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Initial Start Up

Opening the Display Panel

DC In

Adapter

Cable

LAN Port

Power/Suspend/Resume

Button

Common Indicators

Status Display Panel

The Status Display Panel is located below the keyboard. The

indicators are only visible when the unit is on. Following are some

common indicators.

Wireless Status Indicator

Blue, solid: Wireless devices have been switched on

(using the [Fn]+[F5] key combination).

off: Wireless devices are off.

Power Status Indicator

Blue, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and

system is fully charged, or AC adapter is plugged in but

battery is not installed.

Blue, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and

the system is in sleep mode.

orange, solid: Quick start mode

off: AC adapter is not plugged in.

Battery Level Indicator

Displays the charge level of the battery pack, as follows:

With AC Adapter connected:

Blue, solid: AC adapter is connected and battery is charged.

orange, solid: AC adapter is connected and

battery is charging.

Without AC Adapter connected:

orange, solid: The battery charge level is 12% or less.

Purple, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.

off: There is no AC Adapter connected and/or the battery

charge level is between 13% and 100%.

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator

Indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being

accessed. Note that flickering is normal.

NumLk Indicator

Indicator glows when the integral keyboard is set in ten-key

numeric keypad mode.

CapsLock Indicator

Indicator glows when your keyboard is set to type in all

capital letters.

Save these Instructions

All repairs must be accomplished by an Authorized

Repair Technician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and INSTRUCTIONS

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E.

Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 3.42 A

(65W) minimum.

AC adapter output polarity:

When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to

persons, including the following:

• Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a

swimming pool.

• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not

dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes

for possible special disposal instructions.

• Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme

temperatures can be permanently damaged.

• A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

Caution

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

• DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS

INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR

EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Warning

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE

MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTION.

• FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE.

1. open the Display Panel

■ Ensure that your LIFEBOOK is on a hard level surface and that the air vents are not blocked.

■ Lift the display, being careful not to touch the screen.

■ Adjust the display until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.

2. Connect AC Power

■ Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.

■ Plug the AC adapter into your notebook.

■ Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.

3. Booting the System

■ We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD

in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.

■ Press the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

■ The notebook is now on and the battery is being charged.

■ W henyouturnonyournotebookforthefirsttime,itwilldisplayaFujitsulogoonthescreen.

If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome

will begin.

4. Starting Windows

■ A fteryoubootupthesystemthefirsttimeandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen,youwill

eventually come to the Sign-In screen which prompts you for your User name.. After the Sign-

In Screen appears, the screen will black out for up to several minutes. This is normal. Do Not

AttEmPt to PoWER DoWN tHE SYStEm At tHIS PoINt. While the screen is blacked out,

yoursystemconfigurationisbeingsetupandthenecessaryfilesarebeinginstalled.

■ D uringthecourseofthefirststartup,youwillneedtoreadandaccepttheEndUserLicense

Agreements (EULAs) for Microsoft and Fujitsu.

You cannot use your NOTEBOOK until you have accepted the license agreement. If you stop the process your

NOTEBOOK will return to the beginning of the Windows

down and start it up again. Important: Please do not use the touchscreen during system setup. If the

onscreen keyboard appears, just close it and continue setup using the physical keyboard.

■ F ollowingfirstboot,youwillarriveattheModernUIstartscreen.Someusefulshortcutsfor

your reference: Press the Windows + D key to go to traditional Windows desktop. Press

Windows + M key to load the traditional Windows desktop and minimize all applications.

5. Connect to the Internet or Network

■ Ensure the Wireless Status Indicator is "On," or—

■ Connect an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the LAN jack on your notebook and to a wall

jack or to Ethernet router (not included).

■ Register your lIFEBook with Fujitsu Service and Support via our website (http://solutions.

us.fujitsu.com/www/content/support/). this helps us to better serve you.

6. Activate Additional Utilities, Applications, & Drivers

■ Double-click the Fujitsu "BonusApps" icon on your desktop to access bonus software

applications which you can install. You can select all, a few, or none.

■ Go to the Fujitsu support site (http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/ support/) to

download Fujitsu Software Download Manager (FSDM). It can be used to download the

latest drivers.

7. Create backup media with System Backup and Restore

Recovery discs (for your pre-loaded factory image) are NOT included with LIFEBOOKS that are shipped with

System Backup and Restore. If your hard drive crashes or the computer system becomes corrupted, you can

use the recovery discs that you create to restore the system to its original condition.

Caution

■ Click on the [System Backup and Restore] icon to create backup recovery media and

application discs.

■ Look in the User's Guide (Troubleshooting Your LIFEBOOK) for more detailed instructions.

8. User's Guide

■ Your electronic User's Guide contains important detailed information about your new computer.

You can access your User's Guide by selecting its icon from the traditional Windows desktop.

(You will need to be connected to the Internet.)

Quick tips

It takes approximately 4 hours to charge a fully discharged single battery

with unit off or in suspend mode.

optimizing Battery life

• Set power management setting for best battery life.

• Adjust display brightness levels to lowest comfortable setting.

• Utilize Suspend mode when not using your notebook.

• Read the Power Management section in your User's Guide.

Heat damage to your lithium ion battery

• Extended exposure to heat will have a negative impact on your battery.

Do not expose your notebook to exces sive heat such as leaving it in the

car on a hot summer day.

Discharging your battery

• Full battery discharges (to unit shutdown or 0%) should be avoided. It

is recommended that batteries only be partially discharged to levels of

20-30% before recharging.

Prolonged storage

• If your notebook isn't going to be used for a while, you should remove its

Lithium ion battery. To store a battery for long periods of time, its charge

capacity should be around 40% and store it in a cool dry place.

Purchasing a replacement battery

• Only purchase a replacement battery from Fujitsu. Ensure that you

purchase a battery that is specifically designed for your model computer.

touchscreen operation tips

• Avoid using excessive pressure or scratching the display which could

damage the touchscreen

• Application responsiveness to touch may vary; not all applications will

support touch

• The touchscreen does not recognize input from fingernails or gloves

• To learn more about touchscreen gestures, please refer to the user guide

Recycling your battery

replace it, it is important that you dispose of the old battery properly

because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental

damage if disposed of improperly.

Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection and has enlisted

the services of the Rechargeable Battery Recycle Corporation (RBRC)**,

a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our

environment by recycling old batteries at no cost to you.

RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout

the United States and Canada. To find the location nearest you, go to

www.RBRC.org or call 1-899-822-8837.

If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the

EIA Consumer Education Initiative website (http://EIAE.org/) and search for

a convenient disposal location.

Remember—protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you

should make every effort to protect it for current and future generations.

* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu

** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for

for the First time

Welcome Process, even if you shut your NOTEBOOK

If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level

indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.

If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when

the computer is switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink.

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme

temperatures can be permanently damaged.

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will

begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is

a natural occurrence for all batteries. When this occurs, you

may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you

shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the U.S.A. or

www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.

battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.