Fujitsu Lifebook S7110 User Manual
Fujitsu Lifebook S7110 User Manual

Fujitsu Lifebook S7110 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Fujitsu Lifebook

    S7110.book Page 1 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Fujitsu LifeBook ® S7100 Notebook User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 S7110.book Page 2 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM...
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may be stored or trans- mitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu.
  • Page 4 S7110.book Page 4 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 V DC, with a current of 4.22 A.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......1 Fujitsu Contact Information ....1 Limited Warranty .
  • Page 6 S7110.book Page 6 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On ......29 Boot Sequence.
  • Page 7 S7110.book Page 7 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Care and Maintenance Batteries ....... 74 Floppy Disks and Drives .
  • Page 8 S7110.book Page 8 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 9 S7110.book Page 1 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Preface...
  • Page 10 S7110.book Page 2 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 11: Preface

    ■ ■ Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to: www.shopfujitsu.com. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Service and Support Website URL link, located in the Fujitsu Web links ->...
  • Page 12 S7110.book Page 2 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    S7110.book Page 3 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
  • Page 14 S7110.book Page 4 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 15: Overview

    S7110.book Page 5 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook S7100 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook S7100 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
  • Page 16: Locating Controls And Connectors

    S7110.book Page 6 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Quick Point Cursor Control Button (optional) Air Vents Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth On/Off Switch Display Panel Latch Air Vents...
  • Page 17 S7110.book Page 7 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Air Vents The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over- heating 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.
  • Page 18: Left-Side Panel Components

    S7110.book Page 8 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k External Video Port (behind cover) Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
  • Page 19: Right-Side Panel Components

    For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k...
  • Page 20: Back Panel Components

    S7110.book Page 10 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s back panel components.
  • Page 21: Bottom Components

    S7110.book Page 11 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Battery Release Latch Certificate of Authenticity (approximate location) Main Unit and Configuration Label Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. Port Replicator Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your notebook.
  • Page 22: Status Indicator Panel

    AC Adapter Figure 2-9. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.
  • Page 23: Battery Charging Indicators

    S7110.book Page 13 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of each Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol indicates whether a specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.
  • Page 24: Keyboard

    Cursor Control Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-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 25: Function Keys

    S7110.book Page 15 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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. (Figure 2-11) The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with...
  • Page 26: Touchpad Pointing Device

    “Optional Quick Point Feature” on page 17. The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu 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, two left and two right buttons, and a scrolling button.
  • Page 27: Double-Clicking

    S7110.book Page 17 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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, and then immediately release it.
  • Page 28: Volume Control

    L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Volume Control Your Fujitsu 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.
  • Page 29: Flexible Bay Devices

    S7110.book Page 19 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Flexible Bay Devices Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-17) Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
  • Page 30 S7110.book Page 20 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k 5. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place. 6.
  • Page 31: 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...
  • Page 32: Operating Your Security/ Application Panel

    If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer. Note that the supervisor password can override the user password, but if you forget the supervisor password, Fujitsu Computer Systems charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 33: Launching Applications With The Panel

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487).
  • Page 34 S7110.book Page 24 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k To change an application associated with the Applica- tion buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure –...
  • Page 35: Getting Started

    S7110.book Page 25 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Getting Started...
  • Page 36 S7110.book Page 26 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 37: Power Sources

    Jack AC Adapter Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu 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 38: Display Panel

    L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active- matrix technology.
  • Page 39: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 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...
  • Page 40: 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 41: Windows Product Activation

    Registration is optional, whereas Prod- uct Activation is a required procedure. REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK How do I register? To register, visit our Website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers INSTALLING CLICK ME! Before installing ClickMe!, be sure the wireless LAN switch is set to the On position.
  • Page 42: Power Management

    L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Power Management Your Fujitsu 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 43: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    S7110.book Page 33 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook 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 The default settings is not enabled.
  • Page 44 S7110.book Page 34 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 45: User-Installable Features

    S7110.book Page 35 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM User-Installable Features...
  • Page 46 S7110.book Page 36 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 47: Optical Drive

    S7110.book Page 37 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Optical Drive There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration you have selected. Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, DVD/CD-RW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are known as “optical drives”.
  • Page 48: Removing Media

    L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k ■ You should periodically check for current updated drivers either by using the Fujitsu Driver Update utility (See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 69) or by going to the Fujitsu website at us.fujitsu.com/ computers.
  • Page 49: Using Dolby Headphone

    1. Insert the disc in the media player tray. When you do so, PowerDVD will start automatically. 2. Click on the Fujitsu logo on the PowerDVD control panel. If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu appears.
  • Page 50: Lithium Ion Battery

    S7110.book Page 40 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k 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.
  • Page 51: Replacing The Battery

    S7110.book Page 41 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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 battery.
  • Page 52: External Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    Your notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive. Reference the BIOS manual for further information on changing the default boot drive. The BIOS manual can be found on the Fujitsu Com- puter Systems support website: http// www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. LOADING A DISK...
  • Page 53: Pc Cards/Expresscards

    S7110.book Page 43 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM ExpressCard Slot PC Card Slot PC Card (bottom slot only) Figure 4-8. Inserting/Removing PC Card PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards , which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you insert.
  • Page 54: Inserting Expresscards

    S7110.book Page 44 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k INSERTING EXPRESSCARDS There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm.
  • Page 55: Memory Upgrade Module

    S7110.book Page 45 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 256 MB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (dual-channel DDR2 667 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module.
  • Page 56: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    S7110.book Page 46 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook.
  • Page 57: Inserting Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Cards

    S7110.book Page 47 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Memory Stick Memory Stick/SD/xD-Picture Card Slot Figure 4-14. Inserting a Memory Stick/SD 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.
  • Page 58: Removing A Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Card

    S7110.book Page 48 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k 1. See your Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card.
  • Page 59: Port Replicator

    External Video Port Figure 4-16. Port Replicator back side Port Replicator An optional port replicator is available for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. The port replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a LAN (RJ-45) cable, USB devices, an external video device, a parallel device, a digital video device, and a serial device.
  • Page 60: Front Panel Components

    S7110.book Page 50 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Alignment Bar Lift Latch Interface Connector Latch Figure 4-17. Port Replicator front side FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of the optional Port Replicator’s front panel components.
  • Page 61: Detaching The Port Replicator

    S7110.book Page 51 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Figure 4-18. Changing the Alignment Bar 3. With the alignment bar in vertical position, position the system so that the right side is aligned with the right stop. (Figure 4-19) Figure 4-19. Aligning the notebook 4.
  • Page 62: Device Ports

    L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
  • Page 63: Serial Port

    S7110.book Page 53 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Figure 4-23. Connecting a Parallel Device to Port Replicator SERIAL PORT The serial port, or COM port, located on the optional Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial inter- face device follow these easy steps: 1.
  • Page 64: S-Video Out Port (Tv Out)

    S7110.book Page 54 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k S-VIDEO OUT PORT (TV OUT) The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or television.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    S7110.book Page 55 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Troubleshooting...
  • Page 66 S7110.book Page 56 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 67: Identifying The Problem

    S7110.book Page 57 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu 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.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting Table

    S7110.book Page 58 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems ......page 58 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems.
  • Page 69: Port Replicator Problems

    S7110.book Page 59 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Problem Possible Cause The Media Player Drive The Windows DVD/CD-RW/ Access indicator on the CD-ROM auto insertion func- Status Indicator Panel tion is active and is checking to blinks at regular intervals see if a disc is ready to run.
  • Page 70: Memory Problems

    S7110.book Page 60 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Problem Possible Cause You have installed an Your operating system soft- external keyboard or ware is not set up with the mouse, and it does not...
  • Page 71: Power Failures

    S7110.book Page 61 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Problem Possible Cause A card inserted in the PC The card may have been Card slot does not work or inserted while an application is locking up the system. was running, so your notebook is not aware of its insertion.
  • Page 72: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    S7110.book Page 62 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook notebook You are operating on battery turns off all by itself.
  • Page 73: Video 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 on page 29 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
  • Page 74 S7110.book Page 64 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Problem Possible Cause The built-in display is The power management time- blank when you turn on outs may be set for very short your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 75: Miscellaneous Problems

    S7110.book Page 65 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Problem Possible Cause You have connected an Your BIOS setup is not set to external video device and it enable your external device. does not display any information. Your external video device is not properly installed.
  • Page 76: Power On Self Test Messages

    S7110.book Page 66 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k 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.
  • Page 77: Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release

    S7110.book Page 67 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM *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 cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure.
  • Page 78: Restoring Pre-Installed Software

    Restoring Your Pre-installed Software The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below. In order to install applications and/or...
  • Page 79: 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 80 S7110.book Page 70 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 81 S7110.book Page 71 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 82 S7110.book Page 72 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 83: Caring For Your Lifebook Notebook

    4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. ■ Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). ■ Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
  • Page 84: Batteries

    S7110.book Page 74 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Traveling with your LifeBook notebook Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. ■...
  • Page 85: Media Care

    S7110.book Page 75 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC). Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the ■ metal shutter. Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, ■...
  • Page 86 S7110.book Page 76 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 87: Specifications

    S7110.book Page 77 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Specifications...
  • Page 88 S7110.book Page 78 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 89: Configuration Label

    S7110.book Page 79 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Spec- ifications of particular configurations will vary. Part Number P/N: AU3XXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX S7110, T1300, 14.1SXGA+, XPH, 80G, 512, LAN/WLAN...
  • Page 90: Features

    S7110.book Page 80 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k FEATURES Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad pointing device with scroll button ■...
  • Page 91: Dimensions And Weight

    PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms. Fujitsu HotKey Fujitsu HotKey allows you to control the display bright- ness of your notebook in order to maximize battery life. Quicken New User Edition Quicken New User Edition by Intuit is a personal money management program.
  • Page 92 S7110.book Page 82 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 93 S7110.book Page 83 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Glossary...
  • Page 94 S7110.book Page 84 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 95: Glossary

    S7110.book Page 85 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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 96 S7110.book Page 86 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam. Data The information a system stores and processes.
  • Page 97 S7110.book Page 87 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff. Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
  • Page 98 S7110.book Page 88 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Megahertz 1,000,000 cycles per second. Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
  • Page 99 S7110.book Page 89 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM - Method of sending and receiving data - Process used to handle communication errors Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information. 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.
  • Page 100 S7110.book Page 90 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.
  • Page 101: Regulatory Information

    S7110.book Page 91 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.
  • Page 102 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 103: Integrated Wireless

    S7110.book Page 93 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Appendix A Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s Guide * Optional device...
  • Page 104 S7110.book Page 94 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 105: Wireless Lan Device

    (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.
  • Page 106: Wireless Lan Modes

    S7110.book Page 96 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop- erly set up and configure the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"...
  • Page 107: 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, 1) the Wireless On/Off Switch, and, 2) in Windows using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility.
  • Page 108: Configuration Of The Wlan Device

    S7110.book Page 98 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k Configuration of the WLAN Device The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire- less network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility.
  • Page 109: Connection To The Network

    S7110.book Page 99 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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.
  • Page 110 S7110.book Page 100 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k Setting the sharing function Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid.
  • Page 111 S7110.book Page 101 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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 waves in case of trouble such as a network connec- tion failure.
  • Page 112: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    S7110.book Page 102 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
  • Page 113: Glossary

    S7110.book Page 103 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. 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.
  • Page 114 S7110.book Page 104 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k 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 key.
  • Page 115: Ip Address Information

    S7110.book Page 105 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM IP address information ABOUT IP ADDRESSES 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.
  • Page 116: Wlan Specifications

    S7110.book Page 106 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k WLAN Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency...
  • Page 117: Using The Bluetooth Device

    S7110.book Page 107 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Using the Bluetooth Device The Integrated Bluetooth module (UGXZ5-102A) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. WHAT IS BLUETOOTH Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wire- less link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras.
  • Page 118 S7110.book Page 108 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 119: Appendix B: Using The Fingerprint Sensor Device

    S7110.book Page 109 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Appendix B Using the Fingerprint Sensor* * Optional Device...
  • Page 120 S7110.book Page 110 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 121: Introducing The Fingerprint Sensor Device

    S7110.book Page 111 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE OPTIONAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system may have an optional fingerprint sensor device in the location at which other models have a scroll button. (Figure B-1) Figure B-1 Fingerprint sensor Although the system may have a fingerprint sensor in place of a scroll...
  • Page 122: User Enrollment

    S7110.book Page 112 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k 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.
  • Page 123: Using Omnipass

    S7110.book Page 113 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM will be your Windows computer name. 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”...
  • Page 124 S7110.book Page 114 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Go to a site that requires a login (username and pass- word), but do not log in yet.
  • Page 125: Configuring Omnipass

    S7110.book Page 115 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM You can view the credentials stored for any remembered website by highlighting the desired resource under Pass- word Protected Dialog and clicking Unmask Values. Should a password be reset, or an account expire, you can remove stored credentials from OmniPass.
  • Page 126: Omnipass Control Center

    S7110.book Page 116 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Exporting an OmniPass User Profile To export a user, open the OmniPass Control Center, and click Import/Export User under Manage Users.
  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    S7110.book Page 117 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM 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.
  • Page 128 S7110.book Page 118 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 129: Index

    S7110.book Page 119 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM Index About This Guide ......1 adapter .
  • Page 130 ......42 Fujitsu Contact Information ....1 Fujitsu Driver Update utility .
  • Page 131 Adobe Acrobat Reader ..... . . 81 Fujitsu HotKey ......81 LifeBook Application Panel .
  • Page 132 S7110.book Page 122 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM L i f e B o o k S 7 1 0 0 N o t e b o o k Volume control ......18 Warranty .
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