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
CAUTION
Changes or modification not expressly approved
by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
■
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 LifeBookTMB 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.
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.
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.
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 LifeBookTMB 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
CAUTION
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.
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.
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.
A VERTISSEMENT
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.
Table of Contents
T able of Contents
ii
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
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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
SECTION FIVE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifying the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . 78
Modem Setup and Commands . . . . . . . . 81
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
APPENDICES
SPECIFICATIONS AND GLOSSARY
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
LifeBook B Series General Specifications. . . 90
Pre-configured Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu
Preface
Preface
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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
differ 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.)
POINT
The point icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding
of the subject material.
CAUTION
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.
Preface
LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu
LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu
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Figure P-1 LifeBook B Series with Samples of Fujitsu and Third Party Options and Accessories
Setting Up Your LifeBook B Series
Section One
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
Section One
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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
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CAUTION
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.
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.
POINT
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.
■ One Type II PC Card slot.
■ Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port
for wireless data transfer.
■ External monitor support (with port replica-
tor) for simultaneous display capability.
■ 83-key
keyboard with three dedicated
Windows keys.
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.)
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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.
CAUTION
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.)
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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.)
Figure 1-5 LifeBook B Series with Display Open
Display with
Touch Screen
Closed Cover
Switch
Suspend/Resume
Button
Display Panel Latch
Quick Point
Pointing Device
Keyboard
Speaker
Speaker
Status Indicator Panel
Touch Screen Stylus
Lithium ion Battery
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.)
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CAUTION
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.
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Modem (RJ-11) Jack
This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to
the internal modem. (Figure 1-6.)
Figure 1-6 LifeBook B Series Left-side Panel
Infrared Port
Modem (RJ-11) Jack PC Card Slot PC Card
Slot Lock
Figure 1-7 LifeBook B Series Right-side Panel
Theft Prevention
Lock Slot
Headphone Jack
Volume
Control
Power Switch
USB Ports
DC Power Jack
Microphone
Jack
CAUTION
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.)
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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.)
Figure 1-8 LifeBook B Series Rear Panel
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.)
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.)
Docking
Connector
PS/2 Port
Mini-Serial Port
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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.)
Figure 1-10 Port Replicator Front Panel
Docking Connector
Figure 1-11 Port Replicator Rear Panel
Port Replicator
Attachment Knob
PS/2 Port
External Floppy
Disk Drive Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External
Monitor Port
Port Replicator
Attachment Knob
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.)
Figure 1-9 LifeBook B Series Bottom
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
Battery Lock
Battery Lock
Lithium ion Battery
Main Unit and
Configuration
Label
CAUTION
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.)
POINT
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.)
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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
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.
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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.
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.
CAUTION
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.
Figure 2-1 Connecting the AC Adapter
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Figure 2-3 Opening the Display Panel
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.)
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.
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.)
Figure 2-4 Power On
CAUTION
Do not carry your notebook around
with the power on or subject it to shocks
or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
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CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
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.)
CAUTION
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.
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 91-
94 to see which kind of disk will be the source.)
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.
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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.
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
POINT
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 Õ and the
down arrow Ô 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.
POINT
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.
POINT
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.
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.
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!
POINT
Windows 98 SE will briefly initialize a
system device before displaying the
Windows desktop for the first time.
POINT
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 Pre-
installed 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.
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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.
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.
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.
POINT
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.
CAUTION
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.
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.
POINT
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.
Figure 2-5 Power Off
CAUTION
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..
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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.
POINT
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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Section Three
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.
Figure 3-1 Status Indicator Panel
Power
Indicator
Battery
Charging
Hard Drive
Access
AC
Adapter
Indicator
Battery
Level
NumLk
CapsLock
ScrLk
Battery
Identifier
PC Card
Slot Identifier
Battery Indicator
PC Card
Access Indicator
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