Fujitsu B142 User Manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation

Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive

Milpitas, CA 95035

Telephone: (408) 935-8800

Declares that product: Model:LifeBook B142.

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

David Woo	Fujitsu	5/21/99
full name	company	date

C A U T I O N

Changes or modiﬁcation not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network

The LifeBookTM B Series notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user

must provide their telephone company with the following information:

1.The telephone number to which the notebook is connected.

2.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

3.That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant.

4.The FCC Registration Number.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68

compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed ﬁve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to ﬁle a complaint with the FCC.

This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68.

Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.

Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers:

■Remain on the line and brieﬂy explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

■Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications:

■All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones.

■Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.

■Places where telephones are speciﬁcally installed to alert emergency authorities such as ﬁre, police or medical assistance personnel.

■Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons.

■Workstations for the hearing impaired.

■Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

■Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise.

■Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.

■In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request.

DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.

Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network

The Canadian Industry Canada label identiﬁes certiﬁed equipment. This certiﬁcation means that the equipment

meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

The LifeBook B Series notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certiﬁcation standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certiﬁcation standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations.

Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.

The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A.

The Load Number is 0.2.

The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices such that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100.

C A U T I O N

For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.

Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien

L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identiﬁe l’équipement certiﬁé. Cette certiﬁcation signiﬁe que l’équipement satisfait certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le département ne garantit pas le fonctionnement de l’équipement à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

La LifeBookTM B Series possèdent un modem interne conforme aux normes de certiﬁcation d’Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes de sécurité. Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vériﬁer s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certiﬁcation ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service.

Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modiﬁcation, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp., ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner

la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que

l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.

Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet équipement est CA11A.

Le numéro de charge est 0.2.

Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un circuit téléphonique, utilisé par ce périphérique aﬁn de prévenir toute surcharge. La terminaison d’une boucle peut être constituée de n’importe quelle combinaison de péri-phériques de sorte que le total de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques n’excède pas 100.

A V E R T I S S E M E N T

Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vériﬁer que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes téléphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes,

mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales.

UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)

CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of ﬁre, replace only with the same type and rating fuse.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instruction.

WARNING: CMOS and NiCAD batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in ﬁre.

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PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

SECTION ONE

SETTING UP YOUR

LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU

Unpacking Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview of LifeBook B Series Features . . . . 3 Component Identiﬁcation . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4 Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 6 Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SECTION TWO

STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Starting Your Notebook for the First Time. .	11
Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . .	14
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . .	15
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Restarting Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . .	17

SECTION THREE
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES
FROM FUJITSU
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Integrated Quick Point Pointing Device . . .	23
Integrated Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
External Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . .	32
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation . . . . . .	45

SECTION FOUR
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Installation of an External
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Theft Prevention Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
USB Mouse & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse or
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Serial Port Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Parallel Port Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . .	54

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SECTION FIVE		APPENDICES
TROUBLESHOOTING		SPECIFICATIONS AND GLOSSARY
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . .	60	Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	90
Speciﬁc Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61	LifeBook B Series General Speciﬁcations. . .	90
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . .	78	Pre-conﬁgured Models . . . . . . . . . . . .	92
Modem Setup and Commands . . . . . . . .	81	Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	93
Recovering Your Windows 98 SE System. . .	81

SECTION SIX
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . .	86
Protecting and Cleaning
the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	86
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . .	87

INDEX

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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PREFACE

Compact convenience for maximum performance, the Fujitsu LifeBook B Series is the ultimate road companion. It provides easy access to your e-mail, the internet and all your business documents. You can also maintain the desktop productivity you are accustomed to back in the office. Simply connect a full sized monitor and an external keyboard to the LifeBook B Series and use your familiar Windows software. Now you can continue to perform away or at the office without compromise.

It is hard to believe a notebook so small and light can pack so much power. From a fast 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor to an easy to read 8.4" SVGA TFT touch screen and fast internal modem, all the latest technology is included.

The LifeBook B Series comes with the Windows 98 SE operating system pre-installed.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook B Series hardware and built-in system software. The LifeBook B Series is compatible with the IBM PC AT.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE

Screen examples in this manual are intended as examples only, and screen and ﬁle names may diVer in actual use.

Messages displayed by the LifeBook B Series appear in Courier type.

Example: Shutdown the computer?

Keyboard keys are shown in boldface

Helvetica type.

Example: Fn, F1, Esc, and Ctrl.

Pages with additional information about a speciﬁc topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.)

P O I N T

The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.

C A U T I O N

The caution icon highlights information that is important to your safety, to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your ﬁles. Please read all caution information carefully.

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Preface

Figure P-1 LifeBook B Series with Samples of Fujitsu and Third Party Options and Accessories

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Setting Up Your LifeBook B Series

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Overview of LifeBook B Series Features . . . . 3

Component Identiﬁcation . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4

Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 6

Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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SECTION ONE

SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU

This section describes how to set up your LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING YOUR NOTEBOOK

When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.

■LifeBook B Series with stylus from Fujitsu.

(Figure 1-1.)

■Port Replicator. (Figure 1-2.)

■AC adapter with AC power cord (located in the accessories compartment). (Figure 1-3.)

■Lithium ion Battery (installed in your notebook).

■External Floppy Disk Drive. (Figure 1-4.)

■Modem (RJ-11) cable (located in the accessories compartment).

■Getting Started Guide.

■Accessories Catalog/Flyer.

■User’s Guide.

■Microsoft Windows Manual and Certiﬁcate of Authenticity.

■Registration card and customer information pack.

■Recovery CD-ROM (located in the accessories compartment).

■Bootable ﬂoppy diskette for use with Recovery CD-ROM (located in the accessories compartment).

Once you have checked and conﬁrmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following sections to learn about all of the components and features.

Figure 1-1 LifeBook B142 Notebook

Figure 1-2 Port Replicator

Figure 1-3 AC Adapter Unit

Figure 1-4 External Floppy Disk Drive

OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK B SERIES FEATURES

The LifeBook B Series is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features including: (See Appendices, page 90, for detailed information.)

■300 MHz Intel Celeron processor.

■32MB SDRAM standard, expandable to 160MB.

■Built-in 6.4 GB hard drive.

■8.4" active-matrix (TFT) touch screen color display with SVGA support.

■2MB video memory.

■Internal Lithium ion battery.

■PS/2 connection for an external keyboard or mouse.

■Built-in 56K V.90 modem.

■Integrated Quick Point pointing device for easy cursor control.

■Two USB ports for connecting USB mouse, USB scanner, USB hubs, etc.

■Compact size: 9" x 6.7" x 1.2".

■Weighs less than 2.65 lbs.

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P O I N T

The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by the FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload.

■External 3.5" ﬂoppy disk drive

■Full audio and video features:

■32-bit SoundBlaster Pro-compatible sound chip.

■Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration.

■Two built-in stereo speakers.

■Stereo Headphone jack.

■Microphone jack.

C A U T I O N

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 internal modem or your entire 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.

■One Type II PC Card slot.

■Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer.

■External monitor support (with port replicator) for simultaneous display capability.

■83-key keyboard with three dedicated Windows keys.

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■Standard pre-installed software:

■Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system.

■Microsoft Works.

■LapLink Professional from Traveling Software for ﬁle transfers via modem, cable or infrared port.

■ESS AudioRack.

■PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.

■McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.

■Adobe Acrobat Reader.

■PMSet 98 for system power management.

■Microsoft Press Interactive Training. (Windows 98)

■Microsoft Internet Explorer.

■Netscape Communicator.

■Internet Service Providers:

■AOL.

■Compuserve.

■Earthlink.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

For detailed speciﬁcations refer to Appendicies on page 90.

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

Display Panel

This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics and Touch Screen functionality. (Figure 1-5.)

Status Indicator Panel

LCD display of the status of the power state and source, Suspend mode, AC connected/ disconnected, battery charge for primary battery, hard drive activity, PC Card activity, CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-5.)

Suspend/Resume Button

The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without turning off the notebook power, and to return it to an active state. This feature saves power, and is particularly useful when the notebook is running only on battery power. (See pages 35-39 for

more information.)

C A U T I O N

Be sure you know what settings are active for your Suspend/Resume button before you use it as misuse can result in data loss. (See the Power Menu of the BIOS setup utility, page 44, for

more information.)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers output sound from the notebook. (Figure 1-5.)

Closed Cover Switch

The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed, thus saving power. It can also be set as a Suspend/ Resume switch in the BIOS Setup utility.

(See page 44.) (Figure 1-5.)

Keyboard

An 83-key keyboard with 3 dedicated Windows keys for easy operation. (Figure 1-5.)

Integrated Quick Point Pointing Device

The Quick Point pointing device is a ﬁnger contact cursor control system with two click buttons. (Figure 1-5.)

Display Panel Latch

This latch locks and releases the display panel.

(Figure 1-5.)

Touch Screen Stylus

The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch screen. (Figure 1-5.)

Lithium ion Battery

See full description under Bottom Panel Components, page 8. (Figures 1-5 and 1-9.)

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Display Panel Latch

Touch Screen Stylus

Display with

Touch Screen

One

Status Indicator Panel

Closed Cover

Switch

Suspend/Resume

Button

Speaker

Keyboard

Quick Point

Pointing Device

Speaker

Lithium ion Battery

Figure 1-5 LifeBook B Series with Display Open

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LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Modem (RJ-11) Jack

This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to the internal modem. (Figure 1-6.)

C A U T I O N

Modem (RJ-11) Jack	PC Card Slot	PC Card
Infrared Port		Slot Lock
Infrared Port

Figure 1-6 LifeBook B Series Left-side Panel

Infrared Port

The fast IrDA 1.1 (4Mbps) compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable.

(Figure 1-6.)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install one type II PC Card. (See pages 50-52 for more information on PC Cards.) (Figure 1-6.)

PC Card Slot Lock

This button locks a PC card in place or ejects a card from the slot. (Figure 1-6.)

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Theft Prevention Lock Slot

This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical lock down device. (Figure 1-7.)

Volume Control

The volume control is a wheel which provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output from your notebook. (Figure 1-7.)

Theft Prevention	Volume	Microphone USB Ports
Lock Slot	Control	Jack

Headphone Jack

Power Switch

DC Power Jack

Figure 1-7 LifeBook B Series Right-side Panel

C A U T I O N

There are software volume controls. The knob setting and the software settings will interact. The software volume setting will control the maximum knob setting, and if the software setting is all the way down, the maximum setting of the knob will be all the way down. (See Volume Control on page 28 for more information.)

Headphone Jack

You can connect headphones or powered external speakers to the stereo headphone jack.

(Figure 1-7.)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 1-7.)

Power Switch

This switch is the main power switch for your notebook. (Figure 1-7.)

USB Ports

These ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices, such as external mouse, game pads, pointing devices, keyboards, USB hubs and speakers. (Figure 1-7.)

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional battery charger.

(Figure 1-7.)

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REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

PS/2 Port

This port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.(Figure 1-8.)

Mini-Serial Port

This port is for connection of the optional Mini-Serial Adapter, which allows you to use serial devices without the Port Replicator.

(Figure 1-8.)

Docking Connector Port

Allows you to connect a Port Replicator to your notebook. (Figure 1-8.)

	PS/2 Port	Docking
	PS/2 Port	Connector
		Connector

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

Main Unit and Conﬁguration Label

This label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the conﬁguration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative so that he or she can help you. (Figure 1-9.)

Memory Upgrade Compartment

The socket for Memory Upgrade Modules is in this compartment. (See pages 54-57 for more information on installing memory.) (Figure 1-9.)

Battery Lock

These sliding locks hold the Lithium ion battery securely in place. (Figure 1-9.)

Mini-Serial Port

Figure 1-8 LifeBook B Series Rear Panel

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	Main Unit and	Memory Upgrade
	Main Unit and	Compartment
	Conﬁguration	Compartment
	Conﬁguration
	Label
	Battery Lock	Battery Lock

Lithium ion Battery

Figure 1-9 LifeBook B Series Bottom

Lithium ion Battery

This battery acts as your notebook’s main source of power when the AC adapter is not being used. This primary battery can be replaced, when discharged, with a charged battery for additional run time. (Figure 1-9.)

C A U T I O N

The system must be shut down, or an AC adapter must be intalled when changing the battery or data will be lost.

PORT REPLICATOR

Front Components

Docking Connector

Allows you to connect the Port Replicator to your notebook. (Figure 1-10.)

Docking Connector

Figure 1-10 Port Replicator Front Panel

Rear Components

Port Replicator Attachment Knobs

These two knobs secure the connection between the Port Replicator and your notebook. (Figure 1-11.)

PS/2 Port

This port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. (Figure 1-11.)

P O I N T

To use a PS/2 mouse you must adjust the settings in the BIOS. (See the BIOS Guide at www.8fujitsu.com.)

External Floppy Disk Drive Port

A port for attaching the external ﬂoppy disk drive. (Figure 1-11.)

Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect Serial (RS-232C) devices, such as serial printers or scanners. (Figure 1-11.)

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a parallel printer to your notebook. (Figure 1-11.)

External Monitor Port

This port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 1-11.)

Port Replicator	External Floppy
Attachment Knob	Disk Drive Port
	Parallel Port
	Port Replicator
PS/2 Port	Attachment Knob
PS/2 Port

Serial Port

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Monitor Port

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Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Starting Your Notebook

for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . 14

Learning About Your Operating System

and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 15

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Restarting Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 17

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SECTION TWO

STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU

This section describes the processes of starting your LifeBook for the ﬁrst time, initial software setup and registration.

POWER SOURCES

Your notebook has four possible power sources: the primary Lithium ion battery; the AC adapter; an optional auto/airline adapter; or an optional dual Lithium ion battery conﬁguration.

C A U T I O N

The primary Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when you purchase your notebook. Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter or the auto/airline adapter to use your notebook.

Connecting the Power Adapters

The AC adapter or an optional auto/airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

(Figure 2-1.)

To Connect the AC Adapter

1.Plug the wall connector cable into the AC Adapter.

2.Plug the DC Output cable of the AC adapter into the DC Power jack on the right side of your notebook.

3.Plug the wall plug and end of the wall connector cable into an AC electrical outlet.

To Switch From AC Adapter Power

To Battery Power

1.Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.

2.Remove the AC adapter.

Figure 2-1 Connecting the AC Adapter

Optional Dual Battery Conﬁguration

You can conﬁgure your notebook to run in a dual battery conﬁguration by using an additional charged Lithium ion battery installed in the optional battery charger. The primary

battery must be installed for this power conﬁguration to work; your notebook cannot be run from a secondary battery alone.

To Set Up the Dual Battery Conﬁguration

1.Make sure you have two fully charged Lithium ion batteries.

Figure 2-2 Optional Dual Lithium ion Battery Setup

2.Install one battery in your notebook and install the other in the optional battery charger. (Figure 2-2.)

3.Connect the battery charger to the DC power jack of your notebook. (Figure 2-2.)

DISPLAY PANEL

Opening the Display Panel

Pressing the latch releases the top of the display panel from the front of the notebook body. Tilt the display panel backward until the screen is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 2-3.)

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Figure 2-3 Opening the Display Panel

STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME

Power On

The power switch is located on the right side of your notebook. This switch is used to turn On the computer from its Off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or have charged the internal Lithium ion Battery, you can power On your notebook.

Facing the keyboard and display panel, move the power switch towards the rear of your notebook. This is the On position. (See Figure 2-4.) When you are done working you can leave your notebook in Suspend mode, (see pages 35-36), or you can turn it off. The power switch moved toward the front of your notebook is in the Off position.

(See the section Power Off, page 16, for the recommended shutoff procedures.)

Figure 2-4 Power On

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C A U T I O N

The main Lithium ion battery is not charged when you purchase your notebook. Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook. If you purchase an optional second Lithium ion battery, it will not be charged when you get it; you will need to charge it prior to use.

C A U T I O N

When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one charged battery is installed, or that the AC adapter or the auto/airline adapter is connected and has power.

C A U T I O N

Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging

your notebook.

When the power switch is turned on, your notebook performs a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and conﬁguration. If a fault is found you will hear a beep and/or an error message will be displayed.

(See Troubleshooting on pages 78-80.)

Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the

operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. (See BIOS Guide on page 44 for more information.)

After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST) your notebook will load your operating system. (See Boot Menu on pages 9194 to see which kind of disk will be the source.)

C A U T I O N

Never turn off your notebook during Power On Self Test (POST) or an error message will be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time.

(See the Troubleshooting information on pages 78-80.)

Booting the System with Windows 98 Second Edition

We strongly recommend that you not attach any other external devices until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.

When you turn on your notebook for the ﬁrst time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will read the hard drive for the operating system software, ﬂash the notebook conﬁguration information on the screen, and then the Windows 98 SE Welcome will begin.

Designed to accommodate the needs of many users, in many different countries, Windows 98 SE needs to be conﬁgured for you the ﬁrst time you use it. The Windows 98 SE has four parts: Getting Started – here you have the opportunity to enter this custom information and setup your phone so that your LifeBook will be prepared to dial out, Registration – easy on-line registration for Windows 98 SE with Microsoft and your LifeBook with Fujitsu PC Corporation, Windows License – a required procedure to activate Windows 98 SE, and Final Settings – Windows 98 SE takes the information you have entered and makes your conﬁguration. If you need to stop the process, you may click on "cancel" on any screen, and Windows 98 SE will shut down. You may restart the process at any time, but you must complete it to use your LifeBook.

Getting Started

Read the instructions on the screens carefully, and ﬁll in the information as directed. You will be asked for such items as the language you wish to use, the country in which you live, your ﬁrst and last name, and about how you dial out

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from where you will be using your computer. For the phone settings, enter the information for the location where you are setting up your LifeBook. Windows 98 SE will help you dial from other locations as they come up. If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register your LifeBook at a later time, you may click on "skip", and you will go directly to the condition of use page.

Once you have setup your LifeBook to dial out, Windows 98 SE will make a free telephone call which will test these settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to ﬁx them at this time. If you are unable to ﬁx the settings please contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support. (See page 60.) If you would simply like to move on, and register your LifeBook at a later time, simply click on "skip" and you will go directly to the condition of use page.

Registration

If your connection is successful, you will go to the Registration Conﬁrmation page. On this page simply enter the requested information,

and then check the box at the bottom to register your copy of Windows 98 SE with Microsoft. Once you have ﬁnished, click on next to continue.

P O I N T

If you do not register at this time you can do it later simply by double-clicking on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop, and following the instructions.

You will then go into Fujitsu Registration. Follow the instructions on the screens, and enter all of the information so that if you need help FPC service and support will be able to serve you better.

Final Settings

The ﬁrst part of your ﬁnal settings is the Windows End User License Agreement. Read the agreement carefully. You can scroll through the text using your pointing device to activate the scroll bar or use the up arrow ’ and the down arrow ‘ keys to move up and down the

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text one line at a time, or use the Page Up and Page Down keys to move the text one screen at a time. When you ﬁnish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click on the Next > button.

P O I N T

If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows 98 SE or to shut down your notebook.

Next you will need to enter your Windows Product Key. Look in the box that your notebook came in and you will ﬁnd a Windows 98 SE Certiﬁcate of Authenticity shrink wrapped with the Windows 98 SE Users manual. On the certiﬁcate you will ﬁnd a bar-code with a number above it. This is your product key and the number you need to enter on the Product Key screen. When you have entered the number exactly as shown click on the Next > button.

P O I N T

You cannot use your notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement and entered your product key. If you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows 98 SE Welcome Process, even if you shut your LifeBook down and start it up again.

Wait for a few moments as Windows 98 SE prepares for you. Once it is ready, your desktop will appear, and you are ready to begin!

P O I N T

Windows 98 SE will brieﬂy initialize a system device before displaying the Windows desktop for the ﬁrst time.

P O I N T

You will ﬁnd a Emergency Recovery CD-ROM packet in your accessories box. Please store the packet in a safe place in case there is a loss of data and it becomes necessary to re-install

your operating system and/or application programs. (See Restoring Your Preinstalled Software from the Recovery CD-ROM on page 81.)

REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK

What are the beneﬁts of registering?

You will receive an identiﬁcation label for your LifeBook, which, if your LifeBook is ever lost, may help in getting it returned to you. You also receive priority Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN), technical support access and useful product mailings. Proof of purchase is not required if you register within 30 days of

your purchase.

How do I register?

By modem, fax, mail, telephone, or on the web. With Windows 98 SE, it is a part of the Windows 98 SE Welcome process. If you do not register during the Welcome process you can doubleclick on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and then follow the instructions.

You may also complete the pre-printed registration form and either:

fax it to 1-949-450-9140

or mail it to:

Fujitsu PC Corporation 15355 Barranca Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618-9520

or call: 1-800-8fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)

You may also register on our website: www.8fujitsu.com. You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider(ISP) to use this option.

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LEARNING ABOUT YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Tutorials

All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built-in. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application even if you are familiar with the same application on a different machine, an earlier version of the application, or a similar product.

Manuals

In the accessories compartment you will ﬁnd manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software.

Software manuals of pre-installed software that are not in the accessories compartment are available online. See the help screens of your pre-installed software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications and to get a basic understanding of what is covered in the manual, and how it is organized, should questions arise as you use the applications.

Links to Fujitsu On-line

You can go directly to the on-line Fujitsu Accessories catalog for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories website URL link in the Windows Start menu. This will take you to the Web site for Fujitsu Lifebook accessories.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link in the Service and Support Software folder in

the windows start menu. You will ﬁnd an FAQ, driver updates and online documentation.

P O I N T

You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links described above. If you do not have an existing internet connection you may go to the "Internet Starts Here" folder on the desktop and select any of the providers there. Just double click on their icon, and follow the directions.

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POWER OFF

Before turning off the power by putting the power switch in the Off position, check that the Hard Drive and PC Card Access indicators are all Off. (See Figure 3-1, page 20.) If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of loss of data. The Off position is reached by facing the keyboard and display panel, and moving the switch toward the front of your notebook. To assure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

C A U T I O N

Never turn your notebook off while an application is running. Be sure to close all ﬁles, exit all applications and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power with the power switch. If ﬁles are open when you turn the power off, you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors.

Figure 2-5 Power Off

Shutting down your notebook from Windows lets your notebook shut down operations, and turn off the power in the proper sequence to prevent errors. The sequence is:

1.Click on the start button.

2.Click on Shut Down.

3.Verify that Shut Down

is selected and click on Yes.

If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more, take the following precautions:

1.After shutting down from Windows turn off your notebook using the power switch.

2.Close your notebook display panel.

3.Disconnect the AC adapter.

4.Remove the batteries and store them separately in a cool dry place.

P O I N T

When your notebook has been shut down from Windows, it is not the same as being turned off from the power switch. It is in a pseudo-off state, with all applications closed, but can and must be turned on by pressing the Suspend/ Resume button. It is drawing some current in the pseudo-off state.

C A U T I O N

Turning off the power switch without exiting Windows may cause an error when you start the next time. Turning the power to On when it has been Off for less than ten seconds may cause an error when you start the next time..

RESTARTING THE SYSTEM

If your system is on, and you wish to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure.

1.Click on the Start button.

2.Click on Shut Down.

3.Click on Restart

4.Verify that Restart is selected and click on Yes.

Windows will shut down and restart your notebook.

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P O I N T

You may also select Shut Down and once the power is off for 10 seconds or more you can restart your notebook with the Suspend/Resume button, or once the power is off, turn the power switch to Off for 10 seconds and then switch it

to On. These alternative methods are not recommended.

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Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Integrated Quick Point Pointing Device	. .	.	23
Integrated Touch Screen . . . . . . .	. . .	.	25
Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	26
Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	28
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	29
Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	32
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	34
Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	34
Power Management . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	35
Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	40
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	42

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Identifying The Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . .	. . . . .	.	44
Your Save-to-Disk File Allocation .	. . . . .	.	45

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SECTION THREE

USING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU

This section describes the indicators, buttons, connections and operating modes of your LifeBook B Series and their use.

STATUS INDICATOR PANEL

The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above the keyboard. (Figure 3-1.) The appropriate icon will appear to indicate the activity of the corresponding component in your notebook.

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator tells you when the system is operational. It is on steady when there is power to your notebook, and blinks when the system is in Suspend mode. It goes off when the system has entered Save-to-Disk mode, or the power is turned off from the power switch.

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AC		Battery		Hard Drive		PC Card	ScrLk
Adapter		Identiﬁer			Access	Slot Identiﬁer
Indicator
Power	Battery		Battery		PC Card		CapsLock
Indicator	Charging		Level		Access Indicator

Battery Indicator

Figure 3-1 Status Indicator Panel

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