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falcon3.book Page 3 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 4 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS System Disposal This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, 80W, with a current of 4.22A.
falcon3.book Page 5 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® A3130 Notebook Table of Contents 1 Volume Control PREFACE LifeBook Application Panel About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .19 Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
falcon3.book Page 6 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook 4 5 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Optical Disk Drive Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
falcon3.book Page 7 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 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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falcon3.book Page 1 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook A3130 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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falcon3.book Page 5 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 A3130 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3130 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
falcon3.book Page 6 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two Display Panel Latch LifeBook Application Panel/ Volume Buttons Touchpad (or optional Point and Write Touchpad) Display Panel Scroll/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.
falcon3.book Page 7 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 Stylus/Stylus Slot (Point and Write Pad Model Only) 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.
falcon3.book Page 8 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 9 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 USB 2.0 Ports 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.
falcon3.book Page 10 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 11 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 12 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 13 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 14 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 15 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 (or optional Point and Write Touchpad) Left Button Scrolling/Fingerprint Recognition Sensor Right Button Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
falcon3.book Page 16 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 17 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The stylus should not be used to tap on the display; it has no effect on the display, and could cause damage to the screen if so used. When using the stylus on the pad, you cannot use your finger to control the touchpad. If you want to use your finger on the touchpad, keep the stylus away from the pad, or it might interfere with the operation.
falcon3.book Page 18 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. 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.
falcon3.book Page 19 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 My Home My Home Button Web Search A B Web Search Button Application Button A Application Button B Vol C Application Button C Volume Down* + Volume Up* * Shown for reference only Figure 2-17. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel.
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falcon3.book Page 23 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 24 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 25 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 26 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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. Using the TrustedCore Menu When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.
falcon3.book Page 27 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Getting Started REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK How do I register my LifeBook notebook? You can register your LifeBook by going to our website: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online. INSTALLING CLICK ME! The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window.
falcon3.book Page 28 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Three 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.
falcon3.book Page 29 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Getting Started 3. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down). RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure. 1. Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the right arrow. 2. Select the desired action from the list.
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falcon3.book Page 33 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 34 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Sleep 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.
falcon3.book Page 35 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.).
falcon3.book Page 36 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 37 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM User Installable Features DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety. ■ ■ ■ Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will greatly reduce your notebook’s battery life. Many movie run-times are longer than your system can support on a single battery.
falcon3.book Page 38 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 39 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 40 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 41 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 Sleep Mode or Off during removal.
falcon3.book Page 42 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 GB (2 GB x 2), but 3.25 GB 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.
falcon3.book Page 43 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 44 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 45 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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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falcon3.book Page 49 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 50 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50 Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Memory Problems . . . . . .
falcon3.book Page 51 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 external floppy disk drive.
falcon3.book Page 52 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 53 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 54 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 55 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Troubleshooting Problem Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it. Possible Cause Possible Solutions BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the setup utility returning it to earlier settings. Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. Contact your support representative for repairs.
falcon3.book Page 56 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display is dark when on battery power. The Power Management utility default is set on low brightness to conserve power. Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or rightclick on the battery gauge and adjust Power Options. You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information.
falcon3.book Page 57 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 58 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 59 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 60 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Five 2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu. USING THE SHOCK SENSOR UTILITY 3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu. Press [Enter]. The Shock Sensor Utility is designed to decrease the risk of damage to the computer's hard disk drive (HDD) in the event of excessive impact or vibration.
falcon3.book Page 61 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Troubleshooting [Calibrate Now] The calibration is executed. Please position the computer as horizontally as possible, then click the [Calibrate Now] button. The current horizontal position will be recognized as the true horizontal by performing the calibration. AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATES 3. Click the [OK] or [Cancel] button. The [Setup] window closes.
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falcon3.book Page 65 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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).
falcon3.book Page 66 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Six ■ Be careful not to leave the stylus on the keyboard or palm rest when closing the display. Traveling with your LifeBook notebook ■ Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. ■ ■ ■ ■ It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage. Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel.
falcon3.book Page 67 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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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falcon3.book Page 71 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 72 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Seven LifeBook Application Panel The Application Launcher/Volume buttons on your LifeBook notebook default to the following applications: Button Label Default Application My Home Default Browser Web Search www.google.
falcon3.book Page 73 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Specifications LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them. We 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 using the software’s Help menu.
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falcon3.book Page 77 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 78 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 79 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 80 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Eight NTSC National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA. Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment. PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.
falcon3.book Page 81 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 82 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 83 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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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falcon3.book Page 87 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 88 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 89 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 90 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS LAN The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters: 1.
falcon3.book Page 91 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
falcon3.book Page 92 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix 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 88.
falcon3.book Page 93 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 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.
falcon3.book Page 94 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 95 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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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falcon3.book Page 99 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system has a 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. You will be led through the OmniPass installation process.
falcon3.book Page 100 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook after installation, OmniPass will not be available for use until the next reboot. The installation program automatically places an icon (Softex OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well as a golden key shaped icon in the system tray. Verifying Information about OmniPass After you have completed installing OmniPass and restarted your system, you may wish to check the version of OmniPass on your system.
falcon3.book Page 101 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Using the Fingerprint Sensor OmniPass user. In most cases, the Domain: value 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 101 for additional information. 4. Next, choose how OmniPass notifies you of various events.
falcon3.book Page 102 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 103 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 104 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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.
falcon3.book Page 105 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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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falcon3.book Page 107 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Index Index A D AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Anti-theft lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Auto/Airline Adapter . . . . . . . .
falcon3.book Page 108 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Index Function Key F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
falcon3.book Page 109 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Index R T Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing a Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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