Fujitsu N6460 manual Preface, About this Guide, Fujitsu Contact Information, Warranty

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® N6460 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. The 17" Color Enhanced Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The LifeBook features an ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ HD 2600 graphics chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory™*.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate pre-installed.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets.

Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.

Example: (See page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.

The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.

The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.

The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

*HyperMemory™ is the cumulative total of dedicated and system memory used by the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) intended for use in the processing and creation of 3D and other images. The HD 2600 chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory has 256 MB dedicated VRAM and 256 MB shared system memory.

P r e f a c e

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways:

Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)

E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com

Website:

http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

Product name

Product configuration number

Product serial number

Purchase date

Conditions under which the problem occurred

Any error messages that have occurred

Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to: www.shopfujitsu.com.

You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links.

To ensure that you always have the most current driver updates related to your system, you should occasionally access 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). If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to [Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update; this will create the icon automatically.

WARRANTY

Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the information that came with your LifeBook notebook for further warranty terms and conditions.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Declaration of Conformity Copyright and Trademark InformationFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only System Disposal Important Safety InstructionsRecycling Your Battery AC adapter output polarityTable of Contents Care and Maintenance Index F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Preface F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Fujitsu Contact Information WarrantyPreface About this GuideF e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Getting to Know F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Unpacking OverviewTOP and Front Components Locating the Controls and ConnectorsApplication/Media Player Buttons Power/Suspend/Resume ButtonVolume Control Wireless LAN SwitchOptical Drive Eject Button DC Power JackLEFT-SIDE Panel Components Optical DriveRIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Rear Panel Components Video Out Port Air Flow VentsSubwoofer Lithium ion Battery BayBottom Components Memory Compartment CoverStatus Indicator Panel Windows Keys Using the KeyboardKeyboard Numeric KeypadIcon Keys Description Function KeysMethods to Control Volume Volume ControlControlling the Volume DOUBLE-CLICKING ClickingScrolling Touchpad Control AdjustmentDragging Application Launch Media Player Buttons Mode ButtonConfiguring Your Application Panel To configure your LifeBook Application Panel Using the Media Player ButtonsUsing the Visual Optimizer Getting Started F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power Power SourcesConnecting the AC Adapter Connecting the AC AdapterOpening the Display Panel Adjusting Display Panel BrightnessUsing the Keyboard to Change Display Brightness Display PanelBios Setup Utility Power onBoot Sequence Hard Disk Drive PasswordsBios Guide Booting the SystemEntering the Bios Setup Utility Using the TrustedCore MenuRegistering Your Lifebook Notebook Installing Click MEFujitsu Driver Update Utility Sleep Mode Power ManagementPower and SUSPEND/RESUME Button Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Hibernation SAVE-TO-DISK FeatureWindows Power Management Power OFFF e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e User-Installable Features F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Inserting Memory STICK/SD/XD Cards Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card SlotRemoving Memory STICK/SD/XD Cards Recharging the Batteries Lithium ion BatteryLow Battery State Shorted Batteries Replacing the BatteryRemoving Media Optical DriveOptical Drive Software Loading MediaPlaying Media on the Optical Drive Using the Optical Player SoftwareUsing the Drive on Battery Power Emergency Optical Drive Tray ReleaseAuto Insert Notification Function To Watch a Movie on Battery PowerFormatting the Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk DriveRemoving PC Cards Installing PC CardsRemoving Expresscards Installing ExpresscardsInstalling a Memory Module Memory Upgrade ModuleEnabling Windows ReadyBoost Removing a Memory Upgrade ModuleChecking the Memory Capacity ENABLING/DISABLING Turbo MemoryIeee 1394 Jack Device PortsCommunications Ports LAN PortHEADPHONE/SPDIF Jack Universal Serial BUS USB 2.0 PortsVideo OUT Port Microphone Jack20. External Video Connection External Video PortF e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Troubleshooting F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Identifying the Problem TroubleshootingUsing the Troubleshooting Table Specific ProblemsTroubleshooting Table Keyboard or Mouse Problems Hard Drive ProblemsPC Card Problems Memory ProblemsModem Problems USB Device ProblemsPanel page 15 for more information If a battery is Power FailuresUtility page 27 for more information Shutdown and Startup ProblemsTest Messages page 61 for more information Video Problems49 for more information Miscellaneous ProblemsPower on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Changing priority from Boot Menu Restoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareRe-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications Boot Priority ChangeRestoring the backup image Automatically Downloading Driver UpdatesCare and Maintenance F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Lifebook Notebook Care and MaintenanceFloppy Disks and Drives BatteriesCaring for your Cards PC CARDS/EXPRESSCARDSCaring for your Media Drive F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e System Specifications F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Specifications Device Ports FeaturesPower DimensionsLearning about Your Software Popular Accessories PRE-INSTALLED SoftwareOffice Microsoft Small Business Edition Operating System OptionsMicrosoft Works Microsoft Office Home and Student EditionGlossary F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Glossary Floppy Disk Lithium ion BatteryDriver Extended MemoryModem ResetMemory MHzStereo audio Status IndicatorSerial Port Smart CardFCC Notices Regulatory InformationAvis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien Appendix a F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e FCC Regulatory Information Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device Before Using the Wireless LANActivating the Wlan Device How to Handle This DeviceDeactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch Deactivating the Wlan DeviceConnecting to a Network Configuring the WlanConnection Troubleshooting the WlanUnavailable NetworkGlossary Wireless LAN GlossaryTCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Ssid Service Set IdentifierWi-Fi Subnet maskAbout IP Addresses IP address informationSpecifications Wlan SpecificationsF e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Appendix B F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 N o t e b o o k a p p e n d i x B Getting Started Installing OmnipassInstalling the OmniPass Application Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor DeviceVerifying Information about OmniPass Uninstalling OmniPassMaster Password Concept User EnrollmentRemembering a Password Using OmnipassPassword Replacement OmniPass Authentication ToolbarLogging in to a Remembered Site Password ManagementExporting and Importing Users Configuring OmnipassIdentities and Password Management OmniPass User IdentitiesThings to Know Regarding Import/Export Omnipass Control CenterExporting an OmniPass User Profile Importing an OmniPass User ProfileSystem Settings TroubleshootingUser Settings F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 N o t e b o o k a p p e n d i x B 106 Index F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 108 Index Headphone Jack Hibernation Feature Wireless LAN Switch XD Card Installing Removing F e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 112