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Fujitsu LifeBook

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A3130 Notebook
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  • Page 1: Fujitsu Lifebook

    falcon3.book Page 1 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Fujitsu LifeBook ® A3130 Notebook User’s Guide...
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  • Page 3 Fujitsu. according to FCC Part 15 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 746-6000 Base Model Configuration: LifeBook A3130 notebook B5FJ-4191-01EN-00...
  • Page 4 falcon3.book Page 4 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, 80W, with a current of 4.22A.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    falcon3.book Page 5 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM ® Fujitsu LifeBook Table of Contents PREFACE About This Guide ......1 Fujitsu Contact Information .
  • Page 6 falcon3.book Page 6 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries.
  • Page 7 falcon3.book Page 7 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary ......77 Regulatory Information .
  • Page 8 falcon3.book Page 8 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 9 falcon3.book Page 1 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Preface...
  • Page 10 falcon3.book Page 2 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 11: Preface

    Page 1 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook A3130 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, powered by an AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology microprocessor and an inte- grated ATI Radeon® Xpress graphics controller with support for up to 256 MB of shared graphics memory.
  • Page 12 falcon3.book Page 2 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    falcon3.book Page 3 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
  • Page 14 falcon3.book Page 4 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 15: Overview

    Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook A3130 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3130 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING...
  • Page 16: Locating The Controls/Connectors

    falcon3.book Page 6 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o Application Panel/ Volume Buttons Touchpad (or optional...
  • Page 17: Left-Side Panel Components

    falcon3.book Page 7 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Stylus/Stylus Slot (Point and Air Vents Write Pad Model Only) Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. Stylus/Stylus Slot The stylus and stylus slot are found only on LifeBook models which have the optional Point and Write...
  • Page 18: Right-Side Panel Components

    falcon3.book Page 8 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o ExpressCard Eject Button PC Card Eject Button Figure 2-5.
  • Page 19: Back Panel Components

    falcon3.book Page 9 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Anti-theft Lock Slot USB 2.0 Ports Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack Air Vents S-Video Out Port Video Port Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s back panel components.
  • Page 20: Bottom Components

    falcon3.book Page 10 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o Main Unit Configuration Label and Certificate of...
  • Page 21: Status Indicator Panel

    falcon3.book Page 11 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Power Battery Battery Level Charging Figure 2-8. 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.
  • Page 22: Hdd/Odd Access Indicator

    falcon3.book Page 12 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o HDD/ODD ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive Access indi- cator tells you that the drive is being accessed.
  • Page 23: Keyboard

    falcon3.book Page 13 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy line) Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys.
  • Page 24 falcon3.book Page 14 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] ■...
  • Page 25: Touchpad Pointing Device

    falcon3.book Page 15 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Touchpad (or optional Point and Write Touchpad) Left Button Scrolling/Fingerprint Recognition Sensor Right Button Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
  • Page 26: Clicking/Double-Clicking

    falcon3.book Page 16 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o ■...
  • Page 27 falcon3.book Page 17 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM ■ The stylus should not be used to tap on the display; it has no effect on the display, and could cause damage to the screen if so used. ■ When using the stylus on the pad, you cannot use your finger to control the touchpad.
  • Page 28: Volume Control

    falcon3.book Page 18 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
  • Page 29: Lifebook Application Panel

    falcon3.book Page 19 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Search Home My Home Application Web Search Button Button A Button Figure 2-17. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer.
  • Page 30 falcon3.book Page 20 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 31: Getting Started

    falcon3.book Page 21 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Getting Started...
  • Page 32 falcon3.book Page 22 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T h r e e...
  • Page 33: Power Sources

    falcon3.book Page 23 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM 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...
  • Page 34: Display Panel

    falcon3.book Page 24 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T h r e e Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel...
  • Page 35: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    falcon3.book Page 25 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 36: Booting The System

    falcon3.book Page 26 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T h r e e 3.
  • Page 37: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook

    falcon3.book Page 27 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK How do I register my LifeBook notebook? You can register your LifeBook by going to our website: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.
  • Page 38: Power Management

    falcon3.book Page 28 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power.
  • Page 39: Restarting The System

    falcon3.book Page 29 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM 3. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down). RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
  • Page 40 falcon3.book Page 30 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n T h r e e...
  • Page 41: User-Installable Features

    falcon3.book Page 31 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM User-Installable Features...
  • Page 42 falcon3.book Page 32 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 43: Lithium Ion Battery

    falcon3.book Page 33 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
  • Page 44: Replacing The Battery

    falcon3.book Page 34 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Sleep mode.
  • Page 45: Optical Disk Drive

    falcon3.book Page 35 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Media Holder Tray Media Tray Eject Button Optical Disk Drive A variety of media is available to use with your Dual- Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, also known as an “optical disk drive”. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB of data.).
  • Page 46: Removing Media

    falcon3.book Page 36 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since...
  • Page 47 falcon3.book Page 37 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety. ■ Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will greatly reduce your notebook’s battery life.
  • Page 48: Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Card Slot

    falcon3.book Page 38 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot...
  • Page 49: Removing A Memory Stick/Sd/Xd Card

    falcon3.book Page 39 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM 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.
  • Page 50: Pc Cards/Expresscards

    falcon3.book Page 40 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r PC Card Eject Button Figure 4-7.
  • Page 51: Inserting Expresscards

    falcon3.book Page 41 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM INSERTING EXPRESSCARDS There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.
  • Page 52: Memory Upgrade Module

    falcon3.book Page 42 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-...
  • Page 53: Checking The Memory Capacity

    falcon3.book Page 43 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Figure 4-11. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5. Replace the cover and reinstall the screw. CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.
  • Page 54: Device Ports

    falcon3.book Page 44 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices...
  • Page 55: Ieee 1394 Port

    falcon3.book Page 45 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Figure 4-14. Connecting a USB Device IEEE 1394 PORT The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard. The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and discon- nect.
  • Page 56 falcon3.book Page 46 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    falcon3.book Page 47 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Troubleshooting...
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  • Page 59: Identifying The Problem

    falcon3.book Page 49 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Troubleshooting There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that require service.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Table

    falcon3.book Page 50 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems .
  • Page 61: Floppy Disk Drive Problems

    falcon3.book Page 51 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM 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.
  • Page 62: Modem Problems

    falcon3.book Page 52 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Modem Problems...
  • Page 63 falcon3.book Page 53 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Problem Possible Cause You turn on your LifeBook The primary battery is notebook and nothing installed but is faulty. seems to happen. (continued) The battery or batteries are low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is not plugged in properly.
  • Page 64: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    falcon3.book Page 54 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause The batteries seem to...
  • Page 65: Video Problems

    falcon3.book Page 55 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Problem Possible Cause Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you made them when you start it. and exited the setup utility returning it to earlier settings. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.
  • Page 66: Miscellaneous Problems

    falcon3.book Page 56 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause The display is dark when on...
  • Page 67: Power On Self Test Messages

    falcon3.book Page 57 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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 *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
  • Page 68: Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release

    falcon3.book Page 58 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus.
  • Page 69: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    falcon3.book Page 59 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) disc contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below. In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR disc, you will need to use an optical drive either in your system or...
  • Page 70: Using The Shock Sensor Utility

    falcon3.book Page 60 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e 2.
  • Page 71: Automatically Downloading Driver Updates

    falcon3.book Page 61 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM [Calibrate Now] The calibration is executed. Please position the computer as horizontally as possible, then click the [Calibrate Now] button. The current horizontal position will be recognized as the true horizontal by performing the calibration.
  • Page 72 falcon3.book Page 62 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n F i v e...
  • Page 73: Care And Maintenance

    falcon3.book Page 63 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 74 falcon3.book Page 64 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 75 falcon3.book Page 65 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Care and Maintenance 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. ■...
  • Page 76: Batteries

    falcon3.book Page 66 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S i x Be careful not to leave the stylus on the keyboard or ■...
  • Page 77: Media Care

    falcon3.book Page 67 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM MEDIA CARE Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reli- ably if given reasonable care. Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in ■...
  • Page 78 falcon3.book Page 68 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 79: System Specifications

    falcon3.book Page 69 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM System Specifications...
  • Page 80 falcon3.book Page 70 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 81: Configuration Label

    falcon3.book Page 71 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Part Number Configuration P/N: FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX A3130, AMD Turion X2, VHP, DL DVD, 1GB, 120G, WLAN, 15.4WXGA Operating Model # Processor...
  • Page 82: Device Ports

    falcon3.book Page 72 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S e v e n LifeBook Application Panel The Application Launcher/Volume buttons on your LifeBook notebook default to the following applications...
  • Page 83: Learning About Your Software

    falcon3.book Page 73 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them. We recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application. Manuals Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software.
  • Page 84 falcon3.book Page 74 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 85 falcon3.book Page 75 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Glossary...
  • Page 86 falcon3.book Page 76 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 87: Glossary

    falcon3.book Page 77 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 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. 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 88 falcon3.book Page 78 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t Data The information a system stores and processes.
  • Page 89 falcon3.book Page 79 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit. Infrastructure A name of a wireless LAN configuration.
  • Page 90 falcon3.book Page 80 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t NTSC National TV Standards Commission.
  • Page 91 falcon3.book Page 81 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM SRAM Static random access memory. A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing. SSID Service Set Identifier Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network.
  • Page 92: Regulatory Information

    falcon3.book Page 82 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t Regulatory Information NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
  • Page 93 falcon3.book Page 83 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.
  • Page 94 falcon3.book Page 84 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 95: Appendix A: Integrated Wireless Lan User's Guide

    falcon3.book Page 85 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Appendix A Integrated Wireless LAN User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 falcon3.book Page 86 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x...
  • Page 97 falcon3.book Page 87 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION Please note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device. Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wire- less LAN devices.
  • Page 98: Before Using The Wireless Lan

    falcon3.book Page 88 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures for properly setting up and configuring the optional integrated Wire-...
  • Page 99: Wireless Network Considerations

    falcon3.book Page 89 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS The Atheros WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g ■ and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII bands. ■ Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same 2.4GHz frequency range that IEEE802.11b/g devices operate in.
  • Page 100: Configuring The Wireless Lan

    falcon3.book Page 90 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS LAN The optional WLAN device can be configured to estab- lish wireless network connectivity using the software...
  • Page 101: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    falcon3.book Page 91 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. Problem Possible Cause Unavailable Incorrect network Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network name (SSID) or keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly.
  • Page 102: Glossary

    falcon3.book Page 92 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Ad Hoc Mode...
  • Page 103 falcon3.book Page 93 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM W i r e l e s s L A N 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 104: Specifications

    falcon3.book Page 94 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - A p p e n d i x Specifications Item Type of network...
  • Page 105: Using The Bluetooth Device

    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. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks (PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
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  • Page 107: Appendix B: Using The Fingerprint Sensor

    falcon3.book Page 97 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Appendix B Using the Fingerprint Sensor...
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  • Page 109: Fingerprint Sensor Device

    falcon3.book Page 99 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system has a fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. It also serves as a scrolling sensor. (Figure B-1) Figure B-1 Fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor can be used for scrolling.
  • Page 110: User Enrollment

    falcon3.book Page 100 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k after installation, OmniPass will not be available for use until the next reboot.
  • Page 111: Using Omnipass

    falcon3.book Page 101 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM OmniPass user. In most cases, the Domain: value 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.
  • Page 112 falcon3.book Page 102 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k When prompted to authenticate, you must supply the appropriate credentials: an enrolled finger for the finger- print capture window or your master password for the master password prompt (the key icon).
  • Page 113: Configuring Omnipass

    falcon3.book Page 103 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM In Windows XP, your login options must be set either for classic login, or for fast user switching and logon screen to be enabled to use your fingerprint to log on to Windows.
  • Page 114: Omnipass Control Center

    falcon3.book Page 104 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k ■ You should periodically export your user profile and store it in a safe place.
  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    falcon3.book Page 105 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Removing a user will automatically destroy all OmniPass data associated with that user. All identities and credentials associated with the user will be lost. If you are sure about removing the user, we recommend you export the user profile.
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  • Page 117: Index

    falcon3.book Page 107 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Index adapter ........23 plug adapters .
  • Page 118 falcon3.book Page 108 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM L i f e B o o k A 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k - I n d e x Function Key F10 .
  • Page 119 falcon3.book Page 109 Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:44 AM Registration ........27 Removing a Memory Stick .
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