Fujitsu E544 Service Manual

SystemOperating ManualFUJITSU LIFEBOOK E544FUJITSU LIFEBOOK E554

Notational conventionsNotational conventionsPay particular attention to text ma rked with this symbol. Failure to observethis warning will end anger y

AppendixRECOVER YOUR SYSTEM WHEN THE HARDDRIVE IS NOT BOOTABLERestore the Recovery Image for F ull Hard DriveFollow the steps in the “Recovering your

AppendixRecovering Your Recovery Image Using Recovery and Utility(for new hard drive or non-bootable hard drive)If you have installed a new hard drive

AppendixInstalling the Software after the Recovery Image is RestoredAuto-installation support for essential access softwarefrom hidden partitionThe be

AppendixAuto-installation support for essential access softwarefrom backup locationThe below listed steps are applicable in cases in which a backup co

AppendixDownloading Driver UpdatesTo ensure that you always have the most current driver updates related to your system,you sho uld occasionally acces

IndexIndexAA beep sounds every second 72AC adapterconnecting 18Set up 18Acoustic warnings 75Alt+Tab 27Anti-theft prote ction 49Application keys 28Audi

IndexEthernet LAN 43External devices,connecting 56FFaultElimination 71Fingerprint sensor 48configuring 48First-time s etup 17Fn key 24Fn+F10 27Fn+F3 26

IndexNum Lockindicator 25–26Indicator 21Number keypad 23Numeric keypad 23see Separate number keypad 26see Virtual number keys 25OOperating systemactiv

IndexTPM 52Transport 14, 16Damage during transportation 17Traveling, notebook 15Troubleshooting 71Trusted Platform Module 52UUSB charging function 58U

Ports and operation controlsPorts and operation controlsThis chapte r presents the individual hardware components of your device. It givesan overview

Ports and operation controlsLIFEBOOK E554:491315657810621 = Microphone (optional)2 = Webcam (optional)3 = Webcam LED (optional)4 = Touchpad5 = Speaker

Ports and operation controlsRight side1 2345 61 = Headphones port2 = Microphone port3=USBport3.04 = USB port 3.05 = Modular ba y with optional optical

Ports and operation controlsBottom224531671 = Modular bay release latch2 = Battery lock slider switch3 = Port replicator port4 = Battery com partm ent

Important notesImportant notesImportantnotesNotesThis chapter c ontains essential safety information which m u st be followedwhen working with your no

Important notesAdditional safety notes for devices withwireless componentswirelesscomponentsWirelessLANBluetooth,SafetynotesIf a wireless component (w

Important notesBefore you travel► Back up important data stored on your hard disk.NotebookTraveling,notebo ok► Switch off the radio component for data

Important notesTransporting the notebookProtect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures(e.g. direct sunlight in a car).► If your devi

First-time setup of yo ur deviceFirst-time setup of your deviceFirst- timese tupGettingstartedPlease read the chapter "Important notes", Pag

Contact address in North AmericaFUJITSU AMERICA INC.1250 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale,CA 94085-3470, U.S.A.Telephone: 800 831 3183 or 408 746 6000&qu

First-time setu p of your deviceChoose a locationChoosealocationSetupACadapterChoose a suitable location for the de vice before setting it up. In doin

First-time setup of yo ur deviceSwitching on the device for the first timeSwitchingonforthefirst timeTo make it easier to use your device for the first t

Working w ith the notebookWorking with the notebookOperation,notebo okNotebookThis chapter describes th e basics for operating your notebook. Please r

Working with the notebookKey DescriptionPower-on indicator/StandbyStandbyindicatorPower-onindicator• The indicator is illuminated: The notebook is swi

Working w ith the notebookSwitching the notebook on► Open the LCD screen.Switchingon► Press the ON /OF F button for about onesecond to switch th e not

Working with the notebookKeyboardKeyboardNumeric keypadNumberke ypadkeysThe keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear through normaluse.

Working w ith the notebookKey DescriptionBackspace keyThe Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.BackspacekeyB ackspaceTab keyT

Working with the notebookVirtual number keysNumerickeypadVirtual numberkeysNumLockLIFEBOOK E544 has virtual number keys, LIFEBOOK E554 hasa separate n

Working w ith the notebookSeparate n umber keypadNumerickeypadSepa ratenumberkeypadNumLockLIFEBOOK E544 has virtual number keys, LIFEBOOK E554 hasa se

Working with the notebookCombination DescriptionDecrease the brightness of the screenThis key combination decreasesthe b rightness of the screen.Fn+F6

FUJITSU LIFEBOOK E544FUJITSU LIFEBOOK E554Operating ManualFujitsu Contact Information 7Notational conventions 8Ports and operation controls 9Important

Working w ith the notebookCountry and keyboard settings► Make the country and keyboard settings as described in the documentation for your operatingsy

Working with the notebookTouchpad and touchpad buttonsKeep the touchpad clean. Protect it from dirt, liquids and grease.TouchpadTouchpadDo not use the

Working w ith the notebookDragging items► Select the desired item.Touchpad► Press and hold the left button and drag the item to the desired positionwi

Working with the notebookWebcamWebcamDepending on the configuration, your device may include an integral webcam.Depending on the software used, you can

Working w ith the notebookRechargeable batteryBatteryBatteryServicelife,batteryRechargeablebatteryBatteryDuring use as a portable, the notebook runs o

Working with the notebookRemoving a rechargeable battery► Prepare for removal, see chapter "Preparing to remove components", Page 62.312► Sl

Working w ith the notebookInstalling a rechargeable battery21► Position the rechargeable battery at the edge.► Insert the rechargeable battery into th

Working with the notebookModular bay devicesModularbayModularbay devicesThe design of your notebook enables the flexible use of notebook batteries and

Working w ith the notebookInstalling a modular bay device► Place t he modular bay de vice into the modular bay so that the contacts enter first.► Push

Working with the notebookCD/DVD indicatorCD/DVDindicatorThe CD/DV D indicator flashes when an optical d isk is inserted. The indicator goes out when th

Copyright and Trademark In form atio nFujitsu America, Incorporated has made every effort to ensure the accura cy and completenessof this document; ho

Working w ith the notebookManual removal (emergency removal)CD/DVDManualremovalofopticaldiskEmergencyrem ovalofopticald iskIn t he event of a power fa

Working with the notebook12► Press and hold the lock of the removabledust filter (1) and remove it fromits location (2).► Clean the dust cha mber.1► In

Working w ith the notebookUsing the energy saving functionsEnergyEnergyBatteryThe notebook uses less power when the available energy-saving functions

Working with the notebookMemory cardsSlotYou r notebook is equipped with an integrated memory card reader.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when

Working w ith the notebookSpeaker and microphonesMicrophoneSpeakerSubwooferVolumec ontro lYou c an find information about the exact position of the spe

Working with the notebookEthernet and LANEthernetLANThe internal network module of y our notebook supports Ethernet LAN. You can use it toestablish a

Working w ith the notebookYour port replicatorYour port replicator is a device that helps you to quickly connect your notebook toyour peripheral devic

Working with the notebookConnecting the notebook to the port replicatorWhen the notebook is used in combination with the port replicator, the ACadapte

Working w ith the notebookConnecting the AC adapter to the port replicator312► Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter (1).► Plug the AC cable into the

Working with the notebookDisconnecting the notebook from the port replicatorProblems may occur if the no tebook is removed from the port replicator du

ContentsContentsFujitsuContact Information ... 7Notationalconventions ...

Security functionsSecurity functionsSecurityfunctionsYour notebook has a variety of security functions that you can use to protect yoursystem and your

Security functionsUsing the Security LockYou r device comes with a Security Lock mechanism for the Kensington Lock Cable. Youcan use the Kensington Lo

Security functionsProtecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor passwordand user password)If you have opened these o perating instructions on the screen,

Security functionsRemoving passwordsTo remove a password (without setting a new password) perform the following steps:PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpa

Security functionsTrusted Platform Module - TPM (device dependent)TPMTrusted PlatformModul eTo use the TPM, you must enable the TPM in the BIOS Setup

Security functionsSmart Card readerSecurityfunctionsSecurityfunctionsSmart Ca rds are not supplied as standard equipment. You can use all Smart Cards

Connecting external devicesConnecting external devicesUnder all circumstances, please observe the safety notes provided in the"Important notes&qu

Connecting external de vicesConnecting an external monitorAn analog mo nitor is connected to the analog external monitor port (VGA), a digitalmonitor

Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices to the serialport (optional)Serialport,serialportExternaldevices,Devices,External devices (e.g.

Connecting external de vicesConnecting USB devicesUSBportsOn the U SB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port(e.g. a DVD driv

ContentsUsingthe energy saving functions ... 40Memorycards ...

Connecting external devicesUSB port with charging function (Anytime USB charg e)USBchargingfunctionIt is reco mmended that the notebook be operated wi

Connecting external de vicesConnecting an external SATA hard drive (eSATA)(port replicator only)The notebook itself does not have an eSATA p ort. The

Connecting external devicesConnecting external audio devicesMicrophone port/Line InConnectingaudio devicesAudioconnectionsConnectingmicrophoneThe micr

Removing and installing componentsduring servicingRemoving and installing componentsduring servicingOnly qualified technicians should repair your noteb

Removing and in stalling componentsduring servicingPreparing to remove componentsIf you are going t o remove or change system components, prepare for

Removing and installing componentsduring servicingRemoving the cover► Prepare for removal, see "Preparing to remove components", Page 62.12►

Removing and in stalling componentsduring servicingInstalling a memory module2a1► Insert the m emory m odu le with the contactsand the recess (a) forw

Removing and installing componentsduring servicingRemoving and installing the harddiskRemoving the cover12► Remove the scr ew (1).Keep the screws in a

Removing and in stalling componentsduring servicingRemoving the hard disk11► To release the hard disk from thecontacts, pull the hard disk in thedirec

Removing and installing componentsduring servicingInstalling a hard disk1► Place the hard disk into the h ard d iskaccess compartment (1).22► Pulltheh

ContentsInstallingaharddisk ... 67Attaching the cover ...

Removing and in stalling componentsduring servicingAttaching the cover21► Place the cover in the correct location (1).► Tighten the screw (2).Finishin

Settings in BIOS Setup U tilitySettings in BIOS Setup UtilityBIOSSetupUtilitySystemsettings,BIOSSetupUtilityConfiguration,BIOS SetupUtilitySetupConfigur

Settings in BIOS Setu p UtilityExiting BIOS Setup UtilityBIOSSetupUtilityYou need to select the desired option in the Exit menu and activate it by pre

Tro ubl eshooting and ti psTroubleshooting and tipsTroubleshootingTipsFaultP ro blemsolvingIf a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you f

Troubleshooting and tipsThe notebook’s date or time is incorrectSummertimeWinter timeIncorre cttimeTime notcorrectWrongdate/timeDatenotcorrectCharging

Tro ubl eshooting and ti psThe external monitor remains blankMonitorCause TroubleshootingMonitor is sw itched off. ► Switch the e xternal monitor on.P

Troubleshooting and tipsThe notebook does n ot start after switching it onNotebookCause Tro ub lesho ot ingThe battery is not installed correctly.► Ch

Tro ubl eshooting and ti psThe wireless connection to a network does not workThewireless connectiontoa networkdoes notworkCause TroubleshootingThe wir

Troubleshooting and tipsError messages on the screenErrormessages onthescreenErrorsThis section describes the error messages generated by the BIO S Se

Tro ubl eshooting and ti psError message/cause Troub lesh oo tingPrevious boot incomplete - Default configurationused Default value s have been set for

ContentsWireless L AN Modes Using this Device . . ... 87Deactivating/DisconnectingtheWLAN Device ...

Technical dataTechnical dataTechnicaldataLIFEBOOKTechnicaldataLIFEBOOK E544 LIFEBOOK E554Ambient c on dit ionsOperatingtemperature41°F – 95°F / 5°C –

Technical dataWLAN specificationsType of network x2 (SB) + BT (v4.0+HS) Intel WilkinsPead2(SB)2x2 (11ac)+ BT (v4.0 + HS) IntelWilkinsPeak2(11ac) (*1)Tr

Technical dataRechargeable batteryFor information on the batteries used in your device, please see"http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/su

Manufacturer’s notesManufacturer’s notesDisposal and recyclingNotesYou can fin d information on this subject on your notebook or on our website("h

Manufacturer’s notesUL NoticeIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis unit requires an AC adapte r to operate. Only use UL Listed I.T.E. adapters with an out

Manufacturer’s notesENERGY STAR ComplianceYour Fujitsu syste m is an ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PC. Bychoosing a computer with the latest energy-savi

Manufacturer’s notesRegulatory Notes and StatementsWireless LAN, Health and Authorization for useRadio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted fro

Manufacturer’s notesFCC Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, p ursuan

Manufacturer’s notesExport restrictionsThis product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferredfrom the US or C anad

AppendixAppendixBefore Using the Optional Wireless L A NThis manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optionalinte

Fujitsu Contact InformationFujitsu Contact InformationService and SupportYou can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:• Toll free

AppendixAccess Point (Infrastructure) ModeInfrastructuremode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate withwireless or wi

Appendix**** = An optional hub f or a wired LAN maybe required depending upon the typeof access point used.** = ADSL modem, cable modem, or similarHow

AppendixDeactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN DeviceDisconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend batterylife) or whe

AppendixTroubleshooting the W LANCauses and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using yo urwireless LAN a re described in the followi

AppendixProblem Possible Cause Possible SolutionThe WLAN device wasdeactivated or is disabledCheck if the wireless switchis turned On. Go to Start >

AppendixUsing the Bluetooth DeviceBluetooth is integrated into the W ireless LAN module. The Bluetooth ca pabilities are BluetoothBasic, EDR an d Blue

AppendixCreating a Backup of Boo tab le Disk and Recovery ImageWhen you purchased your new system, a copy of the recovery image was loaded into ahidde

AppendixCreating a Backup of Essential Access SoftwareWhen you purchased your new system, a “Fujitsu Software Extractor” shortcut was loaded to“C:\Fuj

AppendixDetermining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loaded1. Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press theF12key.2. U se

AppendixRecovery and Utility toolsNote: Recovery and Utility tools may not be available on your system dependingon the region f rom w hich the system