Fujitsu Siemens Computers A3120 manual Preface, About this Guide, Fujitsu Contact Information

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook A3120 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 Falcon2.book Page 2 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM According to FCC Part Responsible Party Name Copyright and Trademark InformationDeclaration of Conformity System Disposal Important Safety InstructionsAC adapter output polarity For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyTable of Contents Caring for Your Lifebook GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Falcon2.book Page 8 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Preface Falcon2.book Page 2 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 Falcon2.book Page 4 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 Falcon2.book Page 14 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM DOUBLE-CLICKING See Bios Setup Utility on page 25 for more informationClicking Optional Point and Write PAD Touchpad Control AdjustmentUsing the Optional Point and Write Pad DraggingFalcon2.book Page 17 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Controlling the Volume Volume ControlClick on Start All Programs Configuring the Application PanelFalcon2.book Page 20 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Getting Started Falcon2.book Page 22 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 PasswordsRegistering Your Lifebook Notebook Booting the SystemInstalling Click ME Registering Windows with MicrosoftHibernation SAVE-TO-DISK Feature Power ManagementPOWER/SUSPEND/RESUME Button Standby ModeRestarting the System Power OFFUser-Installable Features Falcon2.book Page 30 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Recharging the Batteries Lithium ion BatteryOn Standby mode and shutdown procedure Low Battery StateHot-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 ModuleInternal LAN RJ-45 Jack Select Open Volume Select Option/PropertiesDevice Ports Modem RJ-11 Telephone JackHEADPHONE/LINE-OUT Jack Ieee 1394 PortMICROPHONE/LINE-IN Jack Video OUT PortFalcon2.book Page 44 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Troubleshooting Falcon2.book Page 46 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 ProblemsPanel on page 11 for more information Power Sources on page 23 for more information23 for more information On page 25 for more information Shutdown and Startup ProblemsIndicators. See Power On Self Test Messages on Utility on page 25 for more informationLarge enough to interfere with Your operation needs Video ProblemsSee Bios Setup Utility on page 25 for more informa Tion 6 for locationYour external monitor is not Reinstall your device. See External Video Port onSpecifications section. See Specifications on 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 Displays the FDU version number and copyright information Automatically Downloading Driver UpdatesCheck for updates now About Fujitsu Driver UpdateFalcon2.book Page 60 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Care and Maintenance Falcon2.book Page 62 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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-RFalcon2.book Page 66 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM System Specifications Falcon2.book Page 68 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Specifications Keyboard PowerDimensions and Weight Popular AccessoriesLearning about Your Software Office Microsoft Small Business Edition Operating System OptionsMicrosoft Works Microsoft Office Home and Student EditionGlossary Falcon2.book Page 74 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 Falcon2.book Page 82 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Appendix a Falcon2.book Page 84 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 DocumentDeactivating the Wlan Device Wireless Network ConsiderationsDeactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch Deactivation using the icon in the taskbarConnecting 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 BluetoothFalcon2.book Page 94 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Appendix B Falcon2.book Page 96 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 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 104 Index DC Power Jack Device Ports Dimm Disk CareFunction Key Hard Disk Drive ProblemsPoint and Write Pad Pointing Device See Touchpad Power Fujitsu LifeBookXD Card Touchpad Pointing Device Troubleshooting UnpackingVolume control Warranty Wireless LANFalcon2.book Page 108 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Falcon2.book Page 109 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM Falcon2.book Page 110 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1030 AM