Page 3 - Copyright and Trademark Information; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; according to FCC Part 15
C o p y r i g h t 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 accur...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; AC adapter output polarity:; Hg
L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter with an output rating of 19V DC, with a current of 7.90A. AC adapter output polarity: When using your notebook equipment, b...
Page 5 - Fujitsu LifeBook; Table of Contents; PREFACE
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook ® N6400 Series Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Power Management Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 32Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 33Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Video . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Preface
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Page 11 - ABOUT THIS GUIDE; Conventions Used in the Guide; FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION; Service and Support; WARRANTY
3 P r e f a c e Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook® N6400 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. The 17" Color Enhanced Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness....
Page 15 - Overview; UNPACKING
7 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1. LifeBook N6400 Series Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6400 Series notebook. We strongly recom-mend that you read it before using your LifeBook note-book, even if you are already familiar with not...
Page 16 - Locating the Controls and Connectors; TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS; Display Panel Latch; (See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more; Visual Optimizer Button; (See Using the Visual
8 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components. Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Dis...
Page 17 - and
9 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Application/Media Player Buttons The LifeBook Application/Media Player buttons allow you to control the media player when your unit is on and to launch specified applications with the touch of a button. Note that if you are using the optional remot...
Page 18 - LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS; Optical Drive; Optical Drive on page 41 for more information); Optical Drive Eject Button
10 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-book’s left-side components. Optical Drive One of several different drives can be installed depending upon the configuration of your system. (See Optical D...
Page 19 - RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS; Microphone Jack; All USB ports can be used to; ExpressCard Slot
11 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-book’s right-side components. Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (SD)/xD card slot allows you to insert a flash memory card for data stora...
Page 20 - REAR PANEL COMPONENTS; LAN Port; (See Communications Ports; Modem Port; (See Communications Ports on page 50 for more; External Video Port; Port on page 51 for more information)
12 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-book’s rear panel components. LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports on page 50 for more i...
Page 21 - Air Flow Vents; The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.
13 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system. S-Video Out Port The S-Video out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. (See S-Video Out Port on page 51 for more information) To...
Page 22 - BOTTOM COMPONENTS; Lithium ion Battery Bay; (See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information); Memory Compartment Cover; (See Memory Upgrade Module on; Subwoofer
14 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-book’s bottom panel components. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery w...
Page 23 - Status Indicator Panel
15 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located on the front of the palm rest, just below the latch point. Within this panel are symbols that correspond to specific components of your Lif...
Page 24 - Keyboard; USING THE KEYBOARD; Your LifeBook notebook has a ten-; NUMERIC KEYPAD
16 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard func-tions of a keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes...
Page 25 - FUNCTION KEYS
17 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o 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. The [Fn] key provides...
Page 26 - CONTROLLING THE VOLUME; Methods to Control Volume; The volume can be controlled in several ways:
18 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Volume Control Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Methods to Control Volume The volume can be controlled in several ways: ■ Volume can be set using the volume contro...
Page 27 - Touchpad Pointing Device; CLICKING; ity on page 29 for more information)
19 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is built into your note-book. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and...
Page 28 - DRAGGING; The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor.; TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
20 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e DRAGGING 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. (...
Page 29 - MODE BUTTON; , this button allows; CONFIGURING YOUR APPLICATION PANEL
21 L i f e B o o k A p p l i c a t i o n / M e d i a P l a y e r Figure 2-16. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel Buttons LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Life-Book Application/Media Player Panel. This feature makes your LifeBook notebook ...
Page 30 - Windows Vista Models:
22 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Windows Vista Models: To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup utility: 1. Click on [ Start] -> All Programs. 2. Select LifeBook Application Panel from the drop- down menu, then click on Setup of L...
Page 31 - the new settings will take effect. You can; USING THE MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS; Press this button once to skip one track back.; USING THE VISUAL OPTIMIZER; To use the desktop control panel:; To minimize the panel:
23 L i f e B o o k A p p l i c a t i o n / M e d i a P l a y e r When you have finished with Application Panel utility, click [OK]; the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your Application Panel as often as you like. USING THE MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS The media player buttons are another ...
Page 32 - Disabling/Enabling the LifeBook Application Panel
24 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Disabling/Enabling the LifeBook Application Panel To disable the Application Panel in a Windows XP envi-ronment, follow these easy steps: 1. Click on Start . 2. Click on All Programs . 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel . 4. Click on...
Page 33 - Getting Started
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Page 35 - Power Sources; CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER; Connecting the AC Adapter; Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of; Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power; Be sure that you have a charged battery installed.
27 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources: a Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and is used to charge the batteries. Connecting the AC Adap...
Page 36 - Display Panel; OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL; Push the display latch button to release the locking; ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS; Using the Keyboard to Change Display Brightness; CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL; Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it
28 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 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 active-matrix technolog...
Page 37 - POWER ON; Power and Suspend/Resume Button; from the Windows Start menu.; BOOT SEQUENCE; The boot sequence is executed when:; HARD DISK DRIVE PASSWORDS; BIOS; BIOS SETUP UTILITY
29 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power and Suspend/Resume Button The Power and Suspend/Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook notebook, to resume from Standby or Save-to-Disk mode or to place your notebook in Standby or Save-to-Disk mode. (You can also...
Page 38 - Entering the BIOS Setup Utility; BOOTING THE SYSTEM
30 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following (or use the TrustedCore menu as described in the next section): 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo ap...
Page 39 - Skip
31 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d 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 an...
Page 40 - Power Management; POWER AND SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON; If the indicator is; SUSPEND MODE; Timing out from lack of activity.
32 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Power Management Your 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 p...
Page 41 - Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature; WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT
33 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves the contents of yournotebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature Windows Vista: The de...
Page 47 - Lithium ion Battery; (See Battery Charging Indicator on; RECHARGING THE BATTERIES; (See Power Management on page 32 for more; Low Battery State
39 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your note-book when no external power source is available. The rechargeable battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed...
Page 48 - Shorted Batteries; REPLACING THE BATTERY
40 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi-cator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your LifeBook notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power from a...
Page 49 - OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE
41 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Optical Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains an optical drive which is either a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a High-Definition (HD) DVD-ROM player. OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer model only: With this dri...
Page 50 - EMERGENCY OPTICAL DRIVE TRAY RELEASE; Starting a DVD Movie
42 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 4-6. Loading Media EMERGENCY OPTICAL DRIVE TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray. Straight...
Page 51 - Using the Optical Drive Control Panel; USING DOLBY; conventional; USING THE DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER; To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:
43 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Using the Optical Drive Control Panel The PowerDVD optical drive software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You have the option to pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point. 1. To Pause the movie, click the butt...
Page 52 - AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION
44 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your Life-Book notebook to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon as it is inserted in the optical drive and the tray is closed. Your notebook will begin playin...
Page 53 - Hard Disk Drive; (See Specifications on page 75 for more information); FORMATTING THE HARD DISK DRIVE; Before you reformat your hard disk drive, please note:
45 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using. Some Life-Book notebooks may also contain a second hard disk drive in addition to the primary hard disk drive. (See Specifications on ...
Page 54 - PC Cards/ExpressCardsTM; INSTALLING PC CARDS
46 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Figure 4-8. Installing/Removing PC Cards PC Cards/ExpressCards™ Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCards TM , in separate dedicated slots. With these cards you can perform a variety of functions depend...
Page 55 - INSTALLING EXPRESSCARDS; . The connector inside the slot is located on; To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps:; REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS
47 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s INSTALLING EXPRESSCARDS There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm ("ExpressCard 34" and "ExpressCard 54"). (Figure 4-9) . The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 3...
Page 56 - Memory Upgrade Module; INSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE
48 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Memory Upgrade Module Your notebook has two memory slots, and the system comes with 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB of factory-installed memory. If you have a module installed in only one slot, you can increase your memory capacity by installing ano...
Page 57 - REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE; CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY
49 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. 2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. 3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from...
Page 58 - Device Ports; COMMUNICATIONS PORTS; Align the connector with the port opening.; LAN PORT
50 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Device Ports Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. COMMUNICATIONS PORTS Your LifeBook has a Modem jack (RJ-11) and ...
Page 59 - MICROPHONE JACK
51 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. Figure 4-17. Connecting a USB Device S-VIDEO OUT PORT The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or ...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting
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Page 63 - IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
55 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting Your LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. T...
Page 64 - SPECIFIC PROBLEMS; Using the Troubleshooting Table; TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; Audio Problems; The volume is turned too low.
56 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e SPECIFIC PROBLEMS Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. TROUBLESHOOTING T...
Page 65 - (See Auto Insert Notification Function; Hard Drive Problems; Setup Utility page 29 for more information); Keyboard or Mouse Problems; (See Device Ports page 50 for
57 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g LifeBook notebook fails to auto-play DVD movie. DVD Player Software is not installed. Install DVD Player Software using the DVD Appli-cation. Country designator could be set incorrectly. Select the DVD player software from the programs list and right-click on the win...
Page 66 - Memory Problems; You have a memory failure.; Modem Problems; Verify the USB port is Enabled in the BIOS.; PC Card Problems; Remove and reinstall the card.
58 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Memory Problems Your Main menu of the BIOS setup utility informa-tion, does not show the correct amount of installed memory. Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed. Remove and reinstall your memory upgrade module. (See Memo...
Page 67 - Power Failures
59 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system. (continued) Your PC Card device and another device are assigned the same I/O address. Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or soft...
Page 68 - (See Status Indicator Panel page 15; Shutdown and Startup Problems; Enable the button from the setup utility.
60 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone. Your installed batteriesare faulty. Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted. (See Status Indicator...
Page 69 - Test Messages page 63 for more information); Save Changes And Exit; (See Figure on page 8
61 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook (boot) sequence. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a problem. See the POST messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are status indicators. (Se...
Page 70 - Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.; Miscellaneous Problems
62 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e The display goes blank by itself after it is used. (continued) The power management time-outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come onand go off again. Press any button or key on the keyboard, or m...
Page 71 - POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES; BIOS Setup Utility page 29 for more information)
63 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 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 *. The most common errors are marked with a ...
Page 72 - MODEM RESULT CODES
64 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e *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 poten-tially data destroying failure. Contact your sup...
Page 73 - Restoring Your Pre-installed Software; Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications; RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE; Recovery
65 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Restoring Your Pre-installed Software The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) disc contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below. Re-Installing Individual ...
Page 74 - external
66 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will 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 ext...
Page 75 - Care and Maintenance
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Page 77 - LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK; Caring for your Notebook
69 C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices . LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Caring for your Notebook ■ Your LifeBook notebook is...
Page 78 - Traveling with your LifeBook notebook; BATTERIES; Caring for your Batteries; FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES; Caring for your Floppy Disks
70 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Traveling with your LifeBook notebook ■ Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is turned on. ■ Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage. Carry it with you. ■ When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a...
Page 79 - DVDs AND CDs; Caring for your DVDs and CDs; Do not bend DVD/CDs or set heavy objects on them.; Caring for your Media Drive; Do not disassemble or dismantle the media drive.; PC CARDS; Caring for your PC Cards; Do not force cards into the slot.
71 C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e DVDs AND CDs Caring for your DVDs and CDs DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. ■ Always store your DVD/CDs in its case when it is not in use. ■ Always handle DVD/CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface....
Page 83 - Specifications
75 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Specifications This section provides the general hardware and environ-mental specifications for your LifeBook notebook. Specific details about your system may vary from those referenced here. For an updated list of current configu-rations, please go to the Fujitsu Comp...
Page 84 - Lock slot for use with physical restraint security systems.; Total number of keys: 103
76 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Optical Drive ■ Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, or, ■ HD DVD-ROM drive: 1x HD DVD-ROM, 24x CD- ROM, CD-R (24x read, 16x write), CD...
Page 85 - PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE; loading Driver Updates on page 59 for more information)
77 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Po...
Page 86 - Operating System Options; Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition; With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office; Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition; With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office 60-; Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007; (Optional with Microsoft Windows Vista Business
78 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Operating System Options Depending upon your system, one of the following operating system configurations will be installed: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office 60- day trial (Small Bus...
Page 87 - Glossary
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Page 89 - bits of parallel binary information.
81 G l o s s a r y Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen....
Page 90 - Federal Communication Commission.
82 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e DMA Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action. DOS Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System). Driver A computer program which converts applica...
Page 92 - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
84 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e ROM Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which infor-mation is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power to maintain it. SDRAM Synchronous...
Page 93 - Regulatory Information; NOTICE; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
85 R e g u l a t o r y I n f o r m a t i o n Regulatory Information NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICESNotice to Users of Radios and Television This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
Page 94 - Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network; lence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
86 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICESNotice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-C...
Page 95 - Appendix A
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Page 97 - FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION; Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
89 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 optional wireless LAN device. Regulatory Notes and Statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted fro...
Page 98 - Before Using the Wireless LAN; Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document; WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE; Ad Hoc Mode; Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless; How to Handle This Device
90 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop-erly set up and configure the optional integrated Wire-less LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before ...
Page 99 - WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS; Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch; ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
91 W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS ■ The WLAN supports IEEE802.11a/b/g and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII bands. ■ Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same 2.4GHz frequency ...
Page 100 - Configuration of the WLAN Device; Connecting to a Network with Windows Vista
92 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Configuration of the WLAN Device The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire-less network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility (Windows XP models) or the WLAN utility that is built in (Windows Vista models). T...
Page 101 - CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK; Setting the network
93 W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e 14. Click Next. 15. Select Open, Shared, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2- Enterprise, WPA-Personal, or WPA2-Personal in the Network Authentication options. 16. Select either None, WEP, CKIP, or TKIP for the data encryption. 17. If WEP is selected, select either 64...
Page 102 - For ad hoc connection:; Assign the same network; Setting the sharing function; Folder
94 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e 2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.) 3. Double-cli...
Page 103 - Check the [Share this folder on the network] check; Setting the printer-sharing function; Right-click the Intel PRO Wireless icon in the lower; Profile Name; The current configuration profile is displayed.; IP Address; The IP address of the current profile.; Signal Quality
95 W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e 4. Click [Sharing] if it isn’t already selected. 5. Click the link stating “If you understand the secu-rity risks, but want to share files without running the wizard, click here”. 6. Click “Just enable file sharing” and click [OK]. 7. Check the [Share t...
Page 105 - Troubleshooting the WLAN
97 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 TABLE Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Unavailable network connection Incorrec...
Page 106 - Wireless LAN Glossary; GLOSSARY
98 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Wireless LAN Glossary GLOSSARY Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as ...
Page 107 - Subnet mask; A standard protocol of the Internet.
99 W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e 802.11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return to the AP. If the client has the wrong key or no key, authentication will fail and...
Page 108 - IP address information; ABOUT IP ADDRESSES; If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows,
100 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e IP address information ABOUT IP ADDRESSES If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows, or, If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows: [Obtain an IP address automatically] If the IP a...
Page 109 - WLAN Specifications; reflective material, or interference from external RF sources.
101 W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e WLAN Specifications * “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed. ** The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease...
Page 111 - Appendix
103 Appendix B Using the Fingerprint Sensor N6420-Vista.book Page 103 Friday, February 16, 2007 4:48 PM
Page 113 - Fingerprint Sensor Device; GETTING STARTED; Programs
105 U s i n g t h e F i n g e r p r i n t S e n s o r Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system has a fingerprint sensor device below the Touchpad, between the left and right buttons. This also serves as a scroll button. Figure B-1 Fingerprint sensor With a fing...
Page 114 - Verifying Information about OmniPass; USER ENROLLMENT; Master Password Concept
106 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 N o t e b o o k – A p p e n d i x B mended that you NOT install OmniPass in the root directory (e.g. C: \ ). 3. Once OmniPass has completed installation you will be prompted to restart you system. Once your system has rebooted you will be able to use OmniPass. If you ch...
Page 115 - Enrolling a Fingerprint; USING OMNIPASS; Password Replacement
107 U s i n g t h e F i n g e r p r i n t S e n s o r on the Windows taskbar; select Programs ; select Softex ; click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard . 1. Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification. By default, the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard enters the credentials of the currently logg...
Page 116 - Remembering a Password; do not enter the site; Logging in to a Remembered Site
108 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 N o t e b o o k – A p p e n d i x B print capture window or your master password for the master password prompt (the key icon). Remembering a Password OmniPass can remember any application, GUI, or pass-word protected resource that has a password prompt. Using the follo...
Page 117 - Password Management; CONFIGURING OMNIPASS; Exporting and Importing Users
109 U s i n g t h e F i n g e r p r i n t S e n s o r 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 Manage- ment ; you will be prompted to authenticate. Once you gain access to...
Page 118 - Exporting an OmniPass User Profile; OMNIPASS CONTROL CENTER; User Management
110 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 N o t e b o o k – A p p e n d i x B proper credentials cannot be supplied, the user profile will not be imported . Exporting an OmniPass User Profile To export a user, open the OmniPass Control Center, and click Import/Export User under Manage Users . Click Exports an O...
Page 119 - User Settings; TROUBLESHOOTING; ticate as Themselves
111 U s i n g t h e F i n g e r p r i n t S e n s o r to remove. OmniPass will prompt you to confirm user removal. Click OK to complete user removal . User Settings The User Settings tab has four interfaces: Audio Settings , Taskbar Tips , and Enrollment . User settings allow users to customize Omni...
Page 121 - Index
113 Index N6420-Vista.book Page 113 Friday, February 16, 2007 4:48 PM
Page 123 - AC
115 I n d e x Index A AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 76, 81plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Application/Media Player Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 124 - Function Key
116 L i f e B o o k N 6 4 0 0 S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e Function Key F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 125 - SD Card
117 I n d e x R Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . ....
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