Fujitsu Lifebook B3020D User Manual
Fujitsu Lifebook B3020D User Manual

Fujitsu Lifebook B3020D User Manual

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Fujitsu LifeBook

B Series
User's Guide
LifeBook B Series Model:
B3020/B3020D
Document Date: 04/26/2004
Document Part Number: B6FH-1921-01EN-00
FUJITSU COMPUTER SYSTEMS

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  • Page 1: Fujitsu Lifebook

    Fujitsu LifeBook B Series User’s Guide LifeBook B Series Model: B3020/B3020D Document Date: 04/26/2004 Document Part Number: B6FH-1921-01EN-00 FUJITSU COMPUTER SYSTEMS...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes. Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.
  • Page 3 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu Contact Information ....3 Warranty .
  • Page 5 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On ......29 Boot Sequence .
  • Page 6 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label ..... . 73 Microprocessor......73 Memory .
  • Page 7 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 8 Preface...
  • Page 9 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 10: Preface

    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 notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accesso- ries Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 11 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...
  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook...
  • Page 13 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 14: Overview

    Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, 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.
  • Page 15: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Wireless LAN Glide Point On/Off Switch Pointing Device (WLAN models only) Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook...
  • Page 16: Left-Side Panel Components

    External Monitor Port (behind cover) LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s left-side components. (Figure 2-6) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. Note that when the optional Port Replicator is attached to the system, you must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator rather than the port on the system.
  • Page 17: Right-Side Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s right-side components. (Figure 2-7) USB 2.0 Ports The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
  • Page 18: Bottom Components

    Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s bottom panel components. Lithium ion Battery Pack 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.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Anti-theft lock slot Figure 2-9. LifeBook notebook rear panel REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s right-side components.
  • Page 20: Status Indicator Panel

    Battery Power Charging AC Adapter Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-10) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.
  • Page 21: Battery Charging Indicator

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o A shorted battery is damaged and must be (Figure 2-11) replaced. If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off.
  • Page 22: Keyboard

    Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
  • Page 23 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS.
  • Page 24: Touchpad Pointing Device

    Cursor Control Left Button Right Button Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. 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 and left and right buttons.
  • Page 25: Touchpad Control Adjustment

    (Figure 2-18) To right-click, go to Start --> Programs --> Fujitsu Touch Panel. From that window, you can specify a right button tool by using the Touch Panel Configuration Control button prior to the desired right mouse click.
  • Page 26 Right-clicking It is possible for you to perform right-click functions with the stylus. 1. Click Start -> Programs -> Fujitsu Touch Panel -> Touch Panel Configuration. 2. When the Right Button Tool screen appears, select either “Hold [Ctl] key down and touch the screen”...
  • Page 27: Volume Control

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
  • Page 28: Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    LifeBook Security/ Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Secu- rity/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Applica- tion Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. If the security system is activated, upon starting your notebook or resuming from Standby mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the...
  • Page 29: Operating Your Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\ Security Panel Application\ Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password.
  • Page 30: Launching Applications With The Security/Application Panel

    FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass- word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 21. If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and Support at 1-800- 8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a pass- word restricted LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 31: Lifebook Notebook

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o 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.
  • Page 32 Getting Started...
  • Page 33 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 34: Power Sources

    Power Sources Your LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.
  • Page 35: Display Panel

    1. Double-click the BatteryAid icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Fujitsu BatteryAid (2/2) tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level. 3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings.
  • Page 36: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your 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 the current settings displayed.
  • Page 37: Booting The System

    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.
  • Page 38: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook

    E- Registration. You may also complete the pre-printed registration form and either: Fax to 408-764-2724 Mail to: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation 750 139th Ave. San Leandro, CA 94578 Attn: Warranty Department You may also register on our Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to use this option.
  • Page 39: Power Management

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e 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.
  • Page 40: Hibernate Mode

    operation(s) in progress. When you resume operation from Standby mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. To resume operation, you must use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.
  • Page 41: Power Off

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e 3. Click OK. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot. Turning off your LifeBook notebook without exiting Windows or turning on your notebook within 10 seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause an...
  • Page 42: User-Installable Features

    User-Installable Features...
  • Page 43 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 44: Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions: When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 40°F...
  • Page 45: Replacing The Battery

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Standby mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged...
  • Page 46: External Floppy Disk Drive

    Eject Button External Floppy Disk Drive* *Optional device CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE Your LifeBook notebook may have an optional external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. The USB floppy disk drive can be installed while your system is in a suspended state (“warm”...
  • Page 47 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Write Enabled Write Protected Figure 4-5. Floppy Disk Write Protect Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk.
  • Page 48: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards: Fax/data modem cards. Local area network (LAN) cards. IDE solid-state disk cards. SCSI cards. Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards.
  • Page 49: Compact Flash Cards

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Compact Flash Card Slot Compact Flash Card Compact Flash Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of func- tions. Some available Compact Flash Cards:...
  • Page 50: Removing Compact Flash Cards

    REMOVING COMPACT FLASH CARDS To remove a Compact Flash Card, follow these easy steps: Windows has a shutdown procedure for Compact Flash Cards that must be fol- lowed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure). 1.
  • Page 51: Memory Upgrade Module

    The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) 100 MHz SDRAM module. (To be certain the correct module is used, you should only use Fujitsu memory modules. To order, go to the Fujitsu Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers). REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1.
  • Page 52: Checking New Memory Capacity

    1. Turn on the power to your notebook. 2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup. Go to the Info tab to view the current settings.
  • Page 53: Port Replicator

    External Monitor Port Figure 4-14. Port Replicator rear panel (LAN model shown) Port Replicator An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to support your LifeBook notebook. The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial device, and an external floppy disk drive.
  • Page 54: Front Panel Components

    Docking Port FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of the optional Port Replicator’s front panel components Docking Port The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 4-15) Port Replicator Release Latch Pull the Port Replicator Release latch away from the Port Replicator to remove the Port Replicator from your notebook.
  • Page 55: Device Ports

    FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. The internal modem on all LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. Depending upon the configuration of...
  • Page 56: Docking Port

    DOCKING PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your LifeBook notebook to an optional port replicator. In order to connect your notebook to one of these devices follow the instructions that came with your docking port. (See figure 2-8 on page 11 for location) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS 2.0 PORTS The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB devices such as external floppy disk...
  • Page 57 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 59 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu Fax: 408-764-2724 E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers. Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support repre- sentative can provide you with the fastest possible solu- tion:...
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting Table

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems ......page 54 Docking Problems .
  • Page 62: Hard Drive Problems

    Problem Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your The setup utility is incorrectly hard drive. set for your internal (Primary Master) or optional second hard drive (Primary Slave). The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD-ROM was used to start the notebook.
  • Page 63: Problem

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Modem Problems Messages about modem Messages about modem operation. operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use.
  • Page 64: Power Failures

    Problem Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook The installed battery is notebook and nothing completely discharged or there seems to happen. is no power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed. The primary battery is installed but is faulty. The battery is low. The AC or auto/airline adapter is not plugged in properly.
  • Page 65: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    Close all applications and try the button again. 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 66: Video Problems

    Problem Your system display won’t The system may be password- turn on when the system is protected. turned on or when the system has resumed. Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you exited the when you start it.
  • Page 67: Miscellaneous Problems

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The display goes blank by The power management time- itself after you have been outs may be set for very short using it.
  • Page 68: Power On Self Test Messages

    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 *. 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.
  • Page 69: Modem Result Codes

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e *Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen.
  • Page 70: Restoring Pre-Installed Software

    PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything installed on the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk.
  • Page 71: 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 should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one).
  • Page 72: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 73 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 74: Lifebook Notebook

    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. Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult.
  • Page 75: Batteries

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys. Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip onto the circuitry sight unseen.
  • Page 76: Pc Cards

    cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs. If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
  • Page 77 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 78: Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 79 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 80: Configuration Label

    Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series note- book. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Configuration P/N: ATJXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCM1XXXX B3020, PM 1.1GHZ ULV, 10.4T, 2K, 40G, 256M Model MICROPROCESSOR 1.1 GHz ultra-low-voltage Pentium M processor...
  • Page 81: Theft Prevention Lock Slot

    One 6-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 10.8V, 4400mAh. AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 60W, supplying 16V DC, 3.75A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC37AP, which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) standards.
  • Page 82: Pre-Installed Software

    DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state. S p e c i f i c a t i o n s BatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited (Windows 2000 Professional only) BatteryAid allows you to control the display brightness of your notebook in order to maximize battery life.
  • Page 83 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 84: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 85 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 86: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
  • Page 87 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
  • Page 88 IEEE 1394 Industry standard that allows you to connect between your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital camera. Also known as “Firewire” or “iLINK”. Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans. Infrastructure A name of a wireless LAN configuration.
  • Page 89 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.
  • Page 90 SMART Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) is an emerging technology that provides near- term failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART is enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time. If a failure is likely to occur, SMART makes a status report available so that the LifeBook notebook can prompt the user to back up the data on the drive.
  • Page 91: Regulatory Information

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s Regulatory Information 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...
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 Vdc, with a current of 3.75 A. AC Adapter output polarity The modem-to-telephone network connection must be a line cord using a...
  • Page 94: Appendix

    Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s Guide *Optional Device...
  • Page 95 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 96: Wireless Lan User's Guide

    (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 PC Corpora- tion may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment. Canadian Notice...
  • Page 97: Before Using The Wireless Lan

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop- erly setup and configure the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"...
  • Page 98: Wireless Network Considerations

    (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, 1) the Wireless On/Off Switch and 2) in Windows using the Intel PROSet Software or Atheros Client Utility software.
  • Page 99: Activating The Wlan Device

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x The Wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wire- less LAN models.
  • Page 100: Configuration Of The Wlan Device

    Configuration of the WLAN Device The WLAN Device can be configured to establish wire- less network connectivity using one of the following tools: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) - The WZC allows for multiple profile setup and sup- port for most industry standard security solutions. Intel PROSet Software - The Intel PROSet Software allows for multiple profile setup and supports auto- matic profile switching.
  • Page 101: Configuration Using Intel Proset Software

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Access Point (Infrastructure) Networks: The SSID must be identical to the SSID of the access point(s) and the checkbox for the following field must be unchecked [This is a computer to computer (ad hoc) network wireless access points are not used.]...
  • Page 102: Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software

    From the General page, click the Networks tab. Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog displays. Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field. 10. Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field. 11. Click Infrastructure or Ad Hoc for the operating mode.
  • Page 103 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well. Click the Security tab.
  • Page 104: Connection To The Network

    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.
  • Page 105 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x The folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network.
  • Page 106 Click the [Sharing] tab. Click [Share this printer]. Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name]. 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.
  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
  • Page 108: Wireless Lan Glossary

    Wireless LAN 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.
  • Page 109 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x 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.
  • Page 110: Ip Address Information

    IP address information IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document. You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information. If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows: If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows: [Obtain an IP address automatically] A DHCP server is a server that...
  • Page 111: Specifications

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Specifications Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency Number of channels Security Maximum recommended number of computers to...
  • Page 112: Index

    Index adapter ....... . .27, 79 indicator ........13 plug adapters .
  • Page 113 ....... . . 54 Fujitsu Driver Update utility ....64 Function Key F10 .
  • Page 114 Parallel Port ....... 48, 82 problems ........56 PC Card access indicator .
  • Page 115 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s WFM ........83 Windows end user license agreement .

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