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Fujitsu Lifebook T4215
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Fujitsu Lifebook T4215 laptop. The Lifebook T4215 is a tablet system which features great Linux support.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Specifications
| Name | Fujitsu Lifebook T4215 |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T7200 2GHz |
| Screen | 12.1“ XGA |
| RAM | 1GB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, Fingerprint Reader, Tablet |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use the i810 module |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes | sdhci |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Tablet | Yes | Use the linuxwacom driver |
| Tablet Buttons | Yes | Use the fsc_btns driver |
Notes
Only SD cards work with the sdhci driver, my Memory Stick Duo was not recognized.
Use linuxwacom 0.7.6 and KDE 3.5.6 to have krandrtray rotate the pen input along with the display.
Summary
There were no problems in getting the Fujitsu Lifebook T4215 laptop working with Linux when used with an up to date distribution.
Discussion
I've tested both Trisquel (7 Belenos) and Mint (17.2 Rafaela w/ Cinammon) on my LifeBook.
Trisquel: mostly worked ok, although wireless network is not supported, and consequently created rapidly growing log files until I used the hardware switch to turn off the wireless chipset.
Mint: seems to works fine, although I'm struggling to get the internal microphone working too.
Hi,did someone get working fsc buttons with linux mint? I've tried to compile ad install the driver with no success
Installation of debian wheezy was a breeze using usb stick.
Google and Download: “firmware-iwlwifi_0.36+wheezy.1_all.deb” place it inside the Firmware folder of the usb stick. I have not tried the fingerprint reader.
I've installed Fedora 11 on a Fujitsu T4215 Lifebook. It was preloaded with Vista and I tried to create a dual-boot system, but ran into problems, so I wiped the disk and did a clean install with the Fedora 11 DVD, accepting virtually all the default settings. It booted up right away, and 95+% of everything worked (even the SD reader, which did NOT work under Vista). I've encountered problems getting the built-in microphone to work, and getting the “Suspend” function to wake normally. I haven't tried the finger-print reader, PCMCIA, or SmartCard reader. My technical level on linux is moderately low. Overall, Linux is a great improvement and I'm very happy with the results.