LifeBook A3110

Value-priced, full-featured 15.4-inch notebook Brilliant SuperFine Wide XGA display for excellent movies and pictures viewing Comprehensive connectivity with USB 2.0 x 3, Secured Digital/ Memory Stick/ Memory Stick PRO/ xD, PC card, ExpressCard, IEEE1394 and S-Video out Health and environment friendliness with RoHS compliance8 Windows Vista Capable14
Platform OS Supported Display Built-in Bay Device Memory Hard Disk Battery Weight Chipset Max. Memory Supported11 Hard Disk Drive Graphics High Definition (HD) Audio Communication User Interface Card Slot Connector Interface Quick Launch Panel Security6 Dimensions AC Adapter Bundled Software Software on CD Floppy Disk Drive Mouse
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Fujitsu PC Australia Toll Free: 283 Tel : (61-2) Fax : (61-2) www.lifebook.com.au CHINA: Fujitsu PC China Division Tel : (86-21) Fax : (86-21) cn.fujitsu.com/pc HONG KONG: Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Ltd Tel : (852) Fax : (852) INDIA: Fujitsu India Limited Tel : (91-11) Fax : (91-11) INDONESIA: Fujitsu Indonesia Tel : (62-21) Fax : (62-21) MALAYSIA: Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Tel : (60-3) Fax : (60-3) PHILIPPINES: Fujitsu Philippines Inc. Tel : (63-2) Fax : (63-2) SINGAPORE: Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Tel : (65) Fax : (65) TAIWAN: Fujitsu Taiwan Ltd Tel : (886-2) Fax : (886-2) THAILAND: Fujitsu Systems Business (Thailand) Ltd PC Division Tel : (66-2) Fax : (66-2) VIETNAM: Fujitsu Vietnam Ltd Tel : (84-4) Fax : (84-4) 831 3898
Recommended Configurations AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-50 Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3200+16 (1.60GHz, 256KB x 2 L2 cache, 1600MHz HTSB12) (1.60GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 1600MHz HTSB12) Genuine Windows XP Professional (or Genuine Windows XP Home Edition) 15.4-inch SuperFine WXGA TFT, 1280 x 800 pixels Dual Layer Super Multi Writer7/ DVD/ CD-RW Combo Drive 512MB DDR2 667MHz 80GB Up to 1.9hrs1 (4-cell Li-ion 2000mAh) Up to 2.0hrs1 (4-cell Li-ion 2000mAh) Up to 3.1hrs1 (6-cell Li-ion 4000mAh) Up to 3.2hrs1 (6-cell Li-ion 4000mAh) Approx. 2.75kg (w/ 4-cell battery) Specifications ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 + SB450 4GB DDR2 667MHz, Dual Channel Ultra ATA-100, S.M.A.R.T support, Two Partitions - 50/5010, protected by Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor15 ATI Radeon Xpress 1150, selectable 32/64/128/256MB shared memory5 with PCI Express 2D/3D graphics performance RealTek ALC262 HD audio codec with dual built-in stereo speakers HD Audio-in: External Mic-in, Line-in HD Audio-out: Headphone-out, Line-out 56K V.922 Global Modem MDC1.5, 1000/100/10Mbps3 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express x 1 and Super AG/ Super G 4 wireless connection with dual antenna Separate ON/OFF switch for wireless network connection, Bluetooth v2.0 (optional) Spill-resistant Keyboard9: 87-key, 19mm key pitch, 2.7mm key stroke Intelligent Touch Pad with configurable vertical and horizontal scroll functions PC Card Type II, ExpressCard/ 34/ 54 support Secured Digital/ Memory Stick/ Memory Stick PRO/ xD USB 2.0 x 3, VGA (external display), RJ45 (LAN), RJ11 (modem), S-Video out, IEEE1394, HD Audio-in, HD Audio-out, Power Adapter DC-in Four Programmable Application Launch Buttons (Internet, Email and two other softwares) BIOS Lock, Hard Disk Lock, Anti-theft Lock Slot, Fingerprint Sensor (optional) 360mm (W) x 265mm (D) x 37.8mm (H) Bundled Accessories Input AC 100~240V, Output DC 19V 80W CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerProducer, Roxio Easy Media Creator, Sonic DLA, Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0, Fujitsu UpdateNavi13, Fujitsu Hardware Diagnostic, Fujitsu Display Manager, Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor Utility, Fujitsu FlashAid, Sun Microsystems Java Runtime 1 year Full Licensed Norman Virus Control with Sandbox Technology and Norman Personal Firewall Optional Accessories External USB 1.44MB FDD USB Optical Scroll Mouse

The above information shows the general technical specifications of the product and does not represent actual configuration. For specific configurations and their availability, please check with your local distributors. 1 Results obtained from BAPCO MobileMark2002 (Reader Workload) performed on systems with maximum battery life settings. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, sound volume settings, running applications, connected peripherals, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences. Built-in bay devices or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. Note: Up to 1.9hrs battery life is based on AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Mobile Technology configuration with standard 4-cell battery. Up to 3.1hrs battery life is based on AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-50 configuration with standard 6-cell battery. Up to 2.0hrs battery life is based on AMD Sempron processor 3200+ configuration with standard 4-cell battery. Up to 3.2hrs battery life is based on AMD Sempron processor 3200+ configuration with standard 6-cell battery. Maximum 56Kbps performance varies according to your local service providers' services as well as line condition. V.92 performance is dependent on local service providers' services. This term does not represent actual data rate of 1000/100/10Mbps and simply indicates compliance with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards. Actual maximum data rate depends on network configurations, cable conditions as well as connected devices. Super AG and Super G are trademarks of Atheros Communications. Super AG and Super G modes deliver up to 108 Mbps raw data rate with typical end user throughput exceeding 60 Mbps in a wireless network environment where wirelessly connected equipement are using Atheros Super AG or Super G enabled chipsets. Memory allocation (max. 256MB) can be pre-set in the BIOS setup for optimal graphics and system performance. The memory size available to the Operating System will be less than the total size of installed memory modules. BIOS Lock needs a supervisor/ user password to access BIOS setup. BIOS settings can be configured to prompt for password at every first bootup or all bootup sequences. Access to BIOS setup is needed to configure Hard Disk Lock. Hard Disk Lock requires an access key to retrieve data on the hard disk. This is a Data Confidentiality security feature. Anti-theft Lock Slot allows the use of a lock to physically secure the LifeBook. Fingerprint sensor uses AuthenTec TruePrint Technology and Softex OmniPass to remember customer list of user IDs and passwords. Full security unlock sequence - Bootup Lock (BIOS Lock), Hard Disk Lock, Fingerprint Windows Logon. NOTE: Loss of password requires the LifeBook to be returned to Japan factory for system refresh. Cost of shipment and lost data will be borne by the customer. Backup your user's profile before changing HDD. Without the user's profile associated with a document at the point of encryption, Softex OmniPass cannot decrypt the encrypted document. 2-password refers to Master Password and User Password of the HDD Lock. The Master Password can be used to clear the User Password at the BIOS settings under Hard Disk Security. If HDD Lock prompt is enabled, only the User Password can be used to boot up the unit. Loss of these 2 passwords means the HDD content cannot be retrieved. It is the customers responsibility to ensure the safe keeping of these 2 passwords for retrieval of data from the locked HDD. Supports DVD multi formats such as DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM. RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substances) compliance means the system and its internal components comply with the EU RoHS directive (2002/95/EC) on the restricted use of six hazardous substances in the production of the system and its internal components. Spill-resistant keyboard does not imply the system is water-proof. If liquid is spilt onto the keyboard, power off the system immediately and turn the notebook upside down to drain off the liquid. This refers to Windows XP hard disk drives C:\ and D:\. 50/50 refers to approximate 50% allocation of user accessible hard disk storage to C:\ and D:\ drives. 4GB DDR2 667MHz maximum memory is supported when Fujitsu recommended 2GB DDR2 667MHz memory module is made available. This is refers to HyperTransport System Bus (HTSB) up to 1600MHz full duplex. UpdateNavi is a Fujitsu Proprietary application that updates LifeBook drivers by connecting automatically to Fujitsus server. This will help update your LifeBook with the latest software drivers and utilities to ensure compatibility between hardware and software, maintaining smooth operation anytime, anywhere. Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista -- like the new Windows Aero user interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor of a powered-up unit retracts hard disk read-write head to a secured zone upon detection of excessive vibrations or shocks. This greatly reduces the possibility of damage to the hard disk and its contents - example in the event of a sudden drop or impact. The sensor monitors movement from three axes and its sensivity can be adjusted by user to accommodate different working environments using the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor Utility. This model number indicates relative software performance among Mobile AMD Sempron processors.

ATI, MOBILITY and RADEON are used under license and are registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, Mobile AMD Sempron and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. It is natural for all thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCD) to show a small number of missing or discoloured dots. These are commonly known as non-conforming pixels. This is a technology limitation of TFT LCD and does not represent a defect. Fujitsu warranty does not cover limitations in technology such as non-conforming pixels. Specifications reflected above are engineering and hardware specifications. They do not represent actual usage or operating dimensions, sizes, performances and weights as these are dependent on factors such as operating temperature, type of operating system and application used, connected devices and accessories as well as hardware configurations of the notebook. Please check the compatibility of 3rd party accessories before purchase. Ambient temperature: 5 to 35C / 41 to 95F (operating), -15 to 60C / 5 to 140F (non-operating). Relative humidity: 20% to 85% RH (operating), 8% to 85% RH (non-operating). Please note that, GB=billion bytes.
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide. 1 Fujitsu Contact Information. 1 Limited Warranty. 1

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking.15 Double-Clicking.15 Dragging.16 Scrolling.16 Touchpad Control Adjustment.16

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume.17
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking. 5
LifeBook Application Panel
Configuring the Application Panel.18 Desktop Control Panel.19

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters.23
Locating Controls and Connectors
Top Components. 6 Left-Side Panel Components. 7 Right-Side Panel Components. 8 Back Panel Components. 9 Bottom Components. 10

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel.24 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness.24 Closing the Display Panel.24

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator. 11 Battery Charging Indicator. 11 Battery Level Indicator. 11 HDD/ODD Access Indicator. 12 NumLk Indicator. 12 CapsLock Indicator. 12 ScrLk Indicator. 12
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On.25 Boot Sequence.25 Hard Disk Drive Passwords.25 BIOS Setup Utility.25 Booting the System.26 Registering Your LifeBook notebook.26 Installing Click Me!.26

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard. 13 Numeric Keypad. 13 Windows Keys. 13 Cursor Keys. 13 Function Keys. 13

Power Management

Power/Suspend/Resume Button.27 Standby Mode.27 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature.27 Display Timeout.28 Hard Disk Timeout.28 Windows Power Management.28 Restarting the System.28 Power Off.28
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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. 31 Replacing the Battery. 32

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem. 47 Specific Problems. 47 Troubleshooting Table. 48 Power On Self Test Messages. 55 Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release. 56 Modem Result Codes. 56 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software. 57 Restoring the Factory Image. 57 Using the Shock Sensor Utility. 58 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. 59

Optical Disk Drive

Media Player Software. 33 Loading Media on Your Drive. 33 Removing Media. 34 Emergency Media Tray Release. 34 Using the Media Player Software. 34 Using Dolby Headphone. 35 Using Media Player on Battery Power. 35

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FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in 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 going to www.shopfujitsu.com or by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories Website. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and Support.
You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.
The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook
LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k
Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook A3110 notebook
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3110 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
Depending on your system configuration, the following optional item may be included with your system:

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:
Additional battery External TV Tuner (for Windows XP Media Center models) Remote control (for Windows XP Media Center models) External USB floppy disk drive
Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CDs:
LifeBook A3110 notebook (Figure 2-1) AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Driver and Application Restore (DAR) Disc Getting Started Guide Users Guide (this document) International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft-associated product materials

Air Vents

Optical Disk Drive Eject Button
Optical Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release
Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebooks left-side components. Air Vents The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.
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.
Optical Disk Drive The optical disk drive allows you to burn and play back media discs. (See Optical Disk Drive on page 33 for more information)
Media and media disc in this document refer to any of the media that can be used by this drive, including -among others -- DVD, DVD-r, DVD+R, Dual-layer DVD, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW formats.
Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release The Optical Drive Emergency Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook. (See Emergency Media Tray Release on page 34 for more information)
ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Eject Button
DC Power Jack USB 2.0 Port

PC Card Eject Button

SD/Memory Stick/ xD Card Slot IEEE 1394 Jack PC Card Slot
Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebooks right-side components. ExpressCard Eject Button The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot. ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards on page 38 for more information) USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 42 for more information) 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.
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your notebook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 43 for more information) SD/Memory Stick/xD Picture Card Slot The Secure Digital/Memory Stick/xD Picture card slot allows you to insert a memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. (See Inserting Memory Stick/SD/ xD Cards on page 36 for more information) PC Card Slot The PC Card Slots allow you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards on page 38 for more information) PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject button is used for removing a PC Card from the slot.

Inserting or removing a Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card during your notebooks 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 LifeBook notebook, or both.
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Secure Digital Card

1. See your Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them. 2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD/xDPicture Card. 3. Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up. 4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD/XD CARD
To remove a Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card, follow these easy steps:
See your card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card. Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off while removing them. It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Notification Area at the bottom right of the display.
Push the Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.
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PC Card

PC Card Slot (lower slot only)
Figure 4-7. inserting/Removing PC Card
Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you insert. You can insert one or two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC Cards should be inserted in the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot. Some available PC/ExpressCards:
1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them. 2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards. 3. If the 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.
Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II) IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II) SCSI cards (Type II)

REMOVING PC CARDS

See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.

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. Headphones are plugged into your notebook. BIOS audio settings are incorrect. Software driver is not configured correctly. The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system tray. Optical Drive Problems LifeBook notebook fails to recognize optical discs. Protective sheet is still in the optical drive tray. The disc is not pushed down onto center circle of the drive. Optical drive tray is not latched shut. Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed. Replace the disc in the tray. Open optical drive tray and reinstall the disc properly. Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. Install DVD Player software. (See Media Player Software on page 33 for more information.) Adjust the volume control on your notebook. Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software, operating system and applications. Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones. Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information) Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help. Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click on it to uncheck it.
Wrong drive designator was Verify the drive designator used by the application is used for the disc in the applica- the same as the one used by the operating system. tion. When the operating system is booted from a DVD/ CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -> Computer Management. Windows Auto Insert function is disabled. LifeBook notebook fails to recognize a disc.
Start the optical drive from the desktop or application software or re-enable the Windows Auto Insert function. Wipe the disc. If it still will not work try another disc in the drive.
The disc is dirty or defective.
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Problem

Possible Cause
The Optical Drive Access The auto insertion function is indicator on the Status active and is checking to see if Indicator Panel blinks at a disc is ready to run. regular intervals when no disc is in the tray or the optical drive is not installed. Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access the optional floppy disk. You tried to write to a write protected floppy disk. Floppy disk is not loaded correctly. The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed. Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data. Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive. The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable disc was used to start the notebook. Security is set in the BIOS so your operating system cannot be started without a password. Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built-in keyboard does not seem to work. The notebook has gone into Standby mode. Your application has locked out your keyboard. You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work. Your external device is not properly installed. Your operating system software is not set up with correct software driver for that device. Your operating system software is not setup with correct software driver for that device. Your system has crashed.

Your device and another device are assigned the same I/O address. PC Card/ExpressCard Problems A card inserted in the card slot does not work or is locking up the system. The card is not properly inserted. The card may have been inserted while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its insertion. Your software may not have the correct software driver active. You may have the wrong I/O address selected for your card device. Your card device and another device are assigned the same I/O address. Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no modular bay battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed.
Remove and re-insert the card. (See PC Cards/ ExpressCards on page 38 for more information) Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver. See your card documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information) 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.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
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You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. (continued)
The primary battery is installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 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 on page 11 for more information) Use a power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery. The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is not plugged in properly. The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or car cigarette lighter. The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty. Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself. The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs. Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. (See Power Sources on page 23 for more information) Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position. Try a different power adapter or install a charged optional second battery. Press any button 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 your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs. Install a power adapter and then push the Power/ Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Sources on page 23 for more information)

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Six
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If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed. 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. Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards. Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight 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. If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid. Never position your notebook such that the optical drive is supporting the weight of the notebook. Do not drop your notebook. Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
The system contains components that can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To minimize risk to the components, observe the following precautions:
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 components; 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 supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
Caring for your LifeBook notebook Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.

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Appendix A

Integrated Wireless LAN* Users Guide

* Optional device

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix
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W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r s G u i d e
FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device.
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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless 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.

FLOW OF OPERATIONS

1. 2. Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 87 for more information). Configure the Wireless Network Key parameters (See Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software on page 88 for more information).
Enter the network name (SSID) Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure) Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and choose key index.

Field Name WPA/WPA2

Configure network settings
TCP/IP settings Workgroup or Domain settings.

WPA/WPA2 Passphrase

CONFIGURATION USING ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE
This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client 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, or WPA-PSK Procedure 1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility
None Pre-Shared Key 802.1x
Click [Start] -> Programs -> Atheros -> Atheros Client Utility. Click the Profile Management tab.

Click [OK].

10. Click the Advanced tab. the options detailed in the table below.
11. The Advanced tab allows for the configuration of
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Field Name Power Save Mode Network Type 802.11b Preamble Description Options are Maximum, Normal, or Off Options are AP (Infrastructure) or Ad Hoc Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short and Long (Access Point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Select the desired transmit power level from the dropdown list. Specifies 5 GHz 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps, or 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps operation in an access point network.
Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed. Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window will be displayed. Set the IP address as follows:

Basic Enrollment The Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling a user. Unless you specified otherwise, 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 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

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
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will be your Windows computer name. In a corporate 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 103 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 youd 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 notification area 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 enroll 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. It is 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. Your system has a swipe fingerprint sensor. A swipe sensor is small and resembles a skinny elongated rectangle. To capture a fingerprint, gently swipe or pull your fingertip over the sensor (starting at the second knuckle) towards yourself (Figure B-2). 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

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.
If you uncheck both boxes in Settings for this Password Site, OmniPass will prompt you for your master password 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 procedure. 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 Password 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 password 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 authenticate. 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.
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When you delete an identity, all of its associated remembered sites and password protected dialogs are lost.
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 automatically 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". Choosing User Identity during Login To choose your identity during login, type your username 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 pulldown 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 notification area icon and click Switch User Identity from the submenu. The Switch Identity dialog will appear. Select the desired identity 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 passwords 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 105.

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 proper credentials cannot be supplied, the user profile will not be imported.
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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 remembered settings and fingerprints instantly. You don't forget the Windows login credentials when 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.

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 preferences. 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-explanatory. The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll fingerprints. For the procedure to enroll and authentication device refer to Chapter 2.3. To enroll additional fingerprints, click Enroll Authentication Device, and authenticate 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 Windows 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.
Your Windows password has changed Your Windows account has been disabled
If you have difficulties due to the first reason, you will need to update OmniPass with the changed Windows account password. Click Update Password. Youll be prompted with a dialog to reconfirm your password. Enter the new password to your Windows user account and click OK. If the error persists, then it is unlikely the problem is due to your Windows user account password changing.