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Troubleshooting
Specs
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
Install
Password Replacement
Dimension
Maintenance
Configuring the Wireless LAN
Connecting the Power Adapters
Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred
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Contents
User’s Guide
Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook E8420 notebook
Copyright and Trademark Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AC adapter output polarity
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Recycling your battery
Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Status Indicator Panel
Keyboard
Volume Control
Touchpad Pointing Device
Flexible Bay Devices
Power Sources
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Connecting the Power Adapters
Opening the Display Panel Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Lithium ion Battery
Chapter 3 User-Installable Features
Installing PC Cards Removing PC Cards Installing ExpressCards
Memory Upgrade Module
Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
Device Ports
Chapter 6 System Specifications
Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance
Specifications
Configuration Label Microprocessor Chipset Memory Video Audio
Appendix A WLAN User’s Guide
Glossary/Regulatory
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Configuring the Wireless LAN
Getting Started Installing OmniPass User Enrollment Using OmniPass
Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Configuring OmniPass OmniPass Control Center Troubleshooting
Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device
About This Guide
Preface
Conventions Used in the Guide
Fujitsu Contact Information
Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred
Chapter
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview
Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Top Components
Display Panel Latch Button
Wireless Device On/Off Switch
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
IrDA Sensor
Microphone Jack
Left-Side Panel Components
Modem RJ-11 Telephone Jack
The PC Card eject button is used for removing a PC Card from the slot
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating
Right-Side Panel Components
Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel
Back Panel Components
21 - Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Bottom Components
Port Replicator Connector
Lithium ion Battery Bay
Air Vents
Dust Filter
Power Indicator
Status Indicator Panel
Battery Level Indicators
AC Adapter Indicator
Wireless Radio Emission Indicator
Battery Charging Indicators
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator
NumLk Indicator
PC Card Access Indicator
CapsLock Indicator
ScrLk Indicator
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Windows Keys
Numeric Keypad
Cursor Keys
Function Keys
Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking
Double-Clicking
Touchpad Control Adjustment
Dragging
33 - Touchpad Pointing Device
Scrolling
Optional Quick Point Feature
34 - Touchpad Pointing Device
Controlling the Volume
Volume Control
Flexible Bay Devices
Removing and Installing Modular Devices
Cold-swapping
Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay
Hot-swapping
Figure 11. LifeBook Security/Application Panel
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Passwords
Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel
Setting Supervisor Password
Setting Passwords
Setting User Password
40 - LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Incorrect Password Entry
Operating Your LifeBook Security/Application Panel
From Off State
From Suspend State
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application
Precautions
User
Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel
Supervisor
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel
1 Click on Other from the Internet browser box
3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel
Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel
4 Click on Stop Application Panel
Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Power Sources
Chapter
Connecting the AC Adapter
Connecting the Power Adapters
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Using the Power Options Windows Vista
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Using the Windows Mobility Center Windows Vista
Using the Keyboard
51 - Display Panel
Closing the Display Panel
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Boot Sequence
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility configures
Starting Windows Vista the first time
Booting the System
BIOS Guide
Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft
Registering Windows XP with Microsoft
Starting Windows XP the First Time
Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu
Installing Click Me
Windows Vista Systems
Windows XP Systems
59 - Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Power Management
Sleep Mode
Windows Power Management
Hibernate Feature
Restarting the System
Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
Powering Off
64 - Power Management
Lithium ion Battery
User-Installable Features
Chapter
66 - Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries
67 - Lithium ion Battery
Low Battery State
Replacing the Battery
Figure 14. Removing a Battery
Battery Bay Release Latches
2 Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”
Figure 15. Optical Drive
Optical Drive
Loading Media on Your Drive
Media Player Software
72 - Optical Drive
4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click
Figure 16. Loading/Ejecting Media
Removing Media
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release
Using the Media Player Software
Starting a DVD Movie DVD Models only
Using the Media Player Control Panel
Using Media Player on Battery Power
Opening the Media Player Control Panel
Exiting the Media Player
To Watch a Movie on Battery Power
SD Card Memory Stick
Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards
Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card
Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards
PC Cards/ExpressCards
Removing PC Cards
Installing PC Cards
Installing ExpressCards
Removing ExpressCards
Smart Card Reader
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules
Figure 22. Opening the Memory Compartment
Figur e 23. Installing a Second Memory Module
Figure 24. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
87 - Memory Upgrade Module
Checking the Memory Capacity
Modem RJ-11 Telephone Jack
Device Ports
Figure 26. Connecting the LAN
Internal LAN RJ-45 Jack
Parallel Port
Port Replicator Connector
Serial Port
side of the connector
Universal Serial Bus Ports
IEEE 1394 Port
Infrared Port
Microphone Jack
Headphone Jack
HDMI Jack
External Video Port
Figure 31. Connecting External Video Device
Figure 32. Connecting HDMI Device
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Identifying the Problem
Chapter
96 - Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting Table
Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
Possible Solutions
Problem
Audio Problems
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
Possible Solutions
Problem
Install DVD Player software. See “Media Player Software” on
Port Replicator Problems
Possible Solutions
Problem
Hard Drive Problems
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
Possible Solutions
Problem
Memory Problems
ory Upgrade Module” on page
Possible Solutions
Problem
PC Card/ExpressCard Problems
Power Failures
Possible Solutions
Problem
“Status Indicator Panel” on page
pend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page
Possible Solutions
Problem
“Status Indicator Panel” on page
Shutdown and Startup Problems
Possible Solutions
Problem
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page
tus indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page
Possible Solutions
Problem
Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore operation. If
Check your power management settings in the Power Options con
Possible Solutions
Problem
Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page
Miscellaneous Problems
Power On Self Test Messages
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
Keyboard controller error
Keyboard error
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used
Press F1 to resume, F2 to SETUP
Real time clock error
110 - Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM
Modem Result Codes
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems
Running Recovery and Utility from hard disk
Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loaded
Running Recovery and Utility from the optical disc
Recovery and Utility tabs
Procedure
2 Select the Boot Menu from the TrustedCore Menu
4 Insert the Recovery and Utility Disc into the drive tray
117 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
Restoring the Operating System for Windows XP Systems
Check for updates now
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates
Enable Automatic Update Notifications
About Fujitsu Driver Update
Show update history
Fujitsu Driver Update Readme
Displays the FDU version number and copyright information
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook
Care and Maintenance
Chapter
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case
Computer exterior, computer keyboard
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
LCD display
Disinfecting LifeBook computers
Cleaning the dust filter
Figure 33. Removing/installing the dust filter
Storing your LifeBook notebook
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
Batteries
Media Care
Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive
Specifications
System Specifications
Configuration Label
Chapter
Chipset
Microprocessor
Memory
Video
Mass Storage Device Options
Audio
15.4” TFT Wide WXGA+ model
Modular Bay Devices
Features
Device Ports
On the Optional Port Replicator
134 - System Specifications
Keyboard
Power
Popular Accessories
Dimensions and Weight
Environmental Requirements
Learning About Your Software
Pre-Installed Software
138 - System Specifications
CyberLink PowerDirector
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Norton Internet Security
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
Microsoft Office Ready with Office Assistant
Google Desktop
140 - System Specifications
Glossary
8 bits of parallel binary information
The information a system stores and processes
Dual-in-line memory module
Federal Communication Commission
Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks
An abbreviation for infrared
Megabyte. One million bytes
149 - Glossary
The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard
See Reset
Super VGA
WLAN
Wi-Fi Compatible
153 - Glossary
FCC NOTICES
Regulatory Information
155 - Regulatory Information
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
156 - Regulatory Information
DOC INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICES
157 - Regulatory Information
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien
158 - Regulatory Information
FCC Regulatory Information
Appendix A WLAN User’s Guide
Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
FCC Interference Statement
Federal Communications Commission statement
Export restrictions
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
Canadian Notice
161 - Appendix A WLAN User’s Guide
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
Ad Hoc Mode Network
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device
Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network
Access Point Infrastructure Mode
How to Handle This Device
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar
Deactivation Using the Wireless Device On/Off Switch
Activating the WLAN Device
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista
Configuring the Wireless LAN
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Possible Solution
Problem
Possible Cause
169 - Appendix A WLAN User’s Guide
Specifications
WLAN Specifications
171 - Appendix A WLAN User’s Guide
What is Bluetooth
Using the Bluetooth Device
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth
173 - Appendix A WLAN User’s Guide
What is Certified Wireless USB?
Using a UWB Device
Using Certified Wireless USB
Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device
Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Getting Started
Installing OmniPass
Installing the OmniPass Application
To install OmniPass on your system you must
Windows XP Professional operating system
At least 35 MB available hard disk space
To check the version information of OmniPass
Uninstalling OmniPass
To remove the OmniPass application from your system
Verifying Information about OmniPass
Master Password Concept
User Enrollment
Enrolling a Fingerprint
Basic Enrollment
180 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Password Replacement
Using OmniPass
Remembering a Password
OmniPass Authentication Toolbar
182 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Associating a Friendly Name
Additional Settings for Remembering a Site
183 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Password Management
With Master Password
Logging in to a Remembered Site
Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device
185 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
OmniPass User Identities
Switch User Identity
Choosing User Identity during Login
Identities and Password Management
186 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Exporting and Importing Users
Configuring OmniPass
Exporting an OmniPass User Profile
OmniPass will notify you if the user was successfully imported
OmniPass Control Center
System Settings
User Settings
190 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Your Windows password has changed
Troubleshooting
192 - Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device
Index
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FDU 59, 118
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