Fujitsu FCC User Manual

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Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not be allowed to cause

harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully . Sav e these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may f all, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult y our dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This will only plug into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a saf ety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged

or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water. d. If the product does not operate normally

when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions since improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to normal condition. e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, indicating a need for service.

14. CAUTION: When replacing the battery , be

sure to install it with the polarities in the correct position. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommeded by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

15. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA, SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Notice to Users of the US T elephone Netw ork

Your LifeBook notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this

equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information:

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

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

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

4. The FCC Registration Number.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you ma y connect to y our 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, b ut not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). 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 possib le, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

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

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

This equipment may not be used on coinoperated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Workstations for the hearing impaired.

• Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

• Stores where telephones are used by patrons

to order merchandise.

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

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

DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

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.

LifeBook notebooks 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 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 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.

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.

UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 adapter, output rating 19V DC, 3.16A. Refer to the illustration below for the correct AC Adapter output polarity:

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and

rating fuse.

Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufac-turer’s instruction.

Proper Disposal of Battery

Under federal, state or local law , it ma y be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the rubbish bin or trash cans. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of unwanted batteries.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger telecommunications line

cord.

HIGH SAFETY REQUIRED USE

This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use, but is not designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury, se vere ph ysical damage or other loss (hereinafter ‘High Safety Required Use’), including without limitation, nuclear power reaction core control in nuclear atomic facility, airplane automatic aircraft flight control, air traffic control, operation control in mass transport control system, medical instrument for life support system, missile launching control in weapon system. You shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required for the High Safety Required Use.

DATA STORAGE MEDIA AND CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

The only effective protection for the data stored in a computer, such as on a hard disk, is for you the purchaser to regularly back up the data. Fujitsu and its affiliates, suppliers, service providers and resellers shall not be responsible for any software programs, data or other information stored or used on any media or part of any product returned to Fujitsu or its service providers for Warranty Service or other repair, including but not limited to the costs of recovering such programs, data or other information. It is solely your responsibility as the Purchaser to back up any software programs, data or information stored on any storage media or any part of a Product returned for Warranty Service or repair to the designated service centers.

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AUSTRALIAN W ARNINGS WARNING

FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.

Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the Australian EMI Standards.

Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be operated in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This modem has been specifically configured to ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do not adjust your modem or software outside the values indicated below. To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.

Call Attempts/Retries:

Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a connection to a given number (Note: if the modem can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful, there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again.

Failure to set the modem and any application software used with the modem, to the values shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, this would be in violation of the Labelling Notice for this equipment and the Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of non-compliant equipment.

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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

The grant of a Telepermit for an y item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by T elecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS connections are likely to be restricted to lower bit rates when connected to some PSTN implementations. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

This equipment shall not be used in any manner, which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.

This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. It is strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not used.

Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:

For repeat calls to the same number.

There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and the equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.

For Automatic calls to different numbers.

The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.

For Automatically answered Incoming Calls.

Incoming calls shall be answered between 3 and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.

For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all devices connected to a single line at anytime should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment is 0.5.

WARNING:

CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/ APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN THE EQUIPMENT OPERA TING OUTSIDE THE NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.

NOTE: Modem setting in Windows

A. If you are located in Australia

1. Click Start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

B. If you are located in New Zealand

1. Click start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

NOTE:

The screens and illustrations shown in this examples may slightly vary depending on the operating environment that you have installed.

Table of Contents

NAMES OF THE PARTS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............. 1

Front features of the notebook .....................1

Exterior features: Side view.......................... 3

Exterior features: Top and Bottom view

of the notebook .......................................5

Exterior features: Rear view of notebook .....6

STATUS INDICATOR LCD ................ 7

Power Indicator ............................................ 7

AC Adapter Indicator.................................... 7

Battery Charging Indicator ...........................7

Battery Level Indicator .................................7

Optical Drive Access Indicator ..................... 7

Disk Drive Access Indicator .........................7

PC Card Slot Access Indicator..................... 8

Num Lock Indicator ...................................... 8

Caps Lock Key .............................................8

Scroll Lock Indicator..................................... 8

RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK

ON ITS BATTERY ......................... 9

Recharging the battery................................. 9

Running the notebook on its battery ............10

Checking the power level of the battery .......10

Low battery condition ................................... 11

POWER SOURCES........................... 12

Connecting the Power Adapter .................... 12

Power On ..................................................... 13

Power Off ..................................................... 13

CHANGING THE INTERNAL

BATTERY PACK........................... 14

ADDING MEMORY MODULE ........... 15

Where to install memory module .................15

Preparing necessary items ..........................15

Installing memory module ............................ 15

Checking the memory capacity ....................17

Changing memory module ...........................17

TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 19

Identifying the Problem ................................19

Specific Problems ........................................19

T roubleshooting Tab le ..................................20

NOTE:

A copy of LifeBook User's Manual is located on your Microsoft Windows Desktop and Software Drivers CD. You can use this LifeBook User's Manual to find out more information about the functions and features of your notebook.

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NAMES OF THE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Front features of the notebook

1. LCD Panel

The display screen of the notebook.

The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective.

• The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1024 by 768 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. F or technical reasons, LCD screen may have pix els that do not light and pixels that are always lit.

• LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.

2. Power and Suspend/Resume Button

This button allows you to power on or off the notebook. You can use also this button to suspend notebook activity without turning off the power to it and to resume the notebook from suspend mode.

3. Speakers

The built-in dual speakers provide stereo sound.

4. Keyboard

A 84-key keyboard with dedicated Windows key, Page Up (PgUp) key and Page Down (PgDn) key.

5. Touch Pad

It allows you to control the display cursor (mouse pointer).

Some applications may not allow you to scroll up and down a document using

the scroll button.

6. Status Indicator LCD

This indicator displays operating status symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook.

7. Headphone Jack

It allows you to connect commercially available headphones with a Ø3.5 mini plug. This jack is not compatible with certain types of connectors. Please consult a salesperson on the specification of the headphone before purchasing it.

8. Microphone Jack

It allows you to connect a commercially available monaural microphone with a Ø3.5 mini plug. This jack does not support certain types of microphones e.g. dynamic microphone. Please consult a salespeson on the microphone specification before purchasing it.

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Exterior features: Side view

 Right view of the notebook

1. PC Card Eject Buttons

Y ou press these buttons to eject the PC cards installed in the PC card slots.

2. PC Card Slots

It allows you to install two Type I/II PC cards or one Type III PC card.

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3. Air Outlet

This opening allows air to flow out of the notebook.

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 Left view of the notebook

1. DC-IN Jack

Y ou can plug in the supplied A C adapter into this port to power your notebook and charge the battery.

2. Floppy Disk Drive*

You can insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into this drive to read data from it or write data on it.

* Only for model with built-in Flopp y Disk Drive.

3. Floppy Disk Eject Button*

You press this button to eject the disk in the floppy disk drive.

* Only for model with built-in Flopp y Disk Drive.

4. Optical Disk Drive

Y our notebook comes with an internal optical disk drive, which may vary between countries. Please check with your local distributor for actual configuration.

If this LifeBook come with an optical disk drive that can read D VD titles, then this

drive is pre-set at factory to read DVD titles with region code 3 - the code for Asia markets. If the region code of the DVD optical drive does not match the region code of the DVD titles, playback of the DVD titles will not be possible.

However, the first time you play a DVD title with a region code different from that

of the DVD (in this case factory set at region code 3), you will be prompted to change the region code of the DVD optical drive. The region code of a DVD optical drive can be changed up to 4 times, after which it will be locked so that the DVD optical driv e can only play D VD titles from the final region code set.

Exterior features: Top and Bottom view of the notebook

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1. Wireless LAN Connection ON/OFF Switch

You can use this switch to turn on or off the wireless LAN connection.

2. Built-in Wireless LAN

The location of the dual Wireless LAN antenna.

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1. Internal Battery Pack Bay

The location of the internal battery pack.

2. Expansion RAM Module Slot

The location of the expansion memory slot.

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Exterior features: Rear vie w of the notebook

1. Modem (RJ-11) Port

It allows you to connect the internal modem in your notebook to a phone line socket using a supplied RJ-11 cable.

2. Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect serial devices.

3. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port.

The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

4. Parallel Port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.

5. External VGA Port

The external V GA port allows you to connect an external display or CRT monitor.

6. USB 2.0 Ports*

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transf er data at up to 12Mbps.

* Some models have only three USB 2.0 ports

at the rear.

7. LAN (RJ-45) Port

This port allows you to connect to a LAN (local area network) using an optional LAN cable. The port is compatible with 100 BaseTx and 10 Base-T networks.

8. Anti-theft Lock Slot

It allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

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STATUS INDICATOR LCD

1. Power Indicator ( )

This indicator turns on when there is power running in the notebook.

It turns off when the notebook power is off. This indicator will blink if the notebook is put in suspend mode.

2. AC Adapter Indicator ( )

This indicator states the power source of your notebook i.e. from an external AC adapter or an internal battery. The indicator turns on when the power source is from an external AC adapter. It turns off when power source is from internal battery.

3. Battery Charging Indicator ( )

This indicator turns on when internal battery is being charged.

4. Battery Level Indicator ( )

The Battery Level Indicator states the presence of stardard Li-ion battery. The Indicator also shows the remaining power of the battery.

5. Optical Drive Access Indicator (

This indicator turns on when an optical drive device is being accessed.

)

6. Disk Drive Access Indicator (

This indicator turns on when an internal hard disk drive or a removable disk drive is being accessed.

Do not power off the notebook when the disk drive access indicator is shown.

Failture to do so may corrupt data on the disk as well as the installed operating system.

)

7. PC Card Slot Access Indicator (

This indicator turns on if an application tries to access a PC Card slot regardless whether a PC Card is installed in the slot.

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8. Num Lock Indicator (1)

This indicator lights up when the keyboard is locked in Num Lock mode. (You can use the keyboard as a ten-digit keyboard when the Num Lock mode is turned on).

Y ou can toggle the Num Lock mode b y using the [ ] key.

9. Caps Lock Key (A)

You can toggle the Caps Lock mode by using the [ ] key.

10.Scroll Lock Indicator ( )

This indicator turns on when the lock mode is turned on.

You can toggle the Scroll Lock button by using the [ ] key while holding down

the [ ] key.

RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK ON ITS BATTERY

Recharging the battery

1. Connect the AC adapter to your notebook.

The moment you connect an AC adapter to your notebook, the notebook begins to charge the internal standard battery pack.

The charging status ( ) on the Status Indicator LCD turns on.

2. When the indicator turns off after the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter from the notebbok.

Before using the supplied battery pack for the very first time after purchase,

remember to charge it fully . If a charged battery has not been recharged for more than a month, charge it fully before using it.

When the battery is fully charged, the charging status indicator turns off and

the indicator stops blinking ( ) and lights up ( ).

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When the battery is 90% or more charged, it cannot be recharged even if

the AC adapter is connected. The battery can be recharged when its power level (i.e. remaining battery life) is 89% or less.

When a notebook is turned off, all indicators on the status LCD goes off

immediately if the battery is completely charged.

The chargeability of the battery degrades when it is used in an extremely

hot or cold place. When the battery is very hot, for

example, immediately after long usage of the notebook, the battery protection feature may be activ ated to prevent the battery from being recharged. When the temperature decreases, the notebook automatically begins to charge the battery.

Running the notebook on its battery

Checking the power level of the battery

This section describes the steps to run the notebook on its internal standard battery.

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your notebook and press the power button.

Power button

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look different from the actual unit)

The power lev el of the battery decreases faster when it is used in a cold place.

The chargeability of the battery decreases after it has been used over a

long period of time. If the battery runs down very fast, replace it with a new battery.

When the notebook is turned on or when the battery is being charged, the Battery Level indicator turns on and blinks to show the power level of the battery.

 Different power level of the

battery

The battery is between 76% and 100% charged.

The battery is between 51% and 75% charged.

The battery is between 26% and 50% charged.

The battery is between 13% and 25% charged or between 0% and 25% during charging.

Low Power Level The battery is below 12% charged.

Dead Battery The battery is 0% charged.

Due to certain characteristics of Li-ion battery, the Battery Lev el Indicator ma y

not correctly show the remaining power of the battery, especially under e xtreme temperature conditions.

When the battery is 90% or more charged, it cannot be recharged even if

the AC adapter is connected to the notebook. The battery can be recharged when it is 89% or less.

 Battery Failure Alert

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Indicates that the battery cannot be

charged properly.

If is indicated, turn off the notebook, remove the battery and reinstall it properly.

Low battery condition

When the battery is discharged to a very low level, the battery level indicator on the status

indicator LCD blinks ( ). If it blinks, connect the AC adapter to your notebook immediately to recharge the battery.

The use of a weak battery may result in lost of data you are currently working

on. When the battery runs low, connect the AC adapter to your notebook as soon as an external power source is available or immediately save the data you are working on, exit all applications and turn off the notebook.

Accessing data on the hard disk consumes a lot of power. Therefore

when the battery is weak, connect an AC adapter to the notebook before accessing data on the hard disk.

If a battery is weak and there is no system activity, the notebook may go

into standby (i.e. suspend) mode. However, if there is system activity, the notebook will go into standby mode only after the system activity has completed its processing.

The notebook will go into standby mode when the indicator reaches 3%. This is

the default setting of the notebook.

DC Output Cable

AC Cable

POWER SOURCES

DC Power Jack

AC Adapter

Connecting the Power Adapter

The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

The Li-ion battery is not charged at the point of purchase. Remember to connect an AC adapter to your notebook to charge it when you use it for the first time.

Getting Started with your LifeBook

Notebook

Power On

Power/Suspend/Resume button

Y ou can use the P ower/Suspend/Resume b utton to turn on your notebook. Once you have connected an AC adapter to the notebook or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook.

When you turn on your notebook, be sure you have a pow er source connected to it. This means that the battery is installed and charged or that the AC adapter is connected and has power.

You can press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to turn off the notebook. After you have finished working on the notebook, you can either leave it in Standby (i.e. suspend) mode or turn it off.

Do not carry the notebook around when it is still power on. Do not subject thte notebook to shocks and vibrations. Failure to do so ma y damage the notebook.

Power Off

Before turning off the power, chec k that the Hard Disk Access, Optical Disk Drive Access and PC Card Slot Access indicators are off. If you turn off the notebook when it is acessing the disk or PC Card, data may be lost or corrupted. To turn off the notebook, always shut down the notebook properly using the Windows shutdown procedure.

Remember to close all files, exit all applications and shut down the operating system prior to turning off the power using the power button. If documents are opened when the notebook is turned off, data may be lost and this may result in disk errors.

Remember to use the correct procedure to shut down the notebook. The proper procedure is:

1. Click the Start button and then click Shut Down or turn Off notebook.

2. Select the Shut Down option from within the Shut Down Windows dialog box.

3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.

When you turn on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self T est (POST) to chec k the internal parts and configuration for normal functionality. If an error is found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or show an error message.

After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.

CHANGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY PACK

Before changing the internal battery pack, turn off the notebook and

disconnect the AC adapter from it. To avoid shock hazards and damage to your notebook, be careful not to touch internal components of the notebook, including the battery connector.

 Changing the internal battery

pack

1. T urn off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Close the LCD panel and place your notebook upside down.

Battery Release Latches

Battery Compartment

4. Install a new battery pack.

Press the latches on the battery pack and align it to fit into the battery compartment of the notebook. When the battery falls in place, push the battery inwards as shown and release the latches.

Battery Release Latches

Close the LCD panel gently . Do not exert excessive pressure to it. Failure to do

so may damage the LCD panel.

3. Remove the battery pack.

While pressing the latches that lock the battery, push the battery outwards in the direction of the arrow as shown.

Battery Compartment

After removing the internal battery pack, please take necessary precautions to

prevent it from being 'short-circuited'. F or example, you can seal the connector ends with insulating tape. After remo ving the battery pack, do not mix it with other types of battery.

The internal battery pack contains recycle material.

User-Installable Features

ADDING MEMORY MODULE

Where to install memory module

Your notebook has an expansion RAM module slot (slot 2) to add in one additional memory module. The memory capacity of the notebook can be increased to a maximum of 1GB (512 MB x 2).

Preparing necessary items

• Philips screwdriver

Use a screwdriver of appropiate size to remove the screws on the cover. Failure to do so may damage the head of the screws.

Memory compartment cover

The installation of any combination of memory other than the combinations shown below can impair the functioning of your notebook.

Total capacity Slot 1 Slot 2

256 MB 256 MB 384 MB 256 MB 128 MB 512 MB 256 MB 256 MB 768 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB 512 MB

Installing memory module

To install memory, perform these steps.

Before installing any memory module, remember to turn off the notebook and

disconnect the AC adapter from it. Keep small objects, such as a cover,

caps and screws, out of the reach of babies and children. These small objects may suffocate a baby or child if they are swallowed accidentally. Should such an accident happen, consult a doctor immediately.

Memory Module Configuration Table. The table below shows combinations of memory that can be installed on your notebook.

Certain components around the memory slots are very hot when the

notebook is turned on for a long period of time.

To avoid possible burns, do not install or remove memory module immediately after turning off the notebook but wait for a while until its internal components cool down.

To install or remove a memory module, hold it by the edge and be careful not to

touch any component and IC. Memory module is made of materials

sensitive to human body static charges. Before handling a memory module, always touch an appropiate metal object to discharge static charges from your body.

Please remember to turn off the notebook before you begin to install or

remove a memory module. If the notebook is placed on standby or hibernate mode while the memory is removed, data may be lost or corrupted. This may also damage the memory module.

1. T urn off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Close the LCD panel and place the notebook upside down.

3. Remove the two screws securing the memory compartment slot cover and remove it.

Remove the battery compartment cover at the bottom of the notebook.

4. Install the memory module

Insert the memory module into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the projection on the connector, and push the memory module down until it locks in place with a click sound.

Notch in the memory module

5. Attach the memory compar tment cover and secure it with screws.

Attach the cover removed in step 3.

Memory compartment cover

User-Installable Features

Checking the memory capacity

If the memory is not installed correctly, an error message "Expansion memory

error" may be displayed when you turn on the notebook. If such a message appears, turn off the notebook, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

1. Turn on the notebook.

2. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then System.

The System Properties dialog box.

4. Check whether the circled numeric value in the figure below has increased by the size of the memory you have added.

The notebook specifications may vary between countries, please check with your local distributor for actual configuration.

5. Click OK.

If the numeric value displayed does not agree with the memory capacity of your

notebook, check the newly installed memory module.

Changing memory module

The memory module installed on your notebook can be replaced with a larger size of memory.

1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Close the LCD panel and place the notebook upside down.

3. Remove the two screws securing the memory compartment cover and remove it.

Remove memory compartment cover at the bottom of the notebook.

Memory capacity

In this example, 512 MB of memory is installed.

The notebook uses 8MB of memory for internal use, therefore a memory capacity smaller than the actual installed memory capacity is shown in this windows.

Memory compartment cover

4. Remove the memory module.

Displace the hook on each side from the memory module. The memory module comes up slightly. Pull the memory module diagonally up to detach it from the slot.

6. Attach the memory compartment cover.

Attach the cover removed in step 3.

Memory compartment cover

5. Install a new memory module.

Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the projection on the connector. Push memory module down until it clicks into place.

Notch in the memory module

After you have installed or remove a memory module, check the memory

capacity of your notebook to verify that the memory module is installed properly.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and undergoes strigent reliability tests. Howe ver , 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 inf ormation 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 LifeBook notebook.

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 all 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. T urn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information.

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative.

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:

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Hardware configuration

• Type of device connected, if any

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

Specific Problems

Using the Troubleshooting Table

When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table. You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause Follow the instructions on the Possible Solution column to resolve the problem. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your notebook.

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

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