Getting to Know Your LifeBook, Overview | Fujitsu E8420 specification

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook E8420 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook E8420 notebook

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Fujitsu E8420 manual Getting to Know Your LifeBook, Overview

Contents

User’s Guide Copyright and Trademark Information Declaration of Conformity For Authorized Repair Technicians Only Important Safety Instructions Recycling your battery Contents Keyboard Display Panel Getting Started with Your LifeBook Optical Drive User-Installable Features Device Ports Troubleshooting Your LifeBook System Specifications Care and Maintenance Appendix a Wlan User’s Guide Glossary/Regulatory Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device Conventions Used in the Guide About This Guide Fujitsu Contact Information Service and Support Fujitsu Shopping Online Limited Warranty Overview Getting to Know Your LifeBook LifeBook notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors Top Components Display Panel Latch Button Wireless Device On/Off SwitchMemory Stick/SD Card Slot IrDA Sensor Modem RJ-11 Telephone Jack Left-Side Panel ComponentsMicrophone Jack ExpressCard Slot Ieee 1394 4-pin JackExpressCard Eject Button PC Card Eject Button Smart Card Slot DC Power JackAir Vents USB 2.0 Ports Anti-theft Lock Slot Right-Side Panel ComponentsFlexible Bay Flexible Bay Release Latch LifeBook notebook back panel Back Panel Components Gigabit LAN RJ-45 Jack Serial PortParallel Port External Video Port Bottom Components Memory Upgrade Compartment Dust Filter Lithium ion Battery BayPort Replicator Connector Power Indicator Status Indicator Panel Battery Level Indicators AC Adapter Indicator Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator Battery Charging IndicatorsWireless Radio Emission Indicator NumLk Indicator PC Card Access IndicatorCapsLock Indicator ScrLk Indicator Keyboard Using the Keyboard Cursor Keys Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Function Keys Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking Dragging Touchpad Control AdjustmentDouble-Clicking Scrolling Optional Quick Point Feature Controlling the Volume Volume Control Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices Hot-swapping Cold-swapping LifeBook Security/Application Panel LifeBook Security/Application Panel Passwords Setting up Your LifeBook Security PanelNumbered Buttons Enter Button Setting User Password Setting PasswordsSetting Supervisor Password Operating Your LifeBook Security/Application Panel Incorrect Password EntryFrom Off State From Suspend State Uninstalling the Security Panel Application PrecautionsLow Battery Operations Uninstalling the Security Panel Application Supervisor Reinstalling the Security/Application PanelUser Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Security/Application Panel Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter Connecting the Power AdaptersConnecting the AC Adapter Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Using the Windows Mobility Center Windows Vista Adjusting Display Panel BrightnessUsing the Power Options Windows Vista Closing the Display Panel Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On Bios Setup Utility Boot SequenceHard Disk Drive Passwords Using the TrustedCore Menu Entering the Bios Setup Utility Starting Windows Vista the first time Booting the SystemBios 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 MeWindows Vista Systems Windows XP Systems Fujitsu Driver Update Utility Power/Suspend/Resume Button Power Management Sleep Mode Windows Power Management Hibernate FeatureEnable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Restarting the System Powering Off Power Management Lithium ion Battery User-Installable Features Recharging the Batteries Low Battery State Shorted Batteries Replacing the BatteryCold-swapping Batteries Hot-swapping Batteries Removing a Battery Optical Drive Optical Drive Loading Media on Your Drive Media Player Software Optical Drive Loading/Ejecting Media Removing Media Starting a DVD Movie DVD Models only Using the Media Player SoftwareEmergency Optical Drive Tray Release Using the Media Player Control Panel Using Media Player on Battery PowerOpening the Media Player Control Panel Exiting the Media Player To Watch a Movie on Battery Power Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards Installing a Memory Stick or SD Card Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards PC Cards/ExpressCards Installing/Removing PC Card Removing PC Cards Installing PC Cards Mm ExpressCard ExpressCard Slot top slot Installing ExpressCards Removing ExpressCards Smart Card Reader To remove an ExpressCard, follow these steps Installing Memory Upgrade Modules Memory Upgrade Module Opening the Memory Compartment Removing a Memory Upgrade Module Removing a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Memory Capacity Modem RJ-11 Telephone Jack Device Ports Internal LAN RJ-45 Jack Connecting the LAN Serial Port Port Replicator ConnectorParallel Port Universal Serial Bus Ports Connecting a USB Device Ieee 1394 Port Infrared Port Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Hdmi Jack External Video Port Identifying the Problem Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Using the Troubleshooting Table Specific ProblemsTroubleshooting Table Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Audio Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Keyboard or Mouse Problems Memory Problems Power Failures Sources on Shutdown and Startup Problems Video Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Miscellaneous Problems Power On Self Test Messages Incorrect Drive B type run Setup Incorrect Drive a type run SetupKeyboard controller error Keyboard error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Press F1 to resume, F2 to SetupReal time clock error Operating system not found System Bios shadowed System battery is dead Replace and run SetupSystem Cmos checksum bad run Setup System timer error Busy No Answer Modem Result Codes Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications Restoring Your Pre-installed Software Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems Methods for accessing the utilities Running Recovery and Utility from the optical disc Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loadedRunning Recovery and Utility from hard disk Recovery and Utility tabs Procedure Restoring the Operating System for Windows XP Systems Enable Automatic Update Notifications Automatically Downloading Driver UpdatesCheck for updates now Fujitsu Driver Update Readme Show update historyAbout Fujitsu Driver Update Caring for your LifeBook Notebook Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning guidelines using recommended off-the-shelf cleaners Cleaning your LifeBook notebook Disinfecting LifeBook computers Cleaning the dust filter Storing your LifeBook notebook Removing/installing the dust filter Outlet Type Location Traveling with your LifeBook notebook Caring for your Batteries Increasing Battery LifeBatteries Caring for your Optical Drive Media CareCaring for your Media DVD/CD/CD-R Caring for your Cards Configuration Label Specifications Chipset MicroprocessorMemory Video Mass Storage Device Options AudioVideo RAM Hard Drive Modular Bay Devices Features Trusted Platform Module Device PortsTheft Prevention Lock On the LifeBook notebook On the Optional Port Replicator Keyboard PowerExternal Keyboard and/or Mouse Support Batteries Environmental Requirements Dimensions and WeightPopular Accessories Learning About Your Software Pre-Installed SoftwareTutorials Manuals Adobe Acrobat Reader Norton Internet Security CyberLink PowerDirectorRoxio Easy Media Creator ArcSoft WebCam Companion Google Desktop Fujitsu Driver Update UtilityGoogle Picasa Google Toolbar System Specifications Active-Matrix Display Access pointAd Hoc Mode Auto/Airline Adapter BootBit Bps Configuration CommandDefault Value CardBus Driver Disk Drive Port Encryption Key Network Key IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11aIEEE802.11g Infrared LPT Port Lithium ion BatteryIrDA Megahertz MAC AddressMemory MHz Open system authentication Network name Ssid Service Set IdentifierNetwork key Partition Pixel Pitch keyboardPPPoE Program Shared key authentication ResetRAM Module Restart Sleep Status IndicatorStereo audio Subnet mask Wi-Fi Compatible FCC Notices Regulatory Information Regulatory Information DOC Industry Canada Notices Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien Regulatory Information FCC Regulatory Information Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for useRegulatory Notes and Statements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers FCC Interference Statement Federal Communications Commission statement Canadian Notice FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementExport restrictions Characteristics of the Wlan Device Before Using the Optional Wireless LANWireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document 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 Activating the Wlan Device Deactivation Using the Wireless Device On/Off SwitchDisconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar Configuring the Wlan Using Windows Vista Configuring the Wireless LANConnecting to a Network Connectiing to a Network Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Wlan Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Specifications Wlan Specifications Appendix a Wlan User’s Guide What is Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth DeviceWhere to Find Information About Bluetooth FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Warranty Using Certified Wireless USB Using a UWB DeviceWhat is Certified Wireless USB? Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device Getting Started Installing OmniPass System Requirements Installing the OmniPass Application Verifying Information about OmniPass Uninstalling OmniPass User Enrollment Master Password Concept Enrolling a Fingerprint Basic Enrollment Password Replacement Using OmniPass Remembering a Password OmniPass Authentication Toolbar Associating a Friendly Name Additional Settings for Remembering a Site Password Management With Master PasswordLogging in to a Remembered Site Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device OmniPass User Identities Identities and Password Management Choosing User Identity during LoginSwitch User Identity Exporting an OmniPass User Profile Configuring OmniPassExporting and Importing Users Things to Know Regarding Import/Export Importing an OmniPass User Profile User Management OmniPass Control Center System Settings User Settings Cannot add Windows users to OmniPass Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPas Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device Index FDU 59, 118 Modem 16 196