Operation Manual

Working with the noteb ook
Webcam
Webcam
Depending on the software used, you can use your Webcam to take pictures,
record video clips or take part in w eb chats.
The WebCam has its own status indicato r. The indicator lights up when the WebCam is switched on.
The WebCam is switched on and off using the key combination for the WebCam,
see "
Key combination s", Page 24.
• The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions and the software being used.
• You can only operate the webcam with a particular application (e.g. an Internet telephony
program or a video conferencing program w hich supports a webcam).
• When using the webcam the notebook support must not wobble.
• The web cam automatically adjusts itself to the current light level. For this reason
the LCD screen may flicker while the light level is adjusted.
Further information on using the webcam and on the additional settings
which are possible for your webcam can be found in the help function
of the program which uses the webcam.
If you would like to perform a function test of your web cam, there is suitable test
software available at "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/suppo r t/index.html".
Rechargeable battery
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When not plugged into a mains socket, the notebook runs on its built-in ba ttery. You
can increase the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly. The average
battery life is around 500 charge/discha rge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery
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The noteboo
k battery can only be charged, when the ambient tem perature
is between 5
°C and max. 35°C.
You can c h a
rge the battery by connecting the notebook to the mains adapter
(see "
Main
s adapter connecting", Page 17).
If the batt
ery is running low you will hear a warning alarm. If you do not connect the mains adapter
within fiv
e m inutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will autom atically switch off.
monitor
ing the battery charging level
Batter
y
Batter
ystatusmeter
Windows
also has a "Batte ry status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When
you plac
e the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
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