Learning about Your Software

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PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE

Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. The following list indicates the pre-installed software associated with your system.

■Adobe Reader

■EverNote

■Fujitsu Driver Update utility

■Fujitsu HotKey

■Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility

■Google Desktop

■Google Tool Bar

■Google Sideshow

■Google Picasa

■LifeBook Application Panel

■Microsoft Works 8.5 (on select models)

■OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Utility

■Symantec Norton Internet Security (90-day free trial)

Tutorials

All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them. We recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.

Manuals

Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software. Any manuals that are not included are avail- able online through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms.

EverNote

EverNote allows you to easily capture, store and access a variety of documents, such as typed and handwritten memos, webpage excerpts, emails, phone messages, addresses, passwords, sketches, and documents.

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to automati- cally or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. (See Automatically Down- loading Driver Updates on page 59 for more information)

Fujitsu HotKey

Fujitsu HotKey allows you to control the display bright- ness of your notebook in order to maximize battery life.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility

The Shock Sensor Utility is designed to decrease the risk of damage to your hard disk drive (HDD) in the event of excessive impact or vibration. Shock Sensor promptly parks the hard disk drive read/write head when subjected to a fall or vibration, thus helping to protect data from being damaged. The Shock Sensor Utility can also improve computer security by automatically locking it with a password when it is carried.

Google Desktop

Google Desktop lets you to search the contents of your computer for emails, web history, and files. It also allows you to view news and photos from anywhere on your desktop.

Google Picasa

Google Picasa lets you to search for, locate, move and label all of the photos on your computer.

Google Sidebar

Google Sidebar is a vertical bar on your desktop which provides at-a-glance access to information such as weather, stock information, news, or email.

Google Toolbar

Google Toolbar lets you to search the Internet quickly, block pop-ups, and perform a variety of other tasks to make your Internet experience easier and more pleasant.

LifeBook Application Panel Software

Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel utilities are found under Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel.

OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Software

The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass lets you use a "master password" for all Windows, applica- tions, and on-line passwords, and presents a convenient user interface through which you can securely manage passwords, users, and multiple identities for each user.

Norton Internet Security™ from Symantec

Your system is pre-installed with a free 90-day trial version of Symantec’s Norton Internet Security™. Internet Security is designed to protect your notebook from computer viruses. It assists in protection of the data currently on your hard disk from contamination or destruction. The trial version is activated upon accep- tance of software license agreement. After 90 days, you must purchase a subscription from Symantec to down- load the latest definitions. (See online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program)