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Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 User's Manual

1. Figure 4 9 ExpressCard Sizes ExpressCards are installed in the ExpressCard slot the top slot Figure 4 10 1 ExpressCard Eject Button 2 ExpressCard Slot 3 ExpressCard An ExpressCard 54 is used in the illustration Figure 4 10 Installing Removing ExpressCards Installing or removing an ExpressCard during your notebook s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and or your notebook Do not insert an ExpressCard into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card your notebook or both User Installable Features When you receive your system there may be a plastic slot protector installed in the ExpressCard slot Before installing an ExpressCard remove the slot protec tor in accordance with the Removing ExpressCards section When you do not have a card installed in the slot be sure to re install the slot protector to prevent the system from being contami nated You may be required to log on as Administrator or a member of the Administrator s Group to complete this procedure If your computer is con nected to a network network policy set tings may also prevent you from completing this procedure See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card Some cards may require that your notebook is off while installing them To install an ExpressCard follow these steps 1 Make s
2. run SETUP Type of floppy drive B not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Invalid NVRAM media type Problem with NVRAM access In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display prob lems You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller test failed You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Keyboard error Keyboard not working You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error nn BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions If you still get this error contact your support representative Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on eith
3. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem Third party hardware is available to allow modem to PBX interface A The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum upload speed is 33600bps i External Video Port The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector See External Video Port on page 51 for more information Getting to Know Your LifeBook Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed clean and clear of debris This may require periodic cleaning depending upon the environment in which the system is used Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion S Video Out Port The S Video out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR See S Video Out Port on page 51 for more information 13 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Figure 2 7 LifeBook notebook bottom panel 1 Lithium ion Battery Bay 2 Configuration Label app
4. as synthesizers Modem A contraction for MOdulator DEModulator The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources MVA Multi Domain Vertical Alignment A display tech nology that allows a wider viewing angle than traditional displays similar to a CRT NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands including driver programs into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of micro processor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment Parallel Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred as a block of bits simultaneously with a wire for each bit in the block and with other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk and addressed by the operating system accordingly PCMCIA PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add in cards for personal computers Peripheral Device A piece of equipment which performs a specific f
5. All identities and credentials associated with the user will be lost A If you are sure about removing the user we recommend you export the user profile User Settings The User Settings tab has four interfaces Audio Settings Taskbar Tips and Enrollment User settings allow users to customize OmniPass to suit their individual prefer ences Under User Settings Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips you can set how OmniPass notifies the user of OmniPass events e g successful login access denied etc The details of each setting under the Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips interfaces are self explana tory The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll finger prints For the procedure to enroll and authentication device refer to Chapter 2 3 To enroll additional finger prints click Enroll Authentication Device and authen ticate with OmniPass Select the fingerprint recognition device in the Select Authentication Device screen it should already be marked by a green check if you have a finger enrolled and click Next System Settings The OmniPass Startup Options interface can be found in the System Settings tab With these options you can specify how your OmniPass Logon is tied to your Windows Logon The first option Automatically log on to OmniPass as the current user will do just as it says during Windows login you will be logged on to OmniPass using your Windows login credentials If the user logging into Window
6. Battery Charging Battery Status Hard Drive Optical Drive Access Email Indicator NumLock Indicator CapsLock Indicator ScrLock Indicator NOURWNA Figure 2 8 Status Indicator Panel Volume LEDs Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located on the front of the palm rest just below the latch point Within this panel are symbols that correspond to specific components of your LifeBook notebook These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating Figure 2 8 __ BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR The Battery Charging indicator displays whether or not the Lithium ion battery is currently being charged LED Condition Charging Status of Battery Green solid Fully charged or no battery installed Orange solid Being charged Orange blinking Charging suspended because bat tery temperature too high Off Not charging because AC adapter is not connected C BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR This indicator shows how much charge is available within the installed battery LCD Condition Battery Charge Level Green solid Between 50 and 100 charged Orange solid Between 13 and 49 charged Red solid Between 0 and 12 charged Red blinking There is a problem with the battery Of No battery is installed or the system is shut off amp HARD DRIVE OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Optical Drive Access indicator states wh
7. FDU you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray it can be started by going to Start gt All Programs and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update this will create the icon automatically WARRANTY Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook your system is backed by either a one year or three year International Limited Warranty Check the information that came with your LifeBook notebook for further warranty terms and conditions LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2 1 LifeBook N6400 Series Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6400 Series notebook We strongly recom mend that you read it before using your LifeBook note book even if you are already familiar with notebook computers UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook unpack it carefully and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below For a pre configured model you should have LifeBook N6400 Series notebook computer Lithium ion battery pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 P
8. Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while a holding Fn will increase the volume of your system C3 Fn F10 Pressing F10 while holding Fn allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the key combination you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display panel only external device only and both built in display panel and external devices Getting to Know Your LifeBook 17 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Volume Control Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off you will override the external volume control setting CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Methods to Control Volume The volume can be controlled in several ways Volume can be set using the volume control toggle on the right of the WLAN switch Volume Control Figure 2 10 Volume Control Volume can be set from within the Volume Control in the Notification Area Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications Certain external audio devices you
9. Following are several screens while Windows checks the system performance 8 Windows will then boot up for the first time Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft 1 After Windows has booted up for the first time the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear If the Register Windows Online icon is not seen in the window click on Show all 14 items 2 Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows STARTING WINDOWS XP THE FIRST TIME Registering Windows XP with Microsoft In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system it should be registered the first time you use it After you receive the Windows Welcome screen you will be prompted to enter registration information in the following order First of all you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements EULAs After accepting the EULAs you will be asked if you want to enable the Auto matic Updates feature Acceptance of this feature is recommended because it allows your system to be updated automatically whenever an important change becomes available for your notebook f you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook You cannot use your LifeBook notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement If you stop t
10. You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel Double click on the track display area of the panel and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu On the same pop up are three other options Always on top Continuous Play and Disable Stop Eject Button CD Removal If you click Always on top the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen no matter what other application you are running If you click Continuous Play your media player will automatically start over at the beginning of the disc in the drive as soon as it finishes the last track If you click Disable Stop Eject Button CD Removal the disc will not be ejected auto matically when the Stop Eject button is pressed You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on the desktop Drag it by clicking on the track number display holding it down and dragging the control panel When you place it where you would like release the mouse button 23 po N6400 Series User s Guide e If you have your display set to 256 colors the basic display will appear no matter which one you select You will need to set your display colors to more than 256 in order to select other display appearances e When you close the media player s desktop control panel it will stop the audio media player Press the Play button if you would like to continue listening and the media player will resta
11. in the menu dis played The Wireless Network Connection Proper ties window will be displayed 5 Click the General tab if it is not already selected 6 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window will be displayed 7 Set the IP address as follows For ad hoc connection Select Use the following IP address and then enter data for IP address and Subnet mask See page 100 for IP address setting For access point infrastructure connection If your network uses DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically If your network uses static IP addresses consult with your network adminis trator for the correct IP address settings 8 Click the OK button Processing will return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties window 9 Click the OK button 10 Close the Network Connection window Following this operation confirm the names of the computer and the workgroup as follows Confirming the computer and work group names i 1 Click the Start button then Control Panel To modify the computer name and or the work group name you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator 93 poe N6400 Series User s Guide 2 Ifthe Control Panel is in Category view switch to Classic view by clicking Switch to Classic View under Control Panel the left frame
12. located on the bottom of the system This label contains specific information regarding the options you ve chosen for your notebook Following is an example label and information about its various parts Your label may vary depending upon your system configuration FPCID Configuration ID Hard Drive Size Configuration No ALOXxxxxxxxxxx Part No FPCOXXXXXXXXXXXXX N6420 17WXGA T5600 XPP DL S MULTI 1GB 200G MDM LAN WLAN M J Model Operating Memory System Screen Size Communications Processor Optical Device Devices Figure 7 1 Configuration Label MICROPROCESSOR Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 or T5600 T7200 processor 2 00 GHz processor speed with 667 MHz Front Side Bus FSB and 4 MB on die L2 cache T5600 processor 1 83 GHz processor speed with 667 MHz FSB and 2 MB on die L2 cache MEMORY System Memory Range Factory installed maximum is 4 GB If purchased with less than the maximum the user can purchase larger and or additional modules DDR2 667 MHz PC5300 2 DIMM slots Supports dual channel memory requires that two DIMM modules be installed BIOS Memory 8 Mbit Specifications VIDEO Built in 17 Color Enhanced Crystal View flat panel Wide XGA TFT active matrix Crystal View high contrast 600 1 contrast ratio high brightness 370 nits LCD display with simultaneous display capability Visual Optimizer button to dynamically and automat ically enhance
13. party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commis sion or corporation commission for information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this computer does not disable your alarm equip ment If you have any questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the 85 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual DOC INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CET appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du R glement sur le mat rial brouilleur du Canada Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network NOTICE This equipment Agere Systems Inc Modem model AM2 meets the ap
14. version upgrade information is available on line 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 77 poe N6400 Series User s Guide Operating System Options Depending upon your system one of the following operating system configurations will be installed Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition With Microsoft Works 8 5 and Microsoft Office 60 day trial Small Business Edition 2003 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition With Microsoft Works 8 5 and Microsoft Office Home and Student
15. Display specifications Combination Memory Stick Secure Digital SD xD Card slot One mini DIN 7 pin S Video Out port Five connectors for USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus input output devices One 4 pin IEEE 1394 jack One stereo microphone line in jack See Audio specifications One stereo headphone line out jack See Audio specifications One modular modem RJ 11 connector One modular LAN RJ 45 connector KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 103 key keyboards Total number of keys 103 Function keys 12 F1 through F12 76 Feature extension key Fn Windows keys 2 Start key and application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 3 0 mm a Dedicated ten key numeric keypad Built in Alps Wide Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons and scrolling button External Keyboard Support USB compatible External Mouse Support USB compatible Management Standard DMI 2 0 ready WFM 2 0 compliant POWER Batteries Main 6 cell Lithium ion battery rechargeable 10 8V 4000 mAh Adapters AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC 150W supplying 19V DC 7 90A to the LifeBook notebook includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface DIMENSIONS Overall Dimensions 15 87 x 11 61 x 1 79 2 02 403 mm x 295 mm x 45 5 51 3 mm Weight Non TV tuner model with one hard disk drive Approximately 9 92 l
16. ExpressCard Hybrid TV Tuner Local area network LAN cards Type II IDE solid state disk cards Type IT SCSI cards Type IT PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2 1 or CardBus For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your card s INSTALLING PC CARDS PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot Figure 4 8 To install a PC Card follow these steps You may be required to log on as an Administrator or member of the Administrator s Group to complete this procedure If the computer is connected to a network network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure A a Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and or your LifeBook notebook Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card the notebook or both A 1 See your PC Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card Some cards may require that your notebook is off while installing them 2 Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot If there is see Removing PC Cards 3 Ifthe eject button is extended press it until it clicks 4 Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up 5 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector REMOVING PC CARDS See your PC Card manual for specific instruct
17. If you are already in Classic view Switch to Category View will be displayed 3 Double click the System icon The System Prop erties window will be displayed 4 Click the Computer Name tab 5 Confirm the settings of Full computer name and Workgroup a The setting of Full computer name denotes the name for identifying the computer Any name can be assigned for each personal computer i To change the name click Change and then proceed in accordance with the instruction messages displayed on the screen Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format Identifiability can be enhanced by entering the model number the user name and other factors b Workgroup name is the group name of the network Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format For ad hoc connection Assign the same network name to all personal computers existing on the network For access point infrastructure connection Assign the name of the work group to be accessed 6 Click the OK button If a message is displayed that requests you to restart the personal computer click Yes to restart the computer Setting the sharing function Set the sharing function to make file and or printer sharing with other network connected personal computers valid This operation is not required unless the sharing func tion is to be used The folder and printer for which the shar
18. In a corpo rate environment or when accessing corporate resources the Domain may not be your Windows computer name Click Next to continue 3 In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint Refer to Enrolling a Fingerprint on page 107 for additional information 4 Next choose how OmniPass notifies you of various events We recommend you keep Taskbar Tips on Beginner mode taskbar tips and Audio Tips on at least Prompt with system beeps only until you get accustomed to how OmniPass operates Click Next to proceed with user enrollment You will then see a Congratulations screen indicating your completion of user enrollment 5 Click Done to exit the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard You will be asked if you d like to log in to OmniPass with your newly enrolled user click Yes Enrolling a Fingerprint Enrolling a fingerprint will increase the security of your system and streamline the authentication procedure You enroll fingerprints in the OmniPass Control Center With an OmniPass user logged in double click the system tray OmniPass icon Select the User Settings tab and click Enrollment under the User Settings area Click Enroll Authentication Device and authenticate at the authentication prompt to start device enrollment 1 During initial user enrollment you will be prompted to select the finger you wish to enroll Fingers that have already been enrolled will be marked by a green check The finger you select to en
19. LifeBook notebook contains an optical drive which is either a Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer or a High Definition HD DVD ROM player OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer model only With this drive you can play CDs and DVDs record CD Rs and CD RWs and record DVD R DLs DVD R DVD RWs and DVD RAMs HD DVD ROM model only With the HD DVD ROM model you can play HD DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD RAM DVD R R DVD RW RW CD ROM CD R RW and dual layer DVD R R discs and write data onto recordable CD R CD RW DVD R R DVD RW RW DVD RAM and dual layer DVD R R discs Prior to using your Optical Drive you must install the Optical Player soft ware Refer to the applicable readme file on the Driver Applications CD ROM for instructions on installing your Optical Player software You should periodically check the Fujitsu Website at us fujitsu com computers for current updated drivers Prolonged use of the optical drive such as watching a DVD movie will substantially reduce your battery life i Do not operate your optical drive unless your LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat surface Using a drive when the system is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation A 1 DVD CD Holder Tray 2 DVD CD Eject Button LOADING MEDIA To load a disc into your optical drive follow these steps 1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optic
20. Mbps 802 11b 100 ft 30 m 11 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 9 1 Mbps 802 118 100 ft 30 m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 9 1 Mbps Security Encryption Types WEP TKIP AES WPA 1 0 compliant Encryption Keylengths Supported 64 bits and 128 bits 802 1x EAP Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN during ad hoc connection 10 units or less Wi Fi based indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN Wi Fi Alliance has been passed The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls reflective material or interference from external RF sources Encryption with network key WEP is performed using the above number of bits however users can set 40 bits 104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits Depending on practical environments the allowable number of computers to be connected may be decreased 101 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 102 Appendix B Using the Fingerprint Sensor LifeBook N6400 Notebook Appendix B 104 Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system has a fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad between the left and right buttons This also serves as a scroll button Figure B 1 Fingerprint sensor Although the system may have
21. Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure Windows Vista 1 Click the Start button and then move the mouse over the right arrow 2 Select the desired action from the list Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box Getting Started 3 Click OK to restart your notebook Your notebook will shut down and then reboot i POWER OFF Before turning off the power check that the hard drive optical drive access indicator is off If you turn off the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error Turning off your LifeBook notebook with out exiting Windows or turning on your notebook within 10 seconds of the note book being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time use the Windows shut down procedure A Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is Be sure to close all files exit all applica tions and shut down your operating sys tem prior to turning off the po
22. Problems 000s sees page 61 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Audio Problems There is no sound coming from the built in speakers The volume is turned too low The software volume control is set too low Adjust the volume control on your notebook Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software operating system and applications Headphones are plugged into your notebook Plugging in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones BIOS audio settings are incorrect Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information Software driver is not config ured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help Sound may be set to Mute Click on the Volume icon in the notification area and verify that the Mute checkbox is not set Device Manager may not be set correctly Go to the Control Panel gt System and click on the Hardware tab Click Device Manager and scroll down to verify that all devices are set properly DVD CD ROM Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize DVD CDs 56 DVD CD is not pushed down onto center circle of the drive Open the DVD CD ROM tray and re install the disk properly DVD CD ROM tray is not latched shut Push on the front of the DVD CD RO
23. Suspend mode your data can be main tained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your LifeBook notebook while the adapter is charging the battery Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel displays the battery status via the Battery Status indicator to show the charge level available in that battery If the display is flashing red it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook notebook REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged Follow the steps below to replace a battery Figure 4 3 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Turn the system over 4 Press the two battery latches towards the battery pack 5 Lift the battery and remove it from the bay 40 Battery Latches Battery Pack Figure 4 3 Removing the Battery Place a charged battery into the bay and press it down until the latches click into place Figure 4 4 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on Figure 4 4 Installing the Battery User Installable Features Figure 4 5 Optical Drive Optical Drive Your Fujitsu
24. Up the System Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion Battery you can press this button to power up your notebook Figure 3 3 i A When you Power On your notebook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your notebook will emit an audio warning and or an error message will be displayed See Power On Self Test Messages on page 63 for more information Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source This means that the battery is installed and charged or the AC adapter is connected and has power Do not carry the notebook around with power on or subject it to vibration or shocks doing so could damage the notebook After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test POST your notebook will load your operating system Getting Started Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time See Power On Self Test Messages on page 63 for more information i BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook
25. Vista Deactivation using the icon in the taskbar 1 Right click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen Choose Disconnect from a network Deactivation using Intel PROSet for Wireless Utility The WLAN device can be deactivated in Windows using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility The procedure to accomplish this 1 Click Start gt All Programs 2 Select Intel ProSet Wireless then click on Intel ProSet Wireless from the menu that appears The Intel ProSet Wireless utility will be displayed 3 At the bottom left corner of the window select Wireless Off from the dropdown list ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process Using the Wireless On Off Switch In Windows XP using Intel PROSet for Wireless utility In Windows Vista by right clicking the WLAN icon then clicking Connect to a network WLAN Switch Figure A 3 Wireless LAN On Off Switch Location An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used 91 po N6400 Series User s Guide Configuration of the WLAN Device The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire less network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility Windows XP models or the WLAN utility that is built in Windows Vista models The Intel PROSet for Wireless utility allows for
26. a dark frame You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 800 x 600 pixel resolution You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your display compres sion setting See Video Features submenu located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information You have connected an external video device and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external device Toggle the video destination by pressing Fn and F10 together or check the BIOS setup and enable your external video device See Video Features submenu located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information Your external video device is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Video Port page 51 for more information Your operating system soft ware is not set up with the correct driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver Miscellaneous Problems Error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application Application software often has its own set of error message displays See your application manual and help d
27. a partition of a hard drive a file or direc tory of floppy diskette or hard drive XGA Extended VGA Regulatory Information NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user s authority to operate the equipment FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure
28. an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control i USB 2 0 is downward compatible with USB 1 1 devices so older USB devices will work with these ports USB 2 0 is a much faster design running forty times faster than USB 1 1 To connect a USB device follow these steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 4 17 Connecting a USB Device S VIDEO OUT PORT The S Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S Video device such as a VCR or television The S Video standard provides for a higher quality picture than Composite In order to connect an S Video device follow these easy steps Figure 4 18 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 4 18 S Video Jack MICROPHONE JACK The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm mono mini plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your LifeBook notebook In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated HEADPHONE SPDIF JACK The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your LifeBook note book Your headphones or speakers mus
29. bands Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same 2 4GHz frequency range that IEEE802 11b g devices operate in Interference by microwaves does not occur with radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band Wireless devices that transmit in the 2 4 GHz fre quency range may interfere with operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802 11b g modes Symptoms of inter ference include reduced throughput and large amounts of frame errors It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure the proper operation of the WLAN device DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances to extend battery life or where certain environments require it i e hospitals clinics airplanes etc Fujitsu mobile computers employ two methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device Using the Wireless On Off Switch or In Windows Vista using the WLAN icon in the taskbar In Windows XP using the Intel PROSet Software Deactivation using the Wireless On Off Switch The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and effi ciently by toggling the Wireless On Off Switch to the Off position Figure A 3 The wireless On Off switch has no effect on non Wire less LAN models Figure A 2 Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wireless LAN User s Guide Windows
30. both boxes in Settings for this Password Site OmniPass will prompt you for your master pass word or fingerprint authentication device Once you have authenticated with OmniPass your credentials will be filled in to the site login prompt but you will have to click the website OK Submit or Login button to gain access to the site Click Finish to complete the remember password proce dure The site location the credentials to access the site and the OmniPass authentication settings for the site are now stored in the OmniPass secure database The OmniPass authentication settings Settings for this Pass word Site can always be changed in Vault Management Logging in to a Remembered Site Whether or not OmniPass prompts you to authenticate when you return to a remembered site is determined by Settings for this Password Site and can be changed in Vault Management The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login to Windows remembered websites and all other password protected resources With Master Password Once you return to a site you have remembered with OmniPass you may be presented with a master pass word prompt Enter your master password and you will be allowed into the site Logging into Windows with a Fingerprint Device When logging into Windows with a fingerprint device the fingerprint capture window will now appear next to the Windows Login screen Place your enrolled fingertip on the sensor to aut
31. de ee eee 20 Touchpad Control Adjustment 20 Application Media Player Panel Mode Button 0 0 0000 0000004 21 Application Launch Media Player Buttons 21 Configuring your Application Panel 21 Using the Media Player Buttons 23 Using the Visual Optimizer suus 23 Desktop Control Panel Windows XP Models 23 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the AC Adapter 27 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel 28 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 28 Closing the Display Panel 28 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWEHMON sek wield pth Ses tht ee ee te ek 29 Boot Sequence 0 eee eee 29 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 04 29 BIOS Setup Utility oid us eel hee eee 29 Booting the System 0 00 5 30 Starting Windows Vista the first time 30 Starting Windows XP the First Time 31 Registering Your LifeBook notebook 31 Installing Click Me 2 2 0 0 00 0 00004 31 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility 00 31 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Power Management Power and Suspend Resume Button 32 Suspend Mode 0 0 cece eee eee 32 Hibernation Save to Disk Feature 33 Windows Power Management 33 Restarting the System 0 33 Power Off s ect tpe aaa 33 4 USER INSTA
32. electrical ground of the power utility the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appro priate electric inspection authority or elec trician This may be particularly important in rural areas 86 Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du R seau T l phonique Canadien AVIS Le pr sent mat riel Agere Systems Inc Modem model AM2 est conforme aux sp cifications techniques d Industrie Canada applicables au mat riel terminal Cette conformit est confirm e par le num ro d enregis trement Le sigle IC plac devant le num ro d enregis trement signifie que l enregistrement s est effectu conform ment une d claration de conformit et indique que les sp cifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont t respect es Il n implique pas qu Industrie Canada a approuv le mat riel Avant de connecter cet quipement une ligne t l pho nique l utilisateur doit v rifier s il est permis de connecter cet quipement aux installations de t l com munications locales L utilisateur est averti que m me la conformit aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas emp cher la d gradation du service Les r parations de l quipement de t l communications doivent tre effectu es par un service de maintenance agr au Canada Toute r paration ou modification qui n est pas express ment approuv e par Fuj
33. for a prolonged period of time The drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices Your system is set to use the Max Bat tery power scheme when running on battery power If you change the power scheme to a different profile your bat tery life may vary HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend Resume mode You can enable or disable this feature Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Windows Vista The default settings are not enabled To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel then select Power Options 2 Select Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does then make your selections Do Nothing Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down Windows XP The default settings are not enabled To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel select Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate tab Select the box to enable or disable this feature WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the
34. hooking the tabs under the rear edge of the compartment opening and tilting down until flush with the bottom of your notebook 10 Replace the screws The memory upgrade module is not something you should routinely remove from your notebook Once it is installed you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity i REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time 3 While holding the clips out remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your LifeBook notebook Figure 4 13 Figure 4 13 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve 5 Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module After installing your added memory module you must complete the Resetting the Save to Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save to Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook notebook See Hibernation Save to Disk Feature on page 33 for more information i User Installable Features CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change You can check the
35. is discharged there s no second battery installed or there is no AC adapter installed Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel page 15 for more information Install a charged battery or a Power adapter The battery is installed but is faulty Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel page 15 for more information If a battery is indicating a short remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery The battery or batteries are low Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel page 15 for more information Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The AC adapter is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources page 27 for more information The Power adapter has no power from the AC outlet Move the AC cord to different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet The AC adapter is faulty Try a different Power adapter Your LifeBook notebook The power management Press any button or key on the keyboard or move turns off all by itself parameters are set for auto the mouse If that fails push the Power Suspend ti
36. logo appears on the screen BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook s BIOS is available online at our service and support Website at http www computers us fujitsu com support Once there select Support then Notebooks under User s Guides Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull down menu for your LifeBook series If you are unsure of your note book s BIOS number refer to your packing slip If your data security settings require it you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear G BOOTING THE SYSTEM We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen If you do nothing the system will load the operating system and then the Windows Welcome will begin 30 Depending upon your operating system Windows Vista or XP edition there is a different procedure for stating your system for the first time as outlined below STARTING WINDOWS VISTA THE FIRST TIME The first time you initialize your Windows Vista system the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes This is normal After initialization a Set Up Windows dialog box will appear A Important During the setup procedure do not disconnect the power supply press any buttons or use any peripheral dev
37. multiple profile setup and supports automatic profile switching Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software There are two procedures outlines below The first one is for use with the Windows Vista operating system and the other is used with the Windows XP operating system CONFIGURING THE WLAN WITH WINDOWS VISTA The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire less network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software Pre defined parameters will be required for this proce dure Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters 1 Click the Start button then select Control Panel 2 Ifthe Control Panel is not in Classic View select Classic View from the left panel Double click the Network and Sharing Center icon 3 Select Manage wireless networks from the left panel 4 Click on the Add button 5 Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make make a selection For an infra structure network select Manually create a net work profile For ad hoc network select Create an ad hoc network 6 Enter the required information It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information 7 Inthe event you require assistance go to the Net work and Sharing Center window Start gt Control Panel g
38. near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunica tion Line Cord For TV tuner use To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is con nected to earth grounded at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable as required per NEC Article 820 93 ANSI NFPA 70 2005 If you have questions about your CATV installa tion contact your service provider SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Technicians Only Danger of explosion if Lithium clock bat tery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recom mended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufac turer s instruction A For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating fuse AN System Disposal LAMP S INSIDE THIS
39. of the website the company or the service you are logging into In its secure database OmniPass associates this friendly name with this website Additional Settings for Remembering a Site When OmniPass prompts you to enter a friendly name you also have the opportunity to set how OmniPass authenticates you to this site There are three effective settings for how OmniPass handles a remembered site The default setting is Automatically click the OK or Submit button for this password protected site once the user is authenticated With this setting each time you navigate to this site OmniPass will prompt you for your master password or fingerprint authentication device Once you have authenticated with OmniPass you will automatically be logged into the site Less secure is the option to Automatically enter this password protected site when it is activated Do not prompt for authentication Check the upper box to get this setting and each time you navigate to this site OmniPass will log you into the site without prompting you to authenticate This setting is more convenient in that whenever you go to a site remembered with this setting you will bypass any authentication procedure and gain instant access to the site But should you leave your system unattended with your OmniPass user logged in anyone using your system can browse to your password protected sites and gain automatic access 108 If you uncheck
40. optical drive eject button is used to eject the media tray DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery 10 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2 5 LifeBook notebook right side panel 1 Memory Stick SD xD Card Slot 2 IEEE1394 Port 3 Headphone Jack 4 Microphone Jack 5 USB 2 0 Port 6 Subwoofer Speaker Air Chamber 7 ExpressCard Slot 8 PC Card Slot 9 PC Card Eject Button 10 ExpressCard Eject Button RIGHT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s right side components Memory Stick SD xD Card Slot The Memory Stick Secure Digital SD xD card slot allows you to insert a flash memory card for data storage This architecture allows you to transfer data between a variety of different digital devices See Inserting Memory Stick SD xD Cards on page 37 for more information IEEE 1394 Port The IEEE 1394 port is used to connect Firewire devices such as digital cameras to your LifeBook notebook See IEEE 1394 Jack on page 50 for more information Headphone SPDIF Jack The headphone SPDIF audio jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers or to down load digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder s SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface format See Headphone SPDIF Jack on
41. persists then it is 111 112 LifeBook N6400 Notebook Appendix B unlikely the problem is due to your Windows user account password changing Index LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 114 Index A AC adapter i vee ttt tae 27 76 81 plugadapters 15e Res 70 Application Media Player Buttons 9 EU 75 Auto Insert Notification 0000 44 Auto Airline Adapter 00 000 e eee 27 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 66 B Batter 9 ves Bae ti nar oy tees Sete ss er QUE ES 59 60 Day E S e idet coe eee uo 14 Cale ss sides ac eua Pooh RO nh IE EL es dafs 70 charging indicators sseeeesss 15 conserving power ri etrini ESEU ESETI oai 32 dead P 59 faulty i b x EY Berea vader eb eM 60 increasing life 425 Sar nhe were aaga 70 lithium ion battery 200 ee 39 82 LOW use REP d Rae bee ad Role teed esee Poe es 39 Techarging ees eer eee tts 39 replaciig sz ceiexeenvxTeL eefeeR EPVO PCRUEXS 40 Shorted aim nec Ree PUES 40 status indicator 2 0 0 ccc 15 s spend mode oce ain beret 39 Battery Pack Lock 0 eee eee eee eee 14 BIOS 4 sete E eTRLa Y ENE AE EIS 81 Guide crm 30 memoty oro er cr eate ce tata 75 set p Utility seii ersa E renes we ee s 29 BOO issuer Ix PIX aO Gone eae TS 81 BOOT Priority Change sees 65 Boot Sequence spoueenn nenede cece eee eee 29 Built in Speakers 1 0 0 0 oi
42. release it Figure 2 14 If the interval between clicks is too long the double click will not be executed The interval length can be changed by going to Control Panel gt Mouse gt Mouse Proper ties Buttons tab Figure 2 14 Dragging SCROLLING Using the scrolling sensor allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window s scroll bars This is particularly useful when you are navi 20 gating through online pages To use the scrolling sensor move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page When you have reached the desired section of the page raise your finger Note that you can also scroll by sliding your finger up and down the right side of the touchpad This feature is disabled by default but you can enable it by going to Start gt Control Panel gt Mouse The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 105 for more infor mation Figure 2 15 Scrolling TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box x LifeBook Application Media Player Mode Button LifeBook Application Media Player Button Figure 2 16 LifeBook Application Media Player Panel Buttons LifeBook Application Media Player Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Life Book Appli
43. s BIOS When your notebook is first turned on the main system memory is empty and it needs to find instruc tions to start up your notebook This information is in the BIOS program Each time you power up or restart your notebook it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until the operating system is loaded During booting your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Win dows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application HARD DISK DRIVE PASSWORDS To provide additional security for your data you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive s This feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about accessing the utility AN BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions there fore there is no need to set or change the BIOS environ ment to operate your notebook Remember your passwords If you set and forge
44. system you must For installation OmniPass requires that the user installing OmniPass have administrative privileges to the system If your current user does not have administrative privileges log out and then log in with an administrator user before proceeding with OmniPass installation l Insert the installation media for the OmniPass appli cation into the appropriate drive If you are installing from CD ROM or DVD ROM you must find and launch the OmniPass installation program setup exe from the media 2 Follow the directions provided in the OmniPass installation program Specify a location to which you would like OmniPass installed It is recom 105 pieno N6400 Notebook Appendix B mended that you NOT install OmniPass in the root directory e g C 3 Once OmniPass has completed installation you will be prompted to restart you system Once your system has rebooted you will be able to use OmniPass If you choose not to restart immediately after installation OmniPass will not be available for use until the next reboot The installation program automatically places an icon Softex OmniPass in the Windows Control Panel as well as a golden key shaped icon in the taskbar Verifying Information about OmniPass After you have completed installing OmniPass and restarted your system you may wish to check the version of OmniPass on your system To check the version information of OmniPass 1 From the
45. to the USB port on your notebook and be used simultaneously with the Touchpad However if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on your BIOS settings See BIOS Setup Util ity on page 29 for more information i CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button once and then immediately release it To right click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 Clicking DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Double clicking 19 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide i DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving the cursor To drag move the cursor to the item you wish to move Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then
46. to suit your operation needs See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information 61 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display goes blank by itself after it is used continued The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The built in display does not close A foreign object such as a paper clip is stuck between the display and the keyboard Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard The built in display has bright or dark spots If the spots are very tiny and few in number this is normal for a large LCD display This is normal do nothing If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs Display is faulty contact your support representative You have connected an external video device and it does not come on Your external video device is not compatible with your Life Book notebook See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section on page 75 The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by
47. uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time DDR Double Data Rate Fast version of SDRAM that provides twice the band width of standard SDRAMs Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own DIMM Dual in line memory module DISE Drive Image Special Edition DISE by PowerQuest Provides a way to restore your computer if you experi ence a hard disk crash or other system failure DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive if it is highly flexible itis a floppy disk if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk Diskette A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter 81 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide DMA Direct Memory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action DOS Disk Operating System MS DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System Driver A computer pr
48. video images for optimal quality Video Color and Resolution Internal WXGA 1440 x 900 pixel resolution 16M colors max External 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 16M colors Simultaneous 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16M colors max Graphics Accelerator Card ATI Mobility Radion X1600 graphics with 512 MB of HyperMemory 256 MB dedicated video memory and 256 MB shared memory or ATI Mobility Radion X1400 graphics with 256 MB of HyperMemory 128 MB dedicated video memory and 128 MB shared memory AUDIO The Intel 945PM controller supports Intel High Defini tion HD Audio HD Audio delivers the features and high end performance of an add in audio card and is capable of playing back more channels of higher quality than was previously possible Intel 32801 GBM ALC262 Stereo headphone SPDIF jack 1 V4 or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Stereo microphone jack 100MV ms or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in stereo box speakers 1 5W channel and subwoofer MASS STORAGE DEVICES Hard Disk Drives Optional second hard disk drive Note that the optional second hard disk drive is a factory installed option and cannot be purchased as an accessory Hard Disk Drive configurations available 160 GB 4200 rpm 200 GB 4200 rpm 100 GB 5400 rpm 100 GB 5400 rpm 200 GB 100 GB 7200 rpm 100 GB 7200 rpm 200 GB 160 GB 4200 rpm 160 GB 4200 rpm 320 GB 200 GB 4200 r
49. will see a Primary Settings for the PC window This window explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me utility If you click Execute Click Me will begin installing If after clicking the button you receive a User Account Control window you will be asked for your permission to continue Click Yes to continue If you cancel the operation the Click Me icon will appear on your desktop for later installation Windows XP Systems The first time you boot up your system you will see an icon called Click Me in the Start menu We highly recommend that you install the ClickMe utility the first time you boot up When you click the Click Me icon your system will automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access such as wireless LAN software provided by the wireless LAN manufacturer i e FUJITSU DRIVER UPDATE UTILITY Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility With FDU you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system For more infor mation about the FDU utility refer to Automatically Downloading Driver Updates on page 83 There may be additional third party applications that are not installed by the ClickMe utility For more information refer to your Getting Started Guide 31 LifeBook N6400 Se
50. your LifeBook notebook If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries sepa rately If you store your notebook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your notebook Store your notebook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between 13 F 259C and 140 F 60 C 69 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Traveling with your LifeBook notebook Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is turned on Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage Carry it with you When traveling with the hard drive removed wrap the drive in a non conducting materials cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to install the drive if needed Never put your hard drive through a metal detector Have your hard drive hand inspected by security personnel You can however put your hard drive through a properly tuned X ray machine Take the necessary plug adapters if you re traveling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll need or ask your travel agent Outlet Type Location United States Canada Mexico parts of Latin America Japan Korea the Philippines Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS most of Europe p
51. 3 Scroll down the list of applications and click on the application you wish to launch with this button Click on Open 4 Click OK The button will now launch the new application If you want to return to launching your default Internet browser with this button you need only click on Default Internet Browser from the dropdown list Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above The E mail tab can be modified in the same manner as the Internet tab At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options The first will enable disable the button when your notebook is in Standby mode and the second will enable disable the button when your notebook is in the pseudo off state You can enable disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option If you choose to have the buttons work when the LifeBook notebook is in standby they will function even if hit accidentally and will turn on your LifeBook notebook even if you are not present or using your LifeBook notebook This could deplete your battery and you will need to recharge it before using the LifeBook notebook i When you have finished with Application Panel utility click OK the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your Application Panel as often as you
52. Contact your support representative for repairs 64 nnnn System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilo bytes successfully tested System timer error The timer test failed The main clock that operates the computer is faulty Requires repair of system board Contact your support representative for repairs UMB upper limit segment address nnnn Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM MODEM RESULT CODES The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software The standard long form result codes may in some cases be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes Examples of result codes are OK NO CARRIER NO DIALTONE CONNECT 53000 Connection complete at 53 000 bps ERROR FAX RING This means an incoming call BUSY NO ANSWER When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentati
53. Edition 2007 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition With Microsoft Works 8 5 and Microsoft Office 60 day trial Small Business Edition 2007 Microsoft Works 8 5 Microsoft Works 8 5 is a software suite containing the basic tools to write letters and reports track family and friends with address books manage home finances and create a home inventory Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Optional with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is easy to use software to make you more productive in a home and or school environ ment Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 includes Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and OneNote Office Microsoft Small Business Edition 2007 Optional with Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition is easy to use software to help you manage business opportunities more effectively create marketing mate rials manage e mail and share information Microsoft SBE includes Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Publisher and Business Contact Manager 78 8 Glossary 80 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook Active Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the
54. LAN Port 2 USB Ports 3 USB Port 4 Lock Slot 5 Modem Port 6 External Video Port 7 Air Vents 8 S Video Out Port REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s rear panel components LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network LAN RJ 45 jack See Communications Ports on page 50 for more information USB 2 0 Ports The five USB ports one on the right side panel and four on the rear panel allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices See Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Ports on page 50 for more information All USB ports can be used to connect an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control If you have Windows Vista installed please change the setting of Wake up by USB device on Windows Mobility Center from Disable to Enable Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device Modem Port The modem port is designed to accept a Modem RJ 11 telephone jack for the multi national internal 56K modem See Communications Ports on page 50 for more information 12 The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems Do not connect the modem to a digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your LifeBook notebook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details
55. LLABLE FEATURES Memory Stick SD xD Card Slot Inserting Memory Stick SD xD Cards 37 Removing Memory Stick SD xD Cards 38 Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries 39 Replacing the Battery 0 40 Optical Drive Optical Drive Software 0 41 Loading Media 0 0 41 Removing Media 00 00 41 Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release 42 Playing Media on the Optical Drive 42 Using the Optical Player Software 42 Using Dolby Headphone 43 Using the Drive on Battery Power 43 Auto Insert Notification Function 44 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 45 PC Cards ExpressCards Installing PC Cards 0 0 0 0 eee eee 46 Removing PC Cards 0 0 00 e eee eae 46 Installing ExpressCards 0 0000 47 Removing ExpressCards 0 47 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Module 48 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 49 Checking the Memory Capacity 49 Device Ports Communications Ports 000 50 LAN POMS oo regere x eite e 50 IEEE 1394 Jack llle 50 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Ports 50 S Video Out Port illis eee 51 Microphone Jack lisse esses 51 Headphone SPDIF Jack 0 51 External Video Port 0 0000 c eee 51
56. M tray until it latches Wrong drive designator was Verify that the drive designator used by the applica used for DVD CD in the tion is the same as that used by the operating system application When the operating system is booted from a DVD CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Windows DVD CD Auto Start the DVD CD from the desktop or application Insert Notification function is disabled software or re enable the Windows DVD CD Auto Insert Notification function See Auto Insert Notifi cation Function page 44 for more information DVD CD is dirty or defective Wipe DVD CD with a non abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert If it still will not work try another DVD CD in the drive Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions LifeBook notebook fails to auto play DVD movie DVD Player Software is not installed Install DVD Player Software using the DVD Appli cation Country designator could be set incorrectly Select the DVD player software from the programs list and right click on the window Select Properties and verify that the region selected is USA Canada The DVD CD ROM Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no disk is in the tray or the DVD drive is not installed The Windows DVD CD Auto Insert Notification function is active and is checking to see if a DVD CD is ready to run
57. OK button Processing will return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties window and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks will be added to the list 10 Click the Close button Setting the file sharing function The procedure for setting the file sharing function follows with the work folder in drive C as an example l Click the Start button first and then My Com puter 2 Double click Local disk C 3 Right click the work folder or whichever folder you want to share and then click Sharing and Security in the menu displayed The Folder Name Properties window will be displayed Setting the file sharing function for the file which has been used to execute Network Setup Wizard is suggested on the screen For the wireless LAN however since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name SSID and the network key the steps to be taken to set the file sharing function easily without using Network Setup Wizard are given below i 4 Click Sharing if it isn t already selected 5 Clickthe link stating If you understand the secu rity risks but want to share files without running the wizard click here 6 Click Just enable file sharing and click OK 7 Check the Share this folder on the network check box G 8 Click the OK button The folder will be set as a sharable folder and the display of the icon for the work
58. PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS Table of Contents Fujitsu LifeBook N6400 Series Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide 00000 3 Fujitsu Contact Information 3 Warranty cess tui e genre 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking eie RR ERR 7 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components 8 Left Side Panel Components 10 Right Side Panel Components 11 Rear Panel Components 12 Bottom Components 00 14 Status Indicator Panel Battery Charging Indicator 15 Battery Status Indicator 0 0 15 Hard Drive Optical Drive Access Indicator 15 Email Indicator llle ee 15 NumLock Indicator lesse 15 CapsLock Indicator 0 0 15 ScrLock Indicator liliis 15 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 0 00 16 Numeric Keypad 0 0 0005 16 Windows Keys 0 0000 0020008 16 G rsor Keys Leo Re sas atta nece eee elt 16 Function KeyS 0 00 00 cece eee eee 17 Volume Control Controlling the Volume lesse 18 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking nuu me see RLATE E 19 Double Clicking llle esses 19 Dragging usc dex d EEUU es 20 Scrolling oe i tesa soi he
59. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem 55 Specific Problems 0 0005 56 Troubleshooting Table 0 56 Power On Self Test Messages 63 Modem Result Codes 0 00005 64 Restoring Your Pre installed Software Restoring the Factory Image 65 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 66 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook 000 69 Batteries eoe REV E Gee Bex 70 Floppy Disks and Drives 0 70 DVDs and CDs 0 0 ccc ees 71 PG Cardss ti ukaifuitrnrbb iege eS 71 7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label 0 0 0 75 Microprocessor aeaa eaa a 75 MEMO reda rsen dex ad a Sed ate ts 75 M PTS 75 Audios be KE EY 75 Mass Storage Devices 75 Features 3 4 aee eode eH F 76 Device P Orts iaei scher ep pee ERE 76 POWF nct eere eg ken atas E edam 76 Dimerisioris 2s ses ee ee a 76 Environmental Requirements 76 Popular Accessories 1 0 0 0 0c eee eee 76 Pre Installed Software ills 77 Learning About Your Software 77 GLOSSARY REGULATORY Glossary isses wd Ae eae isti 81 Regulatory Information 2 00 85 APPENDIX A INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device 90 Wire
60. This is normal However you may disable this feature See Auto Insert Notification Function page 44 for more information Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The setup utility is incorrectly set for your internal hard drive Set Primary Master correctly in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD ROM was used to start the notebook Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system When the operating system is booted from a CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Security is set so your oper ating system cannot be started without a password Verify your password and security settings The hard disk drive has crashed Contact Fujitsu or your local authorized reseller for a replacement hard disk drive Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built in keyboard does not seem to work Your application has locked out your keyboard The NumLk key is set Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system If this fails turn your notebook off using the power suspend resume button wait 10 seconds or more and then turn it back on Press the NumLk key to reset it You have installed an external keyboard or mouse and it doesn t work You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up th
61. Windows Desktop double click the key shaped OmniPass icon in the taskbar usually located in the lower right corner of the screen or Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel if you are using Windows XP you will see the Control Panel directly in the Start menu click it then click Switch to Classic View Double click Softex OmniPass in the Control Panel and the OmniPass Control Center will appear If it does not appear then the program is not properly installed or Click the Start button select Programs and from the submenu select the Softex program group from that submenu click OmniPass Control Center 2 Select the About tab at the top of the OmniPass Control Panel The About tab window appears with version information about OmniPass Uninstalling OmniPass For uninstallation OmniPass requires that the user uninstalling OmniPass have administrative privileges to the system If your current user does not have administrative privileges log out and then log in with an administrator user before proceeding with OmniPass uninstallation To remove the OmniPass application from your system 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar Select Settings and then Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs Select OmniPass and then click Change Remove Follow the directions to uninstall the OmniPass application 106 5 Once OmniPass has finished uninstalling reboot your system whe
62. a fingerprint sensor in place of a scroll button the fingerprint sensor can be used for scrolling Simply move your fingerprint over the sensor the same as you would use a scroll button i With a fingerprint sensor you can avoid having to enter a username and password every time you want to Log onto Windows Recover from suspend mode Cancel a password protected screen saver Log into homepages that require a username and pass word After you have enrolled or registered your finger print you can simply swipe your fingertip over the sensor for the system recognize you The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to Microsoft Windows operating systems OmniPass enables you to use a master password for all Windows applications and on line passwords OmniPass requires users to authenticate themselves using the fingerprint sensor before granting access to the Windows desktop This device results in a secure authentication system for restricting access to your computer applications websites and other password protected resources OmniPass presents a convenient graphical user interface through which you can securely manage passwords users and multiple identities for each user Using the Fingerprint Sensor GETTING STARTED Please note that the instructions contained herein are applicable to systems which use Microsoft Windows XP as the operating s
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64. al drive to open the holder tray The tray will come out of the notebook a short distance 2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped please make sure it is removed before operating the drive otherwise your drive may be damaged A 3 Place the media into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the disc Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 4 6 If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notifi cation Function you will have to start the drive from your desktop since your note book will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded i REMOVING MEDIA 1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the notebook a short distance 2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click 41 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Figure 4 6 Loading Media EMERGENCY OPTICAL DRIVE TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front o
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66. and external monitor The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your display is blank Power On Self Test POST has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate Contact your support representative Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password The display goes blank by itself after it is used Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Check the Closed Cover switch See Figure on page 8 for location The notebook has gone into Video timeout Standby mode Suspend mode or Save to Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the power suspend resume button Check your power management settings or close all applications and go to Power Savings in the setup utility to adjust the timeout values
67. apter is plugged into your Life Book notebook and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your LifeBook notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 Ifthe problem has not been resolved refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information Troubleshooting If you keep notes about what you have tried your support representative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone i 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8Fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 E mail 8fujitsu us fujitsu com computers 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 Conditio
68. arts of Latin America the Middle East parts of Africa Hong Kong India most of South Asia United Kingdom Ireland parts of Africa Malaysia Singapore E OB 9 8 China Australia New Zealand BATTERIES Caring for your Batteries Always handle batteries carefully Do not short circuit the battery terminals that is do not touch both terminals with a metal object Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins keys or other metal objects Doing so may cause an explosion or fire Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Intense heat can shorten battery life Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six months without recharging it 70 Increasing Battery Life Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC adapter whenever possible If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery power all day connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable Set the power management for maximum battery life Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it Minimize your DVD CD RW drive CD ROM drive and wireless LAN usage Disable the Windows CD Auto Inse
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70. bility Radion X1600 graphics chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory or X1400 graphics chipset with 256 MB of HyperMemory It comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional 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 CTRI Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within the text 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 gt EJ The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you your notebook or your files Please read all warning information carefully A HyperMemory is the cumulative total of dedicated and system memory used by the Graphics Processing Unit GPU intended for use in the processing and creation of 3D and other images The X1600 chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory has 256 MB dedicated VRAM and 256 MB shar
71. bs 4 5 Kg TV tuner model with one hard disk drive Approximately 10 12 lbs 4 59 Kg TV tuner model with two hard disk drives Approximately 10 58 lbs 4 8 Kg ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non operating 15 to 60 C 5 to 140 F Humidity Operating 2096 to 8596 relative non condensing Non operating 896 to 8596 relative non condensing Altitude Operating 10 000 feet 3 048 m maximum POPULAR ACCESSORIES For information on ordering Fujitsu accessories please visit our Website at www shopfujitsu com or call 1 877 372 3473 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 depending upon your operating system Adobe Reader EverNote on select models Fujitsu Driver Update utility Fujitsu HotKey Google Desktop Google Tool Bar LifeBook Application Panel Microsoft Works 8 5 Trial Edition on select models Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition on select Windows Vista Home Premium models Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 Edition on select Vista Business models Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business T
72. cO FUJITSU Fujitsu LifeBooke N6420 Notebook User s Guide Copyright Copyright and Trademark Information Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document However as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes The absence of a product or service name slogan or logo does not constitute a waiver of any trademark or other intellectual property rights relating to that name slogan or logo owned by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation its parent subsid iaries and affiliated companies Fujitsu the Fujitsu logo and LifeBook are registered trade marks of Fujitsu Limited Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of So
73. cation Media Player Panel This feature makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another notebook computer The panel allows you to operate the optical drive as an independent audio media player or to launch applications with the touch of one button The LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook If the date and time are incorrect you can adjust the settings in the Windows Control Panel The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system Your notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Appli cation Media Player Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu gt Control Panel gt Application Panel The panel consists of the following elements MODE BUTTON Located at the left of the large LifeBook Application Media Player button Figure 2 16 this button allows you to select the function of the panel either as an Application Launcher or a media player When Applica tion Launcher is selected the mode indicator will light up Figure 2 17 When Media Player is selected the media player indicators will light up Figure 2 18 APPLICATION LAUNCH MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS The LifeBook Application Media Player Button acts as a one touch button that allows you to activate a number of functions and actions If Application Launcher mode is selected the labels o
74. cation server The user name and password do not have to be the same as name and password of your current Windows user login 23 Click OK to save the settings 24 From the Intel ProSet Wireless page click the new profile name shown in the Profile List Use the up and down arrows to position the priority of the new profile in the priority list 25 Click the Connect button to connect to the net work Click Close if you want to close the Intel R PROSet for Wireless window CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK This section explains connection to the network If there is an administrator of the network contact the network administrator for data settings Setting the network Perform the Setting TCP IP and Confirming the computer and work group names operations required for network connection Wireless LAN User s Guide Setting TCP IP i 1 Click the Start button first and then Control Panel To change the setting of the IP address you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator 2 Ifthe Control Panel is in Category view switch to Classic view by clicking Switch to Classic View under Control Panel the left frame If you are already in Classic view Switch to Category View will be displayed 3 Double click Network Connections A list of cur rently installed networks will be displayed 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection in the list and then click Properties
75. ce tries to connect to the BSS The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID Because the SSID is broadcast in plain text it does not supply any security to the network Subnet mask TCP IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks subnets IP address consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address comprise the subnet address The same value shall be set among computers communicating with each other TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A standard protocol of the Internet Wi Fi Wi Fi or Wireless Fidelity is a set of standards for wire less local area networks WLAN based on the IEEE 802 11 specifications Certified products can use the official Wi Fi logo which indicates that the product is interoperable with any other product also showing that logo Wireless LAN User s Guide 99 po N6400 Series User s Guide IP address information ABOUT IP ADDRESSES IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this i document You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information If IP address is unknown set IP address as follows Or If you have an acc
76. cimal o Input Output Data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in electronic form 1 0 Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in elec tronic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit IEEE 1394 A type of data transfer protocol that allows for fast transfer of digital files and data with devices such as digital cameras IRQ Interrupt Request An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed KB Kilobyte LAN Local Area Network An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries MB Megabyte Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook s CPU MHz Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such
77. compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network This equipment Agere Systems Inc Modem model AM2 complies with Part 68 of FCC rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other infor mation the FCC registration number and ringer equiva lence number REN for this equipment or a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXxX If requested this information or number must be provided to the telephone company This equipment is designed to be connected to the tele phone network or premises wiring using a standard jack type USOC RJ1I1C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant Regulatory Information The ringer equivalent number REN of this equipment is 0 1B The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Exces sive RENs on a telephone may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determine
78. ctrical outlet Figure 3 1 Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have a charged battery installed 2 Unplug the AC adapter i When you run the N6400 Series Life Book on battery power by default the CPU will slow down approximately by half in order to optimize battery life This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS Use an AC Adapter whenever possible The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter to use your LifeBook notebook 27 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Display Latch Button Display Cover Figure 3 2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel f using AC power your LifeBook note that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments book s brightness setting is set to its and maintains top resolution through the use of active highest level by default If using battery matrix technology power the brightness setting is set to its middle level by default OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL The higher the brightness level the 1 Push the display latch button to release the locking more power the notebook will consume mechanism and the faster your batteries will dis charge For maximum battery life set 2 Liftthe display panel backwards being careful not to the brightness level as low as possible touch the scree
79. d US Department of Commerce export license This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules as well as ICES 003 B NMB 003 B Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user s right to operate this equipment Canadian Notice The device for the 5150 5250 MHz band is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems The maximum antenna gain of 6 dBi permitted for devices in the 5250 5350 MHz and 5470 5725 MHz bands to comply with the e i r p limit In addition users are cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz bands and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices 89 po N6400 Series User s Guide Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop erly set up and configure the optional integrated Wire less LAN Mini PCI device referred to as WLAN device in the rest of the manual Before using the WLAN device read this manual to ensure correct opera tion Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference Wireless LAN Devic
80. d by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 00 is a REN of 0 0 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facili ties equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to main tain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Customer Service If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to
81. dio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant with the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1091 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When using this device a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons must be maintained to ensure RF exposure compliance In order to comply with RF exposure limits estab lished in the ANSI C95 1 standards the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm 8 inches Export restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approve
82. dphones Dolby Headphone is a signal processing system that enables your stereo headphones to realistically portray the sound of a five speaker playback system Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5 1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone i After making changes to Dolby Head phone and clicking OK wait at least 10 seconds before making another change in order to allow the system to stabilize To use Dolby Headphones perform the following 1 Insert the disc in the optical drive tray When you do so PowerDVD will start automatically 2 Place your cursor over the Fujitsu logo on the PowerDVD control panel and click on it If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5 1 a menu will appear 3 Verify that Dolby headphones is checked on the menu If you do not want it active select Disable USING THE DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER Since optical drives consume a lot of power your overall battery life will be shorter when operating the optical drive continuously such as watching a DVD movie Many movie run times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single battery If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety User Installable Features Prolonged use of the optical drive such as watching a DVD movie will substantially reduce your battery life Many movie run
83. drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life Battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages If your battery is running low quickly you should replace it User Installable Features RECHARGING THE BATTERIES If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery check the Battery Status indicator located on the Status Indicator panel The indicator changes as the battery level changes The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your Life Book notebook and connect the AC adapter i There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging The charge times will be significantly longer if your LifeBook notebook is in use while the battery is charging If you want to charge the battery more quickly put your LifeBook into Suspend mode or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery See Power Management on page 32 for more information on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure i Low Battery State When the battery is running low a low battery notifica tion message will appear If you do not respond to the low battery message the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your LifeBook notebook will go into Suspend mode There is no guaran
84. e In the case of access point infrastructure connection enter the necessary data for the access point before confirming connection Refer to the manual of the access point for the access point setup procedure 2 Click My Network Places in the Other Places list The window My Network Places will be dis played 3 Click View workgroup computers under Network Tasks in the left frame Double click the personal computer to which your personal computer is to be connected The folder that was specified in Setting the file sharing func tion on page 94 will be displayed 5 Double click the folder to be accessed Confirming the status of the radio 1 Right click the Intel PRO Wireless icon in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Click Open Intel PROSet for Wireless The Intel PROSet for Wireless window opens Contained within the General tab and the Details section accessed by pressing the Details button you will find the current operating status of the radio When the radio is turned off or the com puter is not yet connected some of the conditions will not be displayed Profile Name The current configuration profile is displayed Network Name SSID Displays the Network Name SSID currently used by the radio IP Address The IP address of the current profile Signal Quality Displays a message stating the current quality of the signal Signal Strength Displays a graph
85. e BIOS window Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it If Legacy USB Support is disabled press the space bar to enable it Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it 7 Press F10 then click on Yes to exit the BIOS Setup Utility and return to the boot process After you have changed the boot priority you can restore a backup image when you are booting up Procedure 1 Turn on the power to your system 2 Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs either installed in your system or attached exter nally to it 3 Insert the Recovery and Utility Disc into the drive tray 4 Reboot your system After the system reboots follow the instructions that appear to either restore your system image or erase all data from your hard disk AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATES Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility With FDU you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system The FDU icon 7 should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray it can be started by going to Start gt All Programs and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update this will create the icon automatically To invoke the FDU menu right click on t
86. e external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector In order to connect an external device follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening Push the connector into the port until it is seated Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector Pressing the Fn F10 keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the i key combination you will step to the next choice starting with the built in display panel only moving to the external device only finally moving to both the built in display panel and an external video device Figure 4 19 External Video Connection 51 52 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide gt Troubleshooting 54 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Troubleshooting Your LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field However you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot or problems with peripheral devices that you can solve by replacing the device The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM If you encounter a problem go through the following procedure before pursuing further troubleshooting 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook 2 Make sure the AC ad
87. e power scheme to a different profile your battery life may vary When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5 C 40 F or a high of 35 C 95 F Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range See Battery Charging Indicator on page 15 for more information When using a high current device such as a modem DVD CD RW drive DVD writer or hard drive using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook It may damage your AC adapter or your notebook itself It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available cur rent into the bad battery Under federal state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by put ting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries If you cannot find this information elsewhere contact your support representative at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Actual battery life will vary based on factors such as screen brightness applications features power management settings battery condition and other customer preferences DVD CD RW DVD writer or hard
88. e size of the single installed module The minimum amount of memory in your system is 1 GB Systems with Microsoft Windows Vista installed require a minimum of 512 MB of memory but 1 GB or more is recom mended f 4 GB of memory is installed in your system only 3 25 GB are usable due to operating system constraints Your notebook supports dual channel memory which can have a significant effect upon your system s perfor mance In order to support dual channel memory two DIMM modules must be installed in your computer Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except the ones specifically shown in the directions for installing and removing the memory upgrade module The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic dis charge ESD To minimize risk to the module observe the following Before handling a memory module touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity built up in your body When installing or removing a memory module hold it by the edge so as not to touch any contacts or chips Do not to touch any internal computer terminals or components the oil from your fingers could cause a short to the components Power down your system before you add or remove memory modules Even if the system is in hibernate or standby states data could be lost or the memory could be damaged if power is still available to the system The
89. e system Your external device is not properly installed Reinstall your device See Device Ports page 50 for more information Your operating system is not set up with the correct driver for that device Your operating system soft ware is not set up with the correct driver for that device Check your device and operating system documen tation and activate the proper driver Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver Your system has crashed Try to restart your LifeBook notebook If that fails turn off the power using the power suspend resume button wait at least 10 seconds and then power on If turning off power with the power suspend resume button fails the button has likely been set to suspend or hibernate In that case disconnect the power cord then remove and re insert the battery 57 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Memory Problems Your Main menu of the BIOS setup utility informa tion does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed Remove and reinstall your memory upgrade module See Memory Upgrade Module page 48 for more information You have a memory failure Check for POST messages See Power On Self Test Messages page 63 for more information Modem Problems Messages about modem Message
90. e used e MultiMedia Cards MMC and Secure MMC are not supported Memory Stick is a flash memory technology developed by Sony Electronics Memory Stick allows you to record transfer and share digital content such as digital pictures movies music voice and computer data and applications Secure Digital SD Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks but they are shorter Like the Memory Stick SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs SD Cards transfer data quickly with low battery consumption Like the memory stick it uses flash memory architecture _ Figure 4 2 Memory Stick Secure Digital and xD Cards INSERTING MEMORY STICK SD XD CARDS Memory Sticks SD Cards and xD Cards are inserted in the Memory Stick SD xD Card slot Figure 4 1 To insert a Memory Stick SD Card or xD Card follow these steps Inserting or removing a Memory Stick SD Card or xD Card during your note book s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and or your notebook Do not insert a card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card your notebook or both 1 See your Memory Stick SD Card or xD Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card 2 Make sure there is no card currently in the slot If there is see Removing a Memory Stick SD xD Card 3 Inser
91. ected authentication methods are highlighted while unselected methods are not When you click the icon for an unse lected authentication method the authentication prompt associated with that method is displayed When prompted to authenticate you must supply the appropriate credentials an enrolled finger for the finger 107 pieno N6400 Notebook Appendix B print capture window or your master password for the master password prompt the key icon Remembering a Password OmniPass can remember any application GUI or pass word protected resource that has a password prompt Using the following procedure you can store a set of credentials into OmniPass These credentials will then be linked to your master password or fingerprint Go to a site that requires a login username and pass word but do not log in yet At the site login prompt enter your username and password in the prompted fields but do not enter the site do not hit Enter Submit OK or Login Right click the OmniPass system tray icon and select Remember Password from the submenu The Windows arrow cursor will change to a golden key OmniPass cursor Click this OmniPass cursor in the login prompt area but do not click the Login or Submit button Associating a Friendly Name After clicking the OmniPass key cursor near the login prompt OmniPass will prompt you to enter a friendly name for this site You should enter something that reminds you
92. ed system memory the X1400 chipset with 256 MB of HyperMemory has 128 MB dedicated VRAM and 128 MB shared system memory FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support 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 clicking on the Fujitsu Web links gt LifeBook Accessories Website URL link located in the Windows Start menu i You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Website URL link located in the Fujitsu Web links gt Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu You must have an active internet connection to use the on line URL links To ensure that you always have the most current driver updates related to your system you should occasionally access the Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility With
93. en exporting When you examine the importation you are prompted for authentication The credentials that will allow a user profile to be imported are the Windows login credentials of the exported user They are the credentials that had to be submitted when the user profile was exported You will need User Name Password and Domain i Exporting an OmniPass User Profile To export a user open the OmniPass Control Center and click Import Export User under Manage Users Click Exports an OmniPass user profile OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Upon successfully authenti cation you must name the OmniPass user profile and decide where to save it An opi file is generated and you should store a copy of it in a safe place This opi file contains all your user specific OmniPass data and it is both encrypted and password protected This user profile does NOT contain any of your encrypted data files Importing an OmniPass User Profile i To import an OmniPass user open the OmniPass Control Center and click Import Export User under Manage Users Click Imports a new user into OmniPass and then select OmniPass Import Export File opi and click Next OmniPass will then prompt you to browse for the file you had previously exported opi file When you select the opi file for importation OmniPass will prompt you for authentication The credentials that will allow a user profile to be imported are the Windows login c
94. ength and or link quality Ad hoc connection Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight Access Point Infrastructure connection Retry connection after short ening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled The computer to be connected is turned off Check if the wireless switch is turned ON Also verify Disable Radio is not checked in Network setting window Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON RF interference from Access Points or other wireless networks The use of identical or overlapping RF channels can cause interference with the operation of the WLAN device Change the channel of your Access Point to a channel that does not overlap with the interfering device Wireless network authentication has failed Incorrectly configured network settings Re check your Network Authentication Encryption and Security settings Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key a misconfigured LEAP username or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the wireless network Recheck the configuration of your network settings For the method of checking refer to the following page Connection to the Network on page 93 Incorrect IP addr
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96. er drive A or drive C Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C If the setup utility is correctly set your hard drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be reinstalled from your back up media Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it potentially data destroying failure Contact your support representative 63 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I O bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it tially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete success fully The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail also If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence you
97. eries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel page 15 for more information The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive or DVD CD ROM access or use of a modem or LAN PC card Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and or use a power adapter for this application when at all possible The power savings features may be disabled Check the power management and or setup utility settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust according to your operating needs The brightness is turned all the way up Turn down the brightness adjustment The higher the brightness the more power your display uses The batteries are very old Replace the batteries The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures Replace the batteries The batteries are too hot or too cold Restore the notebook to normal operating tempera ture The Status Indicator panel Charging icon will flash when the battery is out of operating range Shutdown and Startup Problems The Power and Suspend Resume button does not work The Power and Suspend Resume button is disabled from the Power gt Advanced submenu of the setup utility You did not hold the button in long enough Enable the button from the setup utility Hold the button longer This may need to be a few seconds if your application is p
98. es Should a password be reset or an account expire you can remove stored credentials from OmniPass Highlight the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog and click Delete Page You will be prompted to confirm the password deletion The two check boxes in Manage Passwords govern whether OmniPass prompts you to authenticate or directly logs you into the remembered site OmniPass will overwrite an old set of credentials for a website if you attempt to use Remember Password on an already remembered site The exception to the above rule is the resetting of your Windows password If your password is reset in Windows then the next time you login to Windows OmniPass will detect the password change and prompt you to Update or Reconfirm your password with OmniPass Enter your new Windows password in the prompt s and click OK and your OmniPass master password will still be your Windows password OmniPass User Identities Identities allow OmniPass users to have multiple accounts to the same site e g bob biblomail com and boballen biblomail com If OmniPass did not provide you identities you would be limited to remembering one account per site To create and manage identities double click the OmniPass key in the system tray Click Vault Manage ment OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Once you gain access to Vault Management click Manage Identities under Vault Settings You can only manage the identities o
99. es Covered by this Document This document is applicable to systems containing the Intel PRO Wireless WM3B3945ABG Network Connec tions 802 11a b g Characteristics of the WLAN Device The WLAN device is a Mini PCI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer The WLAN device operates in license free RF bands eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating license The WLAN operates in the 2 4GHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM RF band and the lower middle and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure UNII bands The Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG WLAN device is capable of three operating modes IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g Encoding of data is modulated using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Complementary Code Keying CCK when the WLAN device is operating in IEEE 802 11b mode and Orthogonal Frequency Divi sion Multiplexing OFDM when operating in IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11g mode The WLAN device is Wi Fi certified and operates at the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11g mode and 11 Mbps in IEEE802 11b mode The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods WEP TKIP CKIP and AES encryption Figure A 1 Ad Hoc Mode Network 90 WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE Ad Hoc Mode See Figure A 1 Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is e
100. ess configuration This only applies to networks using static IP addresses Please contact your network administrator for the correct settings 97 po N6400 Series User s Guide Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device typically known as Access Points Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer to peer fashion For details refer to Ad hoc connection on page 90 Channel Range of narrow band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data IEEE802 11b g 11 channels 22 MHz wide channels DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network DNS Domain Name System A data query service that provides a mechanism with which to translate host names into Internet addresses IEEE802 11a Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps 802 11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands TEEE802 11b Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps 802 11b devices operate in the 2 4 GHz ISM band Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic IP address The logical 32 bit host address defined by the Interne
101. ess point DHCP server on the network set the IP address as follows Obtain an IP address automatically A DHCP server is a server that automatically assigns IP addresses to i computers or other devices in the network There is no DHCP server for the AdHoc network If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in the network ask the network administrator to check the IP address to be set for the computer If no access point is found in the network An IP address is expressed with four values in the range between 1 and 255 Set the each computer as follows The value in paren theses is a subnet mask Example Computer A 192 168 100 2 255 255 255 0 Computer B 192 168 100 3 255 255 255 0 Computer C 192 168 100 4 255 255 255 0 Computer X 192 168 100 254 255 255 255 0 100 WLAN Specifications Wireless LAN User s Guide Item Specifications Type of network The Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Network Connections WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802 11a and 802 11b g Wi Fi based Transfer rate Automatic switching IEEE 802 11a g 54 Mbps maximum data rate IEEE 802 11b 11 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 802 11b g 2400 2473 MHz 802 11a 4900 5850 MHz Number of channels 802 11a 8 independent channels 802 11b g 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels Typical operating distances 802 11a 40 ft 12 m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 6
102. ether your internal hard drive or optical drive are being accessed M EMAIL INDICATOR The Email indicator shows that you have received new email C NUMLOCK INDICATOR The NumLock indicator shows that the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode LO CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator shows that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters SCRLOCK INDICATOR The ScrLock indicator shows that your scroll lock is active 15 16 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Y EIS TW JEFERYTEEERES D MEAT P p ee e Iz ux noc ir MB IN T ETTET E lg Alt ant p 3 2 Figure 2 9 Keyboard a 1 Function Keys 2 Fn Key 3 Start Key 4 Application Key 5 Cursor Keys 6 Numeric Keypad surrounded by thick gray line Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103 key keyboard The keys perform all the standard func tions of a keyboard including the Windows keys and other special function keys This section describes the following keys Numeric keypad Your LifeBook notebook has a ten key numeric keypad which allows certain keys to serve dual purposes both as numeric mathematical keys and navigati
103. experience difficulties adding a user with a blank password to OmniPass you may need to adjust your local security settings First attempt the proce dure explained in the Cannot add Windows user to OmniPass section If the difficulties persist then try the following procedure Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools and Local Security Settings Expand Local Policies expand Security Options and double click Accounts Limit local account use of blank pass words to console login only This setting should be set to Disabled Dialog appears after OmniPass authentication during Windows Logon After installing OmniPass on your system you can choose to logon to Windows using OmniPass You authenticate with OmniPass via master password or an enrolled security device and OmniPass logs you into Windows You may during this OmniPass authentication see a Login Error dialog box This dialog box occurs when OmniPass was unable to log you into Windows with the credentials supplied username and password This could happen for any of the following reasons Your Windows password has changed Your Windows account has been disabled If you are having difficulties due to the first reason you will need to update OmniPass with your changed Windows account password Click Update Password and you will be prompted with a dialog to reconfirm your password Enter the new password to your Windows user account and click OK If the error
104. ext Veri fication Successful under the capture window USING OMNIPASS You are now ready to begin using OmniPass Used regu larly OmniPass will streamline your authentications Password Replacement You will often use the password replacement function When you go to a restricted access website e g your bank your web based email online auction or payment sites you are always prompted to enter your login credentials OmniPass can detect these prompts and you can teach OmniPass your login credentials The next time you go to that website you can authenticate with your fingerprint to gain access OmniPass Authentication Toolbar After installing OmniPass and restarting you will notice a dialog you have not seen before at Windows Logon This is the OmniPass Authentication Toolbar and it is displayed whenever the OmniPass authentication system is invoked The OmniPass authentication system may be invoked frequently during Windows Logon during OmniPass Logon when unlocking your workstation when resuming from standby or hibernate when unlocking a password enabled screensaver during pass word replacement for remembered site or application logins and more When you see this toolbar OmniPass is prompting you to authenticate The Logon Authentication window indicates what OmniPass restricted function you are attempting The icons in the lower left fingerprint and key show what authentication methods are available to you Sel
105. f the currently logged in OmniPass user To add a new identity click New Identity or double click Click here to add a new identity Name the new identity and click OK then click Apply You can now switch to the new identity and start remembering passwords Using the Fingerprint Sensor To delete an identity highlight the identity you want to delete and click Delete Identity then click Apply i To set the default identity highlight the identity you want as default and click Set as Default click Apply to ensure the settings are saved If you log in to OmniPass with a fingerprint device you will automati cally be logged in to the default identity for that OmniPass user You can choose the identity with which you are logging in if you login using master password When you delete an identity all of its associated remembered sites and password protected dialogs are lost Choosing User Identity during Login To choose your identity during login type your user name in the User Name field Press Tab and see that the Domain field self populates Click the Password field to bring the cursor to it and you will see the pull down menu in the Identity field Select the identity you wish to login as and then click OK to login Switch User Identity To switch identities at any time right click the OmniPass system tray icon and click Switch User Iden tity from the submenu The Switch Identity dialog will a
106. f the tray Straighten one side ofa paper clip and push it gently into the hole The tray will pop out a short distance Figure 4 7 Emergency Removal of a CD DVD PLAYING MEDIA ON THE OPTICAL DRIVE There are three ways to operate the optical drive Using the Optical Player Software Using the Media Player Buttons Using the Desktop Control Panel Using Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition for systems with Media Center Edition installed 42 USING THE OPTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE Prior to using your optical drive you must install the optical player software For details on using your optical player software refer to the software Help file High definition HD DVDs cannot be played using the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition controls To play HD DVD ROMs use the CyberLink PowerDVD application If you have Windows XP Media Center Edition installed follow the on screen instructions to operate the application If you are running Windows XP Media Center Edition the remote control over rides the media player buttons the media player buttons do not work while Media Center Edition is running Starting a DVD Movie 1 Insert the DVD into the notebook s optical drive If the CD AutoRun feature activates skip Step 2 2 The first time you insert a movie into the DVD CD RW tray you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted e g start automatica
107. folder will change To specify the corresponding folder as a read only folder select the Read only checkbox under the General tab Setting the printer sharing function 1 Click the Start button first and then Printers and FAX A list of connected printers will be displayed 2 Right click the printer for which the sharing func tion is to be set and then click Sharing in the menu displayed The property window correspond ing to the selected printer will be displayed i 3 Click the Sharing tab Setting the printer sharing function when Network Setup Wizard has been executed is suggested on the screen For the wireless LAN however since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name SSID and the network key the steps to be taken to set the printer sharing function without using Network Setup Wizard are laid down below 4 Click Share this printer 5 Enter the sharing printer name in Share name 6 Click the OK button Confirming connection After you have finished the network setup operations access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers Also confirm the status of the radio Wireless LAN User s Guide waves in case of trouble such as a network connection failure i Connecting your personal computer to another personal computer 1 Click Start first and then My Computer The My Computer window will be displayed in the left fram
108. ght mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item Refer to your Windows documen tation for more information regarding the Windows keys CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up down left and right in applications In programs such as Windows Explorer it moves the focus selects the next item up down left or right FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys F1 through F12 The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used The Fn key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key Icon Keys Description A ox Fn F3 Pressing F3 while holding Fn will toggle the Audio Mute on and off amp Fn F4 Pressing F4 while holding Fn will toggle the touchpad on and off This function key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced gt Keyboard Mouse Features gt Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting YfY Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display YfA Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while nd Y holding Fn will lower the volume of your system
109. he FDU icon The menu contains the following items Check for updates now Allows for manual driver update search The first time it is used you are prompted to agree to a user 66 agreement After clicking on the icon the FDU auto matically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them While downloading the icon has a red bar through it indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process When the update is complete a message appears informing you of the fact Enable Automatic Update Notifications Automatically searches for new updates on a regular basis approximately every 3 days Show update history Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU About Fujitsu Driver Update Displays the FDU version number and copyright information Fujitsu Driver Update Readme Displays the FDU readme 6 Care and Maintenance 68 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully you will increase its life and reliability This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices The system contains components that can be severely damaged by electro static discharge ESD To minimize risk to the components observe the following precautions Before docking or undocking your LifeBook notebook when using a port replicator it is a good pract
110. he is accessing those sites with the system onto which he enrolled his OmniPass user OmniPass does not actually change the credentials of the password protected resource If John were to go to an Internet cafe to access his webmail he would need to enter his original webmail credentials John 02 and lifebook to gain access If he attempts his OmniPass user credentials on a system other than where he enrolled that OmniPass user he will not gain access i Basic Enrollment The Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling a user Unless you specified other wise after OmniPass installation the Enrollment Wizard will launch on Windows login If you do not see the Enrollment Wizard you can bring it up by clicking Start The enrollment procedure assumes you have no hardware authentication devices or alternate storage locations that you wish to integrate with OmniPass If you desire such functionality consult the appropriate sections of this document on the Windows taskbar select Programs select Softex click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard 1 Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification By default the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard enters the credentials of the currently logged in Windows user 2 Enter the password you use to log in to Windows This will become the master password for this OmniPass user In most cases the Domain value will be your Windows computer name
111. he process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again i Several additional windows will appear prompting you to enter a name and description for your computer an Administrator password and a domain name Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the infor mation as directed You will then be automatically connected to the Internet if you have an appropriate connection avail able If an automatic connection is not possible you will be asked about how you dial out from where you will be using your LifeBook notebook If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time you may click the Skip button Once you are connected to the Internet you will be asked if you wish to continue with the registration If you select Yes you will then enter your name and Getting Started address and email address if desired Click Next to complete registration REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK How do register my LifeBook notebook You can register your LifeBook by going to our website us fujitsu com computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to register online co INSTALLING CLICK ME i Windows Vista Systems Before installing the ClickMe utility be sure the wireless LAN switch is turned on The first time you boot up your system you
112. henticate You will be simultaneously logged into Windows and OmniPass The capture window will also appear if you have used Ctrl Alt Del to lock a system and the fingerprint device can be used to log back in as stated above If a machine is locked and OmniPass detects a different user logging back in with a fingerprint the first user will be logged out and the second user logged in In Windows XP your login options must be set either for classic login or for fast user switching and logon screen to be enabled to use your fingerprint to log on to Windows To change this go to Control Panel select User Accounts and then click Change the way users log on or off If your Windows screensaver is password protected the fingerprint capture window will now appear next to screensaver password dialog during resume You can authenticate to your screensaver pass word prompt with your enrolled finger Password Management OmniPass provides an interface that lets you manage your passwords To access this GUI double click the OmniPass key in the system tray Click Vault Manage ment you will be prompted to authenticate Once you gain access to Vault Management click Manage Pass words under Vault Settings You will see the Manage Passwords interface with a list of friendly names You can view the credentials stored for any remembered website by highlighting the desired resource under Pass word Protected Dialog and clicking Unmask Valu
113. hone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Drivers and Applications Restore CD Recovery and Utility Disc Getting Started Guide User s Guide this guide International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft associated materials Depending upon the configuration of your system one or more of the following items may also be included in the box Application CDs for third party software Additional battery Remote control package including remote control infrared remote control receiver infrared control cable available with Windows Vista Home Premium only ExpressCard Hybrid TV Tuner S Figure 2 2 AC Adapter LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Locating the Controls and Connectors Visual Optimizer Mode 1 iO 1 Figure 2 3 LifeBook notebook display open 1 Display Panel Latch 7 Volume Control 2 Display Panel 8 Wireless LAN Switch 3 Status Indicator Panel 9 Stereo Speakers 4 Visual Optimizer Button 10 Touchpad Pointing Device 5 Application Media 11 Fingerprint Player Buttons Recognition Sensor 6 Power Suspend Resume Button 12 Keyboard TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS Status Indicator Panel The following is a brief description of your LifeBook The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre notebook s top and front components spond with a specific component of your LifeBook note book See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and relea
114. ic representation of the current signal strength 95 po N6400 Series User s Guide Additionally in the lower section of the display you will see a variety of different measurements related to the WLAN For additional information about the items click on the Help button Adapter MAC Address Band Supported Data Rates Radio Frequency Channel Number Network Authentication Data Encryption 802 1x Authentication Type 802 1x Authentication Protocol CCX Version CCX TPC CCX Power Levels Access Point MAC Address Mandatory Access Point 96 Wireless LAN User s Guide Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Unavailable Incorrect network Ad hoc connection verify that the network names SSID s and network network name SSID or keys WEP of all computers to be connected have been configured connection network key correctly SSID s and WEP key values must be identical on each machine Access Point Infrastructure connection set the network name SSID and network key to the same values as those of the access point Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point Please consult your network administrator for this value if necessary Weak received signal str
115. ice to always touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity built up in your body Be sure to power down your system before adding or removing system components Even if the system is in hibernate or standby states data could be lost or memory could be damaged if power is still available to the system When installing or removing a memory module hold it by the edge so as not to touch any contacts or chips Be careful not to touch any internal computer terminals or compo nents the oil from your fingers could cause a short to the components Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operations of this product or similar products must always be super vised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Caring for your Notebook Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device Treat it with care Make a habit of transporting it in a carrying case Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely To protect your notebook from damage and to opti mize system performance be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed clean and clear of debris This may require periodic cleaning depending upon the environment in which the system is used Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed
116. ices such as a mouse keyboard or remote control In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system it should be registered the first time you use it 1 First of all you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements EULAs If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook You cannot use your notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement If you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again 2 You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon for your account 3 The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background 4 You will next see a Help protect Windows automat ically screen in which the default choice is Use recommended settings The other two choices are Install important updates only and Ask me later Select from the three choices On the next screen set your time and date settings 6 You will next see the Select your computer s current location screen Make your selection from Home Work Default and Public location 7 The Thank you screen follows and an offer for free Norton is extended
117. in the BIOS are assigned the same I O setup utility and any other installed hardware or address software to make sure there are no duplications PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system The card is not properly installed Remove and reinstall the card See Removing PC Cards page 46 for more information Your software may not have the correct driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver The card may have been installed while an application was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your LifeBook notebook You may have the wrong I O address selected for your PC Card device See your PC Card documentation to determine the required I O address Change the settings in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information 58 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system continued Your PC Card device and another device are assigned the same I O address Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen The installed primary battery
118. ing a fingerprint 04 107 getting started i cssc ete mer 105 installing OmniPass sse 105 logging into a remembered site 108 OmniPass authentication toolbar 107 password replacement 006 107 remembering a password 000 108 uninstalling OmniPass esee 106 user enrollment lt cis eese er x Ren 106 using OmniPass 0 0 cece cee eee ees 107 Floppy Disk Drive 0 cece eee eee 70 75 Fujitsu Driver Update utility 31 66 77 115 pov N6400 Series User s Guide Function Key BLO ir bte One EU PNIS 17 BS esce EUPP EE egal ERE NOEIBSUES 17 Bt coti secus we Fr uere tops nes 17 BG colds onde ELI RSEN EA 17 Ef Skint od A EAA Meee anaes ever Une eS 17 BS nee et ex elgg ate Seas Eden SE 17 BOs he dead E bead ads tr Sass ee Hee 17 EN fos alas settee ER 17 H Hard Disk Drive 000 45 57 75 access IndlCatOr iioii Lia ERR OPRIERR 15 formatting 225A eee e ROS es 45 internal 252 o ed RE p mE IRIS 45 Headphone Jack sues re LE EUER LEER 51 Hibernation Feature 00 0 0000 33 disable enable spiris ienna cece eee ee eee 33 l IEEE 1394 Port i irre rms 11 50 Integrated Pointing Device 04 76 K Keyboard s io piesa pie wie bee 16 57 76 CUrsof keys cote Re I bie Sales gaat REQUE 16 function keys isses eee 16 numeric keypad oai r
119. ing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network To share a file and or the connected printer you need to be logged in as an administrator i 94 Setting the Microsoft network sharing service 1 Click the Start button first and then Control Panel 2 Ifthe Control Panel is in Category view switch to Classic view by clicking Switch to Classic View under Control Panel the left frame If you are already in Classic view Switch to Category View will be displayed 3 Double click Network Connections A list of cur rently installed networks will be displayed 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection in the list and then click Properties in the menu dis played The Wireless Network Connection Proper ties window will be displayed 5 If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net works is displayed proceed to step 6 If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is not dis played skip to step 7 6 Make sure that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box is checked and then click the OK button Skip to Setting file sharing function 7 Click Install The Select Network Component Type window will be displayed 8 Click Service then click the Add button The Select Network Service window will be displayed 9 Click File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net works and then click the
120. ing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the media drive Care and Maintenance PC CARDS Caring for your PC Cards PC Cards are durable but you must treat them with care The documentation supplied with your PC Card will provide specific information but you should pay attention to the following points To keep out dust and dirt store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat Keep the cards dry Do not flex or bend the cards and do not place heavy objects on top of them a Do not force cards into the slot Avoid dropping cards or subjecting them to excessive vibration 71 72 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 7 System Specifications 74 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Specifications This section provides the general hardware and environ mental specifications for your LifeBook notebook Specific details about your system may vary from those referenced here For an updated list of current configu rations please go to the Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Website at us fujitsu com computers All options listed are accurate as of the date of print substitutions may have been made subsequent to date of publication G CONFIGURATION LABEL Your LifeBook notebook contains a configuration label
121. installation of incompatible memory modules can cause numerous problems which could result in loss of data Memory upgrades must be PC2 5300 DDR2 667 SO DIMM modules Fujitsu highly recom mends that you only purchase additional memory from the Fujitsu on line accessory store at us fujitsu com computers INSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE 1 Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook using the power suspend resume button and remove any power adapter 2 Make sure that all the connector covers are closed 3 Turn the LifeBook notebook bottom side up with the front panel toward you 4 Remove the screws at the front of the memory upgrade module compartment Figure 4 11 5 Remove the cover by tilting the front edge up then pulling forward until the tabs on the cover are free Figure 4 11 Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment 6 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve 7 Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the LifeBook notebook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 12 Figure 4 12 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover by
122. ion states 83 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide ROM Read Only Memory A form of memory in which infor mation is stored by physically altering the material Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power to maintain it SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Smart Card Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security information and provide personal identification and information SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format The optical digital audio format that allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder or connect to your sound system to play MP3 files with high fidelity sound SRAM Static Random Access Memory A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing Status Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard Stereo audio A system using two channels to p
123. ions on removing your card Some cards may require your note book to be in Suspend Mode or Off during removal Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card Review your operating system manual for the correct proce dure It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hard ware icon in the system tray If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed you must save all of your open files close any open applica tions and shut down your notebook i 2 Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button When pressed the button will pop out 3 Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card A If the PC Card has an external connector and cable do not pull the cable when removing the card INSTALLING EXPRESSCARDS There are two different width ExpressCards 34 mm and 54 mm ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 Figure 4 9 The connector inside the slot is located on the left hand side of the slot If you insert a 34 mm card be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it C 7 M gt ZS os wey Pa Zs os le 34 mm _ 54 mm
124. isplays screens for more information Not all messages are errors some may simply be status 62 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error and status messages that Phoenix BIOS and or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message Error messages are marked with an The most common errors are marked with a If an error message is displayed that is not in this list write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear contact your support representative for assistance nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error Drive A or B is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information and that the diskette drive is installed correctly If the disk drive is properly defined and installed avoid using it and contact your support representative Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not working or configured improp erly If you have an installed memory upgrade module verify that the module is properly insta
125. itsu ou toute d faillance de l quipement peut entrainer la compagnie de t l communications exiger que l utilisateur d con necte l quipement de la ligne t l phonique AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES du pr sent mat riel est de 0 1B LIES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface t l phonique La terminaison d une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quiva lence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n excede pas 5 Pour assurer la s curit les utilisateurs doivent v rifier que la prise de terre du ser vice d lectricit les lignes t lphoniques et les conduites d eau m talliques sont con nect es ensemble Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d tablir ces connex ions eux m mes mais doivent contacter les services d inspection d installations lectriques appropri s ou un lectricien Ceci peut tre particuli rement important en r gions rurales Appendix A Integrated Wireless LAN User s Guide Optional Device 88 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide FS FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LAN device Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy i
126. k Application Panel as often as you like Windows XP Pro Models To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Control Panel 3 Double click on Application Panel The Application Panel Setup utility will appear There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel When you receive your LifeBook notebook these buttons are pre configured to 22 launch specific programs See Specifications on page 69 for more information The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook Please select the tab you wish to change carefully i To change an application associated with one of the buttons click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure Click on the Browse button Scroll down to the application you want to associate with the buttons click on the application you wish to launch with this button and then click Open Click OK and the button will now launch the new application One of the buttons may be preconfigured to launch your default Internet browser In order to reconfigure it to launch a different program follow these easy steps 1 Click on the Internet tab of the application panel utility Click on the down arrow in the Specify the button action field Select Start Other Program from the dropdown list 2 Click on the Browse button
127. less Network Considerations 91 Deactivating the WLAN Device 91 Activating the WLAN Device 91 Configuration of the WLAN Device Configuring the WLAN with Windows Vista 92 Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility 92 Connection to the Network 93 Table of Contents Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Table 97 Wireless LAN Glossary GOSS ANY s S seh ie SUEDE 98 IP address information About IP Addresses 0 00000 eee eee 100 WLAN Specifications Specifications 00 cece eee 101 APPENDIX B USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR Fingerprint Sensor Device Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device 105 Getting Started isset 105 Installing OmniPass llle 105 User Enrollment llle sees 106 Using OmniPass 0 0 0 0 eae 107 Configuring OmniPass 109 OmniPass Control Center 110 Troubleshooting lille 111 INDEX Indexs uet aeo pr be ess 113 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 1 Preface LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook N6400 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor The 17 Color Enhanced Crystal View WXGA high resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness The LifeBook features an ATI Mo
128. lifornia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Copyright 2007 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced translated stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation B5FJ 2811 01EN 00 C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name Address Telephone Declares that product Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation 1250 E Arques Avenue M S 122 Sunnyvale CA 94085 408 746 6000 Model Configuration LifeBook N6420 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operations are subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires an AC adapter to operate Use only a UL Listed I T E AC Adapter with an output rating of 19V DC with a current of 7 90A AC adapter output polarity oe When using your notebook equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example
129. like USING THE MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS The media player buttons are another way to use your LifeBook notebook s optical drive as a media player If you have Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition on your system the media player buttons do not function since the remote control device is used to operate the optical drive If you shut down from Windows while the media player is playing a CD or DVD it will stop You can t go into Hibernation Mode Save to Disk or Suspend Mode while the media player is playing The media player will only play when the system is powered on i There is no configuration required for media player operation The buttons are pre configured to work like a normal media player The buttons will operate as follows a A Stop Eject Press this button once to stop a CD or DVD that is playing Press it twice to eject the disc gt ll Play Pause Press this button to start playing a CD or DVD starting at the beginning While the disc is playing press it to pause Press it again to continue e If you press the play button and noth ing happens there is no disc in the media player drive you have other than a media disc in the drive or sys tem is not powered on Because of the Windows auto insertion function discs will start playing imme diately after they are inserted if your LifeBook notebook is on This will not happen if you are using the media player in Su
130. lled If it is prop erly installed check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested Failing Bits nnnn The hex number nnnn This is a map of the bits at the memory address in System Extended or Shadow memory which failed the memory test Each 1 one in the map indicates a failed bit This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure where x 2 1 4 The fixed disk is not working or not configured prop erly This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may bea serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Troubleshooting Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency ncorrect Drive B type
131. lly or wait for a prompt Until you make a selection you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc 3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Perfor mance dialog box and the movie will begin After you make your selections the PowerDVD control panel will appear whenever you insert a disc Opening the DVD CD RW Drive Control Panel With most DVD ROMs you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view You can do this by using the DVD CD RW Combo Drive control panel and the mouse To open a dropdown menu for options right click on the movie screen Using the Optical Drive Control Panel The PowerDVD optical drive software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player You have the option to pause rewind fast forward and stop the movie at any point 1 To Pause the movie click the Il button 2 To Rewind the movie click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie or the M4 button to return to the opening screen 3 To Fast forward the movie click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie or the button to jump to the ending credits 4 To Stop the movie click the BI button Exiting the Optical Player 1 Clickthe X in the upper right corner ofthe title bar USING DOLBY HEADPHONE The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multi channel sound sources such as movies with realistic surround sound using conventional stereo hea
132. manufacturer It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment The manufacturer and its autho rized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines Federal Communications Commission statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device For operation within 5 15 5 25 GHz frequency range it is restricted to indoor environments and the antenna of this device must be integral FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with Wireless LAN User s Guide the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra
133. mation A The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by the FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload i LAN PORT This port allows you to connect a LAN RJ 45 cable for high speed network or broadband connections e g DSL cable modem Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 Connecting the LAN IEEE 1394 JACK The 4 pin IEEE 1394 Firewire jack is a high speed interface 400 Mbps that can be used to transfer large amounts of data between your notebook and a Firewire peripheral such as a digital camera external hard drive or video camera Hot swappable and plug n play it is much faster than USB 1 1 CardBus or parallel port To connect a 1394 device follow these steps Figure 4 16 Figure 4 16 IEEE 1394 Interface The 1394 port in this system uses a four pin configuration If you intend to interface with devices which have a six pin configuration you will need to purchase an adapter UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS USB 2 0 PORTS The five Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports allow you to connect USB devices such as game pads pointing devices keyboards and speakers There is one USB 2 0 port on the right side and four on the rear panel Figure 4 17 Note that only the individual horizontal USB port on the right rear of the system can be used to connect
134. memory capacity by clicking Start gt Control Panel then double clicking the System icon Select the General tab and check the amount of memory under Computer i If the total memory displayed is incorrect check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed If the module is properly installed and the capacity is still not correctly recognized see Troubleshooting on page 55 49 50 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Device Ports Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including disk drives keyboards modems printers etc COMMUNICATIONS PORTS Your LifeBook has a Modem jack RJ 11 and a LAN jack RJ 45 to accommodate external communications Modem RJ 11 Telephone Jack The modem RJ 11 telephone jack is used for your internal modem To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps Figure 4 14 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet Figure 4 14 Connecting the Modem Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the modem or your LifeBook notebook It should be noted that some hotels use the Digital PBX systems please be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for more infor
135. meouts which are too short Resume button Check your power management for your operating needs settings or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs You ignored a low battery Install a power adapter and then push the Power and alarm until the battery is dead Suspend Resume button See Power Sources page 27 and your machine has gone for more information into Dead Battery Suspend mode Your power adapter has failed Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet or lost its power source has power You have a battery failure Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel page 15 for more information Your LifeBook notebook The installed batteries are Replace the battery with a charged one or install will not work on battery alone dead an AC adapter No batteries are installed Install a charged battery The batteries are improperly installed Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re installing them 59 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide alone Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your LifeBook notebook Your installed batteries Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status will not work on battery are faulty Indicator panel and replace or remove any batt
136. might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level 18 Figure 2 11 Touchpad Pointing Device 1 Cursor Control 2 Left Button Getting to Know Your LifeBook Za NS 3 Fingerprint Recognition Sensor Scroll Button 4 Right Button Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is built into your note book It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control a left and right button and an up and down scroll button which also acts as a fingerprint recognition sensor The cursor control works the same way a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger and the more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used The up and down scroll button allows you to quickly navigate up and down a screen For information on using the scroll button as a fingerprint recognition sensor refer to Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 105 An external mouse can be connected
137. n until it is at a comfortable viewing angle CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook you forward until it is flush with the body of your may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a LifeBook notebook more comfortable viewing level To adjust the display 2 Push down until you hear a click This will engage brightness use the Function keys on the keyboard the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly Using the Keyboard to Change Display Brightness Fn F6 Pressing this key combination repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing this key combination repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display 28 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power and Suspend Resume Button The Power and Suspend Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook notebook to resume from Standby or Save to Disk mode or to place your notebook in Standby or Save to Disk mode You can also use the button to power down the system by holding it down for approxi mately five seconds This can be useful if the system is hung up This shouldn t be used as the normal means of shutdown however You can also turn off your notebook by choosing Shut Down from the Windows Start menu Power Suspend Resume Button Figure 3 3 Powering
138. n prompted USER ENROLLMENT Before you can use any OmniPass features you must first enroll a user into OmniPass Master Password Concept Computer resources are often protected with passwords Whether you are logging into your computer accessing your email e banking paying bills online or accessing network resources you often have to supply credentials to gain access This can result in dozens of sets of creden tials that you have to remember During OmniPass user enrollment a master password is created for the enrolled user This master password replaces all other passwords for sites you register with OmniPass Example A user John installs OmniPass on his system his home computer and enrolls an OmniPass user with username John 01 and password freq14 He then goes to his webmail site to log onto his account He inputs his webmail credentials as usual username John 02 and password lifebook but instead of clicking Submit he directs OmniPass to Remember Password Now whenever he returns to that site OmniPass will prompt him to supply access credentials John enters his OmniPass user credentials John 01 and freq14 in the OmniPass authentication prompt and he is allowed into his webmail account He can do this with as many websites or password protected resources he likes and he will gain access to all those sites with his OmniPass user credentials John 01 and freq14 This is assuming
139. n the outside of the button indi cate which area of the button should be pressed to acti vate the application associated with the label Figure 2 17 If Media Player mode is selected the indicators within the button will light up Figure 2 18 Application A Label A Mode Indicator My P Internet Mail Internet Label B EMail Label Application B Label Figure 2 17 LifeBook Application Launch indicators Play Pause Button Fast Backward Button Fast Forward Button Stop Eject Button Figure 2 18 Media Player Buttons CONFIGURING YOUR APPLICATION PANEL When you start your system the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated As an application launcher the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible giving you a variety of options To set up the panel to best suit your needs we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature Depending upon the operating system on your computer Windows XP Pro or Windows Vista the procedures differ slightly as noted below 21 poe N6400 Series User s Guide Windows Vista Models To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup utility 1 Click on Start gt All Programs 2 Select LifeBook Application Panel from the drop down menu then click on Setup of LifeBook Appli cation Panel The Button Setting window will open The Button Se
140. ns under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial numbers i Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to Fujitsu until you have received a Return Material Authorization RMA number from a support representative 55 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide SPECIFIC PROBLEMS Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what if anything you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your LifeBook notebook Problem Page Audio Problems 00 e eee eee page 56 DVD CD ROM Drive Problems page 56 Hard Drive Problems 2 00045 page 57 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 57 Memory Problems 00000 page 58 Modem Problems sees sese page 58 USB Device Problems 000005 page 58 PC Card Problems 0 000085 page 58 Power Failures 5 5 0 0006 se cee inaran page 59 Shutdown and Start up Problems page 60 Video
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142. ogram which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment DVD Digital Video Disc This is a form of optical disc storage for video audio and computer data envisioned to replace current digital storage formats CD ROM laser and audio CD because of its capability for storing greater amounts of data A typical single layer single sided DVD for example can contain 4 7GB of data and a maximum of 17GB for the double sided discs ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices ESD Electrostatic Discharge The sudden discharge of elec tricity from a static charge which has built up slowly Example the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS DOS as system memory FCC Federal Communication Commission Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible GB Gigabyte Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff 82 Hexadecimal A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number 0 9 A B C D E F Example 2F in hexa decimal 00101111 in binary 47 in de
143. ok Stereo Speakers The built in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound Additionally there is a subwoofer located on the bottom of the system See Bottom Components on page 14 for more information Touchpad Pointing Device The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 19 for more information Fingerprint Recognition Sensor The fingerprint recognition sensor allows you to increase the security of your system by having it recog nize your unique fingerprint See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 105 for more information The fingerprint recognition sensor can also be used as a scrolling button that lets you navigate quickly through a document without having to use the window scroll bars See Scrolling on page 20 for more information Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys and 10 key keypad See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 1 Optical Drive Figure 2 4 LifeBook notebook left side panel 2 Optical Drive Eject Button 3 DC Power Jack LEFT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s left side components Optical Drive One of several different drives can be installed depending upon the configuration of your system See Optical Drive on page 41 for more information Optical Drive Eject Button The
144. on Troubleshooting Restoring Your Pre installed Software The Drivers and Applications Restore DAR disc contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities in specific directories that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below i Re Installing Individual Drivers and Applications The Drivers and Applications disc can be used to selectively re install drivers and or applications that may have been un installed or corrupted i If you have access to the internet visit the Fujitsu Support website at http www computers us fujitsu com support to check for the most current information drivers and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates There may be certain free third party applications pre installed on your system that are not on the DAR disc The latest versions of the applications can be downloaded from the third party s website To re install drivers and or applications 1 Boot up the system and insert the DAR disc after Windows has started A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the disc is inserted After reading the License Agreement click I agree A window will appear containing a list of applica tions drivers and utilities that you can install from the Drivers and Applications disc The components listed are color coded in terms of their install status Blue indicates that the component can be installed Green indicate
145. on keys The ability to toggle between the numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled through the NumLk key Cursor keys Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right left up or down within windows applications and documents Function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 are used in conjunction with the Fn key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running Windows keys These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button or the right button on your pointing device NUMERIC KEYPAD The right hand section of the keyboard serves as a numeric keypad To activate the keypad functions press the NumLk button Using the keypad keys you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys When NumLk is not active you can use the numeric keypad to navigate Home End Page Up Page Down left right up down The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions WINDOWS KEYS Your notebook has two Windows keys a Start key and an Application key The Start key displays the Start menu and functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button The Application key functions the same as your ri
146. page 51 for more information Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone See Microphone Jack on page 51 for more information USB 2 0 Ports The five USB ports one on the right side panel and four on the rear panel allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices See Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Ports on page 50 for more information Windows Vista Users All USB ports can be used to connect an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control If you have Windows Vista installed please change the setting of Wake up by USB device on Windows Mobility Center from Disable to Enable ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slot allows you to insert an Express Card See PC Cards ExpressCards on page 46 for more information PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card See PC Cards ExpressCards on page 46 for more information PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject buttons are used to eject a PC Card from the PC Card slot See PC Cards ExpressCards on page 46 for more information ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard eject buttons are used to eject an ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot See PC Cards ExpressCards on page 46 for more information 11 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Figure 2 6 LifeBook notebook back panel 1
147. plicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registra tion was performed based on a Declaration of Confor mity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecom munication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1B The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected toa telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equiva lence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five For safety users should ensure that the
148. pm 200 GB 4200 rpm 400 GB 75 po N6400 Series User s Guide Optical Drive Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer 24x CD R 10x CD RW 8x DVD R 4x DVD RW 2x DVD R DL 8x DVD R 4x DVD RW 2 4x DVD R DL 5x DVD RAM or HD DVD ROM drive 1x HD DVD ROM 24x CD ROM CD R 24x read 16x write CD RW 24 x read 10x write 8x DVD ROM DVD R 8x read 4x write DVD R DL 4x read 2x write 4x DVD RW DVD R 8x read 4x write DVD R DL 4x read 2 4x write 4x DVD RW 3x DVD RAM FEATURES Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad with two buttons and a fingerprint recogni tion sensor scroll button Theft Prevention Lock Slot Lock slot for use with physical restraint security systems Biometric Security Fingerprint recognition sensor helps to guard against unauthorized system access Communications Integrated Broadcom 10 Base T 100 Base TX 1000 Base T Gigabit Ethernet LAN Internal V 90 standard 56K fax modem ITU V 90 56K data 14 4K fax Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network con nection 802 11a b g x Actual data transfer rate over U S telephone lines varies and is less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions DEVICE PORTS PC Card slot for one Type II cards PCMCIA Standard 2 1 with CardBus support ExpressCard slot for one ExpressCard supporting either 34mm or 54mm ExpressCards One 15 pin D SUB connector for VGA external monitor or LCD projector see
149. ppear Select the desired identity and then click OK Identities and Password Management On the Manage Passwords interface of the Vault Management tab of the OmniPass Control Center there is a pull down selection box labeled Identity This field lets you choose which identity you are managing pass words for When you select an identity here only those password protected dialogs that are associated with that identity are shown You can perform all the functions explained in Password Management on page 109 CONFIGURING OMNIPASS This section gives an overview of both the Export Import function and the OmniPass Control Center Exporting and Importing Users Using the OmniPass Control Center you can export and import users in and out of OmniPass The export process backs up all remembered sites credentials and any enrolled fingerprints for an OmniPass user All OmniPass data for a user is backed up to a single encrypted database file During the import process the Windows login of the exported user is required If the 109 pieno N6400 Notebook Appendix B proper credentials cannot be supplied the user profile will not be imported You should periodically export your user profile and store it in a safe place If anything happens to your system you can import your OmniPass profile to a new system and have all your remem bered settings and fingerprints instantly You don t forget the Windows login credentials wh
150. ready enrolled in OmniPass the OmniPass import function will fail OMNIPASS CONTROL CENTER This section will serve to explain functions within the OmniPass Control Center that weren t explained earlier You can access the OmniPass Control Center any of three ways Double click the golden OmniPass key shaped icon in the Windows taskbar typically in the lower right cor ner of the desktop Click the Start button select the Programs group select the Softex program group and click the OmniPass Control Center selection Open the Windows Control Panel accessible via Start button gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Softex OmniPass icon User Management The User Management tab has two major interfaces Add Remove User and Import Export User Import Export User functionality is documented in Exporting and Importing Users on page 109 Add Remove User functionality is straightforward If you click Adds a new user to OmniPass you will start the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard The Enrollment Wizard is documented in User Enrollment on page 106 If you click Removes a user from OmniPass OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Authenticate with the credentials or enrolled fingerprint of the user you wish to remove OmniPass will prompt you to confirm user removal Click OK to complete user removal Removing a user will automatically destroy all OmniPass data associated with that user
151. redentials of the exported user They are the credentials that had to be submitted when the user profile was exported You will need User Name Password and Domain If you don t remember the value for Domain in a PC or SOHO environment Domain should be your computer name You cannot import a user into OmniPass if there already is a user with the same name enrolled in OmniPass 110 OmniPass will notify you if the user was successfully imported Things to Know Regarding Import Export Assume you export a local Windows User profile from OmniPass You want to import that profile to another machine that has OmniPass Before you can import the profile a Windows user with the same login cre dentials must be created on the machine importing the profile Example I have a Windows user with the username Tom and the password Sunshine on my system I have enrolled Tom into OmniPass and remembered passwords I want to take all my passwords to new sys tem I export Tom s OmniPass user profile I go to my new system and using the Control Panel I create a user with the username Tom and the password Sun shine I can now successfully import the OmniPass user data to the new system If you export an OmniPass only user you can import that user to any computer running OmniPass pro vided that a user with that name is not already enrolled in OmniPass If you attempt to import a user profile who has the same name as a user al
152. reventing the CPU from checking for button pushes There may be a conflict with the application software Close all applications and try the button again The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Make sure you have the right password Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them accordingly See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information Internal hard drive was not detected Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu located within the Main menu to try to auto detect the internal hard drive Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password 60 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions An error message is displayed on the screen during
153. rial Edition on Microsoft Windows XP Professional models OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Utility Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 90 day free trial on Windows Vista models and version 2006 on Windows XP Pro The following software is not pre installed but is located on the software CD that came with your system as noted CyberLink MakeDisc Windows Vista models MakeDVD Windows XP Pro models CyberLink PowerProducer CyberLink PowerDVD Roxio Easy Media Creator on select models LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE 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 CyberLink PowerDVD PowerDVD from CyberLink is a versatile DVD player software application PowerDVD provides high quality video and audio playback on your system Specifications EverNote EverNote allows you to easily capture store and access a varie
154. ries User s Guide Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention such as those for the internal modem However others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating condi tions such as those for the display brightness Internal power management for your LifeBook notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system Besides the options available for conserving battery power there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly For example you can create an appropriate power saving profile put your notebook into Suspend mode when it is not performing an operation and you can limit the use of high power devices As with all mobile battery powered computers there is a trade off between performance and power savings POWER AND SUSPEND RESUME BUTTON When your LifeBook notebook is active the Power and Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode Push the Power and Suspend Resume button when your notebook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode If your notebook is suspended pushing the Power and Suspend Resume button will return your notebook to active operation You can tell whether or not
155. rocess sound from two different sources Stroke keyboard The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed Suspend To make inoperative for a period of time Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery SVGA Super VGA 84 S Video Super Video A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro nizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date TFT Thin Film Transistor A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually UL Underwriters Laboratories An independent organiza tion that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Write Protect Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media Example all information on a device such as a floppy diskette a block of space in a storage media such as
156. roll at this time will be marked by a red arrow OmniPass will allow you re enroll a finger If you choose a finger that has already been enrolled and continue enrollment OmniPass will enroll the fingerprint overwriting the old fingerprint Select a finger to enroll and click Next 2 Itis now time for OmniPass to capture your selected fingerprint It may take a several capture attempts before OmniPass acquires your fingerprint Should OmniPass fail to acquire your fingerprint or if the capture screen times out click Back to restart the fingerprint enrollment process Using the Fingerprint Sensor Your system has a swipe fingerprint sensor A swipe sensor is small and resembles a skinny elon gated rectangle To capture a fingerprint gently swipe or pull your fingertip over the sensor starting at the second knuckle towards yourself Swiping too fast or too slow will result in a failed capture The Choose Finger screen has a Practice button click it to practice capturing your fingerprint When you are comfortable with how your fingerprint is captured proceed to enroll a finger 3 Once OmniPass has successfully acquired the finger print the Verify Fingerprint screen will automati cally appear To verify your enrolled fingerprint place your fingertip on the sensor and hold it there as if you were having a fingerprint captured Successful fingerprint verification will show a green fingerprint in the capture window and the t
157. roximate location 3 Memory Compartment Cover 4 Subwoofer 5 Air Flow Vents BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s bottom panel components Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information Memory Compartment Cover Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR2 667 PC5300 SO DIMM memory The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook thus improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 48 for more information 14 Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker provides bass range sound to supplement the stereo speakers resulting in high quality audio Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed clean and clear of debris This may require periodic cleaning depending upon the environment in which the system is used A Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion Getting to Know Your LifeBook
158. rt at track 1 Disabling Enabling the LifeBook Application Panel To disable the Application Panel in a Windows XP envi ronment follow these easy steps Performing the following steps disables the LifeBook Application Panel buttons only when playing CD s DVD s can still i be run with the LifeBook Application Panel Even when the buttons are dis abled discs can still be run using the Desktop Control Panel Click on Start Click on All Programs Click on LifeBook Application Panel HQ N e Click on Stop Application Panel To reactivate follow the same procedure except for step 4 Click on Start Application Panel instead Every time you start Windows the Life Book Application Panel is activated even if you deactivated it before you shut down 24 3 Getting Started 26 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Getting Started Figure 3 1 Connecting the AC Adapter 1 DC Power Jack 2 DC Output Cable 3 AC Adapter 4 AC Cable Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources a Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and is used to charge the batteries Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook 2 Plug the AC cable into the AC adapter 3 Plug the AC cable into an AC ele
159. rt function Always use fully charged batteries Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks Avoid using floppy disks in damp or dusty locations Never store floppy disks near a magnet or magnetic field Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50 F 10 C and 1259F 529C Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter came for your Floppy Disk Drive To clean wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent Never use benzene paint thinner or other volatile material Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50 F 10 C and 125 F 52 C Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid metal or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive DVDs AND CDs Caring for your DVDs and CDs DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will f
160. s about operation are See your application software documentation for device but your LifeBook notebook does not recog nize the device or the device does not seem to installed and or powered operation generated by whichever additional information modem application is in use USB Device Problems You have installed a USB The USB device is not properly Verify the USB is properly installed by unplugging and replugging the plug Also verify that sufficient power is available to the USB device The USB port is not enabled in the BIOS Verify the USB port is Enabled in the BIOS See Entering the BIOS Setup Utility page 27 for more ork properly j A information The device is not properly Remove and reinstall the device See Device Ports installed page 50 for more information The device may have been Close the application and restart your LifeBook installed while an application notebook was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Your software may not have See your software documentation and activate the correct software driver active correct driver You may have the wrong I O See your device documentation and software docu address selected for your mentation to determine the required I O address device Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information Your device and another device Check all I O addresses located with
161. s emitted from Wire less LAN devices The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones Wireless LAN devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments such as On board an airplane or In an explosive environment or In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear e g airports hospitals chemical oil gas industrial plants private buildings obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment Regulatory Information Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by the
162. s that the component needs to be installed separately Grey indicates a component that is already installed grey items can be reinstalled but prior to installation you will receive a reminder that the component is already installed i 4 In the list check off all the components you want to install If you want to install all components click Select All Clicking Select All will select all of the blue coded components you must select grey and green components separately 5 Once you have selected the components you wish to install click Install Selected Subsystems the components will be installed 6 After the components are installed click OK then click Yes when asked if you want to reboot the system RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE The Recovery and Utility Disc only restores the primary hard disk drive If you have an optional second hard disk drive installed it will not be restored using these utilities The Recovery and Utility Disc that came with your system contains two utilities The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original contents of the C drive The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk including all partitions The use of this disc requires that you ha
163. s was never enrolled into OmniPass upon login no one will be logged on to OmniPass This setting is appropriate for an office setting or any setting where users must enter a username and password to log into a computer This is the default setting With the second option Manually log on to OmniPass at startup OmniPass will prompt you to login once you have logged on to Windows With the third option Do not log on to OmniPass at startup OmniPass will not prompt for a user to be logged on You can manually log on to OmniPass by right clicking the OmniPass taskbar icon and clicking Log in User from the right click menu Using the Fingerprint Sensor TROUBLESHOOTING You cannot use OmniPass to create Windows users You must first create the Windows user and you will need administrative privileges to do that Once the Windows user is created you can add that user to OmniPass using the same username and password Cannot add Windows users to OmniPass If you experience difficulties adding a Windows user to OmniPass you may need to adjust your local secu rity settings You can do this by going to Start Control Panel Administrative Tools and Local Security Settings Expand Local Policies expand Security Options and double click Network Access Sharing and Security Model for Local Accounts The correct setting should be Classic Local Users Authen ticate as Themselves Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPass If you
164. screen BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with informa tion on the configuration and status of the hardware Bit An abbreviation for binary digit A single piece of information which is either a one 1 or a zero 0 bps An abbreviation for bits per second Used to describe data transfer rates Boot To start up a computer and load its operating system from disk ROM or other storage media into RAM Bus An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the microprocessor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster CardBus A faster 32 bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32 bit PCI architecture Command An instruction which you give your operating system Example run a particular application or format a floppy disk Configuration The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use CRT Cathode Ray Tube A display device which
165. security the network key is set allowing no communication unless Network name SSID coincides with the network key Open system authentication Null authentication method specified in the 802 11 stan dard that performs no authentication checks on a wire less client before allowing it to associate PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A method of allowing the authentication protocol adopted in telephone line connection PPP to be used over an Ethernet Protocol A procedure or rule of delivering data among computers Ordered data communication is allowed by making all conditions required for communication including the method of data transmission reception and actions upon communication errors into proce dures Shared key authentication 802 11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return to the AP If the client has the wrong key or no key authentication will fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the AP Shared key authentica tion is not considered secure because a hacker who detects both the clear text challenge and the same chal lenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the WEP key SSID Service Set Identifier Service Set Identifier a 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile devi
166. sed if Infrastructure mode is selected Use this option to connect to a specific access point Enter the MAC address for the access point Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page 10 Click Next 1l Ifyou wish to enable Cisco Compatible Extensions click Cisco Options and check the Enable Cisco Compatible Extensions box 12 To enable LEAP support check the 802 1x option and choose LEAP from the pull down list 13 Click OK 14 Click Next 15 Select Open Shared WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal in the Network Authentication options 16 Select either None WEP CKIP or TKIP for the data encryption 17 IfWEP is selected select either 64 or 128 bit for the Encryption Level 18 Select the appropriate key index for your WLAN The key index must be identical to the WEP key index used by the Access Point 19 Enter the WEP key if required If your network does not employ a 802 1x EAP security mechanism please skip to step 24 20 Click the Enable 802 1x checkbox to enable the 802 1x security option Please contact your network administrator if configuration of this setting is required 21 Select the appropriate Authentication Type Please contact your network administrator if configura tion of this setting is required 22 After selecting authentication type enter the name domain and password of the user you have created on the authenti
167. ses the display panel Visual Optimizer Button Enriches colors while in video mode and enhances text when viewing static web pages See Using the Visual Optimizer on page 23 for more information information Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics Application Media Player Buttons The LifeBook Application Media Player buttons allow you to control the media player when your unit is on and to launch specified applications with the touch of a button Note that if you are using the optional remote control it overrides these buttons the media buttons do not work while Media Center Edition is running See LifeBook Application Media Player Panel on page 21 for more information Power Suspend Resume Button The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your notebook from suspend mode and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down See Power On on page 29 for more information and See Power and Suspend Resume Button on page 32 for more information Volume Control The Volume Control toggle allows you to increase or decrease volume manually See Controlling the Volume on page 18 for more information Wireless LAN Switch The Wireless LAN On Off Switch turns the wireless LAN on and off See Integrated Wireless LAN User s Guide on page 87 for more information Getting to Know Your LifeBo
168. should turn off the power with the power suspend resume button and contact your support representative Real time clock error Real time clock fails BIOS test May require board repair Contact your support representative Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected You are risking data corrup tion if you continue Contact your support representative nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your LifeBook notebook This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected This means that there is a fault in your built in memory If you continue to operate you risk corrupting your data
169. spend mode lt lt Fast Backward Press this button once to skip one track back gt gt Fast Forward Press this button once to skip forward one track LifeBook Application Media Player USING THE VISUAL OPTIMIZER Visual Optimizer is a new feature which allows you to optimize your video viewing experience The Visual Optimizer image quality enhancer delivers rich image quality by employing cutting edge technologies such as a 3D color management system auto contrast correction black and white stretch and edge enhancement The Visual Optimizer button is located adjacent to the Mode button See figure 2 3 on page 8 for location The Visual Optimizer dynamically and automatically enhances images for optimal quality To use the Visual Optimizer while viewing videos press the button to acti vate it To de activate it press the button again DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL WINDOWS XP MODELS If you have Microsoft Windows XP Pro installed on your system your notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook s desktop that you can use at any time You can use this panel to operate the media drive To use the desktop control panel 1 Click on Start 2 Click on All Programs 3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel 4 Click on CD Player The desktop control panel will appear in the corner of your screen To close the panel 1 Click on the x button To minimize the panel 2 Click on the button
170. stablished without a central network device typically known as Access Point s Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer to peer fashion That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer to peer networks Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID service set identi fier network authentication and encryption key settings are identically configured on all computers in the Ad Hoc network Access Point Infrastructure Mode See Figure A 2 Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point In infrastructure mode wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network Corporate wireless networks operate in infra structure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers devices and services such as file servers printers and databases How to Handle This Device The WLAN device comes pre installed in your mobile computer Under normal circumstances it should not be necessary for you to remove or re install it The Oper ating System that your mobile computer comes with has been pre configured to support the WLAN device WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS The WLAN supports IEEE802 11a b g and operates in the 2 4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII
171. such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion Keep it away from food and beverages Care and Maintenance If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook Turn it off and position it so the liquid can run out Let it dry out for 24 hours or longer if needed If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environ ment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your LifeBook notebook Avoid exposure to sand dust and other environmental hazards Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to direct sun light for long periods of time as temperatures above 140 F 60 C may damage your notebook Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer f you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a brief case or any other carrying case make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid Do not drop your LifeBook notebook Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects Cleaning your LifeBook notebook Always disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing
172. t Network and Sharing Center and type in relevant keywords in the Search box Connecting to a Network with Windows Vista After you have configured your computer you can connect to an active network by performing the following steps 1l Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray 92 2 Select connect to a network Select a network from the list that appears and click the Connect button CONFIGURATION USING INTEL PROSET FOR WIRELESS UTILITY This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility Pre defined parameters will be required for this procedure Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters Network Name Also known as the SSID Network Key WEP Required if using static WEP keys Authentication Type Open Shared WPA WPA PSK Procedure 1 Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On Off Switch or the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility 2 Click the Start button first and then All Pro grams 3 Click the icon Intel PROSet Wireless to execute the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility 4 Click the Add button The General Settings dialog displays 5 Entera profile name in the Profile Name field 6 Enter the network SSID in the Network Name SSID field 7 Click Infrastructure or Ad Hoc for the operating mode 8 Click Advanced 9 The Mandatory Access Point option is only u
173. t Protocol that uniquely identifies a computer on a network The IP address is usually expressed in dotted decimal notation LAN Local Area Network ALAN or Local Area Network is a computer network or data communications network which is confined to a limited geographical area 98 MAC address Media Access Control Address A MAC address also called an Ethernet address or IEEE MAC address is the 48 bit address typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits 0 through 9 and A through F or as six hexadecimal numbers separated by periods or colons e g 008000201 2ef 0 80 0 2 20 ef which uniquely identifies a computer that has an Ethernet interface MTU Maximum Transmission Unit The maximum size of data which can be transmitted at one time in networks including the Internet In an envi ronment whose maximum size of data is too large to correctly receive data normal communications can be restored by setting the size of MTU to a smaller value Network key Data that is used for encrypting data in data communi cation The personal computer uses the same network key both for data encryption and decryption therefore it is necessary to set the same network key as the other side of communication Network name SSID Service Set Identifier When a wireless LAN network is configured grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft This grouping is performed with Network name SSID In order to improve
174. t be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug The SPDIF function of the jack allows you to download digital audio to MiniDisc recorders It uses SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface format Use the following setting when using the digital audio out connector To connect headphones or speakers follow these steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated User Installable Features There are several types of cables for connecting a digital electronic device to the digital audio out connector depending on the connector type The connector on your computer is a Optical Mini Plug 3 5mm diameter mini plug The frequency of digital sound output from the SPDIF output connector is selectable as 48 0 kHz or 44 1 kHz If a sampling rate converter is not installed in your digital electronic device e g MD player recording is not possible See the device user manual for more details The sound recorded through connecting a digital electronic device e g MD player to the SPDIF output connector cannot be used as digital output All output data from the SPDIF output connector has copyright protection infor mation included If you plug headphones into the head phone jack you will disable the built in stereo speakers For information about using Dolby Headphone refer to Using Dolby Headphone on page 43 EXTERNAL VIDEO PORT Th
175. t the card in an adapter if required 4 Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up 5 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector 37 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide REMOVING MEMORY STICK SD XD CARDS To remove a Memory Stick SD Card or xD Card follow these easy steps When removing cards from your note book be sure to click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select the item you want to remove See your card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them Push the Memory Stick SD Card or xD Card adapter in until it unlatches It will then eject from the slot for removal 38 Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your note book when no external power source is available The rechargeable battery is durable and long lasting but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures high voltages chemicals or other hazards For information on maximizing your battery life refer to the section entitled Power Management on page 32 The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions Your system is set to use the Max Battery power scheme when running on battery power If you change th
176. t your User and Master hard disk passwords Fujitsu Computer Systems will not be able to reset it You may lose data and have to replace your system board or hard disk drive The BIOS Setup Utility also allows you to configure such features as the System Data Security feature parameters such as passwords 29 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following or use the TrustedCore menu as described in the next section 1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook 2 Press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen this will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with current settings displayed 3 Press the right or left arrow keys to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings Additional navigational information is located at the bottom of the BIOS screen Using the TrustedCore Menu When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen press the Enter key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button the TrustedCore Menu will appear The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens BIOS Setup Diagnostic Screen Boot Menu Patent Information System Information Continue Booting Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen information or action described The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the F12 key when the Fujitsu
177. tached AC power without entering suspend mode 6 Restart your optical drive locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 7 Continue watching your DVD movie i Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them However it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while operating the optical drive cannot be guaranteed 43 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your Life Book notebook to automatically start a DVD CD as soon as it is inserted in the optical drive and the tray is closed Your notebook will begin playing an audio DVD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD includes an auto run file To prevent a CD from playing automatically as soon as it is inserted refer to the related help file for your specific operating system 44 Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using Some Life Book notebooks may also contain a second hard disk drive in addition to the primary hard disk drive See Specifications on page 75 for more information FORMATTING THE HARD DISK DRIVE The internal hard disk drive is formatted or initialized at the factory You do not need to format it under normal circumstances If you decide to reformat due to corruption or upgrade please refer to yo
178. tee that your data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this point Make sure the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Status icon on the Status Indicator Panel Using high current devices such as a modem or frequent optical drive accesses may prevent complete charging Note that you can change the state in which the battery goes into Suspend mode in the Power properties of the Control Panel To prevent loss of data you should save all your active data and put your notebook into Suspend mode when the low battery message appears until you can provide a new power source When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active If you turn off the power with the power suspend resume button or remove all power sources while your notebook is in Suspend mode any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost You should provide power to your notebook from an AC power adapter as soon as possible A 39 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi cator just like the normal Suspend mode Once your LifeBook notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power from an AC adapter Once you have provided power you will need to press the Suspend Resume button to resume operation In the Dead Battery
179. the notebook boot sequence Power On Self Test POST has detected a problem See the POST messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem Not all messages are errors some are status indicators See Power On Self Test Messages page 63 for more information Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it BIOS setup changes were not saved when you exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility The BIOS CMOS hold up battery has failed Contact your support representative for repairs This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years Video Problems The display is blank when you turn on your notebook Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Clear the Closed Cover switch See Figure on page 8 for location The display angle and bright hess settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions Press the Fn F7 keys repeatedly until you have the desired brightness The LifeBook notebook is set for an external video device only Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display only external monitor only both built in display
180. times are longer than your system can support on a single battery If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety An additional battery is recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power If you don t have an additional battery you may purchase one either on line at www shopfujitsu com or call 1 877 372 3473 i To Watch a Movie on Battery Power 1 Have an additional fully charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use 2 Start watching your DVD movie 3 When the low battery warning occurs immediately stop the movie and exit the optical player If you don t stop the optical drive quickly and the notebook attempts to auto suspend critical battery low state the notebook will shut down improperly If this occurs you will need to power the system up with the power suspend resume button and follow any instructions that appear A 4 Manually place your notebook into suspend mode by depressing the Suspend button Plug in a power adapter and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully charged battery If you do not have an additional battery you may use the AC power adapter as your power source to continue watching the movie while recharging the installed battery 5 Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again This step is not required if you at
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182. tting window has tabs that correspond to the buttons on the application panel When you receive your notebook these buttons are pre configured to launch specific programs as noted above In order to reconfigure a button to launch a different program follow these steps 1 On the Button Setting window click the tab of the button you want to configure 2 Ensure that the Enable this button check box is selected then click the Application registration button 3 You can either select an application from the Start menu or select an application directly by clicking the Select from Start Menu or Select directly button respectively 4 Once you ve selected an application click Next 5 Inthe next window you can select to play a sound when the application starts 6 Click Finish to complete the procedure After this point whenever you click the appropriate applica tion button the application to which you assigned it will start At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options The first will enable disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode and the second will enable disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is powered off You can enable disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option When you have finished with Button Setting window click on OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBoo
183. ty 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 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 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 gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Application Panel Quicken New User Edition Windows XP Pro models only Quicken New User Edition by Intuit is a personal money management program It has features such as portfolio management account registries on line banking and bill paying Full
184. u must use the Power and Suspend Resume button to resume opera tion and there must be an adequate power source avail able or your LifeBook notebook will not resume f you are running your notebook on battery power be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your note book is in Suspend mode though not as fast as when fully operational Disabling the Suspend Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend or Save to Disk mode The resume function of the button cannot be disabled The Suspend or Hibernation Save to Disk mode should not be used with cer tain PC Cards Check your PC Card doc umentation for more information When PC Cards or external devices are in use Hibernation Save to Disk mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension because all of the peripheral devices will be re initialized when the system re starts If your notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Sus pend or Hibernation Save to Disk mode changes to open files are not lost The files are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode The main advantage of using the Hiber nation Save to Disk function is that power is not required to maintain your data This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook notebook in a suspended state
185. unction reliably if given reasonable care Always store your DVD CDs in its case when it is not in use Always handle DVD CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any DVD CDs in extreme tempera tures Do not bend DVD CDs or set heavy objects on them Do not spill liquids on DVD CDs Do not scratch DVD CDs Do not put a label on DVD CDs Do not get dust on DVD CDs Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil Always use a felt pen If a DVD CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem perature cold to warm condensation may form on the surface Wipe the moisture off with a clean soft lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD CDs If a DVD CD is dirty use only a DVD CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean soft lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Caring for your Media Drive Your media drive is durable but you must treat it with care Please pay attention to the following points The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or stor
186. unction associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a printer a modem a CD ROM Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard Pixel The smallest element of a display a dot of color on your display screen The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your LifeBook notebook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it RAM Random Access Memory A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information both program and data as long as it has the proper power applied to it RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools Reset The act of reloading the operating system A reset erases all information stored in RAM Restart See Reset Resume To proceed after interruption In your LifeBook note book this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspens
187. ur operating system documentation for the correct procedure You should not reformat your hard disk unless you are instructed to do so by Technical Support Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all of the data currently stored on it including the operating system and installed programs A Before you reformat your hard disk drive please note Any data that currently resides on your hard disk drive must be backed up to floppy disks or other data storage media or it will be permanently lost These back up disks can then be used to reinstall and restore your data See your operating system manual for more information on backing up your data files All application software that is installed on the hard disk drive must be reinstalled from the original source User Installable Features 45 46 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 1 PC Card Eject Button 2 PC Card Slot bottom slot 3 PC Card Figure 4 8 Installing Removing PC Cards PC Cards ExpressCards Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards in separate dedicated slots With these cards you can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install You can install one or two cards at a time depending on its type PC Cards should be installed in the bottom slot and ExpressCards in the top slot Figure 4 8 Some available PC ExpressCards Wireless LAN PC Cards Type II
188. ure there is no ExpressCard currently in the slot If there is see Removing ExpressCards Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up If you are inserting a 34 mm card be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card some cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off during removal Windows has a shutdown procedure for ExpressCards that must be followed before removing a card Review your operating system manual for the correct procedure It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hard ware icon in the system tray If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed you must save all of your open files close any open applica tions and shut down your notebook To remove an ExpressCard press the card into the slot This will cause the card to be ejected slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card 47 48 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Memory Upgrade Module Your notebook has two memory slots and the system comes with 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB of factory installed memory If you have a module installed in only one slot you can increase your memory capacity by installing another memory module in the empty slot or by increasing th
189. ve a device capable of reading DVDs attached to your system If you do not have a built in DVD player you will need to attach an external player For more information on available external devices visit our Website at us fujitsu com computers i This disc can only be used with the system with which it was purchased BOOT Priority Change Before restoring an image you must first verify that your system is set up to boot from the DVD drive To verify change the boot up priority rather than booting up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive perform the following steps 1 Start your system and press the F2 key when the Fujitsu logo appears You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Using the arrow keys go to the Boot menu 3 Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu Press Enter 4 If Optical Media Drive or CD ROM Drive is not at the top of the list arrow down to the drive in the list and press the space bar or the key to move it to the top of the list The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are 65 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide listed Note that the BIOS for some systems will indicate CD ROM Drive even when a DVD drive is connected 5 Ifyou have an external DVD drive connected proceed to the next step otherwise proceed to step 7 6 Ifyou have an external DVD drive connected Select the Advanced menu in th
190. wer If files are open when you turn the power off you will lose any changes that have not been saved and may cause disk errors Windows Vista 1 Click the Start button and then move the mouse over the right arrow 2 Select the desired action from the list Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shut down your notebook If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section 33 34 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide 4 User Installable Features 36 LifeBook N6400 Series User s Guide Memory Stick SD xD Card Slot User Installable Features Secure Digital SD Card OF T xD Picture Card Figure 4 1 Inserting a Memory Stick SD xD Card Memory Stick Secure Digital xD Card Slot Your LifeBook notebook supports the following memory cards on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices These cards use flash memory architecture which means they don t need a power source to retain data SD Memory Card Memory Stick Media Memory Stick Select Media Memory Stick Duo Media Note An adapter is required for Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Media xD Picture Cards Some of the media in the above list may have more features than others Copyright Protection Technology can not b
191. your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indi cator which is part of the Suspend Resume button See Figure 2 8 on page 15 for location If the indicator is visible and not flashing your LifeBook notebook is fully operational If the indicator is both visible and flashing your notebook is in Suspend mode If the indicator is not visible at all the power is off or your notebook is in Save to Disk Hibernation mode See Hibernation Save to Disk Feature on page 33 for more information SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby mode saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts This mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook notebook can be put in Suspend mode by Pressing the Power Suspend Resume button when your system is turned on Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu 32 Timing out from lack of activity Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition Your LifeBook notebook s system memory typically stores the file s on which you are working open appli cation s information and any other data required to support the operation s in progress When you resume operation from Suspend mode your LifeBook notebook will return to the point where it left off Yo
192. ystem For systems using Windows Vista as the operating system please right click the OmniPass application icon in the system tray then click Help in the left pane Detailed operating instructions are contained at that location for Windows Vista config urations This section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition application You will be led through the OmniPass installation process You will also be led through the procedure of enrolling your first user into OmniPass INSTALLING OMNIPASS If OmniPass has already been installed on your system skip this section and go directly to User Enrollment on page 106 You can determine whether OmniPass has already been installed by checking to see if the following are present The presence of the gold key shaped OmniPass icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen The presence of the Softex program group in the Programs group of the Start menu System Requirements The OmniPass application requires space on your hard drive it also requires specific Operating Systems OS s The minimum requirements are as follows Windows XP Professional operating system At least 35 MB available hard disk space Installing the OmniPass Application If OmniPass is already installed on your system go to User Enrollment on page 106 Otherwise continue with this section on software installation i To install OmniPass on your

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