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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Information Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
  • Page 3 © Copyright 2008 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22 A (80 W). AC adapter output polarity: When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: •...
  • Page 5 * To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks ** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fujitsu Contact Information ........14...
  • Page 7 Opening the Display Panel ........33 Using the System as a Tablet .
  • Page 8 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility ........71...
  • Page 9 Lithium ion Battery..........76 Recharging the Batteries.
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting..........95 Identifying the Problem .
  • Page 11 Features........... . 131 Device Ports .
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting ..........168 WLAN Specifications .

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface About This Guide The LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is a powerful convertible computer. It can be used either as a standard notebook using keyboard input, or in tablet configuration using pen input. It is powered by a fast, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, has a built-in color display with a passive touch panel digitizer, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable and versatile environment.

  • Page 14: Fujitsu Contact Information

    HE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU ABLET 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...
  • Page 15 OU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE Limited Warranty Your LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your system for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Lifebook

    This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your system – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC...

  • Page 17: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    Specific locations are illustrated in Figures 2 through 6. The table below provides a short description of each icon on the LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC and/or optional port replicator. Each of the icons is either molded into or printed on the Tablet PC or port replicator chassis.
  • Page 18 Connection Tablet PC Icon Security lock slot Suspend/ Resume button Local Area Network (LAN) Wireless Device On-Off Switch Modem External Video port Digital Video Interface HDMI 18 - Locating the Controls and Connectors Purpose The security slot allows you to secure the Tablet PC using compatible locking devices.
  • Page 19 Scroll Sensor (for Tablet Mode) Built-in Microphone Touchpad Cursor Control Left Button Right Button Scroll Sensor Indicator Panel Figure 2. LifeBook Tablet PC with display open Status Wireless Device Switch 19 - Locating the Controls and Connectors Display Latch Web Camera Display Panel LifeBook Security/ Tablet PC Buttons...

  • Page 20: Top Components

    Top Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook Tablet PC’s top components. Display Panel The display panel is a color LED panel with backlighting for the display of text and graphics and active digitizer functionality. Web Camera The 1.3 megapixel web camera can be used to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet LifeBook Security/Tablet PC Buttons The LifeBook Security/Tablet PC Buttons provide password security for your system, as well as one-touch...
  • Page 21 Scroll Sensor The scroll sensor is used to navigate through pages quickly and easily. Note that there is one on the touchpad (for use when the system is in notebook mode), and one below the display (for use when the system is in tablet mode).

  • Page 22: Left-Side Panel Components

    Air Vents Microphone Jack DC Power Jack Left-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook Tablet PC’s left-side components. Air Vents The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating O PROTECT YOUR AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED CLEANING O NOT OPERATE THE...
  • Page 23 USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports (one on the left side, two on the rear) 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.

  • Page 24: Right-Side Panel Components

    Optical Drive Anti-Theft Lock Slot Figure 4. LifeBook Tablet PC right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook Tablet PC’s right-side components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. Optical Drive The optical drive installed in the Tablet PC is a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer.

  • Page 25: Back Panel Components

    Anti-Theft Lock Slot Modem (RJ-11) Jack USB 2.0 Port Air Vents USB 2.0 Port Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack External Video Port Figure 5. LifeBook Tablet PC back panel Back Panel Components Following is a brief description of your LifeBook Tablet PC’s back panel components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
  • Page 26 BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY ON THE LINE CONDITIONS REGULATIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM FUJITSU COMPUTERS 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 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps.
  • Page 27 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 90. External Video Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External Video Port”...

  • Page 28: Bottom Components

    Memory Upgrade Compartment Dust Filter Port Replicator Connector Figure 6. LifeBook Tablet PC bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook Tablet PC’s bottom panel components. Battery Latches The battery latches are used to secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery.
  • Page 29 The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components. O PROTECT YOUR KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED PERIODIC CLEANING O NOT OPERATE THE TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION Memory Upgrade Compartment Your Tablet PC comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3- 1066MHz SDRAM).

  • Page 30: Status Indicator Panel

    External Power Power Optical/Hard Drive Access Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols and associated LEDs that correspond to a specific component of your LifeBook Tablet PC. These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating.(Figure 7) Power Indicator The Power indicator symbol shows whether your system is operational.

  • Page 31: External Power Indicator

    If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook Tablet PC is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows. External Power Indicator The external power indicator shows whether your tablet is operating from the AC adapter, the auto/airline adapter or the batteries.
  • Page 32 • Off: There is no battery installed. • If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange. • If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is switched to sleep mode, the indicator will blink.

  • Page 33: Display Panel

    Figure 8. Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC contains a CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent) display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments. The convertible design of your Tablet PC allows you to open the display fully, rotate it in either direction 180 degrees, and lay it face up on the keyboard.

  • Page 34: Using The System As A Tablet

    If you would like to use the system as a tablet, perform the following step • The display can be rotated in either direction, but when returning the system to notebook mode, be sure to turn it back to its original position (i.e., the reverse of how you turned it when you opened it.
  • Page 35 Figure 10. Fully Open Display Holding the Tablet PC Your computer can be used in tablet configuration in three different orientations (Figure 12). • Portrait Orientation: Hold the system with the display positioned vertically with the latch on the left. •...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Display Panel Brightness

    Click Start -> Control Panel. If you are not in Classic View, select it in the left panel. Double-click the Windows Mobility Center icon, then double-click the icon adjacent to Display brightness. Set the screen brightness sliders for On battery and Plugged in scenarios. Using the Fujitsu Menu to Adjust Brightness 36 - Display Panel...
  • Page 37 right corner of the screen (or double-click the [Fn] button). Double-click Windows Mobility Center, then double-click the icon adjacent to Display brightness. Set the screen brightness sliders for On battery and Plugged in scenarios. F USING POWER BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID HE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE BRIGHTNESS IS SET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE...

  • Page 38: Keyboard

    Figure 13. Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC has an integral 84-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys (Figure 13):...
  • Page 39 characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. • Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.
  • Page 40 Your LifeBook Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC and is always used in conjunction with another key.

  • Page 41: Touchpad

    Touchpad Quick Point Control Left Button Right Button The touchpad is built into your LifeBook Tablet PC. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The touchpad is composed of a cursor control below the center of the keyboard, two buttons below it, and a scroll sensor on the right edge of the cursor control.

  • Page 42: Clicking

    Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it.

  • Page 43: Double-Clicking

    Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and immediately release it. You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.

  • Page 44: Dragging

    Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it.

  • Page 45: Scrolling

    Scrolling Using the scroll sensor allows you to navigate vertically through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To scroll, slide your finger up and down the scroll sensor on the right side of the cursor control pad.

  • Page 46: Touch Screen

    Touch Screen The integrated Touch Screen allows you to use the included stylus as a pointing device. You can use the stylus to click, double-click, drag items and icons, or to draw like a pen or pencil in applications that support this behavior, such as drawing or painting programs.

  • Page 47: Clicking On Touch Screen

    Clicking on Touch Screen To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately. Figure 24. Clicking on the Touch Screen Figure 25. Right-clicking the Touch Screen Right-Clicking on Touch Screen Right-click can be accomplished by holding the front of the toggle button down while tapping on the screen.

  • Page 48: Double-Clicking

    Double-Clicking To double-click, touch the item twice, and then immediately remove the stylus tip. Figure 26. Double-clicking the Touch Screen Dragging Dragging means moving an item with the stylus by touching the screen, moving and then lifting the stylus. To drag, touch the Touch Screen with your stylus on the item you wish to move.

  • Page 49: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the first time, or after you change the display resolution. To run the calibration utility: Go to Start ->...

  • Page 50: Installing A Pen Tether

    Installing a Pen Tether To prevent dropping or losing your pen, you should attach it to your system using the pen tether that is included with the system. To attach the pen tether to your Tablet PC, perform the following steps: Attach the end of the pen tether with the smaller loop to your pen.

  • Page 51: Volume Control

    Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. NY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL...

  • Page 52: Lifebook Security/Tablet Pc Buttons

    LifeBook Security/Tablet PC Buttons A unique feature of your LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC is the array of Security and Tablet PC buttons. These buttons allow you to secure your Tablet PC from unauthorized use and to launch specific applications and functions with the touch of a button.

  • Page 53: Pre-Logon Button Functions

    Button Icon System State System is pre-boot or resuming from suspend Table 1. Security Panel Button Functions Pre-logon button functions All five buttons can be used before logging on to Windows (i.e., the Windows logon screen is displayed). Three of the buttons have secondary functions. See Table 2 for information about the pre-logon functions. <Tab>/<Shift><Tab>...
  • Page 54 Button System State Icon System is pre- logon (Windows logon screen is displayed) Table 2. Pre-logon Tablet PC Button Functions When you press the [Fn] button then press and release the [Page Up] button, each press of the button will act as if you had pressed the [Escape] key.
  • Page 55 Table 3. Post-logon Tablet PC Button Functions Function / Fujitsu Menu Utility Button The [Function] button works in conjunction with the other application buttons to provide additional functionality for the buttons. Refer to specific details above. 55 - LifeBook Security/Tablet PC Buttons...

  • Page 56: Post-Logon Button Functions

    Post-logon button functions All five buttons can be used after logging on to Windows. Four of the buttons have secondary functions. See Table 3 for information about each of the post-logon functions. Page Down / Application A Button When you press the [Page Down] button when the system is running, each press of the button will scroll the screen down one frame.

  • Page 57: Changing Tablet Pc Button Functions

    The [Function] button works in conjunction with the other application buttons to provide additional functionality for the buttons. Refer to specific details above. Pressing the [Fn] button twice in succession causes the Fujitsu Menu Utility to appear on your screen, allowing you to modify certain system settings.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Lifebook Security Panel

    Select the Buttons tab and select the button you would like to change from the list. Click [Change] and open the drop down list in the Press: field. Select the action you would like the button to perform. If you want to launch a program, click on Launch an Application then browse to the location of the program.
  • Page 59 You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password. Go to the Start menu. Click on Run. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\ FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password Go to the Start menu.

  • Page 60: Using Your Lifebook Security Panel

    Follow the on-screen instructions to set the user password OU MAY CHANGE OR REMOVE THE SUPERVISOR OR USER PASSWORD BY REPEATING THE STEPS DEFINED ABOVE Using Your LifeBook Security Panel The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off, Sleep, or Hibernation state. You always need to push the Security Panel buttons to input the user password.

  • Page 61: Uninstalling/Re-Installing The Security Panel Application

    EMEMBER THE USER PASSWORD YOU SPECIFIED ON THE FORGET THE PASSWORD YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR COMPUTER PASSWORD CAN OVERRIDE THE USER PASSWORD Uninstalling/Re-installing the Security Panel Application You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application: •...
  • Page 62 Go to Start -> Control Panel. Open Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Select Security Panel for User in the list, and click Uninstall/Change. When User Account Control box appears, click Continue. Supervisor: Go to Start -> Control Panel. Open Add or Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel.

  • Page 63: Precautions

    1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password-restricted Tablet PC. When calling please have a valid credit card and provide proof of ownership. You will then be given instructions on where to ship your Tablet PC.

  • Page 64: Getting Started With Your Lifebook

    Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC and charging the batteries.
  • Page 65 DC Power Jack Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. ITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE EITHER THE ADAPTER OR THE Power/Suspend/Resume Switch...

  • Page 66: Starting Your Lifebook Tablet Pc

    Starting Your LifeBook Tablet PC Power On Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook Tablet PC from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook Tablet PC.

  • Page 67: Boot Sequence

    Tablet PC. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your Tablet PC, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your Tablet PC is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 68: Bios Setup Utility

    Turn on or restart your LifeBook Tablet PC. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

  • Page 69: Booting The System

    When you turn on your Tablet PC 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 70 First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs). • F YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING ABLET •...

  • Page 71: Registering Your Lifebook Tablet Pc With Fujitsu

    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 information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 116.

  • Page 72: Power Management

    Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your Tablet PC may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre- bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 73 window. • Timing out from lack of activity. • Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition. Your Tablet PC’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Sleep mode, your Tablet PC will return to the point where it left off.

  • Page 74: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your Tablet PC’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps: From the Start menu, select Control Panel, then select the Power Options icon.

  • Page 75: Powering Off

    Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your Tablet PC shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

  • Page 76: User-Installable Features

    Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook Tablet PC has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your system 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 77: Recharging The Batteries

    • CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE BATTERY AGES YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE •...
  • Page 78 SING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES OR FREQUENT EXTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY Low Battery State When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When this happens, your Tablet PC will go into Sleep mode.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Battery

    The Status Indicator panel indicator associated with the Battery Level indicator displays the operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a flashing red LED, it means the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook Tablet PC. Replacing the Battery With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged.
  • Page 80 Battery Bay Release Latches Battery Pack Figure 31. Removing a Battery Follow steps 3 through 5 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”. F THE ITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR ABLET OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY 80 - Lithium ion Battery...

  • Page 81: Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards

    SD Card Memory Stick Figure 32. Installing a Memory Stick or SD Card Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards Your LifeBook Tablet PC supports Memory Sticks and Secure Digital (SD) cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory architecture, which means they don’t need a power source to retain data.

  • Page 82: Installing Memory Stick/Sd Cards

    Memory Stick and SD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD Card slot. To install a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these steps NSTALLING OR REMOVING A SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND O 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 See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card.

  • Page 83: Pc Cards

    PC Card Slot PC Card PC Cards Your LifeBook Tablet PC supports Type I and Type II PC Cards which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install. Some available PC Cards: • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) cards •...

  • Page 84: Installing Pc Cards

    To install a PC Card in the PC Card slot, follow these steps: • NSTALLING OR REMOVING A PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND • O NOT INSERT A CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS AN ROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE See your PC Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card.
  • Page 85 When pressed, the button will pop out. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the Tablet PC. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card. PC C F THE ARD HAS AN EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND CABLE REMOVING THE CARD 85 - PC Cards...

  • Page 86: Memory Upgrade Module

    Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC comes with a minimum of 1GB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1066 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your Tablet PC’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module.
  • Page 87 Figure 34. Opening Memory Compartment Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You’ll hear a click when it is properly in place. Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

  • Page 88: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    Removing a Memory Upgrade Module Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. While holding the clips out, remove the module by lifting it up and pulling it away from your Tablet PC.
  • Page 89 system is configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance. F THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT PROPERLY INSTALLED CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS . (I F THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT ROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 89 - Memory Upgrade Module...

  • Page 90: Device Ports

    Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc. Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection.

  • Page 91: Modem (Rj-11) Jack

    Modem (RJ-11) Jack The modem (RJ-11) jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: (See Figure 5 on page 25 for location) Align the connector with the jack opening. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.

  • Page 92: Port Replicator Connector

    The port replicator connector is used for the connection of your Tablet PC to an optional port replicator. In order to connect your Tablet PC to this device, follow the instructions that came with your port replicator. Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers.

  • Page 93: Headphone Jack

    The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your Tablet PC. Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps: Align the connector with the port opening.
  • Page 94 Figure 40. Connecting an External Video Device 94 - Device Ports...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting Your Lifebook

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook 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 96 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com Web site: 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 •...

  • Page 97: Specific Problems

    Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook Tablet PC, try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions.

  • Page 98: Audio Problems

    Device Configuration menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 68. The audio driver may be installed or reinstalled using the Drivers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu Life- Book. Refer to your application and operating system docu- mentation for help.

  • Page 99: Port Replicator Problems

    Problem Possible Cause LifeBook Tablet PC fails to Optical drive tray is not recognize DVD/CD- latched shut. RW/CD-ROM’s. (continued) Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed. Wrong drive designator was used for the disc in the appli- cation.

  • Page 100: Floppy Disk Drive Problems

    Problem Possible Cause Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your You tried to write to a write optional external floppy protected floppy disk. disk. Disk is not loaded correctly. The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed. Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data.

  • Page 101: Memory Problems

    Problem Possible Cause You have connected an Your operating system is not external keyboard or a setup with correct software mouse and it seems to be driver for that device. locking up the system. Your system has crashed. Memory Problems Your System screen in the Your memory upgrade mod- Control Panel does not...

  • Page 102: Power Failures

    Problem Possible Cause A card inserted in the PC Card may have been installed Card slot does not work or while an application was run- is locking up the system. ning, so your Tablet PC is not (continued) aware of its installation. Your software may not have the correct driver active.
  • Page 103 Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook Tablet PC The power management turns off all by itself. parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs. You are operating on battery power and ignored a low bat- tery alarm until the battery was at the dead battery state and the system has entered...

  • Page 104: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    Close all applications and try the button again. Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu.

  • Page 105: Video Problems

    Problem Possible Cause The system powers up, You have a secured system and displays power on requiring a password to load information, but fails to your operating system. load the operating system. Internal hard drive was (continued) not detected. An error message is dis- Power On Self Test (POST) played on the screen dur- has detected a problem.
  • Page 106 Problem Possible Cause The built-in display is blank Power management timeouts when you turn on your are set for short intervals and LifeBook Tablet PC. you didn’t see the display go (continued) on and off again. The Tablet PC turned on Power On Self Test (POST) with a series of beeps and has detected a failure which...

  • Page 107: Miscellaneous Problems

    Problem Possible Cause The display has bright or If the spots are numerous or dark spots. large enough to interfere with (continued) your operation needs. The Display is dark when The Power Management util- on battery power. ity default is set on low bright- ness to conserve power.

  • Page 108: Power On Self Test Messages

    Power On Self Test Messages The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
  • Page 109 *Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
  • Page 110 *Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
  • Page 111 *System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your Tablet PC.

  • Page 112: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    ARE NOT ON THE THE THIRD To re-install drivers and/or applications: Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the CD is inserted. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].

  • Page 113: Restoring The Operating System For Windows Vista Systems

    In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems];...
  • Page 114 You can also use the TrustedCore menu to determine whether the utility is pre-loaded by powering on your system then pressing the {Enter] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. The TrustedCore Menu will appear and the Recovery and Utility option will appear in the menu.
  • Page 115 To verify/change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive), perform the following steps: Power on your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.

  • Page 116: Automatically Downloading Driver Updates

    Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one).
  • Page 117 About Fujitsu Driver Update Displays the FDU version number and copyright information Fujitsu Driver Update Readme Displays the FDU readme. 117 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software...

  • Page 118: Chapter 5 Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Caring for your LifeBook Tablet PC If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the Tablet PC and its devices. HE SYSTEM CONTAINS COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).
  • Page 119 If your Tablet PC will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. • Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). • Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your Tablet PC.

  • Page 120: Cleaning Your Lifebook Tablet Pc

    • Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your LifeBook Tablet PC with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners. •...

  • Page 121: Cleaning The Dust Filter

    • Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50% ethanol solution or use another ethanol-based germicide which has been registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA. • SE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE COMPUTER LWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER SHEETS FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS...

  • Page 122: Storing Your Lifebook Tablet Pc

    In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC). Figure 41. Removing/installing the dust filter...

  • Page 123: Traveling With Your Lifebook Tablet Pc

    • LWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND THE SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS ILLUMINATED • T IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU CLOSE THE LID OTHER APPLICATION RUNNING ON THE COMPUTER •...

  • Page 124: Batteries

    determine which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent. Outlet Type United States, Canada, parts of Latin Amer- ica, Mexico, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia Batteries...

  • Page 125: Media Care

    of your battery. • Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it. Increasing Battery Life • Power your LifeBook Tablet PC through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible. • If your Tablet PC is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery.
  • Page 126 • Do not get dust on media discs. • Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen. • If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface.

  • Page 127: Pc Cards

    Caring for your Cards PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points: • To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook Tablet PC.

  • Page 128: System Specifications

    Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PC. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Configuration Label The configuration label located on the bottom of your Tablet PC contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your Tablet PC.

  • Page 129: Microprocessor

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor). Chipset • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express • I/O Controller Hub 9 Mobile (ICH9-ME) Memory System Memory • DDR3-1066 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module. •...

  • Page 130: Audio

    Video RAM Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD video graphics. Up to 384 MB shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT), depending upon the amount of installed system memory. Audio • Realtek codec ALC269 with High Definition (HD) audio. •...

  • Page 131: Features

    Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad cursor control buttons, with scroll sensor built-in Communications • Gigabit LAN: Internal wired 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Optional Integrated Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN (802.11a/b/g/draft n), or, WLAN: • Atheros XSPAN (802.11a/b/g/draft n) • WWAN: Optional Wireless Wide Area Network device •...

  • Page 132: Device Ports

    On the LifeBook Tablet PC: • PC Card slot for one Type I or Type II card: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support • Memory Stick/SD Card slot • One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Display specifications) •...

  • Page 133: Keyboard

    Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards. • Total number of keys: 84 • Function keys: F1 through F12, plus Fn extension key • Two Windows keys: one Start key, one application key • Key pitch: 19 mm; key stroke: 3.0 mm •...

  • Page 134: Environmental Requirements

    Altitude Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum Popular Accessories For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU. Pre-Installed Software Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your Tablet PC comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats.

  • Page 135: Learning About Your Software

    • Google Picasa • Fujitsu Driver Update utility • Microsoft Office Ready with Office Assistant (Vista Business models) • Microsoft Works 9.0 with 2007 Home and Student Trial Edition and Office Assistant (Vista Home Premium models) • Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 •...
  • Page 136 Internet experience easier and more pleasant. Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates”...
  • Page 137 Office Professional 2007! All you need to do is purchase the appropriate Office 2007 license kit which allows you to "un-lock" the full version of Office that you want. ® Fujitsu offers a Media License Kit for Microsoft Office Small Business 2007. Simply enter your product key and you’re ready to go! ®...

  • Page 138: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook Tablet PC. Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. 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 139 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines. Accelerated Graphics Port. Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators. Auto/Airline Adapter A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook Tablet PC.
  • Page 140 An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook Tablet PC. Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information. Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster.
  • Page 141 Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection. Command An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk. Configuration The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use. Cathode Ray Tube.
  • Page 142 Dual-in-line memory module. Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
  • Page 143 Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System). Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.
  • Page 144 A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible. Gigabyte. One billion bytes. Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff. Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your Tablet PC in electronic form. I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your Tablet PC in electronic form.
  • Page 145 Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11g devices operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans. Infrastructure A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point. Another type of communication is called Ad Hoc.
  • Page 146 An abbreviation for infrared. IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed. Kilobyte.
  • Page 147 Media Access Control Address. A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address from other cards.
  • Page 148 Maximum Transmission Unit The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large. Network key Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication.
  • Page 149 A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly. PCMCIA PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.
  • Page 150 An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it. Protocol Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers. - Method of sending and receiving data - Process used to handle communication errors Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.
  • Page 151 Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way cannot be changed by your Tablet PC and does not require power to maintain it. SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. 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 152 A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook Tablet PC this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard. Stereo (audio) A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources. Subnet mask TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks (subnets).
  • Page 153 Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually. Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.

  • Page 154: Regulatory Information

    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 limit for class B digital devices, pursuant to parts 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 155 If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 156 The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information). If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment.
  • Page 157 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 telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
  • Page 158 Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.

  • Page 159: Appendix A: Wlan User's Guide

    Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide FCC Regulatory Information Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LAN device. 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.
  • Page 160 Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 161 003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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 Corp. may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.

  • Page 162: Before Using The Optional Wireless Lan

    Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 163: Wireless Lan Modes Using This Device

    Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device 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 Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks.
  • Page 164 Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).

  • Page 165: Deactivating/Disconnecting The Wlan Device

    The WLAN device is an optional device that may come pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The operating system that your mobile computer comes with has been pre-configured to support the WLAN device. •...

  • Page 166: Deactivation Using The Wireless On/Off Switch

    The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch to the Off position. The switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models. WLAN/Bluetooth Switch Figure 45. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Location Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio;...

  • Page 167: Configuring The Wireless Lan

    Configuring the Wireless LAN The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters: Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting The Wlan

    Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. If you are unfamiliar with the steps required, consult your System Administrator or go to [Start] -> Help and Support -> Networking and the Web Problem Possible Cause Unavailable...
  • Page 169 Problem Possible Cause Unavailable The computer to be network connected is turned connection (continued) RF interference from Access Points or other wireless networks Wireless network authentication has failed Incorrectly configured network settings Incorrect IP address configuration 169 Troubleshooting the WLAN Possible Solution Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.

  • Page 170: Wlan Specifications

    WLAN Specifications Specifications Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency Typical operating distances** Number of channels Security Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection) Specification The Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN and Atheros XSPAN (802.11a/b/g/draft n) WLAN devices conform to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b/g, and 802.11n (draft-compliant), Wi-Fi based*.
  • Page 171 * “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed. ** The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls, reflective material, or interference from external RF sources.

  • Page 172: Using The Bluetooth Device

    Using the Bluetooth Device The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. What is Bluetooth Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless 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.
  • Page 173 Users are not authorized to modify this product. Any modifications invalidate the warranty. This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment authorization from the FCC and Industry Canada and the warranty.

  • Page 174: Index

    Index About This Guide adapter indicator plug adapters Air Vents Anti-theft lock slot Auto/Airline Adapter Automatically Downloading Driver Updates Battery care cold-swapping conserving power dead faulty hot-swapping increasing life level indicator lithium ion battery problems recharging replacing shorted Standby mode Battery Latches BIOS guide...
  • Page 175 DVD drive problems Error Messages External Floppy Disk Drive problems External Monitor Port External Video Port External Video port Fujitsu Contact Information Fujitsu Driver Update utility Fujitsu LifeBook storing traveling Fujitsu Shopping Online Function Key Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack Glossary...
  • Page 176 Media Player care Memory capacity checking capacity compartment installing problems removing upgrade module Memory Stick installing removing Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards Microphone Jack Microsoft Works 25, 101 Modem Modem (RJ-11) Jack Mouse problems NumLk PC Card Eject Button PC Cards installing problems removing...
  • Page 177 ScrLk Scrolling SD Card installing removing SD/Memory Stick Slot SDRAM Security Buttons Functions Security lock slot Specifications Audio Chipset Device Ports Dimensions and Weight Environmental Requirements Keyboard mass storage device options Memory Microprocessor Power Video Status Indicator Panel Suspend/ Resume button Tablet Configuration Tablet PC Button Functions, changing Touch Screen...

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