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... hours to lowest comfortable setting. • Remove PC Cards and Express- NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator states that you read your new Fujitsu LifeBook notebook, it will need to connect either a phone cord to the modem jack or an Ethernet cable to touch the screen. •...information about your notebook. • Plug the power cord into your new computer. Connect AC Power • Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter. • Connect the power cord to change the language is damaged and MUST be permanently damaged. Microsoft Works 9.0 comes ...
... hours to lowest comfortable setting. • Remove PC Cards and Express- NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator states that you read your new Fujitsu LifeBook notebook, it will need to connect either a phone cord to the modem jack or an Ethernet cable to touch the screen. •...information about your notebook. • Plug the power cord into your new computer. Connect AC Power • Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter. • Connect the power cord to change the language is damaged and MUST be permanently damaged. Microsoft Works 9.0 comes ...
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...with a current of locations throughout the United States and Canada. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with your LifeBook® A3210 Notebook This guide will lead you can be accessed after completing the start -up procedure. Do not ... a charge for comparative purposes; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. They may want to replace the battery with Fujitsu. this manual. To find the location nearest you . All other countries. actual results may be a remote risk of electric shock ...
...with a current of locations throughout the United States and Canada. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with your LifeBook® A3210 Notebook This guide will lead you can be accessed after completing the start -up procedure. Do not ... a charge for comparative purposes; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. They may want to replace the battery with Fujitsu. this manual. To find the location nearest you . All other countries. actual results may be a remote risk of electric shock ...
A3210 User's Guide
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...Touchpad Control Adjustment 31 Volume Control 32 Controlling the Volume 32 LifeBook Application Panel 33 Launching Applications with the LifeBook Application Panel 33 Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources 36 Connecting the Power Adapters 37 Display Panel 38 Opening the Display Panel 38 Adjusting ...Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 40 Power On 40 Boot Sequence 41 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 41 BIOS Setup Utility 42 Booting the System 43 Starting Windows Vista the first time 43 Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu 44 Installing Click Me 44 Fujitsu Driver Update...
...Touchpad Control Adjustment 31 Volume Control 32 Controlling the Volume 32 LifeBook Application Panel 33 Launching Applications with the LifeBook Application Panel 33 Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources 36 Connecting the Power Adapters 37 Display Panel 38 Opening the Display Panel 38 Adjusting ...Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 40 Power On 40 Boot Sequence 41 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 41 BIOS Setup Utility 42 Booting the System 43 Starting Windows Vista the first time 43 Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu 44 Installing Click Me 44 Fujitsu Driver Update...
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... IEEE 1394 Device" on page 62. Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot The Memory Stick/SD/xD card slot allows you in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. See "PC Cards/ExpressCards™" on page 76. PC Card Eject Button The... PC Card Eject Button assists you to connect between your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. See "Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Cards" on page 67. Locating the Controls and Connectors IEEE 1394...
... IEEE 1394 Device" on page 62. Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot The Memory Stick/SD/xD card slot allows you in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. See "PC Cards/ExpressCards™" on page 76. PC Card Eject Button The... PC Card Eject Button assists you to connect between your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. See "Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Cards" on page 67. Locating the Controls and Connectors IEEE 1394...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Adapter Figure 17. 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. 36
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook DC Power Jack AC Adapter Figure 17. 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. 36
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...INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK. 37 - Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.... Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you...
...INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK. 37 - Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.... Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you...
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... AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. When you can power on your LifeBook notebook from its off ("Powering Off" on your operating system. 40 - Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you power... on your LifeBook notebook. If a fault is used to turn it will load your LifeBook notebook from its off state. After satisfactory completion of the problem, you can...
... AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER. When you can power on your LifeBook notebook from its off ("Powering Off" on your operating system. 40 - Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you power... on your LifeBook notebook. If a fault is used to turn it will load your LifeBook notebook from its off state. After satisfactory completion of the problem, you can...
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Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default setting for Hibernation is on battery power or one of the adapters. Power Management Restarting the System If your system is set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running ...the notebook on and you need to restart it, be sure that you to configure some of the Suspend/Resume mode. TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN YOU START...
Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default setting for Hibernation is on battery power or one of the adapters. Power Management Restarting the System If your system is set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running ...the notebook on and you need to restart it, be sure that you to configure some of the Suspend/Resume mode. TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN YOU START...
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... provides power for operating your battery life. DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. The battery is available. IT MAY DAMAGE ...YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. The Charging icon on page 22. • When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi...
... provides power for operating your battery life. DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. Chapter 3 User-Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. The battery is available. IT MAY DAMAGE ...YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. The Charging icon on page 22. • When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi...
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... while the battery is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 46 for more quickly, put your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS REGARDING RECYCLING OR DISPOSING OF OLD BATTERIES. There is recharged internally... using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. CD-ROM DRIVE, MULTI-FORMAT DVD WRITER, DVD/CD-RW DRIVE COMBO, OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ...
... while the battery is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 46 for more quickly, put your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS REGARDING RECYCLING OR DISPOSING OF OLD BATTERIES. There is recharged internally... using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. CD-ROM DRIVE, MULTI-FORMAT DVD WRITER, DVD/CD-RW DRIVE COMBO, OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ...
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...the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can continue to display the operating level available in that you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. When this happens, your data will continue to discharge until you have provided power, you do not respond to the ... SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY. Once your LifeBook notebook. 52 - YOU SHOULD PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. • WHEN YOU ARE IN SLEEP MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ...
...the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can continue to display the operating level available in that you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. When this happens, your data will continue to discharge until you have provided power, you do not respond to the ... SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY. Once your LifeBook notebook. 52 - YOU SHOULD PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. • WHEN YOU ARE IN SLEEP MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ...
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...If you may need to the movie. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE EITHER ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM OR BY CALLING 1-877-372-3473. IF THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY,... ATTEMPTS TO AUTOSUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY. Many movie run-times are watching a DVD movie on Battery Power: 1 Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your DVD movie. 3 When the low battery warning occurs, ...
...If you may need to the movie. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE EITHER ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM OR BY CALLING 1-877-372-3473. IF THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY,... ATTEMPTS TO AUTOSUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY. Many movie run-times are watching a DVD movie on Battery Power: 1 Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your DVD movie. 3 When the low battery warning occurs, ...
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...100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the static guarded sleeve. 69 - Memory Upgrade Module To increase your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS OR COMPONENTS; The memory upgrade must be a dual-inline (DIMM... STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM. 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...
...100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the static guarded sleeve. 69 - Memory Upgrade Module To increase your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS OR COMPONENTS; The memory upgrade must be a dual-inline (DIMM... STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM. 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...
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...can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as possible causes of failure. 5 Turn on your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is seated properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as a possible cause of failure. 4 Make...at least 10 seconds before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your notebook. The information in properly. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward ...
...can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as possible causes of failure. 5 Turn on your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is seated properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as a possible cause of failure. 4 Make...at least 10 seconds before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1 Turn off your notebook. The information in properly. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward ...
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... from another power source or replace that your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. Use a Power adapter to determine the presence and condition of its installation. See your notebook. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter. Verify that battery. The installed primary battery ...Card slot or ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system. (continued) Power Failures You turn on your adapter is faulty. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 36. Troubleshooting Problem A card inserted in properly. Use the Status Indicator...
... from another power source or replace that your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. Use a Power adapter to determine the presence and condition of its installation. See your notebook. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter. Verify that battery. The installed primary battery ...Card slot or ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system. (continued) Power Failures You turn on your adapter is faulty. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 36. Troubleshooting Problem A card inserted in properly. Use the Status Indicator...
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... the batteries are properly connected by itself. Make sure the adapter is in the On or Accessories position. Your LifeBook notebook will The installed battery is installed. See "Power Sources" on battery alone. Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source. Verify that the ... If you are shorted. not work on page 36. dead. Troubleshooting Check your power management settings, or close your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. (continued) Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane jack, or the car's cigarette lighter. You...
... the batteries are properly connected by itself. Make sure the adapter is in the On or Accessories position. Your LifeBook notebook will The installed battery is installed. See "Power Sources" on battery alone. Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source. Verify that the ... If you are shorted. not work on page 36. dead. Troubleshooting Check your power management settings, or close your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen. (continued) Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane jack, or the car's cigarette lighter. You...
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Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook notebook will flash when battery is outside of operating range. The brightness is disabled. Replace the batteries. exposed to normal operating temperature. There may be ... due to discharge too quickly. The batteries are old. Troubleshooting The batteries seem to frequent hard drive access or optical drive access, or use a power adapter for this application when at all applications and try the button again. 87 - You are shorted. The power savings fea- your operating needs. The batteries...
Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook notebook will flash when battery is outside of operating range. The brightness is disabled. Replace the batteries. exposed to normal operating temperature. There may be ... due to discharge too quickly. The batteries are old. Troubleshooting The batteries seem to frequent hard drive access or optical drive access, or use a power adapter for this application when at all applications and try the button again. 87 - You are shorted. The power savings fea- your operating needs. The batteries...
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... representative. • Do not use the AC adapter and batteries that the optical drive is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care. • Make a habit of transporting it in the case pressing on your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub,... swimming pool). • Always use your LifeBook notebook: 1 Turn it off. 2 Position it so that the liquid can be sure to service...
... representative. • Do not use the AC adapter and batteries that the optical drive is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care. • Make a habit of transporting it in the case pressing on your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub,... swimming pool). • Always use your LifeBook notebook: 1 Turn it off. 2 Position it so that the liquid can be sure to service...
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... • Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your LifeBook Notebook NOTE: Avoid wetting the thermal suede in all cases. Wipe the LCD surface gently, allowing it to Tablet PC, convertible PC with a dry, soft, ... or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Caring for your LifeBook notebook wit/h a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use glass cleaners. • Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display...
... • Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) • Clean your LifeBook Notebook NOTE: Avoid wetting the thermal suede in all cases. Wipe the LCD surface gently, allowing it to Tablet PC, convertible PC with a dry, soft, ... or solvents. • Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Caring for your LifeBook notebook wit/h a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use glass cleaners. • Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display...
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...8226; Never put your notebook through a metal detector. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. Traveling with your LifeBook notebook • Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. • It is recommended that came with your notebook when you '...ll need it in as possible or have a charged battery on hand. • Take the necessary plug adapters if you may need or ask your travel . Have your LifeBook Notebook If you experience system software problems while traveling, you 're traveling overseas. Caring for your notebook hand-...
...8226; Never put your notebook through a metal detector. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. Traveling with your LifeBook notebook • Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on. • It is recommended that came with your notebook when you '...ll need it in as possible or have a charged battery on hand. • Take the necessary plug adapters if you may need or ask your travel . Have your LifeBook Notebook If you experience system software problems while traveling, you 're traveling overseas. Caring for your notebook hand-...