Fujitsu V1010 User Manual

User’s GuideLearn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook V1010 notebook

5 Chapter 5 Care and MaintenanceCaring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Cleaning your LifeBo

95 - Restoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareRestoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareThe Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device

96 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software4 In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, clic

97 - Restoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareBOOT Priority Change Before restoring an image, you must first verify that the system is set up to boot from

98 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software• The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent i

99 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software7 The Recovery and Utility screen appears on the screen with three tabs: Diagnostics, Recovery and Utility.

100 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software3 Insert the Recovery and Utility disc into the drive tray. With the boot priority set in the procedure abo

101 - Restoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareAutomatically Downloading Driver UpdatesYour system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update

102 Chapter 5 Care and MaintenanceCaring for your LifeBook NotebookIf you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase

103 - Caring for your LifeBook Notebook• Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.• Make a

104 - Caring for your LifeBook NotebookCleaning your LifeBook notebook• Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)• Clean your L

6 Glossary/RegulatoryGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Regulatory

105 - Caring for your LifeBook NotebookDisinfecting LifeBook computers• Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50% ethanol solution or use anot

106 - Caring for your LifeBook Notebook• Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Yo

107 - Caring for your LifeBook NotebookBatteriesCaring for your Batteries • Always handle batteries carefully.• Do not short-circuit the battery termi

108 - Caring for your LifeBook NotebookMedia CareCaring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if g

109 - Caring for your LifeBook Notebook• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.• Avoid using o

110 Chapter 6 System SpecificationsSpecificationsThis section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu Lif

111 - SpecificationsMicroprocessorIntel® Core™ 2 Duo or Intel Pentium Dual Core processors (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your p

112 - SpecificationsVideo RAM • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video graphics. Up to 224 MB shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Tech

113 - SpecificationsFeaturesIntegrated Pointing Device • Touchpad pointing deviceCommunications • Modem: Internal V.90 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.9

114 - SpecificationsKeyboardBuilt-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.• Total number of keys: 86• Function keys: [F1]

7 PrefaceAbout This GuideThe LifeBook V1010 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast, Intel®

115 - SpecificationsDimensions and WeightOverall Dimensions Approximately 14.17"(w) x 10.43"(d) x 1.50”/1.59”(h) (360 mm x 265 mm x 38mm/40.

116 - Specifications• Roxio Easy Media Creator• CyberLink PowerDVD• Google Desktop• Google Tool Bar• Google Picasa• Fujitsu Driver Update utility• Sli

117 - SpecificationsNorton Internet Security 2007 Your system includes a free 90-day trial version of Symantec’s Norton Internet Security™ 2007. Norto

118 - SpecificationsEverNote EverNote allows you to easily capture, store and access a variety of documents, such as typed and handwritten memos, webp

119 GlossaryAC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.Acces

120 - GlossaryADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.AGP Accelerated Gr

121 - GlossaryBus An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook.Byte 8 bits of parallel

122 - GlossaryCOM Port Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection.Command An instruction which you give your operat

123 - GlossaryDIMM Dual-in-line memory module.Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive,

124 - GlossaryDOS Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).Driver A computer program which converts application and operati

8 - About This GuideFujitsu Contact InformationService and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:• Toll free: 1-80

125 - GlossaryFloppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.GB Gigabyte. One billion bytes.Hard drive A spinn

126 - GlossaryIEEE802.11g Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11g devices operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Infrare

127 - GlossaryIR An abbreviation for infrared.IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrare

128 - GlossaryMAC Address Media Access Control Address. A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as

129 - GlossaryMTU Maximum Transmission UnitThe maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can set

130 - GlossaryPartition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk,

131 - GlossaryProgram An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.Protocol Proced

132 - GlossaryROM Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can n

133 - GlossaryStatus Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen

134 - GlossaryTFT Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of th

9 - About This Guide• Purchase date• Conditions under which the problem occurred• Any error messages that have occurred• Type of device connected, if

135 - Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationNoticeChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to

136 - Regulatory InformationNotice to Users of the US Telephone Network This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules, and the requirements ad

137 - Regulatory InformationThe equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is

138 - Regulatory InformationBefore connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipme

139 - Regulatory Information Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de connecter cet

140 Appendix A: WLAN User’s GuideFCC Regulatory InformationPlease note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LA

141 - Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included

142 - FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Thi

143 - Before Using the Wireless LANBefore Using the Wireless LANThis manual describes the procedures required to properly setup and configure the opti

144 - Before Using the Wireless LANWireless LAN Modes Using this DeviceAd Hoc Mode "Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless network architecture

10 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBookOverviewThis section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook V1010 notebook. We stron

145 - Before Using the Wireless LANAccess Point (Infrastructure) Mode Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices c

146 - Before Using the Wireless LANHow to Handle This Device The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances,

147 - Before Using the Wireless LANFigure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch LocationDisconnection Using the Icon in the TaskbarNote that disconnecting v

148 - Configuration of the WLAN DeviceConfiguration of the WLAN DeviceThe optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connect

149 - Configuration of the WLAN DeviceConfiguring the WLAN Using Windows XP Procedure 1 Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.2 If the Con

150 - Troubleshooting the WLANTroubleshooting the WLANTroubleshooting TableCauses and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your

151 - Troubleshooting the WLANUnavailable network connection(continued)The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabledCheck if the wireless switch i

152 - Troubleshooting the WLANWLAN SpecificationsItem SpecificationType of network Atheros Super AG (802.11a+b/g) WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11

153 - Troubleshooting the WLAN* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of

154 IndexAAbout This Guide 7ACadapter 36plug adapters 106Air Vents 17, 19Anti-theft lock slot 18Auto/Airline Adapter 36Automatically Downloadin

11 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLocating the Controls and ConnectorsFigure 2. LifeBook notebook with display openDisplay PanelStatus Indicat

155 brightness 38closing 38opening 37problems 86, 87Display Panel Latch Button 12Double-Clicking 29Dragging 30Drivers and Application Restore CD 95DVD

156 Line-Out Jack 73Lithium ion Battery 51MMedia Playerbattery power 61care 108Control Panel 61loading 57removing 59Software 57, 60using 61Memorycapac

157 SSave-to-Disk 49ScrLk 23SDRAM 20, 66Sleep Mode 48Specifications 110Audio 112Chipset 111Dimensions and Weight 115Environmental Requirements 115Keyb

12 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsTop ComponentsThe following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components. Display Panel

13 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsWireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the

14 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsFigure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panelLeft-Side Panel ComponentsThe following is a brief description of

Copyright and Trademark InformationFujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this d

15 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsFigure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel Right-Side Panel ComponentsThe following is a brief descriptio

16 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at

17 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsFigure 5. LifeBook notebook back panelBack Panel ComponentsFollowing is a brief description of your LifeBook

18 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at

19 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsFigure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panelBottom ComponentsThe following is a brief description of your LifeBo

20 - Locating the Controls and ConnectorsMemory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DD

21 - Status Indicator PanelFigure 7. Status Indicator PanelStatus Indicator PanelThe Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific co

22 - Status Indicator Panel• Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is out of thermal range).•

23 - Status Indicator Panel Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access IndicatorThe Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard

24 - KeyboardKeyboardFigure 8. KeyboardUsing the KeyboardYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the sta

The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certai

25 - Keyboard• Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical k

26 - KeyboardFunction Keys Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each applicati

27 - Touchpad Pointing DeviceTouchpad Pointing DeviceFigure 9. Touchpad pointing deviceThe Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu Lif

28 - Touchpad Pointing DeviceClickingAN EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USB PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AND USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE TO

29 - Touchpad Pointing DeviceDouble-ClickingDouble-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does

30 - Touchpad Pointing DeviceDraggingTouchpad Control AdjustmentThe Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made f

31 - Volume ControlVolume ControlYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Controlling the VolumeThe

32 - LifeBook Application PanelFigure 16. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application PanelThe application panel consists of a Support button th

33 - LifeBook Application PanelManual tab The Manual tab lets you automatically go to the Fujitsu Support website to download the system User’s Guide.

34 - LifeBook Application PanelTo configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup: 1 Click on [Start] -> Programs -> Life

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC

35 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBookFigure 17. Connecting the AC AdapterPower SourcesYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three

36 - Power SourcesConnecting the Power AdaptersThe AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging

37 - Display PanelFigure 18. Opening the Display PanelDisplay PanelYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier

38 - Display PanelAdjusting Display Panel BrightnessOnce you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the

39 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookStarting Your LifeBook NotebookPower OnPower/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn

40 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookBoot SequenceThe procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’

41 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookBIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook not

42 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookClicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described.The Boot Menu can also be i

43 - Starting Your LifeBook Notebook1 First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs). 2 You will be prompted t

44 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookStarting Windows XP the First TimeRegistering Windows XP with Microsoft In order to ensure that you receive the mo

5 - System DisposalRecycling your battery Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of t

45 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookRegistering Your LifeBook notebook with FujitsuYou can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujit

46 - Starting Your LifeBook NotebookFujitsu Driver Update Utility Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. Wi

47 - Power ManagementPower ManagementYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features

48 - Power ManagementStandby (Sleep) ModeStandby (Sleep) mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by main

49 - Power ManagementHibernation (Save-to-Disk) FeatureThe Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive a

50 - Power ManagementWindows XP:1 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.2 Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialo

51 Chapter 3 User-Installable FeaturesLithium ion BatteryYour LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operati

52 - Lithium ion BatteryRecharging the BatteriesIf you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicato

53 - Lithium ion BatteryLow Battery State When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to th

54 - Lithium ion BatteryReplacing the Battery With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is

ContentsPrefaceAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Conventions Used in

55 - Lithium ion BatteryFigure 19. Removing a Battery2 Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”. Battery Bay Release LatchesBattery Pack

56 - Optical DriveFigure 20. Optical DriveOptical DriveThere is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system confi

57 - Optical Drive• Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This drive allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to read and wri

58 - Optical Drive3 Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the

59 - Optical DriveFigure 21. Loading/Ejecting MediaRemoving Media1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will sto

60 - Optical DriveUsing the Media Player SoftwareStarting a DVD Movie 1 Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun featu

61 - Optical DriveOpening the Media Player Control Panel With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wi

62 - Optical DriveTo Watch a Movie on Battery Power: 1 Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.2 Start watching your

63 - Using ExpressCardsFigure 23. Installing/Removing ExpressCardUsing ExpressCardsYour LifeBook notebook supports ExpressCardsTM, which can perform

64 - Using ExpressCardsInstalling ExpressCardsThere are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located on

Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65 - Using ExpressCardsSee your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off

66 - Memory Upgrade ModuleMemory Upgrade ModuleYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 512 MB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronou

67 - Memory Upgrade Module6 Align the memory upgrade module with the component side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the

68 - Memory Upgrade ModuleChecking the Memory CapacityOnce you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger

69 - Memory Upgrade ModuleThere may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your system is configured

70 - Device PortsDevice PortsYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connec

71 - Device PortsWindows Vista:1 Select [Start] -> Control Panel.2 Select Classic View in the left pane.3 Double-click Phone and Modems. You may in

72 - Device PortsInternal LAN (RJ-45) JackThe internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection. You may need to con

73 - Device PortsFigure 30. Connecting a USB DeviceHeadphone/Line-Out JackThe headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered ext

74 - Device PortsMicrophone/Line-In JackThe microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must be equippe

3 Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

75 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBookTroubleshootingThere may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems tha

76 - Troubleshooting7 If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed troubleshooting inform

77 - TroubleshootingSpecific ProblemsUsing the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms unde

78 - TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Possible SolutionsAudio ProblemsThere is no sound coming from the built-in speakers.The volume is turned to

79 - TroubleshootingLifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM’s.(continued)Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player soft-ware is installed.In

80 - TroubleshootingThe built-in keyboard does not seem to work.(continued)Your application has locked out your key-board.Try to use your integrated p

81 - TroubleshootingUSB Device ProblemsYou have installed a USB device. Your LifeBook note-book does not recognize the device, or the device does not

82 - TroubleshootingA card inserted in the ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system.(continued)Your card device and another device a

83 - TroubleshootingYou turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen.(continued)The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from

84 - TroubleshootingYour LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone.(continued)The batteries are improperly installed.Verify that the batteries

4 Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . .

85 - TroubleshootingShutdown and Startup ProblemsThe Suspend/Resume but-ton does not work.Suspend/Resume button is disabled. In Windows XP, enable th

86 - TroubleshootingYour system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or has resumed.You have installed the LifeBook/Security Appli-catio

87 - TroubleshootingThe display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.(continued)The power manage-ment timeouts may be set for very short

88 - TroubleshootingThe Display is dark when on battery power.The Power Manage-ment utility default is set on low brightness to conserve power.Press [

89 - TroubleshootingPower On Self Test MessagesThe following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operatin

90 - Troubleshooting*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk dri

91 - Troubleshooting*Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if

92 - Troubleshooting*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are ris

93 - Troubleshooting*System timer error The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board.

94 - TroubleshootingEmergency Media Player Drive Tray ReleaseIf for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the DVD/CD-ROM tray with a paper