Fujitsu N6400 manual Care and Maintenance, Lifebook Notebook

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Care and Maintenance

If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.

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LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Caring for your Notebook

■Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with care.

■Make a habit of transporting it in a carrying case.

■Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

■To protect your notebook from damage and to opti- mize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

■Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

■Keep it away from food and beverages.

■If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

■Turn it off and position it so the liquid can run out.

■Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

■If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.

■Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environ- ment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

■Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your LifeBook notebook.

■Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.

■Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to direct sun- light for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

■Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e

■Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

■If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a brief- case, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.

■Do not drop your LifeBook notebook.

■Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your LifeBook notebook

■Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)

■Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

■Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your LifeBook notebook

■If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries.

■Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries sepa- rately. If you store your notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your notebook.

■Store your notebook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).

Traveling with your LifeBook notebook

■Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is turned on.

■Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage. Carry it with you.

■When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand- inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.

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Contents Declaration of Conformity Copyright and Trademark InformationSystem Disposal Important Safety InstructionsAC adapter output polarity For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyTable of Contents Troubleshooting System Specifications F e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Preface F e B o o k N 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 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook F e B o o k N 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 ConnectorsTouchpad Pointing Device Power/Suspend/Resume ButtonWireless LAN Switch Stereo SpeakersLEFT-SIDE Panel Components RIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Modem Port Rear Panel ComponentsLAN Port Anti-theft Lock SlotVideo 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 Lifebook Application Panel Play/Pause Using the Media Player ButtonsClick on Control Panel Stop/EjectDisabling/Enabling the LifeBook Application Panel Application Panel SetupDesktop Control Panel To use the desktop control panelF e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Getting Started F e B o o k N 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 PanelStarting Your LifeBook Notebook Power onBoot Sequence Bios Setup UtilityRegistering Your Lifebook Notebook Booting the SystemFujitsu Driver Update Utility Suspend Mode Power ManagementPower and SUSPEND/RESUME Button Power OFF Hibernation SAVE-TO-DISK FeatureDisplay Timeout Hard Disk TimeoutUser-Installable Features F e B o o k N 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 MediaStarting a DVD Movie Using the Optical Drive Control PanelEmergency Optical Drive Tray Release Playing Media on the Optical DriveAuto Insert Notification Function Using Dolby HeadphoneUsing the Drive on Battery Power To Watch a Movie on Battery PowerFormatting the Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk DriveRemoving PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Cards/ExpressCards Removing Expresscards Installing ExpresscardsRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module Memory Upgrade ModuleInstalling a Memory Module Checking the Memory Capacity 13. Removing a Memory Upgrade ModuleIeee 1394 Jack Device PortsCommunications Ports LAN PortExternal Video Port Video OUT PortMicrophone Jack HEADPHONE/SPDIF JackTroubleshooting F e B o o k N 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 ProblemsPower Failures BIOS. See Bios Setup Utility page 29 for more InformationUtility page 29 for more information Shutdown and Startup Problems29 for more information Video Problems48 for more information Miscellaneous ProblemsPower on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Restoring the Factory Image Restoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareRe-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications Boot Priority Change About Fujitsu Driver Update Automatically Downloading Driver Updates Procedure Check for updates nowCare and Maintenance F e B o o k N 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 PC Cards PC CardsCaring for your Media Drive F e B o o k N 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 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Specifications Popular Accessories FeaturesPower DimensionsApplication Descriptions PRE-INSTALLED SoftwareMicrosoft Works Operating System OptionsMicrosoft Small Business Edition SBE Glossary F e B o o k N 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 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 LANDeactivating the Wlan Device Wireless Network ConsiderationsDeactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch Deactivation using Intel PROSet for Wireless UtilityFlow of Operations Configuration of the Wlan DeviceConfiguration Using Intel Proset for Wireless Utility ProcedureConfirming the computer and work group names Setting the networkSetting TCP/IP Connection to the NetworkSetting the printer-sharing function Setting the sharing functionSetting the Microsoft network-sharing service Setting the file-sharing functionConfirming the status of the radio Confirming connectionConnection Troubleshooting the WlanUnavailable NetworkGlossary Wireless LAN GlossarySubnet mask Shared key authenticationSsid Service Set Identifier Wi-FiAbout IP Addresses IP address informationSpecifications Wlan SpecificationsAppendix B F e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e TV Tuner Getting Started Guide TV TUNER-RELATED System FeaturesVideo Cable Connection Connecting Audio/Video InputsIndex F e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 102 Index Google Toolbar ScrLk Indicator Scrolling Button SD Card F e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 106
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