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Eagle E8310.book Page 3 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 4 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 5.27 A (100W).
Eagle E8310.book Page 1 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® E8310 Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eagle E8310.book Page 2 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 32 Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eagle E8310.book Page 3 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . . 88 Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Configuration of the WLAN Device Configuring the WLAN with Windows Vista. . . .
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Eagle E8310.book Page 1 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook E8310 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. Depending upon the configuration, your notebook has either a built-in 15.4” TFT XGA or SXGA+ color display. This system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 5 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 E8310 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook E8310 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 6 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Quick Point Cursor Control (optional) Stereo Speaker Display Panel Status Indicator Panel LifeBook Security/ Application Panel Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Infrared (IrDA) Sensor Stereo Speaker Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack Keyboard Microphone Jack Memory Stick/SD Card Slot Touchpad Pointing Device Display Panel Latch Button Figure 2-3.
Eagle E8310.book Page 7 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 from a variety of different digital devices. (See Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards on page 41 for more information) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones to listen to audio files. Infrared (IrDA) Sensor Provides an infrared interface for communication with devices IrDA Standard Rev.1.
Eagle E8310.book Page 8 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Serial Port (behind cover) S-Video Out Port ExpressCard Slot (top slot) USB 2.0 Port DC Power Jack Air Vents ExpressCard Eject Button External Video Smart Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Port (behind cover) PC Card Slot (bottom slot) 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 9 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 Modem (RJ-11) Jack USB 2.0 Ports Anti-Theft Lock Slot Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Release Latch 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. USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.
Eagle E8310.book Page 10 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Parallel Port Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.
Eagle E8310.book Page 11 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 Lithium ion Battery Bay Battery Bay Release Button Battery Bay Lock Port Replicator Connector Memory Upgrade Compartment Air Vents (various locations) Hard Disk Drive Compartment Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Eagle E8310.book Page 12 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Battery Battery Identifier Charging Battery AC Adapter Level Power NumLk ScrLk Hard Drive WLAN/ Access Bluetooth CapsLk Security Power PC Card Optical Drive Access Access (PC Card Slot) Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.
Eagle E8310.book Page 13 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 Battery Level indicator 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 14 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Function Keys Home Fn Key Application Key Start Key End Cursor Keys Numeric Keypad (surrounded by heavy line) 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 15 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 2-10) The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
Eagle E8310.book Page 16 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Optional Quick Point Control Left Buttons Scroll Button or Optional Fingerprint Sensor Cursor Control Right Buttons Figure 2-11. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device built into your Fujitsu LifeBook is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, two left and right buttons, and a scrolling button.
Eagle E8310.book Page 17 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 DRAGGING OPTIONAL QUICK POINT FEATURE 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 18 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 19 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 Your notebook has a Flexible Bay that can house one of several devices. Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed. ■ Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs and record to DVD, CD, and DVD-RAM discs.
Eagle E8310.book Page 20 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Button 1 Button 3 Button 2 Button 4 1 2 3 4 Enter Enter button 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. The Security/Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on.
Eagle E8310.book Page 21 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Windows Vista: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the Start menu. Select All Programs. Select Accessories, then select Run. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] 5.
Eagle E8310.book Page 22 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook the utility to set a password on their computer. In this case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure in “Setting Passwords” except this time, select [Remove], enter current password then click [Next]. When asked to confirm, select [Yes].
Eagle E8310.book Page 23 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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 The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully. To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application A.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 27 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Getting Started DC Power Jack AC Adapter Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1.
Eagle E8310.book Page 28 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 29 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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. When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source.
Eagle E8310.book Page 30 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 2. 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. 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. Using the TrustedCore Menu When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen.
Eagle E8310.book Page 31 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Getting Started press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, or remote control. Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft 1. After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all 14 items”. 2. Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.
Eagle E8310.book Page 32 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 33 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Getting Started Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Windows Vista: The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, then select Power Options. 2. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down). Windows XP: The default settings are not enabled.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 37 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 38 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 39 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM User Installable Features Emergency Tray Release Media Holder Tray Media Tray Eject Button 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 40 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook ■ ■ ■ ■ If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your LifeBook notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded. You should periodically check the Fujitsu website at us.fujitsu.com/computers for the most current drivers.
Eagle E8310.book Page 41 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Memory Stick/SD Card SD Card Memory Stick Figure 4-5. Inserting 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 42 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook ExpressCard Slot (top slot only) PC Card Slot (bottom slot only) Eject Buttons Figure 4-6. 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 43 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM User Installable Features INSERTING 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 44 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 45 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM User Installable Features Memory Clip Figure 4-11. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 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. Windows XP: Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Settings -> Control Panel, then doubleclicking the System icon.
Eagle E8310.book Page 46 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook 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. MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE JACK The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2.
Eagle E8310.book Page 47 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM User Installable Features 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.(Figure 4-14) 3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each side of the connector. Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are guaranteed to work. Figure 4-14.
Eagle E8310.book Page 48 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook ■ Depending upon your system configuration, the headphone jack may serve different purposes. On some configurations, the jack serves as a stereo headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out jack. On other configurations, the jack serves as a stereo headphone/LineOut/Optical Digital Audio Out jack. ■ If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, built-in stereo speakers will be disabled.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 51 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 52 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eagle E8310.book Page 53 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Troubleshooting Problem LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-RW/ CD-ROM’s. (continued) The optical drive access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no disc is in the tray or the drive is not installed. Possible Cause Possible Solutions Wrong drive designator was Verify the drive designator used by the application is used for the disc in the applica- the same as the one used by the operating system.
Eagle E8310.book Page 54 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work. Your external device is not properly installed. Re-install your device. (See Device Ports on page 46 for more information) Your operating system software is not set up with correct software driver for that device. Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
Eagle E8310.book Page 55 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions A card inserted in the PC Card or ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system. The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation. Close the application and restart your notebook. (continued) Your software may not have the correct software driver active.
Eagle E8310.book Page 56 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Problem Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself. (continued) Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone. The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. Possible Cause Possible Solutions You are operating on battery power and ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are at the dead battery state and the system has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.
Eagle E8310.book Page 57 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Troubleshooting Problem The system powers up, and displays power on information, but fails to load the operating system. Possible Cause Possible Solutions The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration. 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 58 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Problem The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it. Possible Cause Possible Solutions The notebook has gone into Video timeout, Standby mode, Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time. Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Eagle E8310.book Page 59 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 60 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook *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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 61 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 62 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive is connected. 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.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 65 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM 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).
Eagle E8310.book Page 66 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook ■ Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC). Traveling with your LifeBook notebook ■ Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. ■ You should 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 67 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Care and Maintenance ■ 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. Please pay attention to the following points: ■ The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 71 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Specifications Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL There is a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook. This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label. This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.
Eagle E8310.book Page 72 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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, 14.4K fax) ■ Gigabit LAN: Internal wired 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN: ■ Optional Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.
Eagle E8310.book Page 73 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Specifications Weight 15.0" XGA model: Approximately 5.93 lbs. (2.69 kg) with battery and optical drive 15.0” TFT SXGA+ model: Approximately 6.11 lbs. (2.
Eagle E8310.book Page 74 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office 60-day trial (Small Business Edition 2007) Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office 60-day trial (Small Business Edition 2007) Microsoft Works 8.5 Microsoft Works 8.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 77 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 78 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 79 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 80 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 81 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 82 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 83 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 84 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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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Eagle E8310.book Page 87 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 88 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 89 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e How to Handle This Device DEACTIVATING 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.
Eagle E8310.book Page 90 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/ Off Switch will power off both the optional wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices at the same time. To enable or disable either one of the devices individually, perform the following steps: 1. Slide the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch to On position. 2. XP: In the Control Panel, double-click the Fujitsu Radio Control icon.
Eagle E8310.book Page 91 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Configuration of the WLAN Device The optional WLAN Device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using one of the following tools: ■ ■ Intel PROSet Software - The Intel PROSet Software allows for multiple profile setup and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software.
Eagle E8310.book Page 92 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A address for the access point. Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page. 10. Click [Next]. 11. If you are using Cisco CCX, click Cisco Options to enable Cisco CKIP data encryption on the Security Settings page. Check the Cisco Compatible Extensions Options. If you have checked the Cisco's "Mixed-Cell" box in the Advanced Setting, this option must also be checked. 12. Click [OK]. 13.
Eagle E8310.book Page 93 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e 9. Field Name Description WPA Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access. Choosing WPA opens the WPA EAP drop-down menu. Options include TLS and PEAP. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. WPA-PSK Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click on the Configure button to enter the WPA Passphrase.
Eagle E8310.book Page 94 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK This section explains connection to the network. If there is an administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings. Following this operation, confirm the names of the computer and the workgroup as follows.
Eagle E8310.book Page 95 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Setting the sharing function Setting the file-sharing function Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid. The procedure for setting the file-sharing function follows, with the “work” folder in drive C: as an example. This operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used. 1.
Eagle E8310.book Page 96 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A menu displayed. The property window corresponding to the selected printer will be displayed. Setting the printer-sharing function when Network Setup Wizard has been executed is suggested on the screen.
Eagle E8310.book Page 97 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’s G u i d e Troubleshooting the WLAN TROUBLESHOOTING Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
Eagle E8310.book Page 98 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E Series Notebook - Appendix A WLAN Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Item Type of network Transfer rate Specification Conforms to IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)* (Automatic switching) IEEE 802.11a/g: 54 Mbps maximum data rate IEEE 802.11b: 11 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. (91 m) @ 6 Mbps 802.11b: 100 ft.
Eagle E8310.book Page 99 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 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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Eagle E8310.book Page 103 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Device installation process. You will also be led through the procedure of enrolling your first user into OmniPass. INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE INSTALLING OMNIPASS Your system has an optional fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. This also serves as a scroll button.
Eagle E8310.book Page 104 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook – Appendix B Verifying Information about OmniPass After you have completed installing OmniPass and restarted your system, you may wish to check the version of OmniPass on your system. To check the version information of OmniPass: 1.
Eagle E8310.book Page 105 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor 1. Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification. By default, the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard enters the credentials of the currently logged in Windows user. 2. Enter the password you use to log in to Windows. This will become the “master password” for this OmniPass user. In most cases, the Domain: value will be your Windows computer name.
Eagle E8310.book Page 106 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook – Appendix B Remembering a Password OmniPass can remember any application, GUI, or password protected resource that has a password prompt. Using the following procedure, you can store a set of credentials into OmniPass. These credentials will then be linked to your “master password” or fingerprint. Go to a site that requires a login (username and password), but do not log in yet.
Eagle E8310.book Page 107 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Password Management OmniPass provides an interface that lets you manage your passwords. To access this GUI, double-click the OmniPass key in the system tray. Click Vault Management; you will be prompted to authenticate. Once you gain access to Vault Management, click Manage Passwords under Vault Settings. You will see the Manage Passwords interface, with a list of friendly names.
Eagle E8310.book Page 108 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook – Appendix B ■ ■ You should periodically export your user profile and store it in a safe place. If anything happens to your system, you can import your OmniPass profile to a new system and have all your remembered settings and fingerprints instantly. You don't forget the Windows login credentials when exporting. When you examine the importation, you are prompted for authentication.
Eagle E8310.book Page 109 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Using the Fingerprint Sensor Removing a user will automatically destroy all OmniPass data associated with that user. All identities and credentials associated with the user will be lost. If you are sure about removing the user, we recommend you export the user profile. User Settings The User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings, Taskbar Tips, and Enrollment.
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Eagle E8310.book Page 111 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Index Index D DC Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 A Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 72 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 indicator . . . . . . . .
Eagle E8310.book Page 112 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM LifeBook E8000 Notebook Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Fujitsu Driver Update utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 62, 73 Media Player care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 removing . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eagle E8310.book Page 113 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:55 PM Index Power AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Auto/Airline adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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