Fujitsu N6400 manual Preface, About this Guide, Fujitsu Contact Information, Warranty

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® N6400 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Core™ Duo processor. The 17" Color Enhanced Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The LifeBook features an ATI Mobility™ Radion® X1400 graphics chipset with 256 MB of HyperMemory™*.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition, or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 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. This system has 128 MB dedicated VRAM and 128 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

Web site: 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 clicking on the Fujitsu Web links -> LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.

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

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Fujitsu Web links -> Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.

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 Declaration of Conformity Copyright and Trademark InformationAC adapter output polarity Important Safety InstructionsFor 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 Preface WarrantyAbout 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 Unpacking OverviewTOP and Front Components Locating the Controls and ConnectorsWireless LAN Switch Power/Suspend/Resume ButtonStereo Speakers Touchpad Pointing DeviceLEFT-SIDE Panel Components RIGHT-SIDE Panel Components LAN Port Rear Panel ComponentsAnti-theft Lock Slot Modem PortVideo Out Port Air Flow VentsBottom Components Lithium ion Battery BayMemory Compartment Cover SubwooferStatus Indicator Panel Keyboard Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Windows KeysIcon Keys Description Function KeysVolume Control Controlling the VolumeMethods to Control Volume DOUBLE-CLICKING ClickingTouchpad Control Adjustment DraggingScrolling Mode Button Configuring Your Lifebook Application PanelApplication Launch Media Player Buttons Click on Control Panel Using the Media Player ButtonsStop/Eject Play/PauseDesktop Control Panel Application Panel SetupTo 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 Connecting the AC Adapter Power SourcesConnecting the AC Adapter Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery PowerUsing the Keyboard to Change Display Brightness Adjusting Display Panel BrightnessDisplay Panel Opening the Display PanelBoot Sequence Power onBios Setup Utility Starting Your LifeBook NotebookBooting the System Fujitsu Driver Update UtilityRegistering Your Lifebook Notebook Power Management Power and SUSPEND/RESUME ButtonSuspend Mode Display Timeout Hibernation SAVE-TO-DISK FeatureHard 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 Inserting Memory STICK/SD/XD Cards Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card SlotRemoving Memory STICK/SD/XD Cards Lithium ion Battery Low Battery StateRecharging the Batteries Shorted Batteries Replacing the BatteryOptical Drive Software Optical DriveLoading Media Removing MediaEmergency Optical Drive Tray Release Using the Optical Drive Control PanelPlaying Media on the Optical Drive Starting a DVD MovieUsing the Drive on Battery Power Using Dolby HeadphoneTo Watch a Movie on Battery Power Auto Insert Notification FunctionFormatting the Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk DriveInstalling PC Cards PC Cards/ExpressCardsRemoving PC Cards Removing Expresscards Installing ExpresscardsMemory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Memory Capacity 13. Removing a Memory Upgrade ModuleCommunications Ports Device PortsLAN Port Ieee 1394 JackMicrophone Jack Video OUT PortHEADPHONE/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 Identifying the Problem TroubleshootingSpecific Problems Troubleshooting TableUsing the Troubleshooting Table Keyboard or Mouse Problems Hard Drive ProblemsModem Problems Memory ProblemsUSB Device Problems PC Card 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 Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications Restoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareBoot Priority Change Restoring the Factory ImageProcedure Automatically Downloading Driver UpdatesCheck 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 Lifebook Notebook Care and MaintenanceFloppy Disks and Drives BatteriesPC 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 Power FeaturesDimensions Popular AccessoriesApplication Descriptions PRE-INSTALLED SoftwareOperating 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 Driver Lithium ion BatteryExtended Memory Floppy DiskMemory ResetMHz ModemSerial Port Status IndicatorSmart Card Stereo audioFCC 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 LANDeactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch Wireless Network ConsiderationsDeactivation using Intel PROSet for Wireless Utility Deactivating the Wlan DeviceConfiguration Using Intel Proset for Wireless Utility Configuration of the Wlan DeviceProcedure Flow of OperationsSetting TCP/IP Setting the networkConnection to the Network Confirming the computer and work group namesSetting the Microsoft network-sharing service Setting the sharing functionSetting the file-sharing function Setting the printer-sharing functionConfirming the status of the radio Confirming connectionUnavailable Troubleshooting the WlanNetwork ConnectionGlossary Wireless LAN GlossarySsid Service Set Identifier Shared key authenticationWi-Fi Subnet maskAbout 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