Fujitsu N6400 manual Driver, Extended Memory, Floppy Disk, Hard drive, Hexadecimal, Port, Ieee

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DMA

Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.

DOS

Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).

Driver

A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

DVD

Digital Video Disc. This is a form of optical disc storage for video, audio and computer data, envisioned to replace current digital storage formats (CD-ROM, laser and audio CD) because of its capability for storing greater amounts of data. A typical single layer, single- sided DVD, for example, can contain 4.7GB of data and a maximum of 17GB for the double-sided discs.

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge. The sudden discharge of elec- tricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.

Extended Memory

All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

GB

Gigabyte.

Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

Hexadecimal

A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number. (0-9, A, B, C, D, E, F) Example: 2F in hexa- decimal = 00101111 in binary = 47 in decimal.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in electronic form.

I/O Port

The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in elec- tronic form.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.

IEEE 1394

A type of data transfer protocol that allows for fast transfer of digital files and data with devices such as digital cameras.

IRQ

Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.

KB

Kilobyte.

LAN

Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.

Lithium ion Battery

A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power- time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.

MB

Megabyte.

Megahertz

1,000,000 cycles per second.

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Contents Copyright and Trademark Information Declaration of ConformityImportant Safety Instructions AC adapter output polarityFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only System DisposalTable 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 Warranty PrefaceAbout this Guide Fujitsu Contact InformationF 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 Overview UnpackingLocating the Controls and Connectors TOP and Front ComponentsPower/Suspend/Resume Button Wireless LAN SwitchStereo Speakers Touchpad Pointing DeviceLEFT-SIDE Panel Components RIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Rear Panel Components LAN PortAnti-theft Lock Slot Modem PortAir Flow Vents Video Out PortLithium ion Battery Bay Bottom ComponentsMemory Compartment Cover SubwooferStatus Indicator Panel Using the Keyboard KeyboardNumeric Keypad Windows KeysFunction Keys Icon Keys DescriptionVolume Control Controlling the VolumeMethods to Control Volume Clicking DOUBLE-CLICKINGTouchpad Control Adjustment DraggingScrolling Mode Button Configuring Your Lifebook Application PanelApplication Launch Media Player Buttons Using the Media Player Buttons Click on Control PanelStop/Eject Play/PauseApplication Panel Setup Desktop Control PanelTo use the desktop control panel Disabling/Enabling the LifeBook Application 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 Power Sources Connecting the AC AdapterConnecting the AC Adapter Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery PowerAdjusting Display Panel Brightness Using the Keyboard to Change Display BrightnessDisplay Panel Opening the Display PanelPower on Boot SequenceBios Setup Utility Starting Your LifeBook NotebookBooting the System Fujitsu Driver Update UtilityRegistering Your Lifebook Notebook Power Management Power and SUSPEND/RESUME ButtonSuspend Mode Hibernation SAVE-TO-DISK Feature Display TimeoutHard Disk Timeout Power OFFUser-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 Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot Inserting Memory STICK/SD/XD CardsRemoving Memory STICK/SD/XD Cards Lithium ion Battery Low Battery StateRecharging the Batteries Replacing the Battery Shorted BatteriesOptical Drive Optical Drive SoftwareLoading Media Removing MediaUsing the Optical Drive Control Panel Emergency Optical Drive Tray ReleasePlaying Media on the Optical Drive Starting a DVD MovieUsing Dolby Headphone Using the Drive on Battery PowerTo Watch a Movie on Battery Power Auto Insert Notification FunctionHard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk DriveInstalling PC Cards PC Cards/ExpressCardsRemoving PC Cards Installing Expresscards Removing ExpresscardsMemory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module 13. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Memory CapacityDevice Ports Communications PortsLAN Port Ieee 1394 JackVideo OUT Port Microphone JackHEADPHONE/SPDIF Jack External Video PortTroubleshooting F e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Troubleshooting Identifying the ProblemSpecific Problems Troubleshooting TableUsing the Troubleshooting Table Hard Drive Problems Keyboard or Mouse ProblemsMemory Problems Modem ProblemsUSB Device Problems PC Card ProblemsBIOS. See Bios Setup Utility page 29 for more Information Power FailuresShutdown and Startup Problems Utility page 29 for more informationVideo Problems 29 for more informationMiscellaneous Problems 48 for more informationPower on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Restoring Your Pre-installed Software Re-Installing Individual Drivers and ApplicationsBoot Priority Change Restoring the Factory ImageAutomatically Downloading Driver Updates ProcedureCheck for updates now About Fujitsu Driver UpdateCare 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 Care and Maintenance Lifebook NotebookBatteries Floppy Disks and DrivesPC Cards Caring for your Media DriveCaring for your PC Cards 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 Features PowerDimensions Popular AccessoriesPRE-INSTALLED Software Application DescriptionsOperating System Options Microsoft Small Business Edition SBEMicrosoft Works 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 Lithium ion Battery DriverExtended Memory Floppy DiskReset MemoryMHz ModemStatus Indicator Serial PortSmart Card Stereo audioRegulatory Information FCC NoticesAvis 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 Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this DeviceWireless Network Considerations Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off SwitchDeactivation using Intel PROSet for Wireless Utility Deactivating the Wlan DeviceConfiguration of the Wlan Device Configuration Using Intel Proset for Wireless UtilityProcedure Flow of OperationsSetting the network Setting TCP/IPConnection to the Network Confirming the computer and work group namesSetting the sharing function Setting the Microsoft network-sharing serviceSetting the file-sharing function Setting the printer-sharing functionConfirming connection Confirming the status of the radioTroubleshooting the Wlan UnavailableNetwork ConnectionWireless LAN Glossary GlossaryShared key authentication Ssid Service Set IdentifierWi-Fi Subnet maskIP address information About IP AddressesWlan Specifications 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-RELATED System Features TV Tuner Getting Started GuideConnecting Audio/Video Inputs Video Cable ConnectionIndex 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