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fennec3.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® A6025 Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fennec3.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook 4 5 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Optical Disk Drive Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fennec3.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 8 APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . .
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fennec3.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook A6025 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, with fast Intel® Centrino® Core™ and Pentium Dual-Core processor technology with dual-core processors and an integrated Intel 945GM graphics controller with support for up to 224 MB of graphics memory. The notebook has a built-in 15.4” TFT wide XGA Crystal View color display.
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fennec3.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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 A6025 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A6025 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
fennec3.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two Display Panel Latch LifeBook Application Panel Volume Buttons Display Panel Touchpad 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.
fennec3.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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/ Optional 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.
fennec3.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Two 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 2-16. 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.
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fennec3.book Page 21 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 22 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 23 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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) the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook.
fennec3.book Page 24 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three 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.
fennec3.book Page 25 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 26 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Three 2. 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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fennec3.book Page 29 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 30 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 31 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.).
fennec3.book Page 32 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 33 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 34 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 35 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 36 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 37 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 38 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 39 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 40 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 41 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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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fennec3.book Page 45 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 46 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Five TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 46 Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 46 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 47 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 47 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 47 Memory Problems . . . . . .
fennec3.book Page 47 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 48 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 49 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 50 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 51 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 52 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information. You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on. Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor. Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn]+ [F10] together. Your external monitor is not properly installed. Reinstall your device.
fennec3.book Page 53 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 54 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 55 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 56 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 57 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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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fennec3.book Page 61 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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).
fennec3.book Page 62 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 63 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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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fennec3.book Page 67 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 68 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Seven Wireless LAN: ■ Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (WM3945ABG), Wi-Fi-compliant, or, ■ Atheros AR5006EXS (AR5BXB6) Mini-PCI wireless network card (802.
fennec3.book Page 69 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Specifications PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. The following list indicates the pre-installed software associated with your system.
fennec3.book Page 70 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Section Seven Operating System Options Depending upon your system, one of the following operating system configurations will be installed: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office 60day trial (home and Student Edition 2007) Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2007 ■ Microsoft Works 8.
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fennec3.book Page 73 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 74 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 75 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 76 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 77 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 78 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 79 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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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fennec3.book Page 83 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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.
fennec3.book Page 84 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Appendix Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). 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.
fennec3.book Page 85 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e ■ The WLAN device operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz lower, middle, and upper UNII bands. ■ Microwave ovens may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices since they operate in the same 2.4GHz frequency range as IEEE802.11b/g devices. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band. ■ Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.
fennec3.book Page 86 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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.
fennec3.book Page 87 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM 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 Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
fennec3.book Page 88 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Appendix Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. 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.
fennec3.book Page 89 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e tion is not considered secure, because a hacker who detects both the clear-text challenge and the same challenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the key. SSID (Service Set Identifier) Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS.
fennec3.book Page 90 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Appendix 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.
fennec3.book Page 91 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e WLAN Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Type of network The Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connections WLAN and Atheros AR5006EXS (AR5BXB6) Mini-PCI wireless network card (802.11a+b/g) devices conform to IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)*. Transfer rate (Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz 802.
fennec3.book Page 92 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Appendix Using the Optional Bluetooth Device WHAT IS BLUETOOTH? FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 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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fennec3.book Page 95 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE OPTIONAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Certain configurations of this system 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.
fennec3.book Page 96 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 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. 4. Follow the directions to uninstall the OmniPass application. 5. Once OmniPass has finished uninstalling, reboot your system when prompted.
fennec3.book Page 97 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor wise, after OmniPass installation the Enrollment Wizard will launch on Windows login. If you do not see the Enrollment Wizard, you can bring it up by clicking Start on the Windows System Tray; select Programs; select Softex; click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard. 1. Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification.
fennec3.book Page 98 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook a password-enabled screensaver, during password replacement for remembered site or application logins, and more. When you see this toolbar, OmniPass is prompting you to authenticate. The Logon Authentication window indicates what OmniPass-restricted function you are attempting. The icons in the lower left (fingerprint and key) show what authentication methods are available to you.
fennec3.book Page 99 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor If a machine is locked and OmniPass detects a different user logging back in with a fingerprint, the first user will be logged out and the second user logged in. 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.
fennec3.book Page 100 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook OmniPass data for a user is backed up to a single encrypted database file. During the import process, the Windows login of the exported user is required. If the proper credentials cannot be supplied, the user profile will not be imported. ■ ■ You should periodically export your user profile and store it in a safe place.
fennec3.book Page 101 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor If you click Removes a user from OmniPass, OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate. Authenticate with the credentials (or enrolled fingerprint) of the user you wish to remove. OmniPass will prompt you to confirm user removal. Click OK to complete user removal. Removing a user will automatically destroy all OmniPass data associated with that user. All identities and credentials associated with the user will be lost.
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fennec3.book Page 103 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Index Index A D AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Anti-theft lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Auto/Airline Adapter . . . . . . . .
fennec3.book Page 104 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM LifeBook A6000 Series Notebook - Index Function Key F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fennec3.book Page 105 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:43 PM Index R T Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing a Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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