this product will expose
you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone: [phone]
Declares that product: Model Configurations:
LifeBook B6110D
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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LifeBook B Series
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL
Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 V
DC, with a current of 3.75 A.
AC Adapter output polarity:
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including
the following:
■Do not use this product near water for example, near
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
■Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
■Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
■Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in
this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They
may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
■To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication
Line Cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
System Disposal
+
Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufac-
turer’s instruction.
For continued protection against risk of
fire, replace only with the same type and
rating fuse.
Hg
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT
CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR
FEDERAL LAWS.
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Table of Contents
Fujitsu LifeBook®B Series Notebook
Table of Contents
1
PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Locating the Controls/Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Status Indicator Panel
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Access Indicator . . . . . .14
Hard Drive/Removable Media Drive Indicator . . 14
PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Compact Flash (CF) Card Access Indicators . . . . 14
NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .21
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Operating Your Security/Application Panel. . . . .22
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .22
Launching Applications with Application Panel . .23
3
GETTING STARTED WITH
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .28
Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating Additional Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Management
Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
External Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . 39
Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PC Cards
Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Compact Flash Cards
Installing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Removing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing a Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Checking the New Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . 45
Port Replicator
Port Replicator Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Attaching Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Detaching Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Device Ports
Modem (RJ-11) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Headphone/Line-Out Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5
TROUBLESHOOTING
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Restoring Pre-installed Software
Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 64
6
CARING FOR YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Care and Maintenance
LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PC/CF Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Integrated Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . 74
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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GLOSSARY/REGULATORY
Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Regulatory
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
APPENDIX A: USING THE
WIRELESS LAN DEVICE
Before Using the Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . .90
Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Configuration of the WLAN Device
Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility . . . . .93
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Wireless LAN Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
IP address information
About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Using the Bluetooth Device
What is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Where to Find Information
About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
APPENDIX B: SECURITY
DEVICE USER’S GUIDE
Fingerprint Sensor Device
Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . .105
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Trusted Platform Module Installation
TPM Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Preface
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Preface
Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook® B Series notebook from Fujitsu
Computer Systems is a powerful notebook computer. It
is powered by an Intel® Pentium® M microprocessor,
has a built-in 12.1" color touch screen display, and
brings the computing power of a desktop personal
computer to a portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP
Professional pre-installed.
Your notebook is a completely self-contained unit with
an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD touch screen display.
It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a
variety 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 specific topic
are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your notebook.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and
Support the following ways:
■Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
■Fax: [phone]
■E-mail: [email protected]om
■Web site:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
Before you place the call, you should have the following
information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible
solution:
■Product name
■Product configuration number
■Product serial number
■Purchase date
■Conditions under which the problem occurred
■Any error messages that have occurred
■Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your notebook by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks
-> LifeBook Accessories Web Site link, located in the
Windows Start menu.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by
clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and
Support link, located in the Windows Start menu.
WARRANTY
Your LifeBook notebook is backed by an International
Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical
support. Check the service kit that came with your
notebook for warranty terms and conditions.
The point icon highlights information that
will enhance your understanding of the
subject material.
The caution icon highlights information
that is important to the safe operation of
your computer, or to the integrity of your
files. Please read all caution information
carefully.
The warning icon highlights information
that can be hazardous to either you, your
LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please
read all warning information carefully.
You must have an active internet
connection to use the online URL links.
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LifeBook B Series – Section One
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Getting to Know
Your LifeBook
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend
that you read it before using your notebook, even if you
are already familiar with notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
For a pre-configured model you should have:
■LifeBook B Series notebook (Figure 2-1)
■AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
■Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
■Stylus (located in stylus holder)
■Driver and Application Restore CD
■Restore DVD
■Getting Started Guide
■User’s Guide (this document)
■International Limited Warranty Brochure
■Certificate of Authenticity
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook,
you will have one of the following battery
configurations:
■One main high-capacity Lithium ion battery (pre-
installed),
or,
■One main Lithium ion battery pre-installed and one
spare main high-capacity Lithium ion battery
You may also have one or more of the following devices
in the box:
■External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-4),
and/or,
■Port Replicator (Figure 2-3)
Figure 2-2. AC Adapter
Figure 2-3. Optional Port Replicator
Figure 2-4. Optional External USB Floppy Disk Drive
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LifeBook B Series – Section Two
Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook with display open
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components.
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.
Touch Screen Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics and touch
screen functionality.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre-
spond with a specific component of your LifeBook note-
book. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13.
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
The Security/Application Panel provides hardware secu-
rity and one-touch application launch capability. See
“LifeBook Security/ Application Panel” on page 21.
Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend
notebook activity without powering off, resume your
notebook from standby mode, and power on your note-
book when it has been shut down from the Windows
operating system. See “Power On” on page 29.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows you to input or record
mono audio.
Keyboard
A full-function keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys. See “Using the Keyboard” on page 15.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device consists of two mouse-
like buttons, a scroll button, and a cursor control pad.
Note that the scroll button may be replaced by an
optional fingerprint recognition sensor, depending
upon your system configuration. The optional finger-
print recognition sensor allows you to start your system
by swiping your finger over the sensor. See “Touchpad
Pointing Device” on page 17.
Display
Status
Keyboard
LifeBook
Touchpad
Stereo
Panel Latch
Indicator
Panel
Security/
Application
Panel
Pen Garage
Suspend/
Resume
Button
Touch Screen
Display Panel
Scroll Button or optional
Fingerprint Recognition
Sensor (pictured)
Built-in
Microphone
Pointing
Device
Speakers
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-
book’s left-side components.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone port is for attaching
a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K
modem.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II
PC Card. See “PC Cards” on page 41.
PC Card Eject Button
The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC
Cards from the PC Card slot. See “PC Cards” on
page 41.
Microphone/Line-In Jack
The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an
external stereo microphone. See “Microphone/Line-In
Jack” on page 48.
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect
headphones or powered external speakers. See “Head-
phone/Line-Out Jack” on page 48.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your
notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery.
PC Card Slot
PC Card Eject Button
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
Microphone/Line-In Jack
Modem Port
DC Power Jack
The internal multinational modem is not
intended for use with Digital PBX systems.
Do not connect the internal modem to a
Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage
to the internal modem or your entire
LifeBook notebook. Consult your PBX
manufacturer’s documentation for details.
Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be
sure to find out BEFORE you connect your
modem.
The internal modem is designed to the
ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed
of 53000bps is the highest allowed by
FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The
maximum upload speed is 33600bps.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Two
Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-
book’s right-side components.
Stylus
The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch
screen.
Compact Flash Card Eject Button
Allows you to eject a compact flash card.
Compact Flash Card Slot
Allows you to insert a compact flash (CF) card. See
“Compact Flash Cards” on page 42.
USB 2.0 Ports
The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you
to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. See “Universal
Serial Bus 2.0 Ports” on page 48.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical locking device.
USB 2.0 Ports
Compact Flash
Compact Flash Anti-theft
Card Slot
Card Eject Button Lock Slot
Stylus
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Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-
book’s bottom panel components.
Docking Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional Port
Replicator.
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-
heating.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory
upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system
memory capacity of your notebook, hence improving
overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module”
on page 44.
Hard Disk Drive Cover
The hard disk drive cover protects the hard disk drive.
Under normal circumstances, you should never remove
this cover unless you are replacing a hard disk drive.
Lithium ion Battery Pack
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.
See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 37.
Battery Pack Latches
The battery pack latches are used to secure and release
the Lithium ion battery pack. See “Lithium ion Battery”
on page 37.
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook notebook. In
addition, the configuration portion of the label has the
serial number and manufacturer information that you
will need to give your support representative. It identi-
fies the exact version of various components of your
notebook.
Memory
Main Unit and
Lithium ion
Battery Pack Latches
Docking Port Connector
Configuration
Label
(approximate location)
Battery Pack
Upgrade
Compartment
Air Vents
Hard Disk
Drive Cover
To protect your notebook from damage
and to optimize system performance, be
sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed,
clean, and clear of debris. This may
require periodic cleaning, depending upon
the environment in which the system is
used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas
where the air vents can be obstructed,
such as in tight enclosures or on soft
surfaces like a bed or cushion.
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Figure 2-9. LifeBook notebook rear panel
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-
book’s right-side components.
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. Note that when
the optional Port Replicator is attached to the system,
you must use the external monitor port on the Port
Replicator rather than the port on the system. See
“External Monitor Port” on page 49.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The optional internal LAN (RJ-45) port is used for an
internal Fast Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T/Tx) Gigabit
connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack” on page 48.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
Allows you to turn the optional Wireless LAN or Blue-
tooth devices on and off. This is present only on systems
with optional wireless LAN or Bluetooth device
installed.
LAN (RJ-45) Port
External Monitor Port
Wireless LAN/
Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
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Figure 2-10. Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond
with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook.
These symbols tell you how each of those components
are operating. (Figure 2-10)
POWER INDICATOR
The Power indicator symbol states whether your system
is operational. It has several different states, each of
which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that
time.
■Steady On: This means that there is power to your
notebook and that it is ready for use.
■Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby
mode.
■Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Hibernate mode, or that your notebook has been
turned off.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook notebook
is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain
on if you have either adapter connected.
AC ADAPTER INDICATOR
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook
is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline
adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different
states that can tell you what power source your note-
book is using.
■On: This means that either of the adapters are
currently in use.
■Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and
you do not have an adapter connected.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS
The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the
primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition,
this symbol states how much charge is available within
the installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed
for a battery that is currently installed in your notebook.
(Figure 2-11)
Figure 2-11. Battery Level Indicator
Battery Hard
PC Card Access NumLk ScrLk
SecurityCapsLk
Power
Compact Flash
AC Adapter
Battery
Charging
Level Card Access
Drive
Access
WLAN/
Bluetooth Access
76%–100% Charging
76%–100%
51%–75%
26%–50%
11%–25%
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
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BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR
Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a
small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether the
battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery
is too hot or cold to charge.
WIRELESS LAN/BLUETOOTH
DEVICE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Access indicator shows
whether the WLAN/Bluetooth switch is turned on and
the WLAN module is in active mode.
HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE
MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive is being accessed.
PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS
The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your
notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash
if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is
no card installed. See “PC Cards” on page 41.
COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD
ACCESS INDICATORS
The Compact Flash Card Access indicator states whether
or not your notebook is accessing a Compact Flash Card.
The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a
Compact Flash Card even if there is no card installed. See
“Compact Flash Cards” on page 42.
NUMLK INDICATOR
The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CAPSLOCK INDICATOR
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters.
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
SECURITY INDICATOR
The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set)
when the system resumes from Off or Standby modes.
You must enter the password that was set in the Security
Panel before your system will resume operation.
A shorted battery is damaged and must be
replaced. (Figure 2-11)
If there is no battery activity, the power
adapters are not connected, and the
power is Off, the Battery Level indicators
will also be off.
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or
extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
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