Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E Series Product information sheet

LIFEBOOK E Series
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2009/04
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LIFEBOOK E Series
Innovative technology… 1
Important notes 3
Ports and operating elements 4
Removing and installing components
during servicing 23
Technical data29
Index 32
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology… ............................................................... 1
Notational conventions .................................................................. 2
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 3
Help if problemsoccur ................................................................... 3
Portsandoperating elements ......................................................... 4
Notebook open . . . ...................................................................... 4
Leftside ................................................................................ 5
Rightside .............................................................................. 5
Rear ................................................................................... 6
Under side . . . .......................................................................... 7
Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 8
Switching off the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 9
Statusindicator panel ................................................................... 10
Keycombinations ....................................................................... 12
Application buttons ...................................................................... 14
Programmingtheapplicationkeys .................................................... 14
Camera (optional) . ...................................................................... 15
Removing andinstalling the battery ....................................................... 15
Removing the battery ................................................................ 16
Installing battery .................................................................... 16
Removing and installing the air filter ...................................................... 17
Air filter removal .................................................................... 17
Install air filter ...................................................................... 18
SIM card ............................................................................... 18
InsertingtheSIMcard ............................................................... 19
Removing aSIM card ............................................................... 19
Radio components: UMTS (optional)/wireless LAN/Bluetooth . . ............................. 20
Switching the radio components on and off ............................................ 20
Securityfunctions ....................................................................... 21
Briefoverviewofsecurityfunctions ................................................... 22
Removing and installing components during servicing . . . . ............................. 23
Notes on installing and removingboards andcomponents .................................. 23
Removing andinstallingtheharddisk .................................................... 23
Removingthecover ................................................................. 24
Hard diskremoving .................................................................. 24
Installing theharddisk ............................................................... 25
Attaching the cover .................................................................. 25
Removingandinstalling memorymodules ................................................ 26
Cover removal ...................................................................... 27
Removing memorymodules .......................................................... 27
Installingamemorymodule .......................................................... 28
Attachingthecover .................................................................. 28
Technical data ......................................................................... 29
LIFEBOOKE8420 ...................................................................... 29
Battery ................................................................................. 30
80Wmainsadapter ..................................................................... 31
100 W mainsadapter ................................................................... 31
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Index .................................................................................. 32
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Innovative technology…
Innovative technology…
... and an ergonomic design make your notebook a reliable, convenient mobile PC.
Your notebook features the very latest technology so that you get the best performance from
your computing experience. Depending on which model you own, you have access to:
• Upto4Gbyteofmainmemory(RAM)
• A PC card slot for using a type I or type II PC card
• An ExpressCard slot for operating an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54
• ASIMcardslotinwhichyoucaninsertaSIMcard
• A memory card slot for transferring digital photos, music and videos quickly onto your notebook
• A SmartCard reader to protect your notebook from unauthorised access
• An internal modem for connecting to the internet
• One HDMI port for connecting your notebook to your television set
• A FireWire port for connecting high speed devices such as digital camcorders
• A module bay for operating the following modules:
• Second battery
• Second hard disk drive
• Super-multi format DVD burner with double layer support
• Weight Saver
• A touchpad and an additional touchstick
• An integral camera to take photos and to video chat
• An audio controller, two built-in microphones and two internal loudspeakers
• You can even connect an external microphone and external loudspeakers
to obtain an even better sound quality
With the user-friendly BIOS-Setup you can control the hardware of your notebook and protect your
system better against unauthorised access by using the powerful password properties.
This operating manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation
and how to operate it in daily use.
Further information on this notebook is provided:
• in the "Professional Notebook" operating instructions
• in the "Safety" and "Warranty" manuals
• in the "Wireless LAN" manual
• in the documentation of the operating system
•Intheinformationfiles (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP, *.PDF)
You can find information on accessories for your notebook at
"http://ts.fujitsu.com/accessories".
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Innovative technology…
Notational conventions
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe
these warnings could pose a risk to health, damage the device or lead
to loss of data. The warranty will be invalidated if the device becomes
defective through failure to observe these warnings.
Indicates important information for the proper use of the device.
►Indicates an activity that must be performed
Indicates a result
This font indicates data entered using the keyboard in a program dialogue or
command line, e.g. your password ((Name123) or a command used to
start a program (start.exe)
This font indicates information that is displayed on the screen by a program, e.g.:
Installation is complete.
This font indicates
• terms and texts used in a software interface, e.g.: Click on Save
• names of programs or files, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This font" indicates
• cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• cross-references to an external source, e.g. a web address: For more
information, go to"http://ts.fujitsu.com"
• Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations of other materials, e.g.:
"CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety" Manual
Abc indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g: F10
This font indicates terms and texts that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do
not switch off the device
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Important notes
Important notes
Take note of the safety hints provided in the "Safety" manual, in the "Professional
Notebook" operating manual and in this manual.
Help if problems occur
Should you ever have a problem with your computer that you cannot solve yourself, in many cases
you can solve it quickly using the SystemDiagnostics program pre-installed on your computer.
►To start the SystemDiagnostics programme, click on Startsymbol - Program -
Fujitsu Siemens Computers - SystemDiagnostics
or
►To sta rt t h e SystemDiagnostics programme, click on Startsymbol - Program
- Fujitsu - SystemDiagnostics.
►If a problem is detected during the test run, the SystemDiagnostics program outputs
a code (e.g. DIFS code YXXX123456789123).
►Take a note of this DIFS code and the ID number of your device. The ID number can
be found on the type rating plate on the back of the casing.
►For further clarification of the problem, contact the Help Desk for your country (see the
Help Desk list or visit the Internet at "http://ts.fujitsu.com/support"). For this, please have
ready the ID number & serial number of your system and the DIFS code.
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Ports and operating elements
Ports and operating elements
Ports
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your device. This will provide
you with an overview of the ports and operating elements on the device. Please familiarise
yourself with these components before starting to work with your device.
Notebook open
FrontViewBuilt-in microphone (de pending on model)Built-inmicrop hone (depen dingon mo del)LoudspeakerStatusindicator panelApplicationbuttonsON/OFFswitchTou c h S t i c kTouchStickkeysTou c hp a dFingerprints ensorors crollbarTouchpadbuttons
4
3
56
7
8
11
2
12
9
3
10
12
15
13
14
1=Camera
2 = Internal microphones
3 = Loudspeaker
4 = Status indicator panel
5 = Application buttons
6 = ON/OFF switch
7 = TouchStick
8 = TouchStick keys
9 = Touchpad
10 = Fingerprint sensor or scroll bar
11 = Touchpad buttons
12 = Screen lock
13 = Memory card slot
14 = Infrared interface
15 = ON/OFF switch for wireless components
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Left side
DCinput connec tor(D CIN)Microp hone portM odemp ortUSBportFireW ire po rtSmartCardr eaderPCcardslotExpressC ardslotCardeject buttonH eadphonepor t/SPD IF
1234 5 6 78
9
9
10
1 = DC input connector (DC IN)
2 = Microphone port
3 = Headphone port
4 = Modem port
5=USBports
6 = FireWire port
7 = SmartCard reader
8 = PC card slot
9 = Card eject button
10 = ExpressCard slot
Right side
RightsideViewModuleKensington Lock
12 3
1 = Kensington Lock
2 = Module
3 = Eject lever for module
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Rear
ViewRearKensington LockUSBportParallelportSerialportVGA monitorportHDMIport
1
23 4567
1 = Kensington Lock
2 = USB ports
3 = Parallel port
4 = Serial port
5 = VGA monitor port
6 = LAN port
7 = HDMI port
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Under side
UndersideBatterylockBatteryPortforportreplicatorAirfilterMemorymodule
1
2
3
4
55
1=Airfilter
2 = Port for port replicator
3 = Cover for memory modules
4 = Battery
5 = Battery lock
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Ports and operating elements
Switching on the notebook
1
2
►Press the release button (1) and open
the LCD–display panel (2).
1
2
►Press the ON/OFF button (1) to switch
the notebook on.
The power-on indicator of the notebook
appears in the status indicator panel (2).
Windows XP
You can configure the ON/OFF switch under Start – (Settings) – Control Panel –
Performance and Maintenance – Power Options – Advanced.
Windows Vista
You can configure the ON/OFF switch under Start symbol – (Settings) –
Control Panel – Mobile PC – Power Options.
If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in
order to start the operating system password. You can find more information in the
"Professional Notebook" operating instructions, "Security functions" section.
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Switching off the Notebook
►Close all applications and shut down your operating system (please
see operating system manual).
If the notebook cannot be shut down properly, press and hold the ON/OFF button for
approximately four seconds. The notebook will switch off. Any unsaved data may be lost.
The notebook is delivered with a protective film inserted between
the keyboard and the LCD screen.
To ensure optimal protection of the LCD screen, it is recommended
that you insert this protective film between the keyboard and the LCD
screen each time you close the notebook.
►Close the LCD screen so that it
locks into place.
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Ports and operating elements
Status indicator panel
Statusindicator panel
The status indicator panel is a small LCD panel on which various symbols appear. These symbols
provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives, and the keyboard functions.
Power-on indicator Hard disk indicator
Power indicator PC card/ExpressCard
indicators
Battery charging indicator Num Lock indicator
First battery indicator Caps Lock indicator
Second battery indicator Scroll Lock indicator
Radio components indicator Lock Workstation indicator
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The meanings of the symbols are as follows:
Power-on indicator
Power-onindi catorIndicator
• Indicator is on: The notebook is switched on.
• The indicator flashes (1 second on / 1 second off): The notebook is in power
saving mode.
• The indicator is not illuminated: The notebook is switched off.
Power indicator
Powerindicat orIndicator
Indicator is on: the mains adapter is supplying power to the notebook.
Battery charging indicator
Batterychargi ngindicatorIndicator
• Indicator is on: The battery is not being charged/has reached more than 90% of
its maximum charge, or the battery is being charged.
• The indicator is not illuminated: The battery is faulty.
Battery indicators
IndicatorIndi catorBattery
The charging state of the batteries is shown by two battery indicators. 1 indicates
that the information applies to the first battery in the battery compartment. 2
indicates that the information applies to the second battery in the module bay.
indicates that the battery is charged to 0 - 25 % of its maximum capacity.
indicates that the battery is charged to 25 - 50 percent of its maximum
capacity.
indicates that the battery is charged to 50 - 75 % of its maximum capacity.
indicates that the battery is charged to 75 - 100 % of its maximum capacity.
Wireless components indicator
IndicatorIndi catorBluetoo thIndicatorWirelessLAN
Indicator is on: One or more wireless components are switched on.
Hard disk indicator
IndicatorCD/DVD indicator
Indicator is on: the hard disk drive or the CD/DVD in the optical drive of the
notebook is being accessed.
PC card/ExpressCard indicators
IndicatorIndi catorPCcardExp ressCard
Indicator is on: A PC card or an ExpressCard is being accessed.
Num Lock indicator
Indicator NumLock
Indicator is on: the Num key has been pressed. The virtual numeric keypad is
activated. You can output the characters indicated on the upper right of the keys.
Caps Lock indicator
IndicatorCap sLock
Indicator is on: The Caps Lock key has been pressed. All the characters you type
will appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the
upper left of the key will appear when that key is pressed.
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Ports and operating elements
Scroll Lock indicator
IndicatorScrollLockIndicatorScrollLock
Indicator is on: the key combination Fn +Scr has been pressed. The effect that
this key has varies between applications.
Lock Workstation indicator
• Indicator is on: your workstation is locked.
• Indicator is off: your workstation is not locked.
Key combinations
The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using
Microsoft Windows. Some of the following key combinations may not function in
other operating systems and with some device drivers.
Key combinations are entered as follows:
►Press and hold the first key in the combination.
►While holding the first key down, press the other key or keys in the combination.
The key combination Ctrl +Alt Gr or Ctrl +Alt canbeusedon
external keyboards that do not not feature a Fn key.
Sleep mode
Fn+F1Sleepmode
This key combination is used to activate the suspend mode (S3).
Enable/disable loudspeakers
Fn+F3LoudspeakersLoudspeakers
This key combination switches your notebook’s loudspeakers off and on.
An audible signal will be produced when the loudspeakers are switched on.
Switching the touchpad on/off
Fn+F4TouchpadLo udspeakers
This key combination enables and disables the touchpad.
Decrease screen brightness
Fn+F6Screenbrightness
This key combination decreases the brightness of the screen.
Increase screen brightness
Fn+F7Screenbrightness
This key combination increases the brightness of the screen.
Decrease volume
Fn+F8Volume
This key combination reduces the volume of the integrated loudspeakers.
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