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LifeBook A Series – Section Four
Device Ports
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port
Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which
you can connect an external device including: disk
drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE JACK
The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an
internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow
these easy steps: (See Figure 2-4 on page 10 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a
telephone outlet.
INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK
The RJ-45 jack is used to connect the internal Fast
Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) to a Local Area Network
(LAN) in your office or home, or broadband devices such
as a cable modem, DSL, or satellite internet. If your note-
book has been configured with internal LAN capability
you will need to configure your notebook to work with
your particular network. (To properly set up your LAN
environment, consult with a networking professional.
Please refer to your network administrator for informa-
tion on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN
cable follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-4 on page 10
for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
IEEE 1394 PORT
The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital
devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard. The
IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and discon-
nect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps transfer rate. A
third-party application is required to operate your
digital device with the 1394 port.
In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps:
(See Figure 2-6 on page 12 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS
The two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) allow you to
connect USB devices such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. In order
to connect a USB device follow these easy steps: (See
Figure 2-6 on page 12 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
PARALLEL PORT
The parallel port, or LPT port, allows you to connect
parallel devices, such as a printer to your notebook. In
order to connect a parallel interface device, follow these
steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 12 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
SERIAL PORT
The serial port, or COMM port, allows you to connect
serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to
connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps:
(See Figure 2-6 on page 12 for location)
WARNING
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital
PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a
Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the inter-
nal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook. Consult
your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details.
Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
POINTS
■
The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90
standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the
highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection
rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum
speed is 33600bps at upload.
■
The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBook note-
books are certified for use in the United States and
Canada. The modem may be certified in other
countries.
POINT
The IEEE 1394 port accommodates a 4-pin connector. If
the device you wish to connect has a 6-pin connector,
you will need to attach a 4-pin to 6-pin adapter.
POINT
Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and
standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are
guaranteed to work.
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