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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name:
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1250 E. Arques Avenue (M/S 122)
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Telephone:
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Model Configuration: LifeBook N6210
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  • Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity

    Compliance ID EC100024. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license. MS-DOS and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
  • Page 2 N6210.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only a UL Listed I.T.E.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu Contact Information ....3 Warranty .
  • Page 4 N6210.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries.
  • Page 5 N6210.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary Glossary ....... 77 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information .
  • Page 6 N6210.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 7 N6210.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Preface...
  • Page 8 N6210.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 9: Preface

    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 10 N6210.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    N6210.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
  • Page 12 N6210.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    N6210.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6200 Series notebook. We strongly recom- mend that you read it before using your LifeBook note- book, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

  • Page 14: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    N6210.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Locating the Controls and Connectors Figure 2-3.

  • Page 15: Top And Front Components

    N6210.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components. Channel Button The channel button is present only on LifeBook models with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s Guide on page 99 for more information) TV Button The TV button is present only on LifeBook models with...

  • Page 16: Left-Side Panel Components

    N6210.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s left-side components.

  • Page 17: Right-Side Panel Components

    N6210.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s right-side components. Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (SD)/xD card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Components

    N6210.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s rear panel components.
  • Page 19 N6210.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris.

  • Page 20: Bottom Components

    N6210.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s bottom panel components.

  • Page 21: Status Indicator Panel

    N6210.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located just above the keyboard. Within this panel are symbols that corre- spond to specific components of your LifeBook note- book.

  • Page 22: Keyboard

    Figure 2-9. Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103- key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard func- tions of a keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

  • Page 23: Function Keys

    N6210.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

  • Page 24: Volume Control

    N6210.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Volume Control Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

  • Page 25: Touchpad Pointing Device

    N6210.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Figure 2-11. Touchpad Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is built into your note- book. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and an up-and-down scroll button.

  • Page 26: Dragging

    N6210.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor.

  • Page 27: Getting Started With

    N6210.book Page 21 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Getting Started...
  • Page 28 N6210.book Page 22 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 29: Your Lifebook Notebook

    N6210.book Page 23 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources: a Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and is used to charge the batteries.

  • Page 30: Display Panel

    L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Display Latch Button 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 31: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    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 BIOS Setup Utility with current settings displayed.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook

    Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For more infor- mation about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates”...

  • Page 34: Power Management

    N6210.book Page 28 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power.

  • Page 35: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    N6210.book Page 29 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM 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. Enabling or Disabling the Hibernation Feature The default setting is not enabled.
  • Page 36 N6210.book Page 30 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 37: User-Installable Features

    N6210.book Page 31 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM User-Installable Features...
  • Page 38 N6210.book Page 32 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 39: Lithium Ion Battery

    N6210.book Page 33 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your note- book when no external power source is available. The rechargeable battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Battery

    N6210.book Page 34 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Suspend mode.

  • Page 41: Optical Drive

    N6210.book Page 35 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Figure 4-3. Optical Drive Optical Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains an optical drive which is either a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a DVD/CD-RW combo player. A Multi- Format DVD Writer allows you to play CDs and DVDs, record CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and record DVD+R DLs, DVD+/-Rs, DVD+/-RWs, and DVD-RAMs.

  • Page 42: Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release

    N6210.book Page 36 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e EMERGENCY OPTICAL DRIVE TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray.

  • Page 43: Desktop Control Panel

    N6210.book Page 37 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM 1- Media Player Buttons Figure 4-6. Media Player Buttons There is no configuration required for media player operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a normal media player. The buttons will operate as follows: Stop/Eject: Press this button once to stop a CD or DVD that is playing.

  • Page 44: Using Dolby Headphone

    1. Insert the disc in the optical drive tray. When you do so, WinDVD will start automatically. 2. Place your cursor over the Fujitsu logo on the WinDVD control panel and click on it. If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu appears.

  • Page 45: Auto Insert Notification Function

    N6210.book Page 39 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM an additional battery, you may use the AC power adapter as your power source to continue watching the movie while recharging the installed battery. 5. Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again.

  • Page 46: Installing Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Cards

    N6210.book Page 40 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 4-7. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot Your LifeBook notebook supports the following...

  • Page 47: Removing A Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Card

    N6210.book Page 41 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM When installing a Memory Stick, SD, or xD card in the slot, be sure the card label is facing downward. When installed, a Memory Stick will extend approximately half an inch from the edge of the notebook chassis.

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Drive

    L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using. Some Life- Book notebooks may also contain a second hard disk drive in addition to the primary hard disk drive.

  • Page 49: Pc Cards/Expresscards

    N6210.book Page 43 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Figure 4-9. Installing/Removing PC Cards PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards , in separate dedicated slots. With these cards you can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install.

  • Page 50: Installing Expresscards

    N6210.book Page 44 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook.

  • Page 51: Memory Upgrade Module

    Memory upgrades must be PC2-4200 DDR2-533 SO- DIMM modules. To ensure 100% compatibility, we recommend that you only purchase additional memory from the Fujitsu on-line accessory store at: us.fujitsu.com/computers Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment,...

  • Page 52: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    N6210.book Page 46 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1.

  • Page 53: Device Ports

    N6210.book Page 47 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Device Ports Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. COMMUNICATIONS PORTS Your LifeBook has a Modem jack (RJ-11) and a LAN jack (RJ-45) to accommodate external communications.

  • Page 54: S-Video Out Port

    N6210.book Page 48 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 4-17. Connecting a USB Device S-VIDEO OUT PORT The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or television.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    N6210.book Page 49 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Troubleshooting...
  • Page 56 N6210.book Page 50 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 57: Identifying The Problem

    Type of device connected, if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial numbers. Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to Fujitsu until you have received a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from a support representative.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Table

    N6210.book Page 52 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e SPECIFIC PROBLEMS Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you...
  • Page 59 CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted. Verify your password and security settings. Contact Fujitsu or your local authorized reseller for a replacement hard disk drive. Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off using the power/suspend/resume button, wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.
  • Page 60 N6210.book Page 54 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Problem Possible Cause Memory Problems Your Power On screen, or Your memory upgrade module Main menu of the BIOS...
  • Page 61 N6210.book Page 55 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Problem Possible Cause Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook The installed primary battery notebook and nothing is discharged, there’s no second seems to happen. battery installed or there is no AC adapter installed.
  • Page 62 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 25 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
  • Page 63 N6210.book Page 57 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Problem Possible Cause Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you exited the when you start it. BIOS setup utility, returning it to previous settings. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.
  • Page 64 N6210.book Page 58 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Problem Possible Cause The built-in display does A foreign object, such as a not close.

  • Page 65: Power On Self Test Messages

    N6210.book Page 59 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. The most common errors are marked with a #.

  • Page 66: Modem Result Codes

    N6210.book Page 60 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen.

  • Page 67: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    N6210.book Page 61 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM 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.

  • Page 68: Automatically Downloading Driver Updates

    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...

  • Page 69: Care And Maintenance

    N6210.book Page 63 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 70 N6210.book Page 64 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 71: Lifebook Notebook

    N6210.book Page 65 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM 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.

  • Page 72: Batteries

    N6210.book Page 66 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling ■...

  • Page 73: Pc Cards

    N6210.book Page 67 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Do not put a label on DVD/CDs. ■ Do not get dust on DVD/CDs. ■ Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen ■ or pencil. Always use a felt pen. If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem- ■...
  • Page 74 N6210.book Page 68 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    N6210.book Page 69 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Specifications...
  • Page 76 N6210.book Page 70 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 77: Configuration Label

    LifeBook notebook. Specific details about your system may vary from those referenced here. For an updated list of current configu- rations, please go to the Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computers. All options listed are accurate as of the date of print;...

  • Page 78: Device Ports

    Non-operating: –15° to 60° C (5° to 140° F) Humidity Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing Altitude Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum POPULAR ACCESSORIES For information on ordering Fujitsu accessories, please visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computers or call 1-877-372-3473.

  • Page 79: Pre-Installed Software

    (See your online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program). Fujitsu HotKey Utility Fujitsu HotKey Utility allows you to monitor and manage the status of the screen brightness and system volume. Google Toolbar...
  • Page 80 N6210.book Page 74 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 81 N6210.book Page 75 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Glossary...
  • Page 82 N6210.book Page 76 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    N6210.book Page 77 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
  • Page 84 N6210.book Page 78 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).
  • Page 85 N6210.book Page 79 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers. Modem A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line.
  • Page 86 N6210.book Page 80 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.

  • Page 87: Regulatory Information

    N6210.book Page 81 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Regulatory Information NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 88 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 89: Appendix A: Integrated

    N6210.book Page 83 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Appendix A Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s Guide *Optional Device...
  • Page 90 N6210.book Page 84 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 91: 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 Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.

  • Page 92: Before Using The Wireless Lan

    N6210.book Page 86 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop- erly setup and configure the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"...

  • Page 93: Wireless Network Considerations

    N6210.book Page 87 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS ■ The WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII bands. The maximum range of the WLAN device indoors is ■...

  • Page 94: Configuration Of The Wlan Device

    N6210.book Page 88 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 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 95: Connection To The Network

    N6210.book Page 89 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM on the authentication server. The user name and password do not have to be the same as name and password of your current Windows user login. 23. Click [OK] to save the settings. 24.
  • Page 96 N6210.book Page 90 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network name to all personal computers existing on the network.
  • Page 97 N6210.book Page 91 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Setting the printer-sharing function when Network Setup Wizard has been executed is suggested on the screen. For the wireless LAN, however, since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name (SSID) and the network key, the steps to be taken to set the printer-sharing function without using Network Setup Wizard are laid down...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    N6210.book Page 92 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.

  • Page 99: Glossary

    N6210.book Page 93 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Points. Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion.
  • Page 100 N6210.book Page 94 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 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 101: Ip Address Information

    N6210.book Page 95 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM 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 102: Specifications

    N6210.book Page 96 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Specifications Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency Number of channels...

  • Page 103: Tv Tuner User's Guide

    N6210.book Page 97 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Appendix B TV Tuner* User’s Guide * Optional Device...
  • Page 104 N6210.book Page 98 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 105: Tv Tuner Applications

    TV TUNER FEATURES The TV Tuner can be run either with the remote control Creator or using buttons located in the Fujitsu LifeBook Media Player Panel above the keyboard. The features of the Fujitsu LifeBook that are related to the TV Tuner, including Media Player Panel, are itemized in the table below.

  • Page 106: Top/Front Features

    N6210.book Page 100 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Top/Front Features For top and front features related to the TV Tuner, refer to Figure B-1.
  • Page 107 N6210.book Page 101 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Left Side Features For left side features related to the TV Tuner, refer to Figure B-2. 3 4 5 Figure B-2. Left Side Features Item Name Description Headphone Used to connect to Jack commercially available headphones.

  • Page 108: Remote Control Features

    N6210.book Page 102 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Figure B-5. Remote Control Layout This section describes the buttons on the remote control device that came with your TV Tuner.

  • Page 109: Connecting The Tv Tuner

    N6210.book Page 103 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Item Name Description Audio When you press the Audio Switch Switch button while sound multiplex broadcasting is being watched in TV mode or a DVD video with multiple audio (i.e., multiple languages) is playing, the audio output is switched.

  • Page 110: Connecting An External Video Device

    N6210.book Page 104 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Antenna Jack Antenna Adapter To antenna Figure B-6.

  • Page 111: Getting Started

    N6210.book Page 105 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM S-Video Cable Connection Figure B-11. S-Video Cable To connect an S-Video cable: The S-Video connector is keyed so that it can only be inserted when aligned properly with the port. Examine the orientation of the connector with the port before inserting it.

  • Page 112: Starting/Closing Instant Mymedia

    N6210.book Page 106 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e If you want to skip a detected channel, select the channel you want to skip and press the [Enter] but- ton.

  • Page 113: Copying From An External Device To Dvd

    N6210.book Page 107 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Adjusting the Volume Use the [Vol +] and [Vol -] buttons on the remote control to increase and decrease the volume. Note that when changing the volume, the screen display may temporarily stop. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

  • Page 114: Recording Tv Programs On A Dvd

    N6210.book Page 108 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e RECORDING TV PROGRAMS ON A DVD This section describes how to record a TV broadcast on a DVD.

  • Page 115: Watching Recorded Tv Programs Or Videos

    N6210.book Page 109 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM When formatting has been completed, recordable time for the disc is indicated. Note that the percent- age indicator showing progress status may abruptly accelerate at around 80%. In this case, initialization may have terminated, but the disc has been initial- ized without any problem.

  • Page 116: Playing Cd/Dvds

    N6210.book Page 110 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e • Stop When the [Stop/Eject] button is pressed during the play, play is stopped, and the list of playable videos will appear.
  • Page 117 N6210.book Page 111 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Select “DVD/CD” from the menu and press the [Enter] button. The DVD will start playing auto- matically. When playing a DVD that you were watching earlier, it will start to play from the position determined by the Auto Resume setting.
  • Page 118 N6210.book Page 112 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e • Changing the screen setting Adjusting the brightness, colors, and contrast of the screen, setting an off-timer, and changing screen types can be performed.
  • Page 119 N6210.book Page 113 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Select a language you would like from the right col- umn and press the [Enter] button. The change to the setting of audio languages and subtitle languages becomes effective after the notebook has been powered off.
  • Page 120 N6210.book Page 114 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e appropriate for children who have acquired the develop- mental skills needed to distinguish between make- believe and reality.

  • Page 121: Adjusting The Display Setting

    N6210.book Page 115 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Input a new password again with the (1)-(9) but- tons of the remote control and press the [Enter] button. The password is changed. After this, the new password is required to change the parental lock level.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting And Recovery

    If problems are not resolved, contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and Support. See “Technical Support” on page 120 for more information.

  • Page 123: Recovery Of Instant Mymedia

    Be ready to press this key immedi- ately after you turn on the notebook. Press the power button and press the [F12] key as soon as the Fujitsu logo appears. The Boot Menu will appear. If you don’t press the [F12] at the proper time, Windows will start.
  • Page 124 N6210.book Page 118 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Insert the Restore DVD in your drive. Wait approx- imately 10 seconds so the disc can be identified, then proceed to the next step.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    N6210.book Page 119 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM SPECIFICATIONS Tuner Specifications Item Monitor 17” WXGA+ Sound Function Built-in stereo speakers plus subwoofer Remote Control* Infrared system, with IR port built into front of notebook. TV Tuner** VHF channels 2-13/A-5 - W+28 UHF channels 14-69/W+29 - W+28 CATV channels Audio Output...

  • Page 126: Technical Support

    Approximately 6 months (when using dry manganese batteries) TECHNICAL SUPPORT Fujitsu Computer Systems Contact Information If you have problems you are unable to resolve, consult your support representative at: • 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) • E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/sup- port Specifications IR Receiver...

  • Page 127: Index

    N6210.book Page 121 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Index...
  • Page 128 N6210.book Page 122 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 129 ........66 Fujitsu Driver Update utility ....27, 62 Function Key F10 .

  • Page 130: Instant Mymedia

    N6210.book Page 124 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Google Toolbar ......73 Hard Disk Drive .
  • Page 131 N6210.book Page 125 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM Registration ....... 26, 27 Remote Control .
  • Page 132 N6210.book Page 126 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:24 AM L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Connecting an Antenna ....103 Connecting an External Audio Device .
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