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

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CAUTION

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

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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.

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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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:

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

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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:

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

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

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

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

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Workstations for the hearing impaired.

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Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

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Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise.

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

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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

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

T able of Contents

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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

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

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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

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.

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LifeBook B Series with stylus from Fujitsu.

(Figure 1-1.)

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Port Replicator. (Figure 1-2.)

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AC adapter with AC power cord (located in

the accessories compartment). (Figure 1-3.)

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Lithium ion Battery (installed in your notebook).

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

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

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Getting Started Guide.

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Accessories Catalog/Flyer.

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User’s Guide.

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Microsoft Windows Manual and Certiﬁcate of Authenticity.

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Registration card and customer information pack.

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

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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.)

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300 MHz Intel Celeron processor.

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32MB SDRAM standard, expandable to 160MB.

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Built-in 6.4 GB hard drive.

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

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2MB video memory.

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Internal Lithium ion battery.

■ PS/2 connection for an external keyboard

or mouse.

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Built-in 56K V.90 modem.

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Integrated Quick Point pointing device for easy cursor control.

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

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Compact size: 9" x 6.7" x 1.2".

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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.

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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.)

Section One

■ Standard pre-installed software:

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Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system.

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Microsoft Works.

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

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ESS AudioRack.

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PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.

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McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.

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Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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PMSet 98 for system power management.

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Microsoft Press Interactive Training. (Windows 98)

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Microsoft Internet Explorer.

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Netscape Communicator.

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Internet Service Providers:

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AOL.

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Compuserve.

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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

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.)

Section One

CAUTION

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

Section One

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

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.)

Starting Your LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

Section Two

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Figure 3-1 Status Indicator Panel

Power

Indicator

Battery

Charging

Hard Drive

Access

Adapter

Indicator

Battery

Level

NumLk

CapsLock

ScrLk

Battery

Identiﬁer

PC Card

Slot Identiﬁer

Battery Indicator

PC Card

Access Indicator

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POINT

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

indicator is active regardless of the setting of the power switch. The AC Adapter indicator is also active if you have shut down from Windows but have not turned the power switch to Off. If there is no battery charging, and the power switch is Off, then the AC Adapter indicator and the Battery indicator will be Off.

Battery Indicator

The battery indicator shows whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed, and indicates its condition. (Figure 3-2.) Battery 1 is the primary Lithium ion battery which is installed in your notebook. The battery indicator is displayed only when the primary battery is installed.

CAUTION

Your notebook’s power switch must be turned off to prevent drawing power.

A small arrow icon (Battery Charging indica- tor) appears to the left of the Battery Level indicator and above the number (Battery Identiﬁer) if the primary battery is charging. The Battery Charging indicator ﬂashes if the battery is too hot or too cold to charge. (Figure 3-2.) The Battery Charging indicator operates whether the power switch is Off or On.

The symbols inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator show the operating level available in the primary battery. (Figure 3-2.) If there is no battery charging and the power switch is Off then the AC Adapter indicator and the Battery indicator will be off.

AC Adapter Indicator

The AC Adapter indicator tells you whether the system is operating on an adapter, AC or auto/airline, or batteries alone. The indicator is On when power is coming from an adapter and Off when power comes from the batteries alone. If a battery is charging, the Power Adapter

CAUTION

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.

POINT

The status panel of your notebook will not display information for a second battery when using a dual-battery conﬁguration. Since the battery charger is connected to the DC power jack of the notebook, the notebook does not treat it as a battery.

CAUTION

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.

Hard Drive Access Indicator

The Hard Drive Access indicator tells you when the internal hard drive is being accessed.

PC Card Access Indicators

The PC Card Access indicators tell you when an installed PC Card is being accessed. Card 1 is the connector inside the slot on the left side of your notebook. The PC Card Access indicator will ﬂash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if none are installed.

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Figure 3-2 Battery Level Indicator

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

13%–25%

Low Warning ≤12%

Dead Battery

Shorted Battery

NumLk Indicator

The NumLk indicator tells you the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

(See page 26 for more information on the numeric keypad.) You can activate the NumLk mode by

pressing the NumLk/ScrLk key. Deactivate the setting the same way that you activated it.

CapsLock Indicator

The CapsLock indicator tells you when the keyboard is set for all capital letters. Activate the all capital letters setting by pressing the CapsLock key on the keyboard. Deactivate the setting the same way that you activated it.

ScrLk Indicator

The ScrLk indicator tells you when scroll lock is active. You can activate the scroll lock by pressing the NumLk/ScrLk key while holding down the Fn key. Deactivate the setting the same way that you activated it.

CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (See Figure 3-2.)

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INTEGRATED QUICK POINT

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POINTING DEVICE

The Quick Point pointing device is composed of a small joystick-like disc pointer control and two buttons located in front of the keyboard. The Quick Point pointing device functions like a mouse, and moves the cursor around on the screen – up Õ, down Ô, left Ó and right È. A light pressure with the tip of your ﬁnger is all that is required to operate the Quick Point. The more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move. The second part of the Quick Point pointing device – the buttons – function as mouse buttons, and the functions they perform depend on the application you are using. Figure 3-3 shows the position of the Quick Point and buttons.

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An external USB or PS/2 mouse can be used in combination with the Quick Point pointing device. To use the PS/2 mouse the BIOS setup has to be modiﬁed. Please refer to the BIOS Guide on our website.

(See page 44 for more information.)

Right Button

Left Button

Quick Point

Figure 3-3 Quick Point Pointing Device

Cursor

Clicking

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the screen cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left pointing device button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right pointing device button once, and then immediately release it. (Figure 3-4.)

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CAUTION

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

Double-Clicking

Double-clicking means following the preceding Clicking procedure, but pressing the pointing device button twice in rapid succession. Doubleclicking works only with the left button.

Figure 3-4 Clicking

Left-Click Left Double-Click

Figure 3-5 Dragging

Quick Point Device Control Adjustment

The Mouse Properties in your Windows Control Panel provides customization of your Quick Point pointing device. There are three (3) aspects of the Quick Point pointing device operation which you can adjust.

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Buttons – This lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation and set the time interval for double clicking.

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Pointers – This lets you set up the size and shape of the cursor for different functions.

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Motion – This lets you set up the relation of the speed of motion of your ﬁnger to the motion of the cursor and to enable a trailing tail for the cursor arrow.

You may want to try practicing with different adjustments until you ﬁnd a combination that is comfortable for you.

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The interval between clicks for double clicking, and other parameters of pointing and selecting, can be adjusted with the selections in the dialog box of the mouse icon in your Windows Control panel.

Dragging

Dragging means moving the cursor over an object, pressing the left button – and keeping it pressed – while moving the cursor to the desired new location, then releasing the button.

(Figure 3-5.)

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INTEGRATED TOUCH SCREEN

The LifeBook B Series comes with an integrated touch screen, which allows you to use the included stylus as an additional pointing device (Figure 3-6.) You can also use your ﬁnger in place of the stylus, but the stylus will provide the most accurate results. You can use the stylus to click, double-click, or drag items and icons, or to draw like a pen or pencil, in applications that support this behavior, such as drawing or painting programs. See the documentation that came with your application for details.

Calibrating the Touch Screen

In order to assure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the ﬁrst time, or after you change the display resolution.

To run the calibration utility:

1. Click on Start; then Programs; then Touch Panel Calibration; then Touch Panel Calibration Utility.

2. Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle and ﬁnd the red "+" symbol in the upper-left corner of the display.

3. Using the stylus, touch the screen near the "+" symbol and, without lifting the tip, move the stylus to the center of the symbol. When the stylus tip is in the center of the symbol, lift the tip of the stylus off the touch screen.

4. Once the tip of the stylus is no longer touching the screen, the "+" symbol will disappear and another will appear in a different place on the monitor. Continue until you have

selected a total of nine "+" symbols. This is the minimum number of points necessary to calibrate your touch screen.

5. When you have selected nine symbols, press

the Enter key. If you see an error message at this point, you selected fewer than nine symbols. Click OK to begin again at Step 2.

6. Touch the stylus to various points on the screen to be sure you are satisﬁed with the cursors response. If you are not satisﬁed, press the Home key to begin again at Step 2. If you are satisﬁed with the screen’s calibration, press the Enter key.

Figure 3-6 Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen

CAUTION

To avoid potential scratching and damage, never use anything but the included stylus or your ﬁnger with the touch screen.

POINT

To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu’s accessories web site, http://accessories.fujitsu.com.

CAUTION

If you do not press the Enter key to exit the calibration utility, the information for the points you selected will not be saved and the screen will not be calibrated.

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Double-Clicking

To double-click, follow the preceding Clicking procedure, but touch the intended item twice

(Figure 3-8.)

Figure 3-7 Clicking the Touch Screen

Figure 3-8 Double-Clicking the Touch Screen

Figure 3-9 Dragging on the Touch Screen

Dragging

To drag, touch the intended item and move the stylus tip over the screen without lifting the tip until the item is where you want to drop it; then lift the stylus tip.

(Figure 3-9.)

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Clicking

To left-click, touch the intended item once and lift the stylus tip immediately. The touch screen does not support a right-click.

(Figure 3-7.)

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. (Figure 3-10.) The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard and also include Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes only those items speciﬁc to your notebook. They are the numeric keypad, the cursor keys, the function keys, the function extension key (Fn) and the Windows keys.

Numeric Keypad

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. Figure 3-10 highlights

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Figure 3-10 Keyboard

Function Keys

Numeric Keypad

Fn Key Start Key Start Key

Application Key

Cursor Keys

these keys. To switch into numeric keypad mode, press the NumLk/ScrLk. You can now enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( – ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the lower right of the key to indicate their secondary functions.

To return these keys to their normal character function, press the NumLk/ScrLk key again.

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If you are using an optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external keypad and the indicator will come on, without changing the function of any keys on your keyboard.

Cursor Keys

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up Õ, down Ô, left Ó and right È in applications; in Windows such as the Explorer window it moves the "focus" (moves to select the next item up, down, left, or right.)

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Windows as the right mouse button, it displays the Shortcut menu for whatever item is selected. See your Windows documentation for additional information. (Figure 3-10.)

VOLUME CONTROL

All system and application functions have multiple volume controls which interact with each other. There is the hardware volume control on the right side panel of your notebook, your operating system Sound Control panel and any other application with sound.

Each setting source puts an upper limit on the volume which can be set by the other sources. For example if the hardware volume control is turned all the way down, your software volume control settings have no effect. By the same

token, if the ESS AudioRack has the sound turned off, adjusting the hardware or other application software volume settings will not produce sound. One easy operating method is to use the hardware and ESS AudioRack volume controls to set an upper limit on sound level and then make ﬁne adjustments with other application software.

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The integrated pointing device and/or external mouse are also used for moving the cursor around the screen.

Function Keys

Your notebook has 10 function keys, F1 through F10. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to ﬁnd out how these keys are used. (Figure 3-10.)

Fn Key

The Fn key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. (Figure 3-10.)

Pressing F5 while holding down the Fn key allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)

Pressing F6 while holding down the Fn key will lower the brightness of your display.

Pressing F7 while holding down the Fn key will increase the brightness of the display.

Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, external monitor only, or both builtin display panel and external monitor.

Pressing the Suspend/Resume button while holding down the Fn key will activate the Save-to-Disk mode. (Please see pages 37–39

for information regarding this feature.)

Windows Keys

Your notebook has three Windows keys, two Start keys and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This is the same as the button on the toolbar which is typically at the bottom of your Windows desktop. The Application key has the same function in

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BATTERIES

The Lithium ion battery is rechargeable, and the operating time will vary depending on active power management features and user activity levels. If the internal Lithium ion Battery goes dead, you must connect the AC adapter or shut down and install a charged battery.

The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter than the reference value if it is used under the following conditions:

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When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. High temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. (The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will ﬂash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range.)

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The battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is running low quickly, you should replace it with a new one.

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When using a high current device such as a modem, a LAN card, an external CD-ROM drive, or the hard drive frequently.

Using the AC adapter will conserve your battery when using a high current device such as a modem, a LAN card, an external CD-ROM drive, or the hard drive frequently.

CAUTION

Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition, and other customer preferences. CD-ROM drive or hard drive usage may also have a signiﬁcant impact on battery life.

CAUTION

Do not leave a faulty battery in your notebook. It might damage your AC adapter, optional auto/airline adapter, another battery, or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery.

CAUTION

Under federal, state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries. If you cannot ﬁnd this information elsewhere, contact your support representative at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487).

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Shorted Batteries

If your Status Indicator panel shows a shorted battery, check the installation for the battery by removing and re-installing it. If it still shows that it is shorted, replace it with a new battery.

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Make sure the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon. (Figure 3-2 on page 22.)

Consult the documentation that comes with the optional external battery charger for instructions on using it to charge batteries.

There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion batteries, which means that you do not need to discharge them completely before recharging, this is called "trickle charging". For approximate charging times see Self Help on our Service and Support website at www.8fujitsu.com. Once there click on Self Help Center. Using the pull-down menu select B Series then select Speciﬁcations then your unit.

CAUTION

Using heavy current devices such as LAN cards or frequent CD-ROM accesses may prevent charging completely.

CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced so that it does not damage anything else.

Recharging the Battery

If you want to check the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery levels change. (Figure 3-2 on page 22.)

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The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or auto/airline adapter, or you can use the optional external battery charger. To recharge a battery internally:

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Make sure the battery to be charged is installed in your notebook and connect the AC adapter.

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Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator to the left of the Battery Level indicator of the battery to be charged is visible on the Status Indicator panel.

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CAUTION

You may not be able to hear the audio alarms if the volume control is set too low or is turned off by either hardware or software but you will still be able to see the Battery Level indicator ﬂash.

When the low battery alarm occurs you need to save all your active data and put your notebook into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power source. You should provide this power as soon as possible. The new power source can be a charged battery or a power adapter, either AC or auto/airline.

CAUTION

When you are in Suspend mode there

must always be at least one power source active. If you turn off the power with the power switch, or remove all power sources, battery, AC adapter or auto/airline adapter, while your notebook is in Suspend mode any data which has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost.

Low Battery State

When the battery is running low, your notebook beeps about every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator ﬂashes. If you do not respond to the low battery alarm, the battery will continue to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens there will be a multiple beep alarm, the Battery Level indicator will show dead battery, and your notebook will go into Suspend mode to try and protect your data as long as possible. Your power management settings do not affect what happens at the dead battery alarm level. Your notebook will go to Suspend mode.

Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation. In the Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time. If a power source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop ﬂashing and go out, and you will have lost the data that was not stored.

Once you provide power you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter is charging the battery, but the battery trickle charges under these conditions. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Suspend mode, or turn off your notebook while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power

Off on page 16 for shutdown procedures.)

CAUTION

There is no guarantee that data will not be lost once your notebook enters the Dead Battery Suspend mode.

Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an AC adapter, or a charged battery. Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the

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EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

The external ﬂoppy disk drive is a 3.5" drive which can read and write on 1.44MB and 720KB memory capacity ﬂoppy disks. Floppy disk format is controlled from your operating system. (See your Windows 98 SE Guide for

more information

Loading a Floppy Disk

To load, insert a ﬂoppy disk into the ﬂoppy disk drive, shutter side ﬁrst and label up, until the Eject button, above the ﬂoppy disk drive opening, pops out. (Figure 3-11.)

Ejecting a Floppy Disk

To eject a disk, check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is Off, and press the Eject button. (Figure 3-11.)

Figure 3-12 Floppy Disk Write Protect

Write Enabled

Write Protected

Preparing a Floppy Disk for Use

Before you can use a new ﬂoppy disk, you need to prepare it so your notebook knows where to store information. This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk. You need to format new 3.5" ﬂoppy disks, unless you purchase preformatted disks. You will use your notebook’s operating system software to format

Figure 3-11 Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk

a ﬂoppy disk. Please refer to the operating system manual for step-by-step instructions.

To prevent data stored on a ﬂoppy disk from being erased, slide the write protect tab on the ﬂoppy disk to open up the small hole. This makes the disk "write protected". When you want to write data to that disk, slide the write protect tab the other way to close the small hole.

(Figure 3-12.)

CAUTION

If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is On, there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk, the disk or the disk drive.

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CAUTION

Formatting a previously used ﬂoppy disk is an effective method of clearing a disk as long as you realize that ALL the information on the disk will be erased.

will be permanently lost. All software will need to be re-installed and data ﬁles restored from your back-up disks. See the operating system manual for more information on backing-up your data ﬁles. The factory installed software, including the operating system, can be restored from the Recovery CD-ROM which came in the accessories compartment when you purchased your notebook. (See Restoring Your Pre-installed

Software from CD-ROM on page 81 for more information.) Any application soft-

ware which you have purchased and installed will have to be re-installed from the original source. When doing a recovery remember that you must allocate space for the Save-to-Disk function if you have it enabled. (See Your Save-to-

Disk File Allocation on pages 45-46 for more information.)

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Never store a ﬂoppy disk near a magnet or magnetic ﬁeld.

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To clean, wipe the ﬂoppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner, or other volatile material.

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Never disassemble or dismantle your ﬂoppy disk drive.

Formatting the Hard Drive

The hard drive inside your notebook is formatted (initialized) at the factory. You do not need to format it under normal circumstances.

Care of Floppy Disk Drives and Disks

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Avoid storing the ﬂoppy disk drive and disks in extremely hot and cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes.

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Keep the ﬂoppy disk drive and disks out of direct sunlight and away from heat.

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Avoid storing the ﬂoppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.

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Avoid using the ﬂoppy disk drive and disks in damp and dusty locations.

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Never use the ﬂoppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the ﬂoppy disk drive or disk.

CAUTION

If you reformat the internal hard drive ALL data including the operating system, applications software and user data will be erased. Unless data is copied to ﬂoppy disks or other data storage media it

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the infrared port lens. Scratches, dirt or other surface marks can effect operation.

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INTERNAL MODEM

Your LifeBook B Series is conﬁgured with a 56K fax/data/voice modem with V.90 support.

CAUTION

Do not move either device during IrDA communication as it may interrupt data transmission.

INFRARED PORT

Infrared IrDA-compatible communication is a function that allows for wireless data transfer between your notebook and other IrDA-compatible devices. Examples of IrDAcompatible devices are another computer or a printer. When carrying out this kind of communication, both devices must be set so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstructions. A distance of 6" to 36" between the device ports is ideal. Dirt or scratches on the lens of your notebook or the other device will degrade performance. With Windows 98 SE, you can use the Infrared Recipient program for infrared ﬁle transfers. LapLink Professional software can also be used for infrared ﬁle transfers. See your online help for more information.

The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications:

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When the infrared communication ports are not directly facing each other, or some obstacle is between them.

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When the infrared communication ports are too far apart.

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When a television or radio remote control unit, or a wireless headphone is being used nearby.

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When a strong light such as direct sunlight, ﬂuorescent light, or incandescent light shines on the port.

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LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

Figure 3-13 Suspend/Resume Button

Suspend mode. The Suspend/Resume button is located next to the Status Indicator panel above the keyboard of your notebook. (Figure 3-13.) Push the Suspend/Resume button, when your notebook is active but no Access indicators are on and release the button (immediately). You will hear two short beeps and then your system will enter suspend mode.

If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook to active operation at the point where it went into suspension. You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See page 20.) If it is visible and not ﬂashing, your notebook is fully operational. If it is visible and ﬂashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If it is not visible, the power is Off or your notebook is in Save-to-Disk mode. (See pages 37-38.) When you receive your notebook B Series it will be set to the default, which is Suspend mode.

CAUTION

Loss of all power sources, including batteries, while in Suspend mode will cause loss of data and an inability to return to operation with the Suspend/Resume button.

POWER MANAGEMENT

Your LifeBook B Series has many features for conserving battery power. Some power savings features are automatic and have no user control, such as those for the internal modem, while others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions. Other power saving features turn the display brightness down, limit the use of high power devices, activate an appropriate power savings proﬁle, and put your notebook in Suspend mode when not actually performing an operation. As with all mobile, battery-powered computers, there is a trade-off between performance and power savings.

Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in the BIOS setup utility, or from settings made in your operating system.

Using the Suspend/Resume Button

When your notebook is active, the Suspend/ Resume button, (ﬁgure 1-5 on page 5), can be used to manually put your notebook into

Suspend Mode

The Suspend mode, or Standby mode in Windows 98 SE, saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts

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while turning off the CPU, the display, the hard drive and all other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory, recognize the Suspend/Resume button and restart. Your notebook can be put in Suspend mode by:

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Pressing the Suspend/Resume button when your system is in the On state.

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Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut down menu.

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Timing out from lack of activity.

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Battery level reaching the Dead Battery Warning condition.

Your notebook’s RAM typically stores the ﬁle(s) on which you are working, the open application(s) and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, it returns to the point in the operation where it left off. You must use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.

Using the Suspend/Resume Button to Perform Save-to-Disk

When your notebook is active, the Suspend/Resume button, (ﬁgure 3-13.), can be used to manually put your notebook into SaveTo-Disk mode. However, you must ﬁrst enable Save-to-Disk mode by enabling Save-to-Disk mode in the BIOS Setup utility Power menu.

Push the Suspend/Resume button, when your notebook is active but no Access indicators are on and release the button (immediately). You will hear two short beeps and then your system will ﬂash the Save-to-Disk screen, and enter Save-to-Disk mode.

If your notebook is in Save-to-Disk mode, pushing the Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook to active operation at the point where it went into Save-to-Disk mode. You can tell whether or not your system is in Save-to-Disk mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See page 20.) If it is visible and not ﬂashing, your notebook is fully operational. If it is visible and ﬂashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If it is not visible, the power is Off or your notebook is in Save-to-Disk mode.

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Save-to-Disk mode will not operate when Resume On Modem Ring has been selected in the BIOS.

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If power is lost during Save-to-Disk mode the data will be retrieved automatically as soon as power is returned.

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When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Save-to-Disk mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the system restarts.

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LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

CAUTION

Be sure you know which settings are active for the Suspend/Resume Button before you use it; misuse can result in data loss.

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The main advantage of using the Save-to-Disk function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Save-to-Disk mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices.

Save-to-Disk Mode

The Save-to-Disk function saves the contents of the notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume function. Your notebook is setup to perform this function in one way and can be conﬁgured through the system BIOS to do it in other ways.

Default Method for using Save-to Disk Mode:

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Press the Fn key together with the Suspend/Resume button when activating the Suspend mode. The Save-to-Disk pop-up will appear on your screen, simply wait until it has ﬁnished and your notebook will go into Save-to-Disk mode.

Customer conﬁgured BIOS methods:

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Press the Power Button until acknowledged with Save-to-Disk mode enabled from the Power menu of the BIOS setup utility.

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Select Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu with Save-to-Disk enabled by the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Save-to-Disk mode requires allocating a signiﬁcant amount of hard drive capacity for saving all system memory, which reduces your usable disk space. When you purchase your notebook it will have space allocated for the memory installed. If you increase the system memory with a memory Upgrade module, you will need to change the size of your Save-toDisk allocation. Use the PHDISK Utility to increase the size of the Save-to-Disk ﬁle, SAVE2DSK.BIN. (Refer to Your Save-to-

Disk File Allocation on pages 45-46 for more information.) If you need help

contact your support representative for recommendations.

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Time out from lack of activity with Save-ToDisk mode enabled from the Power Savings menu of the BIOS setup utility.

Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the ﬁle(s) on which you are working, the open application(s) and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress. When the Save-to-Disk function is activated your notebook saves the contents of the system memory to a ﬁle on the internal hard drive, and then automatically shuts off power to your notebook. When you resume operation by pressing the Power button, you return to the point in the operation where you left off, before going into Save-to-Disk mode.

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By holding down the Fn key while pressing the Power Button, it is possible to enter Save-to-Disk mode without enabling it in the BIOS Setup utility.

CAUTION

The Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information.

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Disabling the Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your notebook in Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode. The resume function of the button cannot be disabled.

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If your notebook is active when you enter the Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode, changes to open ﬁles are not lost. The ﬁles are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Save-to-Disk mode.

CAUTION

If you are running your notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in suspend mode, though not as fast as when fully operational. With a fully charged internal Lithium ion battery the suspend mode will maintain your status for 24 hours or more.

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LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

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Standby Mode

Standby mode is one of the power management parameters. When Standby mode is activated, your notebook puts the CPU in low-speed operation, shuts off the display and turns off the hard drive when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action, sound generation, video display change, modem transmission or reception, etc.) on your notebook for the user selected time-out period. Any activity will cause your notebook to return to normal operation automatically. This feature is independent of the Power button. This parameter is enabled and disabled in the BIOS setup utility.

changing the size of your Save-to-Disk allocation you will get an error message when you try to activate Save-to-Disk mode and it will not work. Use the PHDISK Utility to increase the size of the Save-to-Disk ﬁle, SAVE2DSK.BIN.

(Refer to Your Save-to-Disk File Allocation on pages 45-46 for more information.) If you need help

contact your support representative for recommendations.

Idle Mode

Idle mode is one of the power management parameters. When Idle mode is enabled the CPU is put into low-speed operation when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action, sound generation, video display change, modem transmission or reception, etc.) on your notebook for 16 seconds. Any activity will cause the normal operation to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume modes. This parameter is enabled and disabled in the BIOS setup utility. (See page 44.)

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Windows 98 SE has its own integrated power management features that include the functionality of those listed above. (Idle and Standby Mode)

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Video Timeout

The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters which saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button. This parameter is enabled and disabled in the BIOS setup utility. (See page 44.)

Hard Disk Timeout

The Hard Disk Timeout is one of the power management parameters which saves power by turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive access for the timeout period which has been set in the BIOS setup utility. (See page 44.) Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause the hard drive to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button. This parameter is enabled and disabled in the BIOS setup utility.

Windows Power Management Control Panels

The Power Management icon in the Windows 98 SE Control Panel allows you to conﬁgure some of the power management settings that are normally controlled by the BIOS. For instance, you can set timeout values in the Power Management Control Panel for turning off the display and for turning off hard disks. You can specify these timeout values based on whether you are running on batteries or AC.

ACPI and Windows 98 Second Edition

Short for Advanced Conﬁguration & Power Interface, a power management speciﬁcation developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba. ACPI, which is part of the Windows 98 SE operating system, enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI, the operating system can turn off peripheral devices, such as CD-ROM players, when they are not in use.

Your Windows 98 SE LifeBook B Series notebook is conﬁgured in APM (Advanced Power Management) mode. Due to ongoing industry development of ACPI technology, it is not recommended that you re-conﬁgure your notebook for ACPI mode.

PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE

Your LifeBook B Series comes with Microsoft Windows 98 SE and pre-installed software applications for playing audio and reading various other formats. In addition there is ﬁle transfer software, virus protection software, and Power Management software.

All of the pre-installed software can be accessed from the Program folder of the Windows Start menu. If you aren’t sure what software is preinstalled check the Program folder. If you need assistance with an individual application use their online help.

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LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

Microsoft Press Interactive Training

For users unfamiliar with Windows or just Windows 98, your B Series comes with this tutorial to help you get the most out of your operating system.

Microsoft Works

Microsoft Works is a suite of software containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family and friends with address books, manage home ﬁnances, and create a home inventory. (Located in the Business Software folder.)

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For maximum frequency response and bandwidth, leave the graphic equalizer levels at the mid-point (zero level). To customize the frequency response to your personal taste, adjust accordingly.

ESS AudioRack

In AudioRack32 the AudioDrive panel lets you turn on and off the available functions. When you left-click on a button it will activate. When a function is active, its button on the AudioDrive shows a green dot and its control panel is in the equipment rack. When it is off the dot on the button is black and the control panel is not in the rack. You activate a slider or knob on a control panel by dragging it. The functions available are DAT (Digital Audio Tape player), 3D (3D-Stereo sound control), MIDI, Mixer and CD (Audio CD player).

LapLink Professional

LapLink Professional, by Traveling Software, ﬁle transfer software provides direct ﬁle transfers to other computers. Data transfers can be performed via internal modem, a PC Card modem, the infrared port, USB, a serial cable, or a parallel cable (cables are not included). See the LapLink Professional online help screens for operating instructions.

McAfee VirusScan

Running your McAfee VirusScan program after loading data or programs from a ﬂoppy disk, CD-ROM, modem data transfer, or infrared data transfer is a precaution that will protect the data on your hard drive from contamination or destruction. See your VirusScan online help screens or online manual for information on how and when to run this program.

PMSet 98

PMSet 98 is a power management application which allows you to monitor battery status and conﬁgure your LCD display to conserve power. See your online help screens for information on how to use the program.

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You can modify the setup of certain audio parameters in the BIOS setup utility, Advanced Menu – Multimedia Device Conﬁguration Submenu. (See BIOS

Guide on page 44 for more information.)

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CAUTION

Make sure you memorize your passwords, both hardware and software. If you forget, you may not be able to use the notebook, and you will have to contact your service provider and arrange to have them reset the hardware system password. See your software documentation for what to do if you forget your software security password(s).

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Due to the fact that the LifeBook B Series hardware does not support ‘CPU Clock Control’ this option is not selectable in the ‘Power Control’ tab of the PMSet 98 application.

system and some applications have

software control password security features that allow you to protect all or portions of the data stored in the notebook from unauthorized access.

Hardware Data Security Features

When you are using your notebook built-in hardware control password to gain access to the 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 BIOS Guide on page 44

for more information.)

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.

Adobe

Acrobat®Reader

The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF ﬁles across all major computing platforms.

PC Doctor

PC Doctor by Watergate Software is primarily for use by your support representative when helping you with troubleshooting.

DATA SECURITY

Your LifeBook B Series has a built-in hardware control password security feature that allows you to protect the data stored in the notebook from unauthorized access. Your operating

CAUTION

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.

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LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

BOOT SEQUENCE

Each time you power up or restart your LifeBook B Series, it goes through a quiet boot sequence that displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During quiet boot, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). To access the ability to change the drive that will be used for ﬁnding the operating system, press the Esc key anytime while the Fujitsu logo is displayed. To enter the BIOS setup utility press the F2 key anytime while the Fujitsu logo is displayed. When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the setup utility, the system displays the Windows opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when:

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You turn on power to the system using the power switch on the right side panel of your notebook. (Figure 2-4 on page 11.)

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You restart your computer from the Shutdown Menu of the Start Menu.

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The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

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You reset the system by pressing the three keys Ctrl+Alt+Del at the same time twice in a row. This method is not recommended since it can result in loss of data.

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The BIOS setup utility is entered by pressing the F2 key during the boot while the Fujitsu logo is on the screen.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 44 for more information.)

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When error messages occur see Power on Self Test (POST) Messages for help in understanding the meaning and required actions to be taken. (See pages 78-80.)

IDENTIFYING THE DRIVES

Your notebook uses drive letters (Example A:, B:, C:, D:, E:) to identify internal and external devices such as hard drives, ﬂoppy disk drives, CD-ROM drives and PC Cards. The most commonly assigned drive designators are listed below. If you add other devices, the drive designators may be different. See your operating system manual for setting drive designators.

Drive Designators

A: Floppy disk drive.

Used with the external ﬂoppy disk drive.

C: Hard drive.

Installed inside your notebook.

D: CD-ROM drive.

Used with the optional external CD-ROM drive.

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through your operating system.) (See your operating system manual.)

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Change the primary boot device.

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Change the power saving parameter settings.

(For a more convenient process, see the Windows Power Management Control Panels section on page 40.)

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Change a port address or other parameter.

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Change an audio parameter setting.

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Change the selection of whether to use the built-in display, an external monitor or both.

(For a more convenient process, see the Fn Key description on page 28.)

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Reset which of the Touch Panel, Quick Point or PS/2 mouse is active.

Routinely Entering the Setup Utility

You can enter the setup utility whenever you turn on or reset the system. To do this:

1. Allow the system to start booting.

2. As soon as the Fujitsu Logo appears on

the screen, press the F2 key.

3. The Main Menu of the setup utility appears with the current settings displayed.

4. If you wish to go to one of the other setup menus, press the Ó or the È key to ﬁnd the menu you require.

Resetting to Default Values

If your BIOS values have changed and you wish to return to the default values, follow steps 1 and 2 above, then press F9, then press Enter, then press F10 then Enter and your BIOS will be returned to its default values.

BIOS Guide

A guide to your unit's BIOS is available on-line. Go to our service and support website at www.8fujitsu.com, click on Self Help Center, select B Series from the pull-down menu, then

select BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu on the B Series page. This will take you to the BIOS guide page, where you can select your unit's BIOS from the pull-down menu. To ﬁnd your unit's BIOS number, check your packing slip, or Info in BIOS setup.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The BIOS setup utility is a program that sets the operating environment for your notebook. It is referred to in this publication as the setup utility. There is no need to set or change the

BIOS’s environment to operate your notebook. It is set at the factory for normal operating conditions.

The setup utility conﬁgures:

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Standard system parameters, such as date and time.

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Device control features parameters, such as I/O addresses, and boot device.

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Power Management parameters that help to conserve your notebook's batteries.

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System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

You will only have to change the utility settings if you want to:

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Change the date or time. (You can also do this without entering the setup utility,

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LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu

YOUR SAVE-TO-DISK FILE ALLOCATION

Your notebook comes with an allocation of space on the internal hard drive adequate to operate the Save-to-Disk function for the amount of memory installed at the factory. If you add a memory upgrade module or do not use the Save-to-Disk function and wish to free up the disk space, you will need to change your allocation. The utility to change the allocations is PHDISK.EXE and is activated from the MS-DOS prompt.

PHDISK allows you to perform ﬁve different functions related to the Save-to-Disk space on your internal hard drive. They are:

1. Allocate a space for the Save-to-Disk function.

2. Remove all space allocation for the Save-toDisk function.

3. Find out details about the hard drive and the current Save-to-Disk space allocation.

4. Re-allocate space and mark bad blocks in the space allocated to the Save-to-Disk function when a disk error has occurred.

6. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu,

then press Enter.

7. At the c:\> fujitsu prompt, type PHDISK. Press the Enter key.

8. The screen will display the amount disk space needed to perform the Save-to-Disk function with the current memory conﬁguration and how much space is being used by the existing Save-to-Disk ﬁle.

To ﬁnd out details about the hard drive and the current Save-to-Disk space allocation, do the following:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Shut Down.

3. From the Shut Down menu select the restart option.

4. When the Fujitsu Logo appears on your screen press F8 immediately, before the Windows 98 SE banner appears on the screen.

5. Select 6. Safe mode command prompt only, then press Enter.

5. Find out how much space is needed to perform the Save-to-Disk function with the current memory conﬁguration and how much unused space is available on the internal hard drive.

To ﬁnd out how much space is needed to perform the Save-to-Disk function with the current memory conﬁguration and how much unused space is available on the internal hard drive, do the following:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Shut Down.

3. From the Shut Down menu select the restart option.

4. When the Fujitsu Logo appears on your screen press F8 immediately, before the Windows 98 SE banner appears on the screen.

5. Select 6. Safe mode command prompt only, then press Enter.

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6. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu,

Press the Enter key.

7. At the c:\> fujitsu prompt, type PHDISK. Press the Enter key.

8. The screen will display the size of the space currently allocated to the Save-to-Disk function and other parameters about the space and the hard drive.

To remove all space allocation for the Save-toDisk function, do the following:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Shut Down.

3. From the Shut Down menu select the restart option.

4. When the Fujitsu Logo appears on your screen press F8 immediately, before the Windows 98 SE banner appears on the screen.

5. Select 6. Safe mode command prompt only, then press Enter.

6. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu, then press Enter.

7. Type PHDISK /DELETE /FILE

Press the Enter key.

The utility will remove the space allocation for the Save-to-Disk function and free that space for other use.

To reset the Save-to-Disk parameters, use the procedure below.

Resetting the Save-to-Disk Parameters:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Shut Down.

3. From the Shut Down menu select the restart option.

4. When the Fujitsu Logo appears on your screen press F8 immediately, before the Windows 98 SE banner appears on the screen.

5. Select 6. Safe mode command prompt only, then press Enter.

6. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu, then press Enter.

7. At the c:\>fujitsu prompt, type phdisk / delete / ﬁle, then press Enter.

8. The press any key to restart the computer.

9. When the Fujitsu Logo appears on your screen press F8 immediately, before the Windows 98 SE banner appears on the screen.

10. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu, then press Enter.

11. At the c:\fujitsu prompt, type phdisk / create / ﬁle, the press Enter.

12. The press any key to restart the computer.

CAUTION

Never use PARTITION in place of FILE with the PHDISK Utility or you will reformat your internal hard drive and all data, applications and operating system will be destroyed.

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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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USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Your LifeBook B Series has a number of user installable features. This section describes how to install and remove equipment for each of the expansion features. The features are:

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A PC Card slot in the left side panel of your notebook allows you to install an external CD-ROM drive, a PC Card, an IC memory card (SRAM card) or a Zoomed Video card.

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A compartment in the bottom of your notebook allows you to install a memory upgrade module.

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A Microphone jack on the right side of your notebook allows you to connect a mono microphone.

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A Headphone jack on the right side of your notebook allows you to connect headphones or powered speakers.

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A PS/2 port on the rear panel of your notebook and on the Port Replicator allows you

to connect an external keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad.

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A Serial port cable, when inserted in it's slot on the back of your notebook, allows connection of these same RS-232C devices.

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An External Floppy Disk Drive port on the Port Replicator allows you to connect the external ﬂoppy disk drive.

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A Parallel port in the Port Replicator allows you to connect parallel devices, like a parallel printer, a parallel photo/image scanner, etc.

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A Serial port in the Port Replicator allows you to connect serial RS-232C devices, such as serial printers, serial scanners, or certain digital cameras or other handheld organizer devices.

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An External Monitor port in the Port Replicator allows you to connect an external monitor.

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Two USB ports in the right panel of your notebook allow you to connect Universal

Serial Bus devices, like a mouse and/or an image scanner.

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A modem (RJ-11) jack in the left side panel of your notebook allows you to connect a telephone line to the internal modem.

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A Docking port in the rear of your notebook allows the connection of the Port Replicator.

PORT REPLICATOR

The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect a PS/2 device, external ﬂoppy disk drive, a serial device, a parallel device, and an external monitor. The Port Replicator connects to the rear panel of your notebook.

Docking Connector

Figure 4-1 Port Replicator Front Panel

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To Install the Port Replicator:

The Port Replicator can be installed on your notebook while the power is on, while in Suspend mode, or while the power is off.

1. Open the Docking Connector cover on the rear panel of your notebook to expose the Docking Connector.

2. Align the Docking Connector on the rear panel of your notebook with the Docking Connector on the front panel of the Port Replicator. (Figure 4-3.)

3. Push the Port Replicator and the notebook together until the docking connectors are fully engaged. (Figure 4-3.)

4. Turn the Port Replicator Attachment Knobs clockwise to secure the connection between the Port Replicator and the notebook. You may have to push the knob in slightly to engage the threads. (Figure 4-4.)

Figure 4-2 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

Figure 4-3 Connecting the Port Replicator

Docking Connector

Figure 4-4 Securing the Connection

Port Replicator Attachment Knob

Figure 4-5 Releasing the Connection

Port Replicator Attachment Knob

Figure 4-6 Removing the Port Replicator

Docking Connector

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To Uninstall the Port Replicator:

1. Shut down any ﬁles open on any devices attached to the Port Replicator and remove all connected devices.

2. Turn the Port Replicator Attachment Knobs counter-clockwise until the threads disengage and the knobs spin freely. (Figure 4-5.)

3. Pull the Port Replicator away from the notebook until the Docking Connectors are clear. (Figure 4-6.)

INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

To Connect the External Floppy Disk Drive:

1. Align the connector of the external ﬂoppy disk drive with the connector towards the rear of your Port Replicator with the wide side of the connector up. (Figure 4-7.)

2. Insert the connector of the modular ﬂoppy disk drive ﬁrmly into the port on your Port Replicator until it clicks.

To Disconnect The External Floppy Disk Drive:

1. Squeeze the releases on the sides of the external ﬂoppy disk drive connector next to the Port Replicator together. (Figure 4-7.)

2. Pull the connector free.

PC CARDS

PC Cards perform a wide variety of functions, and are ideal for mobile computers.

Some examples of PC Cards are:

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Fax/data modem cards (Type II).

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Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II).

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Wireless LAN cards (Type II).

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1MB/2MB static RAM (SRAM) cards (Type I).

Figure 4-7 Installation of an External Floppy Disk Drive

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IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II).

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SCSI cards (Type II).

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Zoomed Video cards (Type II).

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Other PC cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or PC CardBus standards.

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.

Caring for PC Cards

PC Cards are durable, however, you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your PC Card will provide speciﬁc information; however, you should pay attention to the following points:

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To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your notebook.

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Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

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Keep the cards dry.

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Do not ﬂex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.

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Do not force cards into the slot.

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Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.

Installing PC Cards in Your Notebook

PC cards are installed in the PC Card slot in the right side panel of your notebook. Some PC Cards will not work when all possible devices are enabled. If a PC Card is not recognized, you will need to use the Control Panel, System and then Device Manager and choose a system to disable some device so that the resources can be used by the PC Card.

To install a PC Card:

1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on installation of that speciﬁc card.

2. Make sure that there is not already a PC Card in the slot. If there is, eject it, as described in Removing a PC Card.

Figure 4-8 Installation and Removal of a PC Card

CAUTION

Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card. If you do, you may permanently damage the card, your notebook, or both.

CAUTION

Installing or removing a card while your notebook is in the process of going through the power on or power off sequence may damage the card and/or your notebook.

POINT

The B Series internal PC Card slot is a Zoom Video slot.

3. I

nsert the PC Card in the card slot, with the

product name label facing up. (See Figure 4-8.)

4. The PC Card is fully inserted when the eject button pops out.

5. Flip this button toward the front of your notebook to fold it out of the way.

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6. When the card is installed, lock it in place by sliding the lock button towards the front of your notebook. (See Figure 4-8.)

7. Flip the eject button toward the rear of your notebook until it is fully extended.

8. Press the eject button in until it is ﬂush with the side of your notebook.

9. Grasp the card and pull it clear of your notebook. (See Figure 4-8.)

CAUTION

Installing or removing a card while your notebook is in the process of going through the power on or power off sequence may damage the card and/or your notebook.

CAUTION

Some PC Cards can only be installed or removed with the power in Suspend mode, some only with power Off. Please check the card documentation for correct usage.

CAUTION

Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before beginning to remove a card.

Removing a PC Card

1. Shutdown operation of the card.

2. Click on the PC Card indicator on the Windows taskbar.

From the PC Card Properties Window:

3. Select the card to be removed and click on the Stop button.

4. Verify that the You can safely remove your card message appears.

5. If the device cannot be removed message appears, save all ﬁles, close all applications, exit Windows 98 SE and then shutoff the power with the power switch. (See Power Off on page 16.)

6. Slide the lock toward the rear of your notebook to release the card.

CAUTION

If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull on this cable when removing the card.

THEFT PREVENTION LOCK

A physical security system lock can be installed on the right side of your notebook. (See Figure

1-7 on page 6 for the location of the lock slot.)

Simply insert the key end of your security system in the slot, rotate 90 degrees and lock.

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ognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups. (See Figure 1-7 on page 6.)

When installing a device on the USB Port, be sure that the connector is the right size, aligned, and fully seated.

PS/2 KEYBOARD, MOUSE OR NUMERIC KEYPAD

Make sure the connector on your device is the correct PS/2 type. Align the arrow on the connector to point to the top of your notebook and push it in until the connector seats. A keyboard or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups. (See Figure 1-8 on page 7.) To Connect a PS/2 mouse you will need to change the settings in your BIOS.

(Please refer to the online BIOS Guide on our website at www.8fujitsu.com. See page 44 for more information.)

SERIAL PORT DEVICES

To connect an RS-232C device to the serial port, be sure that the connector is the right size

HEADPHONES

Make sure that your stereo headphones are equipped with an 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. Make sure the plug is aligned and push it into the jack until fully seated. (See Figure 1-7 on page 6.)

and aligned, then push in until it is fully seated. When it is seated tighten the hold-down screws, one on each end of the connector. (See Figure 1-11 on page 8.) Serial Port devices can be connected to your notebook, without the Port Replicator or by utilizing the optional Mini-Serial Adapter with your notebook.

PARALLEL PORT DEVICES

To connect a parallel interface device to the parallel port, be sure that the connector is the right size and aligned, then push in until it is fully seated. When it is seated tighten the hold-down screws, one on each end of the connector.

(See Figure 1-11 on page 8.)

EXTERNAL MONITOR

You may install an external monitor on the external monitor port on the rear panel of your notebook. Make sure that the wide side of the connector is up and attach it to the port by pushing in until it is seated, then tighten the hold-down screw on each end of the connector.

(See Figure 1-11 on page 8.)

POINT

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in stereo speakers.

MICROPHONE

Make sure that your mono microphone is equipped with an 1/8" (3.5 mm) mono mini-plug. Make sure the plug is aligned and push it into the jack until fully seated.

(See Figure 1-7 on page 6.)

USB MOUSE & DEVICES

Make sure the USB connector on the mouse is the correct type. Align the arrow on the connector to point to the bottom of your notebook and push it in until the connector seats. A mouse may be installed and automatically rec-

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TELEPHONE LINES

To attach a telephone line to the internal modem, locate the modem (RJ-11) jack on the left side of your notebook. Plug one end of the telephone cable into the telephone line outlet. Orient the telephone cable with the release latch on the connector up. Push it into the jack until it clicks and latches. (See Figure 1-6 on page 6.)

CAUTION

MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

Figure 4-9 B Series Memory Upgrade Compartment

Memory Upgrade

Compartment

CAUTION

Before you install or remove a memory upgrade module, save changes, close all ﬁles and turn power off to your notebook.

(See Power Off on page 16.)

Your notebook has 32MB of installed SDRAM. To increase your memory capacity you may install a memory upgrade module in the memory upgrade compartment in the bottom of your notebook. A memory upgrade module is a dual-in-line memory module (DIMM). You may add a module of different capacity. SDRAM memory upgrade modules are required.

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4. Remove the screws of the memory upgrade compartment. (Figure 4-10.)

5. Remove the cover by lifting it by the notch in the right edge and pulling it to your right.

6. Remove the memory upgrade module from its static guarded sleeve.

Figure 4-10 Memory Upgrade Installation

CAUTION

Never remove screws except the ones speciﬁcally shown in the directions for installing and removing the memory upgrade module.

POINT

For further information about memory modules for upgrades please visit our web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com.

To Install a Memory Upgrade Module

1. Turn off power to your notebook using the power switch, (see Power Off on page 16), and remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline.)

2. Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.

3. Turn the notebook bottom side up, with the front panel toward you.

CAUTION

Memory upgrade modules can be severely damaged by electro-static discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.

7. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment. The notch on the module should be on the right with the part side up, the connector pointing towards the back of the notebook and aligned with the notch in the connector inside the compartment.

(Figure 4-10.)

8. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. (Figure 4-10.) Press the con-nector edge of the module ﬁrmly down and into the connector.

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To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module

1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of To Install a Memory Upgrade Module.

2. Pull clips sideways from each side of the memory upgrade module.

3. While holding clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the front of your notebook.

4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

5. Replace the cover by following the instructions in steps 10 through 11 of the instructions of To Install a Memory Upgrade Module, or install new memory upgrade modules and then replace the cover by following the instructions in steps 6 through 11 of the instructions of To Install a Memory Upgrade Module.

9. Press the back of the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it lodges under the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.

10.

Replace the cover by sliding the tabs on the

left edge of the cover in the slots in the left edge of the compartment and pushing the cover gently down.

11. Replace the screws.

Memory upgrade modules are not something you routinely remove from your notebook. Once it is installed, leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity.

POINT

After installing your added memory module, you must complete the Resetting the Save-to-Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save-to-Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook. (See page 46.)

Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity

When you have changed system memory capacity by adding or removing memory upgrade modules, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized all of the active memory. You can check memory capacity by looking at the Main Menu of the setup utility:

1. Turn on power using the power switch.

2. Enter the setup utility by pressing the F2 key

as soon as the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. (See page 44.)

3. The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity, as detected by your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Main Menu screen.

Example: A system with 32MB of memory will display 640K System Memory, 31M Extended Memory.

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When you have installed additional memory, the display should change. For example:

Total RAM System Extended Installed Memory Memory

32MB 640K 31M

64MB 640K 63M

96 MB 640K 95M

160MB 640K 159M

If the total memory displayed is not what you believe it should be, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed. If properly installed and the capacity is not correctly recognized, see the Troubleshooting Section starting on page 60.

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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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu is sturdy and subject to few problems in the ﬁeld. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems, and identify failures that require service.

IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your notebook using the power switch on the left side panel.

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.

3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also

remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.

5. Turn on your notebook using the power switch. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the problem guide table, which follows, for more detailed troubleshooting information.

(See page 61 has an index to the table.)

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in Speciﬁc Problems without success, contact your support representative: Toll Free 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) Fax 1-901-259-5700 E-mail 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com Web Site http://www.8fujitsu.com.

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

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Product name.

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Product conﬁguration number.

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Product serial number.

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Purchase date.

POINT

If you keep notes about what you have tried, your support representative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone.

CAUTION

Do not return a failed notebook to your supplier until you have talked to a support representative.

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PIN (Personal Identiﬁcation Number) on the card located in the service and support folder.

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Conditions under which the problem occurred.

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Any error messages that have occurred.

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Hardware conﬁguration.

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Type of printer connected, if any. See the Unit Label on the bottom of your notebook for conﬁguration and serial numbers.

(See Figure 1-9 on page 8.)

SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

Using PC-Doctor

PC-Doctor is a diagnostic program by Watergate Software, Inc. which comes preinstalled on your notebook. If your are an experienced computer user you may ﬁnd it useful, however, it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you. When you call for help your support representative may ask you to setup your notebook for

modem operation. You will be told what to do step by step, and then to hang up the phone and plug your phone line into the back of your notebook. Your support representative will then use the service computer to call your notebook and perform diagnostic tests to ﬁnd the nature of your problem. Messages will be displayed on the screen explaining what is being done and giving any instructions that you need.

User Problem Guides

When you have problems with your notebook, try to ﬁnd the symptoms under the Symptom column of the table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will ﬁnd a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solution. Remember that it helps to keep notes of what you have tried and the results when you are troubleshooting.

Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems . . .64

PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . .72

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

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Floppy Disk Drive Problems

You cannot access your ﬂoppy disk. 1. Security is set to protect access to 1. Verify your password and security settings.

ﬂoppy disk data.

2. Floppy disk is not inserted in Disk Drive. 2. A) Check to make sure disk is inserted in drive.

B) Check cables on Port Replicator. C) Make sure Port Replicator is

properly connected.

3. BIOS setup utility has Diskette 3. Revise the setup utility Main menu settings.

Controller: Disabled (See Main Menu in the BIOS Setup

Utility, page 44.)

4. You tried to write to a write protected 4. Eject the ﬂoppy disk and set it to write

ﬂoppy disk. enabled. (See page 32.)

Hard Drive Problems

You can not access your hard drive. 1. The setup utility is set to something other 1. Revise BIOS settings to set the Primary

than the characteristics of your internal Master correctly. (See Main Menu and hard drive. Primary Master Sub menu in the BIOS Setup

Utility, page 44.)

2. Security is set so operating system can not 2. Verify your password and security settings.

be started without a password. (See Security menu in the BIOS Setup

Utility, page 44.)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

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Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work. 1. The notebook has gone into Suspend mode. 1. Push the Suspend/Resume button.

2. Your application has locked out 2. Try to use the touchpad pointing device your keyboard. to access the Start menu and then the

ShutDown menu and restart the System. If this fails then turn your notebook off, wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it on using the power switch.

3. Check BIOS Settings in Advanced 3. See page 44 for information on changing Keyboard/Mouse Feature. the BIOS settings.

You have installed an external keyboard or 1. Your external device is not properly installed. 1. Re-install your device. (See USB Mouse

mouse, and it does not seem to work. or Keyboard on page 53.)

2. Your operating system software is not 2. Check your device and operating setup with the correct software driver for system documentation and activate the that device. proper driver.

You have connected an external keyboard or a 1. Your operating system software is not setup 1. Check your device and operating system mouse and it seems to be locking up the system. with the correct software driver for that device. documentation and activate the proper driver.

2. Your system has crashed. 2. Restart your system by shutting down

and/or turning off the power, waiting at least 10 seconds and then turning the power on again.

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Memory Problems

Your power on screen or Main menu of the 1. Your memory upgrade module is not 1. Remove and re-install your memory BIOS setup utility information does not show properly installed. upgrade module. (See Memory Upgrade the correct amount of installed memory. Module on pages 54-57.)

2. You have a memory failure. 2. Make sure display of error messages is enabled (See Boot Options Submenu in the BIOS Setup Utility on page 44), and check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

(See pages 78-80 for possible messages and their meanings.)

Modem Problems

Messages about modem operation. 1. Messages about modem operation are 1. See your application software

generated by whichever modem application documentation for additional information. is in use.

Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems

You have installed a parallel port device, a serial 1. The device is not properly installed. 1. Remove and re-install the device. port device or a USB device. Your notebook does (See Parallel Port Devices, Serial Port not recognize the device, or the device does not Devices, or USB Devices on page 53.) seem to work properly. NOTE: for serial and parallel devices make

sure Port Replicator is fully seated.

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2. The device may have been installed with an 2. Close your application and restart application running and your notebook your notebook. doesn’t know it’s there.

3. Your software may not have the correct 3. See your software documentation and software driver active. activate the correct driver.

4. You may have the wrong I/O address selected 4. See your device documentation and software for your device. documentation to determine the required

I/O address.

5. Your device and another device are assigned 5. Check all I/O addresses in the BIOS setup the same I/O address. utility and your other installed hardware

and software and make sure there are no duplications.

6. Parallel port is set to output only. 6. Check Parallel port settings in BIOS, and

set to Bi-directional or Ecp.

PC Card Problems

A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not 1. The card is not properly installed. 1. Remove and re-install the card. work or is locking up the system. (See PC Cards on pages 50-52.)

2. The card may have been installed with an 2. Close your application and restart application running and your notebook your notebook. doesn’t know it’s there.

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Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

You have installed a parallel port device, a serial

port device or a USB device. Your notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly (continued).

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3. Your software may not have the correct 3. See your software documentation and software driver active. activate the correct driver.

4. You may have the wrong I/O address selected 4. See your PC Card documentation to for your PC Card device. determine the required I/O address.

5. Your PC Card device and another device are 5. Check all I/O addresses in the BIOS setup assigned the same I/O address. utility and your other installed hardware

and make sure there are no duplications.

Power Failures

You turn on your notebook and nothing 1. The internal battery is completely discharged, 1. When all the batteries are dead there will seems to happen. and there is no power adapter (AC or auto/ be a beep when the power switch is turned

airline) installed. on and the notebook will immediately go

into Dead Battery Suspend mode. (See page

31.) Check the Status Indicator panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. (See page 22.) Install a power adapter if all batteries are dead or unavailable. (See page 10.)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system (continued).

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2. The internal battery is completely discharged 2. When the battery is dead there will be and the Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) a beep when the power switch is turned has no power from the AC outlet, airplane on and the notebook will immediately go seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter. into Dead Battery Suspend mode. (See page

31.) Check the Status Indicator panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries and adapter. (See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 on pages 20 and 22.) Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet, if you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position.

3. The battery is installed but is 3. When the battery is dead there will be a completely discharged and the Power beep when the power switch is turned on adapter (AC or auto/airline) has and the notebook will immediately go into no power from the AC outlet, Dead Battery Suspend mode. (See page 31.) airplane seat jack, or the car’s Check the Status Indicator panel to cigarette lighter. determine the presence and condition of

the battery and adapter. (See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 on pages 20-22.) Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC

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outlet, if you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position.

4. The internal battery is completely discharged 4.

When the battery is dead there will be a beep and the Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) when the power switch is turned on and the is faulty. notebook will immediately go into Dead

Battery Suspend mode. (See page31.)

Verify the cause using the Status Indicator

panel to determine the presence and

condition of the batteries and adapter.

(See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 on pages 20-22.)

Try a different Power adapter or install

a charged optional second battery.

5. Power switch is already in the On position. 5. Try the Suspend/Resume button. If that doesn’t work, slide your power switch ﬁrmly to the front, pause 10 seconds or more and then ﬁrmly to the rear. If you shut down your notebook from Windows 98 SE, you are really in a pseudo-off state, there is some power on and you can restart with the Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Off

on page 16.)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

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6. There is no battery installed and there is no 6. Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) installed. presence and condition of the battery.

(See Figure 3-1 on page 20.) Install a Power adapter.

If the battery is not charged

use a Power adapter until it is charged.

7. The internal battery is faulty and there is no 7. Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) installed. presence and condition of the batteries.

(See Figure 3-1 on page 20.) If a battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.

8. The battery or batteries are low. 8. If the batteries are dead there will be a beep

when the power switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend mode. (See page 31.) Check the Status Indicator panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. (See Figure 3-1 on page 20.) Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.

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Your notebook turns off all by itself. 1. The power management parameters are set 1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does

for auto timeouts which are too short for not restore operation, push the Suspend/ your operating needs. Resume button. Check the Power Manage-

ment settings or close your applications and go to the BIOS Setup Utility Power Savings menu and adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs.

2. You are operating on battery only and 2. Install a Power adapter and then push the have ignored a low battery alarm until the Suspend/Resume button. (See Low Battery batteries are all at the dead battery state and State on page 31.) your machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.

3. You have a battery failure. 3. Verify the condition of the batteries using

the Status Indicator panel (Figure 3-1 on page 20.), and replace or remove any that are shorted.

4. Your Power adapter has failed or lost its 4. Make sure the adapter is plugged in outlet power source. has power.

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Your notebook won’t work on battery alone. 1. The installed batteries are dead. 1.

When the batteries are dead there will be a beep when the power switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend mode. (See page 31.) Replace the battery with a charged one or install a Power adapter.

2. No battery is installed. 2. Install a charged battery.

3. The batteries are improperly installed. 3. Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re-installing them.

4. Your installed batteries are faulty. 4. Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel, (Figure 3-1 on page 20.), and replace or remove any that are shorted.

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. 1. You are running an application which uses a 1. Use both the internal battery and secondary

great deal of power because of frequent hard battery and/or use a Power adapter for this drive access or CD-ROM access, use of a application when at all possible. modem PC Card or of a LAN PC Card.

2. The power savings features may be disabled. 2. Check the Windows 98 SE Power Management settings (See page 40.), and adjust according to your operating needs.

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3. The brightness is turned all the way up. 3. Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness the more power your display uses.

4. The batteries are very old. 4. Replace the batteries.

5. The batteries have been exposed to 5. Replace the batteries.

high temperatures.

6. The batteries are too hot or too cold. 6. Restore the notebook to normal operating

(See Batteries on page 29.) temperature. (The Charging icon on the

Status Indicator panel will ﬂash when the battery is outside its operating range.)

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Suspend/Resume button does not work. 1. The Suspend/Resume button is disabled from 1. Enable the button from the setup utility.

the Advanced submenu of the Power Savings (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 44.) menu of the setup utility.

2. You did not hold the button in long enough. 2. Hold the button longer. This may need to be

a very long time if your application is

preven

ting the CPU from checking for

button pushes.

3. There may be a conﬂict with the 3. Close all applications, and try the

application software. button again.

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly (continued).

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The system powers up, and displays the power on 1. The boot sequence settings of the setup utility 1. Set the operating source by pressing the Esc information, but fails to load operating system. are not compatible with your conﬁguration. key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use

the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. (See Boot Menu in the BIOS Setup

Utility on page 44.)

2. You have a secured system requiring a 2.

Make sure you have the right password. Enter

password to load your operating system. the setup utility and verify the Security

settings and modify them as appropriate.

(See Security Menu in the BIOS Setup Utility on page 44.)

3. Internal hard drive was not detected. 3. Use the BIOS setup utility Main menu, Primary Adapter submenu to try to auto detect the internal hard drive.

An error message is displayed on the screen 1. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected 1. See the Power On Self Test (POST) Messages during the notebook turn on (boot) sequence. a problem. (See pages 78-80.) to determine the meaning

and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are simply status indicators.

Your notebook appears to change setup 1. BIOS setup changes were not saved when you 1. Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit parameters when you start it. made them and exited the BIOS setup utility when exiting the BIOS setup utility.

thus returning to previous settings.

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2. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. 2. Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when you turn on 1. Something is pushing on the Closed 1. Clear the Closed Cover switch. your notebook. Cover switch.

2. The notebook is set for an external 2. Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key

monitor only. allows you to change your selection of where

to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are built-in display only, external monitor only, both built-in display and external monitor.

3. The angle of the display and the brightness 3. Move the display and the brightness control

settings are not adequate for your until you have adequate visibility. lighting conditions.

4. The power management timeouts may be 4. Press any key or move the pointer, if this

set for very short intervals and you failed to doesn’t work press the Suspend/Resume notice the display come on and go off again. button. (The display may be shut off by

Standby mode, Auto Suspend, or Video Timeout.)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

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5. The notebook turned on with a series 5. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a of beeps. failure which does not allow the display to

perate. Contact your support representative.

The display goes blank by itself after you have 1. The notebook has gone into Video timeout, 1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does been using it. Standby mode, Suspend mode or Save-to- not restore operation, push the Suspend/

Disk mode because you have not used it for

Resume button. You may want to change

a period of time.

your

PowerPanel settings or close your

application and go to the setup

utility

Power Savings menu and

adjust the

timeout values to better suit your needs.

2. Something is pushing on the Closed 2. Clear the Closed Cover switch. Cover switch.

3. The power management timeouts may be set 3. Press any key or move the pointer, for very short intervals and you failed to notice if this doesn’t work press the the display come on and go off again. Suspend/Resume button.

The Built-in Display does not close. 1. A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck 1. Remove all foreign objects from

between the display and the keyboard. the keyboard.

The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots. 1. If the spots are very tiny and few in number, 1. This is normal; do nothing.

this is normal for a large LCD display.

2. If the spots are numerous or large enough to 2. Display is faulty; contact your interfere with your operation needs. support representative.

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The application display uses only a portion of 1. You are running an application that does not 1.

Display compression gives a clearer but smaller

your screen and is surrounded by a dark band. support 800 x 600 pixel resolution display display for applications that do not support

and display compensation is displayed. 800 x 600 pixel resolution. You can ﬁll the

screen but have less resolution by changing your display compression setting. (See Video

Features

Submenu of the Advanced Menu

in the BIOS Setup Utility on page 44.)

You have connected an external monitor and 1. Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your 1. Try toggling the video destination by it does not come on. external monitor. pressing Fn and F10 together or check

your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features Submenu

of the Advanced Menu in the BIOs Setup Utility on page 44.)

2. Your external monitor is not 2. Reinstall your device. (See External Monitor properly installed. on page 53.)

3. Your operating system software is not setup 3. Check your device and operating system with the correct software driver for that device. documentation and activate the proper driver.

4. Your external monitor is not compatible 4. See your monitor documentation. with your notebook.

5. Make sure Port Replicator is fully seated.

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Miscellaneous Problems

An error message is displayed on the screen 1. Application software often has its own set 1. See your application manual and help during the operation of an application. of error message displays. displays screens for more information.

Not all messages are errors; some may simply be status.

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POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES

The following is an alphabetic list of error-andstatus messages which Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. Comments in italic type are suggestions of possible actions for you to consider or risks resulting from ignoring the message. The most common errors are marked with a #. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can ﬁnd no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed – Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test (POST). (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)

*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error – Drive A: or B: is present but fails the

BIOS Power On Self Test (POST) diskette tests.

Check to see that the drive is deﬁned with the proper diskette type in the Utility Setup, (See page

44.) and that the diskette drive is installed

correctly. If the disk drive is properly deﬁned and installed avoid using it and contact your support representative.

*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn –

Extended memory not working or not conﬁgured properly. If you have an installed a memory

upgrade module verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed you may want to check your Windows Setup so it is not trying to use unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.

nnnn Extended RAM Passed – Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.

*Failing Bits: nnnn – The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map

indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault which

might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.

*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure – (where x = 1-4) Fixed disk is not

working or not conﬁgured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identiﬁed in your Setup Utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test (POST).

Run the Setup Utility to check for the hard disk type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears when

you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.

*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP – Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identiﬁed in Setup. This means that the ﬂoppy disk drive type identiﬁed in your Setup Utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test (POST).

Run the Setup Utility to correct the inconsistency.

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*Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP –

Type of ﬂoppy drive B: not correctly identiﬁed in Setup. This means that the ﬂoppy disk drive type identiﬁed in your Setup Utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test (POST). Run the Setup Utility to

correct the inconsistency.

*Invalid NVRAM media type – Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that

you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information.

*Keyboard controller error -– The keyboard controller failed test. You may have to replace

your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Keyboard error – Keyboard not working.

You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Keyboard error nn – BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key.

You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP – Monitor type not correctly identiﬁed

in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the Setup Utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your support representative.

#*Operating system not found – Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the Setup Utility and see if ﬁxed

disk and drive A: are properly identiﬁed and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C:. If the Setup Utility is correctly set your hard drive is probably corrupted and your system may have to be re-installed from your back up media.

*Parity Check 1 nnnn – Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a

potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

*Parity Check 2 nnnn – Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a poten-

tially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

#*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP – is displayed after any recoverable error message.

Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings.

#Press <F2> to enter SETUP – message is displayed during Power On Self Test (POST). The message can be turned off by the Setup Utility Boot Options Submenu, but the F2 key will still perform the same function.

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#*Previous boot incomplete – Default conﬁguration used – Previous Power On Self Test

(POST) did not complete successfully. Power On Self Test (POST) loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default

settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence you should turn off the power with the Power Switch and contact your support representative.

*Real time clock error – Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact

your support representative.

*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn – Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking

data corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.

nnnn Shadow RAM Passed – Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP – The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold

up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can con-

tinue operating but you will have to use Setup Utility default values or reconﬁgure your Setup Utility every time you turn off your notebook. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.

System BIOS shadowed – System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP –

BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modiﬁed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory.

Run Setup and reconﬁgure the system.

*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn – System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This

means that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate you risk corrupting your data. Contact your support representative for repairs.

nnnn System RAM Passed – Where nnnn is the

amount of system memory in kilobytes success-

fully tested.

*System timer error – The timer test failed. The

main clock that operates the computer is faulty.

Requires repair of system board. Contact your

support representative for repairs.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn –

Displays the address of the upper limit of

Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released

segments of the BIOS memory which may

be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed Video – BIOS success-

fully copied to shadow RAM.

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MODEM SETUP AND COMMANDS

The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software. The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes.

Examples of result codes are:

OK NO CARRIER NO DIALTONE CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 56,000 bps.) ERROR FAX RING (This means an incoming call.) BUSY NO ANSWER

When using the internal modem with applications which are not factory installed see the application documentation.

RECOVERING YOUR WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION SYSTEM

Included with your notebook (in the Accessories compartment) is a bootable ﬂoppy diskette and an Emergency Recovery CD-ROM with the following content:

A backup copy of the software originally installed on your new Fujitsu LifeBook (can only be used on the listed LifeBook models).

Sets of device drivers and utilities (in speciﬁc directories) that are unique to your notebook conﬁguration for use as documented below.

Read-me ﬁles that provide additional use information for items on this CD-ROM.

If you have access to the internet, visit the PC Service and Support website at www.8fujitsu.com to check for the most current information and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software from CD-ROM

The Emergency Recovery CD-ROM enables restoration of your notebook disk drive contents as they were originally shipped from the factory. Most often this is necessary if ﬁles or software programs (only those ﬁles/programs that came pre-installed) become corrupt or accidentally erased.

You have two options available when performing recovery:

1. Recover Hard Drive without Format. This choice replaces all the original factory installed ﬁles and program structures without eliminating your data ﬁles. You will have to re-install any software that was not included with the computer when you bought it (but your data will be intact as long as the installation of the additional programs is performed in the same manner).

2. Format and Recover Hard Drive. This choice removes all the information on the hard disk. If you choose this option, you will lose any

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software you have installed and any other ﬁles you created since you setup your computer.You will have to re-install any software that was not included with the computer when you bought it.

POINT

Make certain you have your Operating System Product ID # available (from the Certiﬁcate of Authenticity) prior to performing recovery. Once the process is complete and you re-start your notebook, you will be required to perform all the setup steps as when the computer was ﬁrst purchased. (see the section

Starting Your LifeBook for the First Time).

2. Insert the bootable ﬂoppy disk in the ﬂoppy drive and insert the Emergency Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. If your notebook is running when you insert the disks, exit your operating system and power down the notebook.

4. Start (power up) your notebook. Your notebook will automatically boot from the ﬂoppy disk.

5. You will notice your system run a full virus scan of the hard drive and then reach the Emergency Recovery Welcome screen. If this is not what is displayed, check to see that the Recovery CD is installed in the CD-ROM drive and repeat the previous steps.

If you received a message "This program may not be used on your computer" you are using the wrong Recovery CD for your notebook. Contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support to obtain the correct version.

POINT

It is recommended that you back-up all data ﬁles prior to performing either of the recovery options.

CAUTION

User data and user installed software CAN NOT be recovered from the Emergency Recovery CD.

To Run the Emergency Recovery Program

To use this portion of the CD-ROM, your notebook must BOOT (upon power up or full system reset/restart) from the provided bootable ﬂoppy disk.

1. Make sure that the external ﬂoppy disk drive is attached and that an external CD-ROM drive is attached, and that your notebook and the CD-ROM drive are both using their AC adapters for power.

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6. Read the information displayed on the Welcome screen, then Click OK.

7. Select one of the two icons displayed in the Emergency Recovery menu and follow the instructions that follow.

8. When recovery is complete, remove the Recovery CD, replace it in its sleeve and store it in a safe location (with your Operating System Manual/Certiﬁcate of Authenticity).

9. Power down your notebook. Remove the CD-ROM drive and the ﬂoppy disk drive.

10. Restart your notebook.

Your notebook now has all of the software installed that was included when you received it from the factory. You must now load any programs which you purchased and installed after you got your notebook. If you chose the Format and Recover option, you should now restore your data ﬁles. If you performed Recovery without format, your data ﬁles will still exist (within their original directory structures).

POINT

As long as there is no bootable disk in the ﬂoppy disk drive, your notebook will boot from the hard drive regardless of the BIOS Boot Device Priority setting.

POINT

Look for and open ﬁles with the extensions .DOC and .TXT.

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Device Drivers, Utilities and Read-me Files

The Emergency Recovery CD also includes a section for providing device driver ﬁles/directories and speciﬁc LifeBook model utilities that give you additional ﬂexibility and functionality for using your Fujitsu notebook.

This section of the CD is only available if your notebook is already functioning from either your hard drive boot/operating system or as a result of using a bootable ﬂoppy disk that is conﬁgured to recognize the CD-ROM drive.

Please locate and read any of the Read-Me ﬁles that are included on the CD. These ﬁles will provide information that pertains speciﬁcally to the additional ﬁles and utilities that are provided on the Recovery CD for your particular LifeBook model.

Care and Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

Caring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 86

Protecting and Cleaning the Touch Screen . . 86

Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 87

PROTECTING AND CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN

■

Avoid scratching the screen surface.

■

Never use anything except the included stylus or your ﬁnger – but not your ﬁngernail – as a pointing device.

■

Use only computer screen cleaning products to clean the touch screen.

■

Use a soft cloth when cleaning the screen.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

If you use your LifeBook from Fujitsu carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and the battery.

CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK

The LifeBook B Series is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Pay attention to the following items when using your LifeBook.

■

Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.

■

Keep it away from food and beverages.

■

If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.

■

Avoid exposure to water, sand, dust, and other environmental hazards.

■

Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

■

Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

■

Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

■

If you are carrying your notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid of your notebook.

■

Do not drop your notebook.

■

Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

■

Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.

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INCREASING BATTERY LIFE

To increase battery life:

1. Power your notebook through the AC or

optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.

2. If your notebook is running on battery power

all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery.

3. Keep brightness to the lowest level comfort-

able. Your notebook automatically adjusts the brightness depending on the power source you are using at the time; the screen will be brighter when using the AC adapter and dimmer when using battery power. To manually change the brightness setting:

Double-click the Task Tray icon on the Taskbar and select the Power Control tab.

Adjust the backlighting as desired. Lower (darker) settings save more power.

4. Keep the volume level as low as possible for comfortable operation.

5. Set the power management for the maximum Power Savings proﬁle of the PowerPanel settings or set an even longer life combination with the BIOS setup utility.

(See page 44 for instruction on these settings.)

6. Put your notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.

7. Disable the parallel and serial ports using the SETUP utility if no devices are connected.

8. Keep APM enabled.

9. Disconnect USB devices when you do not need them.

10. Always use fully charged batteries.

11. Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.

CARING FOR YOUR BATTERIES

If your notebook is to be stored for a month or longer, turn the machine off and remove all Lithium ion batteries. Store your notebook and batteries separately in a cool, dry location. If you store your notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your notebook.

Specifications and Glossary

Appendices

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

LifeBook B Series General Speciﬁcations . . . 90

Pre-conﬁgured Model . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendices

SPECIFICATIONS

These appendices provide the hardware and environmental speciﬁcations for LifeBook B Series notebooks. Speciﬁcations of particular conﬁgurations will vary.

WARRANTY

Your notebook is backed by a one year * International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support; call 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions.

LIFEBOOK B SERIES GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Microprocessor

The latest high-speed Intel Mobile processors, PCI bus and CardBus architectures.

Memory

System Memory (on-board)

SDRAM DIMM (static discharge random access memory, dual inline memory module.

L2 Cache Memory

On die.

BIOS Memory

512KB Flash ROM. 256 Bytes CMOS-RAM with back-up battery.

Video RAM

2MB.

Display

Built-in color ﬂat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display with touch screen and simultaneous display capability.

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