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... unless authorized by method claims of their respective owners. © Copyright 2011 Fujitsu America, Inc. Google is protected by Macrovision Corporation. in some models of the LIFEBOOK notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc... States and/or other countries. B6FJ-5571-01ENZ0-00 Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LIFEBOOK are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. however, as ongoing development ...
... unless authorized by method claims of their respective owners. © Copyright 2011 Fujitsu America, Inc. Google is protected by Macrovision Corporation. in some models of the LIFEBOOK notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc... States and/or other countries. B6FJ-5571-01ENZ0-00 Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LIFEBOOK are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. however, as ongoing development ...
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...of the FCC rules. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Address: 1250 E. Operations are subject to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu America, Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Arques Avenue Sunnyvale,...that may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that product: Base Model Configuration: LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD...
...of the FCC rules. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Address: 1250 E. Operations are subject to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu America, Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Arques Avenue Sunnyvale,...that may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that product: Base Model Configuration: LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD...
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Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 7 Conventions Used in the Guide 7 Fujitsu Contact Information 8 Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK Overview 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors 11 Top Components 11 Left-Side Panel Components 14 Right-Side Panel Components 16 Bottom Components 17 Status Indicator Panel 19 Power Status Indicator 19 Battery Level Indicator 20 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator 21 NumLk Indicator 21 CapsLock Indicator 21 ScrLk Indicator 21 1
Contents Preface Chapter 1 About This Guide 7 Conventions Used in the Guide 7 Fujitsu Contact Information 8 Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK Overview 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors 11 Top Components 11 Left-Side Panel Components 14 Right-Side Panel Components 16 Bottom Components 17 Status Indicator Panel 19 Power Status Indicator 19 Battery Level Indicator 20 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator 21 NumLk Indicator 21 CapsLock Indicator 21 ScrLk Indicator 21 1
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...-Clicking 27 Dragging 28 Navigating Using Gestures 29 Touchpad Control Adjustment 29 Volume Control 31 Controlling the Volume 31 Getting Started with Your LIFEBOOK Power Sources 33 Connecting the Power Adapters 33 Display Panel 34 Opening the Display Panel 34 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 35 Using the... Keyboard 35 Using the Power Options 35 Using the Windows Mobility Center 35 Closing the Display Panel 35 Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook 36 Power On 36 Boot Sequence 37 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 37 BIOS Setup Utility 38 Booting the System 38 Starting Windows...
...-Clicking 27 Dragging 28 Navigating Using Gestures 29 Touchpad Control Adjustment 29 Volume Control 31 Controlling the Volume 31 Getting Started with Your LIFEBOOK Power Sources 33 Connecting the Power Adapters 33 Display Panel 34 Opening the Display Panel 34 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 35 Using the... Keyboard 35 Using the Power Options 35 Using the Windows Mobility Center 35 Closing the Display Panel 35 Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook 36 Power On 36 Boot Sequence 37 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 37 BIOS Setup Utility 38 Booting the System 38 Starting Windows...
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...63 Headphone/Line-Out Jack 63 Microphone/Line-In Jack 64 Universal Serial Bus Ports 64 External Video Port 66 Troubleshooting Your LIFEBOOK Troubleshooting 67 Identifying the Problem 67 Specific Problems 69 Power On Self Test Messages 79 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 80 ...Image using Recovery and Utility 87 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 89 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LIFEBOOK Notebook 90 Cleaning your LIFEBOOK notebook 92 Storing your LIFEBOOK notebook 93 Traveling with your LIFEBOOK notebook 94 Batteries 95 Media Care 96 Memory Sticks/SD Cards 97 4
...63 Headphone/Line-Out Jack 63 Microphone/Line-In Jack 64 Universal Serial Bus Ports 64 External Video Port 66 Troubleshooting Your LIFEBOOK Troubleshooting 67 Identifying the Problem 67 Specific Problems 69 Power On Self Test Messages 79 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 80 ...Image using Recovery and Utility 87 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 89 Care and Maintenance Caring for your LIFEBOOK Notebook 90 Cleaning your LIFEBOOK notebook 92 Storing your LIFEBOOK notebook 93 Traveling with your LIFEBOOK notebook 94 Batteries 95 Media Care 96 Memory Sticks/SD Cards 97 4
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...MATERIAL. 7 Your computer comes with the new 2nd generation Intel® Core™ Processor. Preface About This Guide The LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook from Fujitsu America provides desktop performance with Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system pre-installed. This manual explains how to a... portable environment. Example: "Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your LIFEBOOK notebook's hardware and built-in 14" WXGA high-definition color display. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on ...
...MATERIAL. 7 Your computer comes with the new 2nd generation Intel® Core™ Processor. Preface About This Guide The LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook from Fujitsu America provides desktop performance with Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system pre-installed. This manual explains how to a... portable environment. Example: "Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your LIFEBOOK notebook's hardware and built-in 14" WXGA high-definition color display. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on ...
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...Support in the following ways: • Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) • Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you ... CAREFULLY. About This Guide PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION CAREFULLY. THE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR COMPUTER, OR TO THE INTEGRITY ...
...Support in the following ways: • Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) • Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you ... CAREFULLY. About This Guide PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION CAREFULLY. THE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR COMPUTER, OR TO THE INTEGRITY ...
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About This Guide Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions. 9 - Limited Warranty Your LIFEBOOK notebook is backed by visiting the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS. Fujitsu Shopping Online You can go directly to the online store by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty.
About This Guide Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions. 9 - Limited Warranty Your LIFEBOOK notebook is backed by visiting the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS. Fujitsu Shopping Online You can go directly to the online store by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty.
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even if you read it before using your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook. Fujitsu LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook 10 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK Overview This section describes the components of your notebook - Figure 1. We strongly recommend that you are already familiar with notebook computers.
even if you read it before using your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook. Fujitsu LIFEBOOK LH531 notebook 10 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK Overview This section describes the components of your notebook - Figure 1. We strongly recommend that you are already familiar with notebook computers.
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... microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with display open Top Components The following is a brief description of yourself to take pictures of your LIFEBOOK notebook's top components. Web Camera The 1.3 megapixel web camera allows you to send over the internet. Locating the Controls and Connectors Digital Microphone Web ...MS/SD Card Slot Wireless Device Switch Touchpad Pointing Device Status Indicator Panel Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Stereo Speaker Figure 2. Locating the Controls and Connectors LIFEBOOK notebook with the CyberLink YouCam application. 11 -
... microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with display open Top Components The following is a brief description of yourself to take pictures of your LIFEBOOK notebook's top components. Web Camera The 1.3 megapixel web camera allows you to send over the internet. Locating the Controls and Connectors Digital Microphone Web ...MS/SD Card Slot Wireless Device Switch Touchpad Pointing Device Status Indicator Panel Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Stereo Speaker Figure 2. Locating the Controls and Connectors LIFEBOOK notebook with the CyberLink YouCam application. 11 -
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Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LIFEBOOK notebook from suspend mode, power off when not in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. This media allows you to turn the ... it has been shut down from a variety of different digital devices. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with a specific component of your LIFEBOOK notebook. See "Power/Suspend/Resume Button" on and off. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with a right button, a left button, and a cursor control pad. ...
Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LIFEBOOK notebook from suspend mode, power off when not in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. This media allows you to turn the ... it has been shut down from a variety of different digital devices. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with a specific component of your LIFEBOOK notebook. See "Power/Suspend/Resume Button" on and off. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with a right button, a left button, and a cursor control pad. ...
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... Port" on page 66. 14 - External Video Port The external video port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LIFEBOOK notebook's left -side panel USB 2.0 Port with Anytime USB Charge Left-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your... LIFEBOOK notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. LIFEBOOK notebook left -side components. Locating the Controls and Connectors ...
... Port" on page 66. 14 - External Video Port The external video port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LIFEBOOK notebook's left -side panel USB 2.0 Port with Anytime USB Charge Left-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your... LIFEBOOK notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. Air Vents The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. LIFEBOOK notebook left -side components. Locating the Controls and Connectors ...
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Optical Drive Optical Drive Release Button LAN (RJ-45) Jack USB 2.0 Ports Anti-Theft Lock Slot Figure 4. LIFEBOOK notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is used for an internal wired 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection. LAN (RJ-...45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook's right-side components. Optical Drive The optical drive bay contains a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a Blu-ray drive. USB 2.0 Port The USB...
Optical Drive Optical Drive Release Button LAN (RJ-45) Jack USB 2.0 Ports Anti-Theft Lock Slot Figure 4. LIFEBOOK notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel Components The following is used for an internal wired 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection. LAN (RJ-...45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook's right-side components. Optical Drive The optical drive bay contains a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a Blu-ray drive. USB 2.0 Port The USB...
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... - Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3 SDRAM). Locating the Controls and Connectors LIFEBOOK notebook bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook's bottom panel components. Air Vents (multiple locations) Memory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Figure 5.
... - Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3 SDRAM). Locating the Controls and Connectors LIFEBOOK notebook bottom panel Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook's bottom panel components. Air Vents (multiple locations) Memory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Figure 5.
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Status Indicator Panel NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Power Status Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Battery Level Figure 6. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of those components is not installed. 19 - The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook. Power Status Indicator • Blue, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is plugged in but battery is operating.
Status Indicator Panel NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Power Status Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Battery Level Figure 6. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of those components is not installed. 19 - The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook. Power Status Indicator • Blue, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is plugged in but battery is operating.
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The ability to perform numeric/mathematical and navigational functions. Keyboard Keyboard Function Keys Start Key Fn Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick black line) Figure 7. This section describes the following keys. • Numeric keypad: Your notebook has an integrated numeric keypad which allows you to toggle between the numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. 22 - Keyboard Application Key Cursor Keys Using the Keyboard Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard, including Windows keys and special function keys.
The ability to perform numeric/mathematical and navigational functions. Keyboard Keyboard Function Keys Start Key Fn Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick black line) Figure 7. This section describes the following keys. • Numeric keypad: Your notebook has an integrated numeric keypad which allows you to toggle between the numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. 22 - Keyboard Application Key Cursor Keys Using the Keyboard Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard, including Windows keys and special function keys.
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... your Windows operating system and function the same as your software documentation to find out how these keys differ for each application. Function Keys Your LIFEBOOK notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal ... used . 23 - The Start key displays the Start menu. You should refer to your onscreen Start menu button. Windows Keys Your LIFEBOOK notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of the keyboard serves as Windows Explorer, it moves the "focus" (selects the next item up...
... your Windows operating system and function the same as your software documentation to find out how these keys differ for each application. Function Keys Your LIFEBOOK notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal ... used . 23 - The Start key displays the Start menu. You should refer to your onscreen Start menu button. Windows Keys Your LIFEBOOK notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of the keyboard serves as Windows Explorer, it moves the "focus" (selects the next item up...
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ECO mode is designed to send your LIFEBOOK notebook. • [Fn+F10]: Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you have an external CRT connected, the order is selected in conjunction with another key. ... if Manual Setting is internal -> external CRT -> simultaneous display > internal display. • [Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LIFEBOOK notebook. • [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your display video. Keyboard
ECO mode is designed to send your LIFEBOOK notebook. • [Fn+F10]: Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you have an external CRT connected, the order is selected in conjunction with another key. ... if Manual Setting is internal -> external CRT -> simultaneous display > internal display. • [Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LIFEBOOK notebook. • [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your display video. Keyboard
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... tip of the buttons may vary depending on your display panel. Touchpad Pointing Device The left button and a right button. The actual functionality of your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook. Touchpad pointing device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your finger.
... tip of the buttons may vary depending on your display panel. Touchpad Pointing Device The left button and a right button. The actual functionality of your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook. Touchpad pointing device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your finger.