Fujitsu LIFEBOOK P8110 manual

LIFEBOOK P81 10 Operating Manual[...]

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Published by Fujitsu T echnology Solutions GmbH A26391-K218-Z200-1-7619, Edition 1 2009/08 Produced by XEROX Global Services[...]

LIFEBOOK P81 10 Innovative technol ogy 1 Ports and controls 3 Important notes 5 First-ti me setup of your device 8 Working with the notebook 11 Security fun ctions 37 Connecting exter nal devices 41 Removing and inst alling components during ser vicing 47 Setting s in BIOS Setup Utility 54 T roubleshooti ng and tips 56 T echni cal data 62 Manufactu[...]

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Content s H e l p i f p r o b l e m s o c c u r ............................... .................................. .. 5 7 Restoring the hard disk content s under Windows . . .............................. .......... 5 7 The not ebook’s date or time is incorrect .............................. ..................... 5 8 W h e n c e r t a i n c h a r[...]

Contents A26391-K218-Z200-1-7619, edition 1[...]

Innovative technology Innovative technology ... and ergonomic design make your device a reliable and convenient companion. The device boots very quickly , is ready for immediate use and offers a particularly long operating time because of its high capacity battery . With th e user-friendly " BIOS Setup Utility" y ou can control your noteb[...]

Innovative technology Notational conventions Pay particular attention to text m a rked with t his symbol. Failure to observe these warnings could pose a risk to health, damage the device or lead to loss of data. The warranty will be invalidated if the device becomes defective through failure to observe these warnings. Indicates important informat i[...]

Ports and controls Ports and controls This chapter presen ts the individual hardware components of your device. It gives an overview of the displays and connections of t he device. Please familiarise yourse lf with these components before you start to work with the device. 18 17 16 15 13 10 14 5 5 2 4 3 1 6 7 2 8 9 12 11 1 = W ebcam 2 = Status indi[...]

Ports and co ntrols 19 21 22 23 20 19 = Optical drive 20 = SD Card 21 = USB port 22 = LAN port 23 = Kensington Lock 25 26 27 24 24 = Hard disk 25 = Memory service compartment 26 = Minicard module, e.g. UMTS 27 = Rechargeable battery 4 A26391-K218-Z200-1-7619, edition 1[...]

Important notes Important notes Impor tantnot es Notes This chapter contains essential safety information which m u st be followed when working with your notebook. O ther notes also provide useful information which will help you with your notebook. Safety notes Safetynotes Notes Please note the information provided in the "Safety" manual [...]

Important note s T ravelling w ith your notebook Mobileoperation Notes Transporta tion Notebook Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook. Before you travel ► Back u p important data stored on your hard disk. Notebook Travel,notebook ► Switch off th e radio component for data security reasons. With d ata traf fi[...]

Important notes Cleaning the notebook Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Only use cleaning products designed for computers. Normal household cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the device, the paintwork or the notebook itself. Ensure that no liquid en ters the notebook. Th[...]

First-time setup of you r d evice First-time setup of your devic e First- timese tup Ge ttingstarted Please read the chapter "Im portant notes", Pag e 5 . If your device is equipped with a Windows operating system, the necessary hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed. A system test is performed when your device i[...]

First-time setup of your device Selecting a location Selectingalocation Device Mainsadapter Select a suitable location for the device before setting it up. Follow the instructions below when doing so: • Never place the device or the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface. The s urface could be damaged as a result. • Never p lace the device o[...]

First-time setup of you r d evice Switching on the device for the fi rst t ime Switchingonforthe fi rst time The d evice must be s upplied with power t hrough the mains adapter during this process. When you switch on the device for the fi rst time, the supplied s oftw are is installed and con fi gured. Because this procedure must not be interru[...]

Working with the notebook Working with the notebook Notebook,operat i on Notebook This chapter describes the basics for oper ating your notebook. Please read the chapter entitled " Connect ing exte rn al devi c es", Pag e 41 for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer t o the notebook. Please refer to the note[...]

Working with the no teb ook Battery ind icator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock in dicator Power-on indicat or/stand by (status indicator and ON/OFF switch) Standbyindicator Power-onindicator • Indicator is illuminated: The notebook is switched o n. • Indicator fl ashe s: The notebook is in standby mode. • Indicator is off:[...]

Working with the notebook Caps Lock indicator Indicator CapsLock Indicator is illuminated: The Caps Lock key has been pressed. All the characters you type will appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key will a ppear when that key is pressed. Scroll Lock indicator Indicator ScrollLock Indica[...]

Working with the no teb ook Switching off the Notebook Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your device. Otherwise data might be lost. ► Shut down the operating system properly (in Windows via the Start menu by clicking Start Symbol – Shut Dow n – Shu t D own – OK ). Notebook ► If the notebook is not switched[...]

Working with the notebook Keyboard Keyboard Numerickeypad Numerickeypad Buttons The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear through normal use. The key markings are especially prone to wear . The key markings are liable to wear away ove r the life of the notebook. The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enh[...]

Working with the no teb ook Enter key (return) The E nter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered is executed when you press this key . Enterkey Return Enter Linefeed Caps Lock key The Caps Lock ke y activates the Caps Lock mode, and the correspon ding icon is displayed in the Windows information area. In Caps Lock mode, all of [...]

Working with the notebook Virtual numeric keypad Numerickeypad Virtualnumeric keypad NumLock T o provide the convenience of a numeric keypad, your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad. The special keys of the virtual numeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in the u pper right corner of each key . If you have[...]

Working with the no teb ook Switching the loud sp eakers on and o ff This key c ombination switches your notebook’s loudspeakers off and on. Fn+F3 Loudspeakers Loudspe akers Switching the to uc hpad and tou chpad button s on/off This key combina tion switches the touchpad and the tou chpa d buttons on or off. Fn+F4 Touch pad To uchpadbu ttons Tou[...]

Working with the notebook Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your operating system. Country and keyboard settings If you want to change the coun try and keyboard settings, proceed as follows: ► Enter the settings by c lic king Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – T ime, Regional and Language Options . App[...]

Working with the no teb ook Ek e y The E key is a simple w ay of activating and deactivating p ower m anage ment functions (e.g. reduce screen brightness), see " Using the powe r-manag emen t fea tures", Pag e 2 7 . I key With the I key , you can obtain further information about your noteboo k. Wireless Compon ents key This applicat ion k[...]

Working with the notebook T ouchpad and touchpad buttons Keep the touchp a d clean. Protect it from dirt, liquids and grease. Touchpad Touchpad Do not use the touchpad if your fi ngers are dirty . Do not rest heavy objects (e .g. books) on the touchpad or t he touchpad butt ons. 1 2 3 1 = T ouchpad 2 = Fingerprint sensor 3 = T ouchpad button s The[...]

Working with the no teb ook Dragging items ► Select the desired item. Touchpad ► Press and hold the left button and drag the item to the desi red position with the fi nger on the touchpad.  The item will be moved. LCD screen LCDscreen Notes High-quality TF T displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu T echnology Solutions GmbH. For te[...]

Working with the notebook Webcam Webcam Y our notebook is e quipped with a webcam. Depending on the software used, you can use it to take pictures, record video clips or take part in web chats. • The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions and the s oftware being used. • Y ou can only operate the webcam with a particular application [...]

Working with the no teb ook Rechargeable battery Rechar geablebatter y Battery Life,battery Recha rgeablebatt ery Rechargeab lebatter y When not plugged into a mains socket, the noteb ook runs on its built-in battery . Y ou can increase the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly . The average battery li fe is around 500 charge/disch[...]

Working with the notebook Removing a battery ► Prepare for removal, see chapter " P repari n g to re move c ompone nts", Pa ge 48 . 2 1 3 ► Slide the release button in the direction of the arrow (1) and hold it in place. ► S l i d et h er e l e a s eb u tton in d irection of the arrow (2). ► Remove the battery from th e battery co[...]

Working with the no teb ook Installing a battery ► Position the battery at the edge. ► Carefully push the battery into the battery compartment until it can be felt to engage. ► Complete the removal, see chapter " Finishin g comp onent removal ", Pag e 53 . 26 A26391-K218-Z200-1-7619, edition 1[...]

Working with the notebook Using the power-management features Power Power Battery The no tebook uses less power when the available power-management features a re used. Y ou will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it. Power ef fi ciency is i ncreased and environmental poll u tion reduced . By choosing the b[...]

Working with the no teb ook ExpressCards Slot ExpressCard An ExpressCard slot enables op eration of an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54. Consult the documentation supplied by the ExpressCard’ s m anufacturer and follow the instructions provided. Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard. Make sure that no foreign objects ente r t[...]

Working with the notebook Inserting the ExpressCard Keep the placeholder for the ExpressCard in a safe place. If you decide to remove the ExpressCard again you will need to insert the placeholder for the Exp ressC ard into the slot again. T his prevents f oreign objects fr om getting into the ExpressCard slot. 1 2 ► If the e ject button (1) is re[...]

Working with the no teb ook SIM card A SIM Card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a chip card which is inserted in a mobile telephone or notebook to enable access to a mobile radio network in conjunction with an installed UMTS module. Follow the instructions supplied by the provider of the SIM card. The SIM card slot is located in the b attery compar[...]

Working with the notebook Wireless LAN/Bluetooth radio components The installation o f a radio components not approved by Fujitsu T echnology Solutions GmbH will invalidate the certi fi cations (CE) issue d for this device. Switching the wireless com ponents on and off ► Slide the ON/OFF switch into the "ON" position to activate the wi[...]

Working with the no teb ook Access via UMTS Y ou can purchase the accessories for UMTS reception from your retailer or your Fujitsu T echnology Solutions dealer . Yo u w i l l fi nd information on establishing the connection with the UMTS network in the documentation for the hardware used. Y our device can connect with the Internet via UMTS. T o d[...]

Working with the notebook Y our Port Replicator ... is a device that allows you to quickly connect your notebook to various peripheral devi ces, such as a monitor , printer etc. The features offered by the Port Replicator include stand ard p orts for monitor , audio, mouse and keyboard. All y ou need do is dock the notebook i n order to work with y[...]

Working with the no teb ook Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator If you connect the notebook to the Port Replicator during operation, problems can occur . W e recommend that you switch off the notebook beforehand. The mains adap ter must be connected to the Port Replicator when the notebook is connected to the Port R eplicator . Some port[...]

Working with the notebook Connecting the mains adapter to the Port Replicator 1 2 3 ► Connect the mains a dapter cable to th e DC jack (D C IN) of the Port Replicator (1). ► Connect the power cable to the mains adapter (2). ► Plug the power cable into the mains socket (3). When the notebook is connected to a Port Replicator , the operating sy[...]

Working with the no teb ook Switching off notebook via Port Replicator ► Close all applications and shut down your operating system (please refer to the manual for the operating system). If the notebook cannot be shut do wn properly , press the ON/OFF button on th e Port R eplicator for app rox. four seconds. The note book will switch off. Any un[...]

Security functions Security functions Securityfunctions Y our notebook has several security features that you can use to secure y our system from unauthorised access. This chapt er explains how to use each function, an d what the bene fi ts are. Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting yo ur password, you may be locked out and u[...]

Security functions Using a Kensington Lock Y our device comes with a Kensington Lock dev ice for the Kensington MicroSaver . With the Kensington MicroSaver , a sturdy steel ca ble, you can he lp protect your notebook from theft. The K ensington MicroSaver is available as an acce ssory . ► Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device on your notebo[...]

Security functions Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) If yo u have opened these opera ting instructions on the screen, we recommend that you print out the following instructions. Be cause you cannot call t he instructions onto the screen while you are setting up the pa ssword. BIOSSetupUtility Y ou prevent unauthorised use[...]

Security functions Removing passwords T o remove a passw ord ( without setting a new password) perform the following steps: Password Sup ervisorpassword User password ► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu. ► Highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Passwor d fi eld and press the Enter key .  Y ou will be reques[...]

Connecting extern al de vices Connecting external devices Always refer to the safety informa tion provide d in "Imp ortant note s", Page 5 before connecting or disconnecting any devices to or from your notebook. Always read the documentation supplied with the device you w ish to connect. Never connect or disconnect cables during a thunder[...]

Connecting external devices Connecting an external monitor Y ou can connect an external monitor to the ana logue VGA monitor connection of the notebook. Screen output is limited to a maximum of two screens at any one time (see " Key comb ination s ", Page 17 , section "T oggle output screen"). Monitor VGAcon nectionsocket Screen[...]

Connecting extern al de vices HDMI port (device-dependent) HDMIport The HD MI port of your notebook can be used to connect an external a mpli fi er , LCD TV or a plasma TV with an HDMI connection. ► Connect the data cable to the external device. ► Connect the data cable to the HDMI port of the notebook. Some LCD televisions have only two louds[...]

Connecting external devices Connecting USB devices USBports On the USB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer , a scanner or a modem). USB devices are hot-pluggable. Th is means you can connect and disconnect devices w hile your operating system is r unning. USB 1.x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mb[...]

Connecting extern al de vices Connecting an external SA T A hard disk (eSA T A) An external SA T A hard disk can be con nect ed at the eSA T A port. This allow s you to expand the internal hard disk capacity as you wish. Y ou s hould obtain a h ard disk with a robust casing. The cable is not included in the d e live ry scope. It can be obtained thr[...]

Connecting external devices Connecting external audio devices Microphone port / Line In Audiodevices, connecting Audioports Microphone ,connecting The microphone port/Line In allows you to connect an external microphone, a MiniDisc player , MP3 player , CD player or a tape deck to your notebo ok. ► Connect the audio cable to the external device. [...]

Removing and i nstalling comp onents during servicing Removing and installing compo nents during servicing Only quali fi ed technicians should repair your not ebook. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly en danger the user (electric shock, fi re risk) and will i nvalidate your warranty . Components Serv icing If you remove and inst[...]

Removing and installing components during servicin g Preparing to remove components If you are going to remove or change system componen ts, prepare for the removal as fo llows: Please observe the safety information in chapter "Importa nt notes", P age 5 . Remove the power plug from the mains o utlet ! ► Switch the device off. The devic[...]

Removing and i nstalling comp onents during servicing Removing a cover 1 1 2 ► Remove the screws (1). Keep the screws in a safe place. If you are re moving more than one component at the same time, store the screws for the individual components separate from each other . If y ou install the wron g screws, components may be damaged. ► Lift the c[...]

Removing and installing components during servicin g Installing a memory module 2 a 1 ► Insert the memo ry module with the contacts and the recess (a) facing the slot (1). Memoryexpansion Memorymodu le ► Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it click into place (2). Attaching the cover 2 2 1 ► Place the cover in the correc[...]

Removing and i nstalling comp onents during servicing Removing and installing the har dd i s k Removing a cover 1 1 2 ► Remove the screws (1). Keep the screws in a safe place. If you are re moving more than one component at the same time, store the screws for the individual components separate from each other . If y ou install the wron g screws, [...]

Removing and installing components during servicin g Removing a hard disk 1 ► Remove the hard dis k from the hard disk compartment (1). Installing a hard disk 1 ► Place the hard disk into the hard disk compartment (1). Ensure that the contacts engag e. 52 A26391-K218-Z200-1-7619, edition 1[...]

Removing and i nstalling comp onents during servicing Attaching the cover 2 2 1 ► Place the cover in the correct mounting position (1). ► Fasten the screws (2). Finishing component removal After you have removed or changed the system components as you required, please prepare y our device for operation again as follows: ► Install the battery [...]

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Settings in BIOS Setup Utility BIOSSetupUtility Systemsettings,BIOSSetupUtility Con fi gurati on,BIOSSetupUti lity Setup Systemc on fi gurati on Hardwarecon fi gurati on The BIOS Setup Utility all ows you to s et the system functions and the hardwa re con fi guration for the notebook. When it is delivered, the not[...]

Settings in BIOS Setu p Utility Exiting BIOS Setup Utility BIOSSetupUtility Y ou need to select the desired option in th e Exit menu and activate it by pressing the Enter key: Exit Saving Changes - save chang es and exit BIOS Setup Utility ► T o save the current menu settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility ,s e l e c t Exit Saving Changes and Ye[...]

T roubleshoo ting and tips T roubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting Tips Fault Troubleshooting Refer to the safety information in the "Safety" manual when connecting or disconnecting cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note o f the steps and the cir[...]

T roublesho ot ing and tips Help if problems occur Should you at any time have a problem with your computer that you c an’t s olve yourself, in many cases you can quickly solve it by using th e SystemDiagnostics program which is pre-installed on your computer . The SystemDiagnosti cs pro gram is already installed on de vices which were delivered [...]

T roubleshoo ting and tips The notebook’ s date or time is in correct Summertime Time,daylightsaving s Timenotcorrect Timenotcorrec t Incorr ectd ate/tim e Dateisincorrect Bufferbattery ,load Cause T roublesho ot ing T ime and date are incorrect. ► With the BIOS-Setup-Utility , you can set t he date and time in the main menu. If the date and ti[...]

T roublesho ot ing and tips The external monitor remains bl ank Monitor Cause T roub lesh ooting Monitor is switched off. ► Switch the e xternal monitor on. Power saving has been activated (mon itor is blank). ► Press any key to continue. Brightness is set to dark. ► Adjust the brightness of the monit or . Screen outp ut is set to the noteboo[...]

T roubleshoo ting and tips The notebook cannot be started Notebook Cause T roublesho ot ing The battery is not installed corre ctly . ► Switch the notebook off. ► Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartm en t. ► Switch the notebook on. The battery is dead. ► Charge the battery . or ► Insert a charged battery . or ?[...]

T roublesho ot ing and tips The printer does not print Printerdoesnot print Cause T roub lesh ooting The printer is not switche d on. ► Make sure that the printer is switc hed on and ready for operation (refer to the documentation supplied with the printer). The printer is not connected corr ectly . ► Check that the d ata cable connecting the n[...]

T echnical data T echnical data Technicaldata LIFEBOOK P81 10 Technicalspeci fi cations Ambient conditions Operating temperature 5 °C – 35 ° C Dimensi ons Width x de pth x height (front/back) 282 mm x 215 mm x 29.9 mm Weight (including 3-cell rechargeable battery) Approx. 1.4 kg Main memory Slots 2 slots 2 04pin DDR3 S O-DIMM Approved memory m[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes Manufacturer ’ s notes Disposal and recycling Notes Information a bout this subject can be fo und on your notebook or on our Internet pag es. Declarations of Conformity Declarationof conformity The "Declarations of Conformit y" concerning the device can be found at our Internet address: " http://ts .fujitsu.[...]

Index Index A A beep sounds every second 58 Alt+T ab 18 Anti-theft protection 38 Application keys 19 Audio devices, connecting 46 Audio ports 46 B Back tab 18 Backspace 15 Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer) 29 Battery battery life 24 caring for and maintaining 24 charge level 24, 27 charging 24 self-discharge 24 storage 24 Battery indicator 12 Battery st[...]

Index H Hard disk: restoring the contents 57 Hardwa re con fi guration 54 HDMI port 43 I Important notes 5 Incorrect date/time 58 Indicator Caps Lock 13 drive 12 Num Lock 12 Scroll Lock 13 K Kensington Mi croSaver 38 Key combinations 17 Keyboard 15 cleaning 7 L LCD screen cleaning 7 decrease brightness 18 dif fi cult to read 58 notes 22 re fl ec[...]

Index Ports Port Replicator 33 Power power consumption 27 power-management features 27 Power-on indicator 12 Preparing for operation 9 Printer does not print 61 R Rechargeable battery 24 see Battery 24 Removing memory see Adding memory 48 Return 16 S Safety notes 5 Screen no screen display 5 9 Screen brightness decrease 18 increase 18 Screen port s[...]