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clio.book Page 3 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Copyright 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. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.
clio.book Page 4 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Technicians Only This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A.
clio.book Page 5 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® C1410 Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
clio.book Page 6 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Memory Upgrade Module Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hard Disk Drive Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . .
clio.book Page 7 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 7 APPENDIX: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Before Using the Wireless LAN Specifications Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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clio.book Page 1 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook C1410 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, powered by an Intel® Core™ microprocessor. The notebook has a built-in 15.4” TFT Crystal View WXGA color display. This system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Home, or XP Professional pre-installed.
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clio.book Page 5 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook C1410 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook C1410 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
clio.book Page 6 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C Series Notebook - Section Two Status Indicator Panel Display Panel Left Stereo Speaker Quick Point Cursor Control LifeBook Application Panel Left Button Touchpad Pointing Device Power/ Suspend/ Resume Button Right Stereo Speaker Left Button Keyboard Scroll Button Built-in Microphone Right Buttons Figure 2-3.
clio.book Page 7 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Headphone/ Line-Out Jack Microphone/ Line-In Jack Air Vents Modular Bay Modular Bay Release Latch Infrared Port 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.
clio.book Page 8 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C Series Notebook - Section Two ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Eject Button USB 2.0 Port PC Card Eject Button IEEE 1394 Jack SD Card Slot DC Power Jack S-Video Out Port PC Card Slot Anti-theft Lock Slot Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
clio.book Page 9 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Modem Jack USB 2.0 Ports Air Vents Serial Port Parallel Port Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack External Video Port Anti-theft Lock Slot Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.
clio.book Page 10 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C Series Notebook - Section Two Memory Upgrade Compartment Port Replicator Connector Air Vents Main Unit and Configuration Label Lithium ion Battery Bay Certificate of Authenticity (approximate location) Air Vents Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
clio.book Page 11 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Power Battery Identifier External Power NumLk ScrLk WLAN/ Hard Drive Access Bluetooth Antenna On CapsLk PC Card Optical Drive Access (PC Card Slot) Access Battery Charging Battery Level 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.
clio.book Page 12 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C Series Notebook - Section Two BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.
clio.book Page 13 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Function Keys Home Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy line) Application Key End Cursor Keys Figure 2-10 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
clio.book Page 14 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Two FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-10) The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
clio.book Page 15 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Cursor Control Left Buttons Scroll Button Right Buttons Figure 2-11. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12) The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
clio.book Page 16 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Two 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. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap.
clio.book Page 17 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other.
clio.book Page 18 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Two Modular Bay Modular Bay Release Latch Figure 2-16 Modular Bay Modular Bay Devices Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Modular Bay. The Modular Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-16) 3. Pull out the Modular Bay release latch. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove it. 4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.
clio.book Page 19 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Button A Button B Internet Button Email Button Mode Button Power/Suspend/Resume Button Figure 2-18. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer.
clio.book Page 20 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Two reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to the application you want to associate with the buttons, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button will now launch the new application. USING THE MEDIA PLAYER The media player allows you to use your LifeBook notebook’s optical drive as an audio media player.
clio.book Page 21 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook’s desktop that you can use at any time. You may use this panel to operate the media player when you have the Selector switch in the Application position or Lock mode. To use the desktop control panel: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel. 4. Click on CD Player.
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clio.book Page 25 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1.
clio.book Page 26 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Three Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Push the Display Panel latch to the right. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display. 2.
clio.book Page 27 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Getting Started 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. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location) When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source.
clio.book Page 28 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Three 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides.
clio.book Page 29 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Getting Started Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness.
clio.book Page 30 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Three 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature. Using the Hibernation Feature 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons.
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clio.book Page 33 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM User Installable Features 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.
clio.book Page 34 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
clio.book Page 35 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM User Installable Features Media Tray Eject Button Media Holder Tray Figure 4-2. Optical Drive Optical Drive There is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration you have selected. Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writers, DVD/CD-RW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are collectively known as “optical drives”. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.
clio.book Page 36 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four ■ ■ ■ You should periodically check the Fujitsu website at http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers for current updated drivers. All LifeBook DVD players are set to play DVD titles with region code number 1 which is specified for the North American market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the DVD Forum acting on Hollywood requirements.
clio.book Page 37 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM User Installable Features 3. To Fast-forward the movie, click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to jump to the ending credits. 4. To Stop the movie, click the button. ■ Exiting the Media Player 1. Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box. 2. Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.
clio.book Page 38 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four Eject Button Figure 4-4.Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk External USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional external USB floppy disk drive is available for your LifeBook notebook. The external floppy disk drive can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive.
clio.book Page 39 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Secure Digital Card Secure Digital Card Secure Digital Card Slot Figure 4-6. inserting an SD Card Secure Digital Card Your LifeBook notebook supports 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.
clio.book Page 40 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four ExpressCard Slot PC Card Slot PC Card (bottom slot only) Eject Buttons Figure 4-7. inserting/Removing PC Card PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you insert. You can insert one or two cards at a time, depending on its type.
clio.book Page 41 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM User Installable Features REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS 54 mm ExpressCard See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off during removal. ■ ExpressCard Slot (top slot) 34 mm ExpressCard Figure 4-8. inserting/Removing ExpressCards ■ ■ inserting or removing an ExpressCard during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.
clio.book Page 42 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 512 MB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-667 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module.
clio.book Page 43 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM User Installable Features 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.
clio.book Page 44 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. ■ The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions.
clio.book Page 45 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM User Installable Features Figure 4-14. Connecting a Parallel Device Figure 4-15. Connecting a USB Device SERIAL PORT INFRARED PORT The serial port, or COM port, located on the system and on the optional Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners.
clio.book Page 46 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Four IEEE 1394 PORT MICROPHONE/LINE-IN JACK 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 disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps transfer rate. A third-party application may be required to operate your digital device with the 1394 port.
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clio.book Page 49 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Troubleshooting 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.
clio.book Page 50 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Five TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50 Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . .
clio.book Page 51 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Troubleshooting 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. Possible Solutions This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
clio.book Page 52 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Memory Problems Your Power On screen, or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed memory. Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed. Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 42 for more information) You have a memory failure.
clio.book Page 53 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no modular bay battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries.
clio.book Page 54 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem Your notebook will not work on battery alone. (continued) The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. Possible Cause Possible Solutions No batteries are installed. Install a charged battery. The batteries are improperly installed. Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re-installing them. Your installed batteries are faulty.
clio.book Page 55 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook (boot) sequence. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a problem. See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are simply status indicators.
clio.book Page 56 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Five Problem The display has bright or dark spots. Possible Cause Possible Solutions If the spots are very tiny and few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display. This is normal; do nothing. If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs. Display is faulty; contact your support representative.
clio.book Page 57 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Troubleshooting 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.
clio.book Page 58 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Five *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact your support representative. *Press to resume, to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message.
clio.book Page 59 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Troubleshooting RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below. In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR DVD, you will need to use a DVD drive either in your system or attached externally.
clio.book Page 60 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Five • Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window. • Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it. • If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space bar to enable it. • Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it. 7. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
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clio.book Page 63 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Care and Maintenance 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. ■ The system contains components that can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
clio.book Page 64 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Six Traveling with your LifeBook notebook ■ Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. ■ It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage. ■ Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.
clio.book Page 65 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Care and Maintenance MEDIA CARE / PC CARDS/EXPRESSCARDS Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. Caring for your Cards PC Cards and ExpressCards are durable, but you must treat them with care.
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clio.book Page 69 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Specifications Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. There is a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook. (See Figure 2-7 on page 10 for location). This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook.
clio.book Page 70 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Seven FEATURES ■ Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad pointing device with scroll button ■ Communications Modem: Internal V.90 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax) ■ ■ ■ ■ Gigabit LAN: Internal Marvell 88E8055 wired 10Base-T/ 100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN: ■ Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connections (Tri-mode 802.
clio.book Page 71 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Temperature Operating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) Non-operating: 5° to 140° F (–15° to 60° C) 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 ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories, visit our website at: www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU (1-800-385-4878).
clio.book Page 72 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Seven Operating System Options Depending upon your system, one of the following operating system configurations will be installed: Microsoft Windows XP Home With Microsoft Works 8.0 and Microsoft Office 60day trial (Student/Teacher Edition). Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Microsoft Works 8.0 and Microsoft Office 60day trial (Small Business Edition).
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clio.book Page 75 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Glossary Glossary Boot To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM. AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Bus An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information.
clio.book Page 76 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Eight produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam. Data The information a system stores and processes. DC Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time. Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
clio.book Page 77 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Glossary I/O Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. I/O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form. IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit. Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.
clio.book Page 78 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Eight Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU. MHz Megahertz. PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Self-configuring PC local bus. Designed by Intel, PCI has gained wide acceptance as a standard bus design. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
clio.book Page 79 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Glossary RAM Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it. RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools. Reset The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM. Restart See Reset.
clio.book Page 80 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Eight Wi-Fi Compatible Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA website at: www.wirelessethernet.com. WLAN Wireless Local Area Network.
clio.book Page 81 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
clio.book Page 82 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Section Eight 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.
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clio.book Page 85 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION Please note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device. Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices.
clio.book Page 86 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Appendix Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the 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.
clio.book Page 87 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e ■ The WLAN device operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz lower, middle, and upper UNII bands. ■ Microwave ovens may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices since they operate in the same 2.4 GHz frequency range as IEEE802.11b/g devices. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band.
clio.book Page 88 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Appendix Configuration of the WLAN Device The WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility. The Intel PROSet for Wireless utility allows for multiple profile setup and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software. 4. Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog displays.
clio.book Page 89 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e password do not have to be the same as name and password of your current Windows user login. address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. If your network uses static IP addresses, consult with your network administrator for the correct IP address settings. 23. Click [OK] to save the settings. 24. From the Intel ProSet Wireless page, click the new profile name shown in the Profile List.
clio.book Page 90 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Appendix 6. Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed that requests you to restart the personal computer, click [Yes] to restart the computer. Setting the sharing function Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid. This operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used.
clio.book Page 91 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 4. Click [Share this printer]. 5. Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name]. 6. Click the [OK] button. Confirming connection After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers. Also, confirm the status of the radio waves in case of trouble such as a network connection failure.
clio.book Page 92 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Appendix Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
clio.book Page 93 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Access point Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic. Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Points.
clio.book Page 94 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Appendix allowed to associate with the AP. Shared key authentication is not considered secure, because a hacker who detects both the clear-text challenge and the same challenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the key.
clio.book Page 95 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 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.
clio.book Page 96 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Appendix WLAN Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Type of network The Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (WM3945ABG) Network Connections WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)*. Transfer rate (Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz 802.11a: 4900 ~ 5850 MHz Number of channels 802.11a: 8 independent channels 802.
clio.book Page 97 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 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.
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clio.book Page 99 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Index Index A D AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Anti-theft lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
clio.book Page 100 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM LifeBook C1400 Series Notebook - Index Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 71 Function Key F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F6 .
clio.book Page 101 Friday, June 2, 2006 10:37 AM Index Power On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 57 T Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 29 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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