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E8210.book Page 3 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 4 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 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 4.22 A.
E8210.book Page 5 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® E8000 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 Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E8210.book Page 6 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Memory Upgrade Module Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hard Disk Drive Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . .
E8210.book Page 7 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 7 Wireless LAN Glossary SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS IP address information Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Specifications Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E8210.book Page 1 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook E8000 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Core™ Duo processor. Depending upon the configuration, your notebook has either a built-in 15.4” TFT WXGA or WSXGA+ color display. This system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Professional pre-installed.
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E8210.book Page 5 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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 E8000 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook E8000 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.
E8210.book Page 6 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Status Indicator Panel Display Panel Stereo Speaker Touchpad Pointing Device LifeBook Security/ Application Panel Power/ Suspend/ Resume Button Stereo Speaker Left Buttons Scroll Button/ Fingerprint Sensor (optional) Keyboard Right Buttons Quick Point Cursor Control (optional) Figure 2-3.
E8210.book Page 7 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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 Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack* IEEE 1394 Jack Microphone Jack** Air Vents IrDA Sensor Air Vents Display Panel Latch Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook - front panel FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices.
E8210.book Page 8 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook External Video Port DC Power Jack Air Vents Parallel Port ExpressCard Slot (top slot) PC Card Slot (bottom slot) Smart Card Slot ExpressCard Eject Button PC Card Eject Button Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
E8210.book Page 9 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Flexible Bay Anti-Theft Lock Slot Modem Jack USB 2.0 Port Flexible Bay Release Latch S-Video Out Port Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
E8210.book Page 10 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook USB 2.0 Ports Anti-Theft Lock Slot Serial Port Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. 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.
E8210.book Page 11 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Air Vents Air Vents Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Memory Upgrade Compartment Certificate of Authenticity (approximate location) Lithium ion Battery Bay Port Replicator Connector Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
E8210.book Page 12 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Power Battery Identifier AC Adapter NumLk ScrLk Hard Drive WLAN/ Access Bluetooth Power CapsLk PC Card Optical Access (PC Card Slot) Drive Access Battery Charging Battery Level Security Figure 2-9. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.
E8210.book Page 13 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k 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.
E8210.book Page 14 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Function Keys Home Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy line) Application Key End Cursor Keys Figure 2-11 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.
E8210.book Page 15 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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 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 2-11) The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
E8210.book Page 16 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Optional Quick Point Control Left Buttons Scroll Button or Optional Fingerprint Sensor Right Buttons Cursor Control Figure 2-12. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device ■ Certain E8000 LifeBook notebooks are equipped with an optional “Quick Point” button for moving the cursor. For more information about Quick Point, see “Optional Quick Point Feature” on page 17.
E8210.book Page 17 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k SCROLLING Figure 2-14 Double-clicking ■ ■ Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page.
E8210.book Page 18 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Volume Control will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook. 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.
E8210.book Page 19 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Release Latch Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices 4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This will require light force. Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, and a weight saver. (Figure 2-17) Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
E8210.book Page 20 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Button 1 Button 3 Button 2 Button 4 1 2 3 4 Enter Enter Enter button Status Indicator Panel* Power/Suspend/ Resume Button* *Shown for reference only. Figure 2-19. LifeBook Security/Application Panel LifeBook Security/ Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use.
E8210.book Page 21 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Security Panel Application and Set User Password. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the user password. You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above.
E8210.book Page 22 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Supervisor: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel. 2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes. Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you will need your Drivers and Applications CD.
E8210.book Page 23 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.
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E8210.book Page 27 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Getting Started DC Output Cable DC Power Jack 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.
E8210.book Page 28 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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. Press the Display Panel latch in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display. 2.
E8210.book Page 29 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 30 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. 3. Press the [Right Arrow] or [Left Arrow] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings.
E8210.book Page 31 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 32 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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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E8210.book Page 35 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 36 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
E8210.book Page 37 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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. Multi-Format DVD Writers, DVD/CDRW Combo drives, and DVD-ROM drives are collectively known as “optical drives”. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.
E8210.book Page 38 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook ■ ■ ■ You should periodically check the Fujitsu website at us.fujitsu.com/computers for the most current 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.
E8210.book Page 39 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM User Installable Features Using the Media Player Control Panel The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point. 1. To pause the movie, click the on-screen button. 2. To rewind the movie, click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to return to the opening screen. 3.
E8210.book Page 40 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook – Section Four Memory Stick SD Card Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Figure 4-5. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card Memory Stick/ Secure Digital Cards Your LifeBook notebook 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.
E8210.book Page 41 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM User Installable Features ExpressCard Slot (top slot only) PC Card Slot (bottom slot only) Eject Buttons Figure 4-6. Installing/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 install. You can install one or two cards at a time, depending on its type.
E8210.book Page 42 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook INSTALLING EXPRESSCARDS REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it. See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card.
E8210.book Page 43 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM User Installable Features Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 256 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. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.
E8210.book Page 44 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Memory Clip 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 screws. 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.
E8210.book Page 45 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM User Installable Features 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.
E8210.book Page 46 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Figure 4-14. Connecting a Parallel Device Figure 4-16. Connecting a USB Device SERIAL 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. In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated (Figure 4-15).
E8210.book Page 47 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM User Installable Features In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.(Figure 4-17) MICROPHONE JACK** The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must be equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook.
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E8210.book Page 51 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 52 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52 Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E8210.book Page 53 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Troubleshooting Problem LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-RW/ CD-ROM’s. Possible Cause Possible Solutions Wrong drive designator was used for the disc in the application. Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as the one used by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.
E8210.book Page 54 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Problem You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work. You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system. Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your external device is not properly installed. Re-install your device. (See Device Ports on page 45 for more information) Your operating system software is not set up with correct software driver for that device.
E8210.book Page 55 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions PC Card/ExpressCard Problems A card inserted in the PC Card or ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system. The card is not properly installed. Remove and re-install the card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 41 for more information) The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.
E8210.book Page 56 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Problem Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself. Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone. The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. 56 Possible Cause Possible Solutions The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs. Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/ Suspend/Resume button.
E8210.book Page 57 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Shutdown and Startup Problems The Suspend/Resume button does not work. The system powers up, and displays power on information, but fails to load the operating system. Suspend/Resume button is disabled. Enable the button by going to the Control Panel -> Power Options Properties and clicking on the Advanced tab. In the Power buttons area, select the option that best suits your needs.
E8210.book Page 58 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Problem The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook. (continued) Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions. Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the brightness level of the display.
E8210.book Page 59 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The Display is dark when on battery power. The Power Management utility default is set on low brightness to conserve power. Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-click on the battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings. You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information. Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor.
E8210.book Page 60 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
E8210.book Page 61 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Troubleshooting *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. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
E8210.book Page 62 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
E8210.book Page 63 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Troubleshooting 5. If you have an external DVD drive connected, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step 7. 6. If you have an external DVD drive connected: • 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.
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E8210.book Page 67 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance ■ If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook: 1. Turn it off. 2. Position it so that the liquid can run out. 3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed. 4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. ■ Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).
E8210.book Page 68 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
E8210.book Page 69 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Care and Maintenance changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC). ■ ■ ■ Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter. Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk. / Optical Drive Caring for your Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care.
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E8210.book Page 73 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Specifications Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL The configuration label located on the bottom of your notebook contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook. (See Figure 2-8 on page 11 for location). Following is an example label and information on how to read your configuration label. This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.
E8210.book Page 74 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook FEATURES ■ Integrated Pointing Device ■ Touchpad pointing device with scroll button ■ Optional Quick Point cursor control button Communications Modem: Internal V.90 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.
E8210.book Page 75 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Specifications DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Overall Dimensions Approximately 14.2"(w) x 10.2"(d) x 1.4”(h) (360 mm x 259 mm x 35.5 mm) Adobe Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms. Weight 15.4" Crystal View Wide XGA model: Approximately 5.93 lbs. (2.
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E8210.book Page 79 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 80 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required for the communication, such as IP address.
E8210.book Page 81 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Glossary Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff. 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.
E8210.book Page 82 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Megahertz 1,000,000 cycles per second. Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU. MHz Megahertz. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers. Modem A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator.
E8210.book Page 83 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Glossary - 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. 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.
E8210.book Page 84 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook USB Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer. VGA Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers. VRAM Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
E8210.book Page 85 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 86 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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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E8210.book Page 89 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 90 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A 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.
E8210.book Page 91 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 92 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A 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. 3.
E8210.book Page 93 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e and [Subnet mask]. See page 99 for IP address setting. 22. After selecting authentication type, enter the name, domain, and password of the user you have created on the authentication server. The user name and password do not have to be the same as name and password of your current Windows user login. ■ 23. Click [OK] to save the settings. 24.
E8210.book Page 94 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A For access point (infrastructure) connection: Assign the name of the work group to be accessed. 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.
E8210.book Page 95 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 3. Click the [Sharing] tab. 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.
E8210.book Page 96 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
E8210.book Page 97 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 98 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A 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.
E8210.book Page 99 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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.
E8210.book Page 100 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A 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 Typical operating distances** 802.11a: 40 ft. (12 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft.
E8210.book Page 101 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM 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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E8210.book Page 105 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system has an optional fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. This also serves as a scroll button. (Figure 1) GETTING STARTED This section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition application. You will be led through the OmniPass installation process.
E8210.book Page 106 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook – Appendix B The installation program automatically places an icon (Softex OmniPass) in the Windows Control Panel as well as a golden key shaped icon in the taskbar. network resources, you often have to supply credentials to gain access. This can result in dozens of sets of credentials that you have to remember.
E8210.book Page 107 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor will be your Windows computer name. In a corporate environment, or when accessing corporate resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows computer name. Click [Next] to continue. 3. In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint. Refer to “Enrolling a Fingerprint” on page 107 for additional information. 4. Next, choose how OmniPass notifies you of various events.
E8210.book Page 108 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook – Appendix B Go to a site that requires a login (username and password), but do not log in yet. At the site login prompt, enter your username and password in the prompted fields, but do not enter the site (do not hit [Enter], [Submit], [OK], or Login). Right-click the OmniPass system tray icon and select Remember Password from the submenu. The Windows arrow cursor will change to a golden key OmniPass cursor.
E8210.book Page 109 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor You can view the credentials stored for any remembered website by highlighting the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog and clicking Unmask Values. Should a password be reset, or an account expire, you can remove stored credentials from OmniPass. Highlight the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog and click Delete Page. You will be prompted to confirm the password deletion.
E8210.book Page 110 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook – Appendix B Exporting an OmniPass User Profile To export a user, open the OmniPass Control Center, and click Import/Export User under Manage Users. Click Exports an OmniPass user profile. OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate. Upon successfully authentication, you must name the OmniPass user profile and decide where to save it. An .opi file is generated, and you should store a copy of it in a safe place. This .
E8210.book Page 111 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor etc.). The details of each setting under the Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips interfaces are self-explanatory. The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll fingerprints. For the procedure to enroll and authentication device refer to Chapter 2.3. To enroll additional fingerprints, click Enroll Authentication Device, and authenticate with OmniPass.
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E8210.book Page 113 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Index Index A D About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DC Output Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E8210.book Page 114 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Flexible Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 19 cold-swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 eject lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Modular Multi-Format DVD Writer .
E8210.book Page 115 Friday, March 10, 2006 4:33 PM Index P Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 PC Card access indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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