Fujitsu Siemens Computers A3130 manual Preface, About this Guide, Fujitsu Contact Information

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook A3130 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, powered by an AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology microprocessor and an inte- grated ATI Radeon® Xpress graphics controller with support for up to 256 MB of shared graphics memory. The notebook has a built-in 15.4” TFT wide XGA Crystal View color display. This system brings the computing power of a desktop personal computer to a portable environment.

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Microsoft Windows Vista™ Business Edition 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.

For 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 LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

P r e f a c e

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in 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 online URL links.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu Interna- tional Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.

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Contents User’s Guide Falcon3.book Page 2 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM According to FCC Part Responsible Party Name Copyright and Trademark InformationDeclaration of Conformity For Authorized Repair Technicians Only Important Safety InstructionsRecycling Your Battery AC adapter output polarityTable of Contents Care and Maintenance GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Falcon3.book Page 8 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Preface Falcon3.book Page 2 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Fujitsu Contact Information Limited WarrantyPreface About this GuideF e B o o k a 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook Falcon3.book Page 4 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Unpacking OverviewTOP Components Optical Disk Drive LEFT-SIDE Panel ComponentsStylus/Stylus Slot Air VentsRIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Back Panel Components Bottom Components Main Unit and Configuration LabelLithium ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade CompartmentBattery Level Indicator Status Indicator PanelPower Indicator Battery Charging IndicatorScrlk Indicator HDD/ODD Access IndicatorNumlk Indicator Capslock IndicatorKeyboard Falcon3.book Page 14 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM DOUBLE-CLICKING ClickingOptional Point and Write Touchpad Touchpad Control AdjustmentUsing the Optional Point and Write Touchpad DraggingFalcon3.book Page 17 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Controlling the Volume Volume ControlTo configure your LifeBook Application Panel Configuring the Application PanelFalcon3.book Page 20 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Getting Started Falcon3.book Page 22 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter Power SourcesConnecting the Power Adapters Connecting the AC AdapterOpening the Display Panel Adjusting Display Panel BrightnessUsing the Keyboard Display PanelBios Setup Utility Power onBoot Sequence Hard Disk Drive PasswordsStarting Vista for the First Time Booting the SystemUsing the TrustedCore Menu Bios GuideHow do I register my LifeBook notebook? Installing Click MEFujitsu Driver Update Utility Registering Your Lifebook NotebookHibernation SAVE-TO-DISK Feature Power ManagementPOWER/SUSPEND/RESUME Button Sleep ModeRestarting the System Power OFFFalcon3.book Page 30 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM User-Installable Features Falcon3.book Page 32 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Recharging the Batteries Lithium ion BatteryLow Battery State Hot-swapping Batteries Replacing the BatteryShorted Batteries Cold-swapping BatteriesLoading Media on Your Drive Optical Disk DriveMedia Player Software Emergency Media Tray Release Using the Media Player SoftwareUsing Media Player on Battery Power Removing MediaTo Watch a Movie on Battery Power Inserting Memory STICK/SD/XD Cards Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card SlotC u r e D i g i t a l C a r d Removing a Memory STICK/SD/XD CardRemoving PC Cards Inserting PC CardsRemoving Expresscards Inserting ExpresscardsReplace the cover and reinstall the screw Installing Memory Upgrade ModulesRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Memory Capacity 11. Removing a Memory Upgrade ModuleUniversal Serial BUS Ports Device PortsModem RJ-11 Telephone Jack Internal LAN RJ-45 JackHEADPHONE/LINE-OUT Jack Ieee 1394 PortMICROPHONE/LINE-IN Jack Video OUT PortFalcon3.book Page 46 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Troubleshooting Falcon3.book Page 48 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Using the Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingIdentifying the Problem Specific ProblemsOptical Drive Problems Troubleshooting TableProblem Audio ProblemsMemory Problems Hard Drive ProblemsKeyboard or Mouse Problems Power Failures Modem ProblemsUSB Device Problems PC Card/ExpressCard ProblemsPower Sources on page 23 for more information See the Power On Self Test Post messages to Shutdown and Startup ProblemsLarge enough to interfere with Your operation needs Your notebook appears to Bios setup changes were notVideo Problems Time Power Options control panel Power management timeYour external monitor is not Miscellaneous ProblemsPower on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Emergency Media Player Drive Tray ReleaseRestoring the Factory Image Restoring Your PRE-INSTALLED SoftwareReinstalling Individual Drivers and Applications Boot Priority ChangeUsing the Shock Sensor Utility About Fujitsu Driver Update Automatically Downloading Driver UpdatesUsing the Shock Sensor Monitor Window Check for updates nowFalcon3.book Page 62 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Care and Maintenance Falcon3.book Page 64 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Storing your LifeBook notebook Care and MaintenanceCleaning your LifeBook notebook Caring for your LifeBook notebookFloppy Disks and Drives BatteriesCaring for your Optical Drive Media CarePC CARDS/EXPRESSCARDS Caring for your Media DVD/CD/CD-RFalcon3.book Page 68 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM System Specifications Falcon3.book Page 70 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Specifications Device Ports PowerDimensions and Weight Popular Accessories PRE-INSTALLED SoftwareLearning about Your Software Falcon3.book Page 74 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Glossary Falcon3.book Page 76 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Glossary Disk Drive Default ValueData DiskIP Address Lithium ion BatteryPort InfrastructurePeripheral Device ResetOperating System PartitionStereo audio Status IndicatorWi-Fi Compatible StandbyFCC Notices Regulatory InformationAvis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien Falcon3.book Page 84 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Appendix a Falcon3.book Page 86 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM FCC Regulatory Information Characteristics of the Wlan Device Before Using the Wireless LANWireless LAN Modes Using this Device Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this DocumentActivating the Wlan Device Wireless Network ConsiderationsDeactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch Deactivating the Wlan DeviceConnecting to a Network Configuring the Wireless LANConnection Troubleshooting the WlanUnavailable NetworkGlossary Wireless LAN GlossarySubnet mask Shared key authenticationSsid Service Set Identifier Wi-FiSpecifications Warranty Using the Bluetooth DeviceWhat is Bluetooth Where to Find Information About BluetoothFalcon3.book Page 96 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Appendix B Falcon3.book Page 98 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM Getting Started Installing OmnipassInstalling the OmniPass Application Introducing Fingerprint Sensor DeviceVerifying Information about OmniPass Uninstalling OmniPassMaster Password Concept User EnrollmentEnrolling a Fingerprint Using OmnipassPassword Replacement OmniPass Authentication ToolbarLogging in to a Remembered Site Remembering a PasswordOmniPass User Identities Configuring OmnipassPassword Management Identities and Password ManagementThings 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 a 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k 106 Index DC Power Jack Device Ports Dimm Disk careFunction Key Hard Disk Drive problemsHibernation Feature Infrared Port Internal LAN Jack Point and Write Touchpad PowerXD Card Wireless LANFalcon3.book Page 110 Thursday, May 24, 2007 844 AM