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falcon.book Page 3 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Copyright Copyright and Trademark Information Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.
falcon.book Page 4 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Technicians Only This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A.
falcon.book Page 5 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® A3110 Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
falcon.book Page 6 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook 4 5 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING Lithium ion Battery Troubleshooting Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
falcon.book Page 7 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 8 APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . .
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falcon.book Page 1 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook A3110 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, powered by an AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology microprocessor and an integrated ATI Radeon® Xpress graphics controller with support for up to 256 MB of shared graphics memory. The notebook has a built-in 15.4” TFT wide XGA Crystal View color display. This system brings the computing power of a desktop personal computer to a portable environment.
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falcon.book Page 5 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook A3110 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3110 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
falcon.book Page 6 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two Display Panel Latch LifeBook Application Panel/ Volume Buttons Display Panel Touchpad Pointing Device Scroll Button or Optional Fingerprint Sensor Status Indicator Panel Left Stereo Speaker Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Status Indicator Panel Wireless LAN Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone/ Line-Out Jack Microphone/ Line-In Jack Keyboard Right Stereo Speaker Figure 2-3.
falcon.book Page 7 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Air Vents Optical Disk Drive Eject Button Optical Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. Air Vents The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.
falcon.book Page 8 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two ExpressCard Slot DC Power Jack USB 2.0 Port ExpressCard Eject Button SD/Memory Stick/ xD Card Slot IEEE 1394 Jack PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
falcon.book Page 9 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Anti-theft Lock Slot USB 2.0 Ports Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack Air Vents S-Video Out Port Modem Jack External Video Port Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.
falcon.book Page 10 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two Air Vents Lithium ion Battery Bay Main Unit Configuration Label and Certificate of Authenticity (approximate location) Memory Upgrade Compartment Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
falcon.book Page 11 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k NumLk Power Battery Charging Battery Level CapsLk ScrLk HDD/ODD Access Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel ■ The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.
falcon.book Page 12 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two HDD/ODD ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive Access indicator tells you that the drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the optical drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the drive.
falcon.book Page 13 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy line) Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2-9 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
falcon.book Page 14 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two ■ [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display. ■ [Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display. ■ [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.
falcon.book Page 15 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Touchpad Left Button Scrolling button or optional Fingerprint Recognition Sensor (pictured) Right Button Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
falcon.book Page 16 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two ■ ■ If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move.
falcon.book Page 17 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other.
falcon.book Page 18 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two My Home Web Search Vol - * Vol + * Power/Suspend/ Resume Button* * Shown for reference only Figure 2-16. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer. This panel allows you to launch selected applications with the touch of a button.
falcon.book Page 19 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k When you have finished with Application Panel utility, click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. If you choose to use the buttons when the notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not using the notebook.
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falcon.book Page 23 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1.
falcon.book Page 24 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Three Display Panel Latch Display Panel Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Press the Display Panel latch to release the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display. 2.
falcon.book Page 25 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Getting Started Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location) When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source.
falcon.book Page 26 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Three 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides.
falcon.book Page 27 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Getting Started Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness.
falcon.book Page 28 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Three 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature. Using the Hibernation Feature 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons.
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falcon.book Page 31 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
falcon.book Page 32 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
falcon.book Page 33 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM User Installable Features Media Holder Tray Media Tray Eject Button Figure 4-2. Optical Drive Optical Disk Drive A variety of media is available to use with your DualLayer Multi-Format DVD Writer, also known as an “optical disk drive”. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB of data.).
falcon.book Page 34 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your LifeBook notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded. (a) (b) (c) (d) Figure 4-3. Loading/Ejecting Media REMOVING MEDIA 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive.
falcon.book Page 35 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM User Installable Features USING DOLBY™ HEADPHONE The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multichannel sound sources with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo headphones. Dolby Headphone is a signal processing system that enables your stereo headphones to realistically portray the sound of a five-speaker playback system. ■ ■ Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.
falcon.book Page 36 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four Memory Stick Secure Digital Card xD-Picture Card Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot Figure 4-5. inserting an SD Card Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash memory architecture.
falcon.book Page 37 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Secure Digital Card 1. See your Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them. 2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD/xDPicture Card. 3. Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up. 4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
falcon.book Page 38 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four PC Card PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot (lower slot only) Figure 4-7. inserting/Removing PC Card PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you insert. You can insert one or two cards at a time, depending on its type.
falcon.book Page 39 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM User Installable Features INSERTING EXPRESSCARDS REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it. See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.
falcon.book Page 40 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2667 SDRAM) factory installed. The maximum memory capacity is 4 MB (2 MB x 2), but 3.2 MB is the maximum amount that is usable by the operating system. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module.
falcon.book Page 41 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM User Installable Features Figure 4-11. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5. Replace the cover and reinstall the screw. CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.
falcon.book Page 42 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four Device Ports ■ 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 speed is 33600bps at upload. ■ The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries.
falcon.book Page 43 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM User Installable Features If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in stereo speakers will be disabled. MICROPHONE/LINE-IN JACK Figure 4-14. Connecting a USB Device IEEE 1394 PORT The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard. The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps transfer rate.
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falcon.book Page 47 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that require service.
falcon.book Page 48 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 48 Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 48 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49 Memory Problems . . . . . .
falcon.book Page 49 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The Optical Drive Access The auto insertion function is indicator on the Status active and is checking to see if Indicator Panel blinks at a disc is ready to run. regular intervals when no disc is in the tray or the optical drive is not installed. Possible Solutions This is normal. However, you may disable this feature. Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access the optional floppy disk.
falcon.book Page 50 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Modem Problems Messages about modem operation. Modem operation messages are generated by whichever modem application is in use. See your application software documentation for additional information. The device is not properly installed. Remove and reinstall the device.
falcon.book Page 51 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting Problem You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. Possible Cause The primary battery is installed but is faulty. (continued) Possible Solutions Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) If a battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.
falcon.book Page 52 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. Possible Cause Possible Solutions You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive access or DVD/CD-ROM access, use of a modem or LAN PC card. Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and/or use a power adapter for this application when at all possible. The power savings features may be disabled.
falcon.book Page 53 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting Problem Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it. Possible Cause Possible Solutions The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years. Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch. Clear the Closed Cover switch.
falcon.book Page 54 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame. You are running an application that does not support 1024 x 768 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled. Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
falcon.book Page 55 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
falcon.book Page 56 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact your support representative. *Press to resume, to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message.
falcon.book Page 57 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) disc contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below. In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR disc, you will need to use an optical drive either in your system or attached externally.
falcon.book Page 58 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five 6. If you have an external DVD drive connected: ■ Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window. ■ Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it. ■ If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space bar to enable it. ■ Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it. 7.
falcon.book Page 59 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Troubleshooting AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATES Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one).
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falcon.book Page 63 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices. ■ The system contains components that can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
falcon.book Page 64 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Six Traveling with your LifeBook notebook ■ Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. ■ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. ■ It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage. ■ Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
falcon.book Page 65 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Care and Maintenance MEDIA CARE / PC CARDS/EXPRESSCARDS Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. Caring for your Cards PC Cards and ExpressCards are durable, but you must treat them with care.
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falcon.book Page 69 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Specifications Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. There is a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook. (See Figure 2-7 on page 10 for location). This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook.
falcon.book Page 70 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Seven Wireless LAN: ■ Integrated Atheros SuperAG Wireless LAN (802.
falcon.book Page 71 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Specifications LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application. Manuals Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software. Any manuals that are not included, are available online through the help system of the software.
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falcon.book Page 75 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Glossary Glossary Boot To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM. AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Bus An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook.
falcon.book Page 76 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Eight Data The information a system stores and processes. DC Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time. Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required for the communication, such as IP address.
falcon.book Page 77 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Glossary I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit. Infrastructure A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point. Another type of communication is called AdHoc.
falcon.book Page 78 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Eight if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large. PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet. NTSC National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA. A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which is used for connection on the phone line.
falcon.book Page 79 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Glossary SRAM Static random access memory. A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing. VGA Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers. SSID VRAM Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control. Service Set Identifier Specifies which network you are joining.
falcon.book Page 80 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Eight Regulatory Information NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
falcon.book Page 81 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Regulatory Information DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.
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falcon.book Page 85 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION Please note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device. Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices.
falcon.book Page 86 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures for properly setting up and configuring the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
falcon.book Page 87 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS ■ The Atheros WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII bands. ■ Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same 2.4GHz frequency range that IEEE802.11b/g devices operate in. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.
falcon.book Page 88 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix Configuration of the WLAN Device The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the Atheros Client Utility software. The Atheros Client Utility software allows for multiple profile setups and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), is contained in this software. 4.
falcon.book Page 89 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Field Name Description Power Save Mode Options are Maximum, Normal, or Off Network Type Options are AP (Infrastructure) or Ad Hoc 802.11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short and Long (Access Point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames.
falcon.book Page 90 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix To change the name, click [Change] and then proceed in accordance with the instruction messages displayed on the screen. Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format. Identifiability can be enhanced by entering the model number, the user name, and other factors. b. [Workgroup name] is the group name of the network. Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format.
falcon.book Page 91 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 8. 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 [Start] -> Settings and then [Printers and Faxes]. A list of connected printers will be displayed. 2. Right-click the printer for which the sharing function is to be set, and then click [Sharing] in the menu displayed.
falcon.book Page 92 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
falcon.book Page 93 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Points. Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 86.
falcon.book Page 94 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix Shared key authentication 802.11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return to the AP. If the client has the wrong key or no key, authentication will fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the AP.
falcon.book Page 95 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e IP address information ABOUT IP ADDRESSES IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document. You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information.
falcon.book Page 96 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix Specifications Item Specifications Type of network Atheros Super AG (802.11a+b/g) WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)* Transfer rate (Automatic switching) IEEE 802.11a/g: 54 Mbps maximum data rate (108 Mbps maximum data rate with compatible access points) IEEE 802.11b: 11 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz 802.
falcon.book Page 97 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Using the Bluetooth Device The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. WHAT IS BLUETOOTH Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks (PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
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falcon.book Page 101 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE OPTIONAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system may have an optional fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. It also serves as a scrolling sensor. (Figure B-1) GETTING STARTED This section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition application.
falcon.book Page 102 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook The installation program automatically places an icon (Softex OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well as a golden key shaped icon in the taskbar. network resources, you often have to supply credentials to gain access. This can result in dozens of sets of credentials that you have to remember.
falcon.book Page 103 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Using the Fingerprint Sensor will be your Windows computer name. In a corporate environment, or when accessing corporate resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows computer name. Click [Next] to continue. 3. In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint. Refer to “Enrolling a Fingerprint” on page 103 for additional information. 4. Next, choose how OmniPass notifies you of various events.
falcon.book Page 104 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook When prompted to authenticate, you must supply the appropriate credentials: an enrolled finger for the fingerprint capture window or your master password for the master password prompt (the key icon). Remembering a Password OmniPass can remember any application, GUI, or password protected resource that has a password prompt. Using the following procedure, you can store a set of credentials into OmniPass.
falcon.book Page 105 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Using the Fingerprint Sensor In Windows XP, your login options must be set either for classic login, or for fast user switching and logon screen to be enabled to use your fingerprint to log on to Windows. To change this go to Control Panel, select User Accounts and then click Change the way users log on or off.
falcon.book Page 106 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook ■ ■ You should periodically export your user profile and store it in a safe place. If anything happens to your system, you can import your OmniPass profile to a new system and have all your remembered settings and fingerprints instantly. You don't forget the Windows login credentials when exporting. When you examine the importation, you are prompted for authentication.
falcon.book Page 107 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Removing a user will automatically destroy all OmniPass data associated with that user. All identities and credentials associated with the user will be lost. If you are sure about removing the user, we recommend you export the user profile. User Settings The User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings, Taskbar Tips, and Enrollment.
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falcon.book Page 109 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Index Index A D AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Anti-theft lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Auto/Airline Adapter . . . . . . . .
falcon.book Page 110 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Index Fujitsu LifeBook storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Memory Stick installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Function Key F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
falcon.book Page 111 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM Index manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Norton Internet Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 PowerDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Quicken New User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Roxio DigitalMedia SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 V Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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