Fujitsu 420D, 435Dx, LifeBook 400 Series User Manual
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i n terferen ce by one or more of the fo ll owing measu re s :
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Reori ent or rel oc a te the receiving anten n a .
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In c rease the sep a ra ti on bet ween the equ i pm ent and
receiver.
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Con n ect the equ i pm ent into an out l et that is on
a different circuit than the receiver.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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this equ i pm ent to en su re com p l i a n ce with the pertin ent RF em i s s i on limits governing this devi ce .
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Section One
Setting Up Your LifeBook 400 Series
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Starting Your NoteBook for the First Time . 10
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Learning AboutYour Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 14
Section Two
Using Your LifeBook 400 Series
Using your LifeBook 400 Series
from Fujitsu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Management Controls. . . . . . . . . 20
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Special Operating System Features . . . . . . 23
Power OV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device . . . . 28
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power-Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video and Audio Functions. . . . . . . . . . 41
File Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Infrared Communication Port . . . . . . . . 43
Anti-Virus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section Three
Configuring Your LifeBook 400 Series
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 48
Main Menu – Setting System Parameters . . 50
Exiting from the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . 59
Advanced Menu – Setting Device Controls . 59
Exiting from the Advanced Menu . . . . . . 66
Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Exiting from the Security Menu . . . . . . . 69
Power Savings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Exiting from the Power Savings Menu . . . . 71
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source. . . . . . . . . . 73
Exiting from the Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . 74
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . . 74
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
File Allocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Section Four
User Installable Features
RAM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Installing a Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . 84
Optional External Installation of
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack. . . . . . 85
Multi-function Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Removable Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . 88
Installing Devices on the LPT Port . . . . . . 88
Installing Devices on the COM Port . . . . . 88
Installing External Monitors . . . . . . . . . 88
Installing a Mouse or Keyboard . . . . . . . 88
Installing a Replicator Port or
Mini-Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Installing Audio Input Devices . . . . . . . . 89
Installing Audio Output Devices . . . . . . . 89
Section Five
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 112
Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . 115
Installing and Removing the
Internal Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
from CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Section Six
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 119
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Appendices
Appendix A Specifications. . . . . . . . . . 122
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
LifeBook 435Dx Specifications . . . . . . . 122
Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Appendix B Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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Preface
The LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer.
It is powered by an Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology,has a built-in color
display, a CD-ROM drive and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers
(PCs) to a portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook 400 Series’ hardware and built-in
system software. The LifeBook 400 Series is
compatible with the IBM PC AT.® Depending
on your model,it comes with Windows® 95,
Windows forWorkgroups™ Version 3.11 and
MS-DOS Version 6.22 or only Windows 95
pre-installed.When you first start your notebook, you will be asked to select a single
operating system if both are present.
(See pages 10–13 for more information on
selecting your operating system.)
Your LifeBook 400 Series is a completely selfcontained unit with a passive-matrix (DSTN)
color LCD display. It has a powerful interface
that enables it to support a variety of optional
features.(Figure P-1.)
C A U T I O N
When you first turn on your LifeBook
400 Series the Windows 95 Setup screen
will appear. This is true even if you will
be using Windows for Workgroups.
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Figure P-1 LifeBook 400 Series
with both Fujitsu and
Third Party Options
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Conventions Used in the Guide
In this manual, figures which show screens are
intended as examples only,and screen and file
names may differ in actual use.
Messages displayed by your LifeBook 400 Series
appear in Courier type.
Example: Starting MS-DOS
Commands that you enter into your notebook
using the keyboard appear in Courier type.
Example: C : > D I R / P
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 notebook, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all
caution information carefully.
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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Data Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Starting Your Notebook for the First Time . . 10
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Section ONE
Setting Up Your LifeBook 400
Series from Fujitsu
This section describes how to set up your
LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu. We strongly
recommend that you read it before using your
notebook – even if you are already familiar with
notebook computers.
Unpacking
When you receive your notebook,unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have
received with the items listed below.
For a standard configuration you should have:
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L i fe Book 400 Series from Fu j i t su .( F i g u re 1-1.)
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ACAdapter with AC power cord (located in
the accessories box).(Figure 1-2.)
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Modular 10-speed CD-ROM Drive (already
installed in your notebook).
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Modular 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive (located in
the accessories box).(Figure 1-3.)
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User’s Guide.
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Registration card and customer
information pack.
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Microsoft Windows 95 Manual.
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Additional equipment and documentation
depending on the option package you
have purchased.
Figure 1-1 LifeBook 400 Series Notebook
Figure 1-2 AC Adapter Unit
Figure 1-3 Floppy Disk Drive
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Once you have checked and confirmed that
your notebook system is complete, connect
the ACAdapter and follow the instructions on
pages 10–13 to accept the conditions for using
the LifeBook 400 Series and for selecting the
operating system you will use. When you have
completed that setup process please complete
and send in your registration card.
Overview of LifeBook 400
Series Features
The LifeBook 400 Series is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available with
standard features including:
(See Appendix A, pages 122–125, for detailed
information.)
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133 MHz Intel Pentium™ processor
with MMX technology.
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16MB EDO RAM standard, expandable
to 80MB.
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12.1" passive-matrix (DSTN) color display
with 800 x 600 resolution.
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1MB Video RAM.
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Built-in 1.3GB hard drive.
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Multi-function bay which supports
warm swapping of the following:
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3.5" floppy disk drive(included with
all models).
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10-speed CD-ROM drive (included with
all models).
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Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Pack.
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1 6 - bit Sound Bl a s ter ™ - com p a ti ble sound ch i p.
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Zoomed Video port for full motion video
acceleration.
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Built-in stereo speakers.
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Two Type II or one Type III PC Card slot.
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IrDA 1.0 compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer.
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Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device for easy
cursor control.
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External monitor support.
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Full size keyboard with three dedicated
Windows 95 keys.
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Hot swap connection for an external
keyboard or an external mouse.
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Stereo line in jack.
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Stereo headphone jack.
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Standard Pre-installed software:
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Operating System.
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LapLink®7.0 for file transfers via modem,
cable or infrared port.
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PC-Doctor™ for system diagnostics.
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SoftPEG™ from CompCore,a MPEG-1
video player.
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ESS AudioRack™,to take advantage of the
notebook’s audio capabilities.
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McAfee® VirusScan®.
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Some models may include additional
software.
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Component Identification
For detailed specifications refer to Appendix A
on pages 122–125.
Display Panel Latch
This latch locks and releases the display panel.
LCD Display Panel
This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for
the display of text and graphics.
Brightness Control
The brightness control adjusts the overall intensity of the display screen back lighting.
Contrast Control
The contrast control adjusts the contrast of the
display screen. It is located just below the
brightness control.
Status Indicator Display
LCD display of the status of the power state and
source, Suspend Mode, battery charge, floppy
disk drive activity, hard drive activity,CD-ROM
drive activity,PC Card activity, Caps Lock,
Num Lock and Scroll Lock.
Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume Button allows you to
suspend computer activity without turning off
your notebook power,and to return it to an
active state. This feature saves power,and is
particularly useful when your notebook is
running only on battery power.(See pages
20–22, 36–41,and 69–72 for more information
on Power Management.)
Figure 1-4 Top and Front Panel
Display Latch
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Figure 1-5 LifeBook 400 Series with Display Open
Display Latch
LCD Display
Brightness Control
Contrast Control
Status Indicator Display
Suspend/Resume Button
Closed Cover Switch
Stereo Speaker
Keyboard Removal Tab
Stereo Speaker
Keyboard
Multi-function Bay
TouchPad Pointing Device
Keyboard Removal Tab
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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 Savings Menu
of the BIOS Setup Utility on pages
69–72 for more information.)
Closed Cover Switch
This switch turns off the LCD back lighting
when the display panel is closed,thus
saving power.
Speakers
The built-in dual speakers output stereo sound
from your notebook.
Keyboard
A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows 95
keys for input into your notebook.
Keyboard Removal Tabs
A pair of tabs which cover screws which hold
the front of the keyboard in place.Lifting the
tabs is only necessary to access the Memory
Expansion Chamber which is under the keyboard. (See pages 78–81 for more information.)
C A U T I O N
Do not attempt to install or remove a
RAM Module if your notebook has been
recently used. The surface area under
the keyboard can be very hot and may
injure you.
TouchPad Pointing Device
A touch sensitive cursor control system with
two click buttons.
Multi-function Bay
This bay accommodates:
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10-speed CD-ROM drive.
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3.5" floppy disk drive.
Figure 1-6 LifeBook 400 Series Left Side Panel
PC Card Slots, with Cover,
Lock and Eject Button
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two
type I or II PC Cards or one t ype III PC Card.
(See pages 81–83 for more information on PC
Cards.) The buttons to the left of the card slots
lock the cards in place,and the buttons to the
right of the slot ejects the card(s) from the slot.
E x t e rnal Floppy Disk Drive Adapter Connector
A con n ector for attaching an opti onal ex tern a l
floppy disk drive ad a pter.The ad a pter all ows
you to use your modular floppy disk drive
wh en the mu l ti - f u n cti on bay is being used for
a n o t h er purpo s e .
PC Card
Slots
Eject
Buttons
Optional External
Floppy Disk Drive
Adapter Connector
Battery Eject Button
Lock
Built in
Microphone
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Main Battery Eject Button
This button releases the Removable Main
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack for removal
and installation.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows mono audio
input to your notebook.
Volume Control
This knob provides hardware control of sound
level of audio outputs from your notebook.
Audio Stereo Line In Jack
The Audio Input Jack allows you to connect an
external audio source to your notebook,like an
audio cassette player.This jack will not support
an external microphone.
Headphone Jack
You can install headphones or powered external
speakers in the Headphone Jack.
Multi-function Bay Release Button
This is the release to allow removal and installation of devices in the Multi-function Bay.
Power Switch
This switch is the main power switch for
your notebook.
PS/2 Connector
The PS/2 Connector allows you to connect
an external PS/2 keyboard,mouse, or
numeric keypad.
DC Power Input Connector
The DC Power Input Connector allows you to
plug in the Fujitsu AC Adapter or the optional
Fujitsu Auto Adapter.
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical
lock down device.
Serial Interface Connector (COM Port)
The Serial Interface Connector allows you to
connect serial RS-232C devices, such as a serial
printer or a serial scanner.
Expansion Bus Connector
This connector is for connection to an optional
port replicator or docking station. The connector cover must be closed and the sliding panel
opened to reveal only the Expansion Bus
Connector when connecting a port replicator
or docking station.
Figure 1-7 LifeBook 400 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. Software volume
Off will override the knob setting.
(See Volume Control on pages 42–43
for more information.)
Volume
Control
Audio
Stereo
Line In
Jack
Headphone
Jack
Power Switch DC Power
Input Connector
Multi-function Bay
Release Button
PS/2
Connector
Theft
Prevention
Lock Slot
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Parallel Interface Connector (LPT Port)
The Parallel Interface Connector allows you
to connect parallel devices, such as a parallel
printer,to your notebook.
E x t e rnal SVGA or Hi Res Monitor Connector
This connector allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT or Hi-Res monitor to
your notebook.
I n f r a red IrDA Compatible Communication Port
The IrDA compatible Communication Port
allows you to communicate with another IrDA
compatible device without a cable. (See page 43
for more information.)
Tilt Adjustment Feet
These are a pair of feet which flip down and
hold the back of the keyboard approximately
6° higher than the front when resting on a flat
surface.They are designed to make using your
notebook keyboard more comfortable.
Main Unit Label
This label has the model number,serial number
and other information about your notebook.
C A U T I O N
The cover which closes over the connectors on the rear of your notebook can be
damaged if it is left open when your
notebook is moved around.
Figure 1-9 LifeBook 400 Series Bottom
Figure 1-8 LifeBook 400 Series Back
Configuration Label
This label has manufacturer information that
you will need to give your support representative so that he or she can help you.It identifies
exactly the version of various component parts
of your notebook.
COM Port
Expansion Bus Connector
LPT Port
Monitor Connector
Infrared Port
Tilt Adjustment Foot Tilt Adjustment Foot
Internal
Hard Drive
Chamber
Multi-function Bay
Battery Chamber
Main
Unit
Label
Configuration
Label
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Internal Hard Drive Chamber
This chamber houses the internal hard drive.
It should only be accessed for maintenance
by an authorized maintenance provider.
Battery Chamber
This chamber houses the Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery Pack or the optional Lithium ion
Battery Pack.
Power Sources
Your notebook has three possible power
sources: the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack,
the ACAdapter,or the optional Auto Adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC Adapter or the AutoAdapter provides
power for operating your notebook and charging the battery pack.(Figure 1-10.)
To Connect the ACAdapter
1.Plug the DC output cable of the AC Adapter
into the DC Power Input Connector on the
right side panel of your notebook.
2.Plug the ACAdapter into an AC
electrical outlet.
To Connect the Optional Auto Adapter
1.Plug the DC output cable into the DC Power
Input Connector on the right side panel of
your notebook.
2. P lug the Auto Con n ector into the ciga ret te
l i gh ter of a car or other veh i cle with the ign iti on key in the On or the Acce s s ories po s i ti on .
Data Security
Your Life Book 400 Series from Fu j i t su has a
built-in hardw a re con trol password sec u ri ty
fe a tu re that all ows you to pro tect stored data
f rom unaut h ori zed acce s s .Your opera ting sys tem
and some app l i c a ti ons have sof t w a re con tro l
p a s s word sec u ri ty fe a tu res that all ows you to
pro tect all or porti ons of the data stored in yo u r
n o tebook from unaut h ori zed acce s s .
Hardware Data Security Features
When you are using the built-in hardware
control password to gain access to your notebook the actual password will not appear on
the screen. This is a safety precaution. The
hardware control security parameters are set
from the BIOS Setup Utility. (See Security Menu
on pages 67–69 for more information on setting
and clearing passwords and enabling and disabling built-in security features.)
C A U T I O N
The Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack i s
not charged when you purchase your notebook. Initially you will need to connect the
AC Adapter or the Auto Adapter to use it.
It can take up to 3 hours to charge a
B a t t e ry Pack if your notebook is Off or in
Suspend Mode. If your notebook is in use,
it can take up to 9 hours or more to charg e
a Battery Pack.
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Software Data Security Features
The operating system and some applications
have security features that are independent of
the built-in hardware protection features that
are controlled from the BIOS. See your software
documentation for more information about
these features.
C A U T I O N
Software security feature passwords may
not be the same as the hardware security
passwords. Be sure you know which features are controlled from software and
which from hardware or you may lock
yourself out of your own data or lock
up your hardware and not be able to
operate your notebook.
When you turn on your notebook for the first
time it will perform a power on self test and
display some status information on the screen
with a message:
Press <F2> for Setup.
If you do nothing the system will read the hard
drive for the operating system software and
the Windows 95 Setup Screen will appear.
(See Power On on pages 22–23 for additional
help.) You will then be stepped through the
condition of useand operating system selection
process.You must complete this initial process
before you will be able to use your notebook.
C A U T I O N
Make sure you memorize your passwords
for both hardware and software. If you
forget, you may not be able to use your
notebook, and you will have to contact
your service provider and arrange to
have them reset the hardware system
password. See your software manuals for
what to do if you forget your software
security password(s).
Starting Your Notebook for
the First Time
Booting the System
The first time that you turn on your notebook
you will need to attach your ACAdapter as the
battery is not charged when it arrives.We
strongly recommend that you do not attach any
other external devices and do not put any CD
or floppy disk in the drives until you have gone
through the initial power on sequence.
C A U T I O N
If you have purchased a system which
allows you to use a choice of operating
systems, the Operating System selection
can only be made once. You cannot
change your mind, the option will never
be available again.
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Conditions of Use
The first time you start your notebook you mu s t
con firm your accept a n ce of the copyri ght limit a ti ons for your pre - i n s t a ll ed sof t w a re .If yo u
h ave purch a s ed a unit wh i ch all ows you to
use a ch oi ce of opera ting sys tems you mu s t
ch oose bet ween Wi n dows 95 and Wi n dows for
Work gro u p s .O n ce you have ch o s en your opera ting sys tem you cannot ch a n ge your mind,t h e
o t h er sys tem wi ll not be ava i l a ble to yo u .P l e a s e
dec i de caref u lly.Af ter your notebook com p l ete s
the install a ti on of the opera ting sys tem it wi ll
not ask you again for con firm a ti on of the con d iti ons of use nor to ch oose an opera ting sys tem .
Every LifeBook 400 Series Model has 10 screens
to read carefully and/or answer questions by
typing in information. If your notebook has a
choice to use Windows for Workgroups there
will be three additional screens. All of the
screens are Windows 95 Setup screens.
You cannot use your notebook until this setup
process is completed. The bottom of each
screen has a < B a c k Button,a N e x t > Button
and a C a n c e l Button which are activated by
the Integrated Touchpad Pointing Device cursor
control and button click. The < B a c k Button
will return you to the previous screen. The
N e x t > Button activates any choices or information you have entered and takes you on to the
next screen. The C a n c e l Button allows you to
stop the setup process. If you stop the process
your notebook will come back to the place in
the Windows 95 Setup where you left off the
next time you start your machine. The screens
you will be required to respond to are shown
with the required action.
Welcome to Windows Setup
Read and then click on the N e x t > Button.
Regional Settings
Select language, number format,date format,
etc. for the operating system to use by moving
cursor up and down the list to the desired
world region shown in the table and then click
on the N e x t > Button.Use the up arrow Õ and
down arrow Ô keys to move down up and
down the text one line at a time.
Keyboard Layout
Select the keyboard language and format you
wish to use by moving cursor up and down the
list to the desired selection shown in the table
and then click on the N e x t > Button. You can
scroll through the text using the up arrow Õ
and down arrow Ô keys to move down up and
down the text one line at a time.
User Information – Software Licensing
Fill in your name and your company name as
you would like to see it on the software license
and then click on the N e x t > Button. You must
make an entry in order to continue.
C A U T I O N
When you first turn on your notebook
the Windows 95 Setup screen will
appear. This is true even if you will be
using Windows for Workgroups.
*Windows Version
To sel ect Wi n dows for Work groups point and
cl i ck on the C h a n g e But ton .To sel ect Wi n dows
95 point and cl i ck on the N e x t > But ton .
( If you sel ect Wi n dows 95 you wi ll go direct ly
to the Con fig u ring the Com p uter Screen . )
*Operating System Choice
To select Windows for Workgroups point and
click on the Windows for Workgroups selection
and then point and click on the N e x t > Button.
To select Windows 95 point and click on the
Windows 95 selection and then point and click
on the N e x t > Button.
Configuring the Computer
If you have a unit with only Windows 95 or
have selected Windows 95 this screen will
appear when Windows 95 is ready to install.
(If you purchased a LifeBook 400 Series which
only comes with Windows 95 this screen will
appear immediately after the Certificate of
Authenticity Screen.) You may be prompted for
time zone and printer.You do not need to select
a printer at this time.
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P O I N T
If your system comes with Windows 95
only, you will find a Recovery CD-ROM
packet in your accessories box. Please
store the packet in a safe place in case
there is a loss of data. (See Restoring
Your Pre-installed Software from CDROM on page 116.)
License of Windows 95
Read carefully and then click on the
N e x t > Button.
License Agreement
Read the agreement carefully.You can scroll
through the text using the Integrated TouchPad
Pointing Device to activate the scroll bar or use
the up arrow Õ and down arrow Ô keys to
move up and down the text one line at a time.
When you finish reading simply point and click
to accept or reject the terms of the agreement
and then click on the N e x t > Button.
Certificate of Authenticity
Look in the box that your notebook came in and
you wi ll find a Wi n dows 95 Certi fic a te of
Aut h en ti c i ty and a Wi n dows 95 Us ers manu a l .
On the certi fic a te – and also on the back of t h e
m a nual – you wi ll find a bar- code with a nu m ber
a bove it.These nu m bers should be the same.
Th ey are your produ ct code and the nu m ber yo u
should en ter on the Certi fic a te of Aut h en ti c i ty
s c reen .Wh en you have en tered the nu m ber ex actly as shown then cl i ck on the Next> But ton .
P O I N T
If you reject the terms of the license
a g reement the operating system setup will
a b o rt and shutdown your notebook.
When you turn on the system the next
time, it will begin the Setup process again.
C A U T I O N
If your system came with a choice of
operating systems, you will need to make
back up disks. (See Create System Disks
page 13.)
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Installing Devices
This screen will appear while your notebook
loads the operating system and when it finishes
it will automatically go to the next screen.
C A U T I O N
If you have chosen Windows for
Workgroups please follow the instructions on the coupon that is included in
the accessories box with your notebook.
This provides for exchanging the
Windows 95 manual for a Windows
for Workgroups manual.
*Create System Disks
If your system came with a choice of operating
systems,you will be prompted to create system
disks.We strongly recommend that you make a
system backup so you can restore your factory
installed software in case of data loss. If you
have chosen Windows 95 you will need to backup your operating system and your factory
installed applications and drivers. The backup
will require 40 floppy disks. If you have chosen
Windows forWorkgroups you only need to
backup the factory installed applications and
drivers.The backup will require 9 floppy disks.
Finishing Setup
Click on the Finish Button and your notebook
will restart with the selected Windows operating system ready for normal operation.
User Registration
There are three ways to register your notebook.
1. Mail-in Registration – Fill in the registration
card provided in the box with your LifeBook
400 Series and mail it to Fujitsu.
2.On-line Electronic Registration – Fill out the
registration form behind the Fujitsu Icon on
your Desktop and send it by e-mail.
3. Internet Registration – Use the registration
utility on the Fujitsu PC Service and Support
Web Site at www.8fujitsu.com to register
your notebook.
P O I N T
If you do not have enough floppy disks
available during the setup process you
can create system backup disks at any
time. From the Start Menu, select
Accessories, then System Tools, then
Create System Disks.
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application
software have built-in tutorials.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 with a similar product.
Manuals
In the accessories box you will find manuals for
Windows 95 and other pre-installed software. If
you have Windows for Workgroups,and have
chosen it as your operating system, follow the
instructions on the coupon in the accessories
box in order to exchange the Windows 95 manual for a Windows for Workgroups manual.
Software manuals of pre-installed software that
are not in the accessories box 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.
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Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Management Controls. . . . . . . . . 20
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Special Operating System Features . . . . . . 23
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device. . . . . 28
Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power-Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video and Audio Functions . . . . . . . . . . 41
File Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Infrared Communication Port . . . . . . . . . 43
Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Section TWO
Using Your LifeBook
400 Series from Fujitsu
This section describes the indicators, buttons,
connections and operating modes of your notebook and their use.
Opening the Unit
Lifting the latch releases the cover and allows
your notebook to be opened.Lift the display
backward until the screen is at a comfortable
viewing angle.(Figure 2-1.)
Adjusting the Built-in Display
Wh en you tu rn on your noteboo k ,you may want
to ad just the bri gh tn e s sl evel of the screen for be s t
vi s i bi l i ty.To do this, ad just the bri gh tness slider
on the ri ght side of the built-in d i s p l ays c reen .
You may need to ad just the bri gh tness peri od i c a lly for different opera ting envi ron m en t s .Yo u
wi ll prob a bly want to ad just the con trast as well as
the bri gh tn e s s . To do this, use the con trast slider
on the ri ght side of the built-in display screen
just bel ow the bri gh tness con tro l .( F i g u re 2-2.)
P O I N T
The higher the level of brightness, the
m o re power your notebook will consume,
and the faster the battery will discharg e .
Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
On the bottom of your notebook, near the
back,are a pair of feet which flip down and
hold the back of the keyboard about 6° higher
than the front when resting on a flat surface.
Figure 2-1 Opening the LCD Display
Figure 2-2 Display Adjustments
They are designed to make using your notebook more comfortable when using the keyboard. The feet must be folded flat against the
bottom of your notebook when opening or
using a CD-ROM or it will not open or operate
properly. (See Figure 1-9 on page 8.)
Brighter
Less Bright
More Contrast
Less Contrast
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Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator LCD Display Panel is
located in the recess just above the keyboard.
(Figure 2-3.) The appropriate indicators
become visible when you use your notebook.
C A U T I O N
Do not operate the C D - R O M drive or
attempt to open the tray unless your
notebook is sitting on a flat surface and
the adjustment feet a re folded against the
bottom of your notebook. Using a CDROM drive when it is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation.
C A U T I O N
When you are not using the adjustment
feet be sure that they are folded flat
against the bottom of your notebook.
They could be broken off, or injure
someone, if not used properly.
Figure 2-3 Status Indicators
P o w e r
A C
A d a p t e r
B a t t e ry
I d e n t i fie r
B a t t e ry
L e v e l
U n u s e dB a t t e ry
C h a rg i n g
I n i d c a t o r
C D - R O M
Drive
A c c e s s
I n d i c a t o r
H a rd
D r i v e
A c c e s s
I n d i c a t o r
F l o p p y
D i s k
D r i v e
A c c e s s
I n d i c a t o r
PC Card
A c c e s s
I n d i c a t o r s
PC Card
I d e n t i fie r
N u m L o c k
I n d i c a t o r
CAP Lock
I n d i c a t o r
S c roll Lock
I n d i c a t o r
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Power Indicator
The Power In d i c a tor tells you wh en the sys tem is
opera ti on a l .It is on ste ady wh en there is power
to your noteboo k ,and blinks wh en the sys tem
is in Su s pend Mode.It goes off wh en the sys tem
has en tered Save - to - Disk Mode,has en tered the
Wi n dows 95 shutdown i n activi tys t a te , or the
power is tu rn ed off f rom the Power Swi tch .
wh en ei t h er of the ad a pters is active and Off
wh en power comes from the battery alon e . If a
b a t tery is ch a r ging the power ad a pter is active
rega rdless of the set ting of the Power Swi tch .
The AC Ad a pter is also active in the Wi n dows
s hutdown state ,rega rdless of the battery statu s .
If t h ere is no battery ch a r gi n g, and the Power
Swi tch is Off,t h en the AC Ad a pter In d i c a tor and
the Ba t tery Con d i ti on In d i c a tor wi ll all be Off.
Battery Condition Indicator
This indicator shows wh et h er or not the Ni ckel
Metal Hyd ri de Ba t tery Packis install ed and
i n d i c a tes the con d i ti on .( F i g u re 2-3.) Ba t tery 0 is
the Ni ckel Metal Hyd ri de Ba t tery Pack .Th e
Ba t tery Status In d i c a tor is displayed on ly if t h e
b a t tery is install ed .( Ba t tery 1 display wi ll fla s h
wh en you power up but wi ll never be displayed . )
A s m a ll arrow icon a ppe a rs to the left of the battery sym bol and above the nu m ber if the battery
is ch a r gi n g. The ch a r ging indicator flashes if t h e
b a t tery is too hot or too cold to ch a r ge . Th e
ch a r ging indicator opera tes wh et h er the Power
Swi tch is Off or On.The sym bols inside the bat-
P O I N T
When your notebook has been shutdown from Windows 95, it is the same
as turned off from the Power Switch
except that it can be turned on by pressing the Suspend/Resume Button. It is not
drawing current in this state.
AC Adapter Indicator
The AC Ad a pter In d i c a tor tells you wh et h er the
s ys tem is opera ting on the AC or Auto Ad a pter,
or running on battery alon e .The indicator is On
76–100%
51–75%
26–50%
13–25%
Low Battery ≤12%
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
Figure 2-4 Battery Condition Indicator
tery outline indicate the opera ting level ava i l a bl e
for the battery. ( F i g u re 2-4.) If t h ere is no battery ch a r ging and the Power Swi tch is Off t h en
the AC Ad a pter In d i c a tor and the Ba t tery
Con d i ti on In d i c a tor wi ll all be Off.
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C A U T I O N
Turning off the power with the Power
Switch or using the Suspend/Resume
Button when any of the Access Indicators
are On may cause loss of data and/or
system errors.
P O I N T
If you do not wish to have the CD automatic insertion function you can disable it.
In order to disable the CD automatic insertion
function proceed as follows:
1. Save all data and close all applications.
2. Click on the Start Button.
3. Point to Settings.
4. Click on the Control Panel. The Control
Panel window will be displayed.
5. Double click on the System icon. The System
Properties dialogue box will be displayed.
6. Click on the Device Manager tab. The device
list will be displayed.
CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator
The CD-ROM Access Indicatortells you a
CD-ROM is being accessed.
P O I N T
When using Windows 95, the C D - R O M
automatic insertion function p e r i o d i c a l l y
checks for a CD installed in the drive,
causing the access indicator to flash. The
CD automatic insertion function allows the
system to automatically start a CD application as soon as a CD is inserted in the
drive and the tray is closed. It will begin
playing an audio CD or will start an application if the CD has an auto run file on it.
7. Click on the + to the left of the CD-ROM
icon.The manufacturer and model of the
installed CD-ROM Drive will be displayed.
8. Click on the CD-ROM Drive manufacturer
and model identification.
9. Click on Properties. The CD-ROM Drive
Properties dialogue box will be displayed.
10.Click on the Settings tab.
11.Click on the automatic insertion box to
toggle it Off.
12.Click on OK.
13.Click on OK in the System Properties
dialogue box.
14.Restart your notebook according to the
message displayed.
You can re - en a ble the functi on by repe a ting the
process except in step 11 ch a n ge the set ting to On.
ScrollLock Indicator
The ScrollLock Indicator tells you when you are
in Scroll Lock Mode. You can activate or deactivate the scroll lock mode by pressing the Scr
Lk/Num Lk key.Deactivate the mode the same
way that you activated it. This indicator is inactive if you are using an external keyboard.
Power Management Controls
The Power Panelby Phoenix provides Windows
95 desktop access to a comprehensive combination of power management settings without entering the BIOS Setup Utility.To access the Toolbar
for the Power Panel left click on the “Atomic Icon”
on the end of the Windows Taskbar. The Toolbar
will appear. (The default position for the Toolbar
is on the left edge of the screen, but you can move
it wherever you like.)
The standard Power Management Toolbar has
three power saving profile choices and four
activation choices. The profiles are groups of
system settings designed to fit power operation
to specific user operating conditions.
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C A U T I O N
If you switch off power using the Power
Switch or operate the Suspend/Resume
Button while any of the access indicators
are on, you may cause data to be lost
and/or a system error to occur.
P O I N T
Windows 95 displays of PC Card slot
numbers may be different than Status
Indicator slot numbers.
NumLock Indicator
The NumLock Indicator tells you the internal
keyboard is set in ten-key numeric mode. (See
page 31 for more information on the numeric
keypad.) You can activate the NumLock Mode
by pressing the Scr Lk/Num Lk key while holding down the Shift key.Deactivate the mode the
same way that you activated it. This indicator is
inactive if you are using an external keyboard.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock Indicator tells you when the keyboard is set for all capital letters. Activate the
Caps Lock Mode by pressing the CapsLock key
on the keyboard. Deactivate the mode the same
way that you activated it. This indicator is inactive if you are using an external keyboard.
Hard Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive Access Indicator tells you when
the internal hard disk is being accessed.
Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator
The Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator tells
you a floppy disk is being accessed.
PC Card Access Indicators
The PC Card Access Indicator tells you an
installed PC Card is being accessed. Card 0 is
the bottom connector and Card 1 is the upper
connector in the card slot. Type III cards are
always Card 0 only.
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The standard profile choices are:
Maximum Battery Life.
Maximum Performance.
Presentation.
The standard activation choices are:
Suspend Mode.
Save-to-Disk Mode.
Video Standby Mode.
PC Card Control.
A custom Power Management Toolbar is also
available from the “Atomic Icon”by right clicking and using the menu. Use your on-line help
from the menu for instruction on how to create
a custom Toolbar. Once you have created your
Custom Toolbar you can use the menu to set
the Custom Toolbar as the default.
Power Panel On-line Help
On-line help is accessed from the menu that
appears when you right click on the “Atomic
Icon”of the Windows Taskbar.
Figure 2-5 Power Switch
Off
On
Maximum Battery Life Profile
The Maximum Battery Life profile is a
combination of timeouts and other power
savings parameters selected by Fujitsu as the
settings that will produce the longest possible
battery life.
Maximum Performance Profile
The Maximum Performance profile is a combination of timeouts and other power savings
parameters selected by Fujitsu as the settings
that will produce superior performance with
reasonable battery life.
Presentation Profile
The Presentation profile is the same combination of timeouts and other power savings parameters as the Maximum Battery Life profile
except that the display is never turned off. (This
profile was designed to enhance the use of the
notebook for slide show style presentations.)
Suspend Mode Activation
Pressing the Suspend Mode button turns off
power to the all of the notebook except RAM.
Pressing the Suspend/Resume Button turns the
power back on and lets you begin where you
left off. (See Figure 1-5 on page 5 and text on
pages 4, 37–39 and 70–71.)
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