Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure
the accuracy and completeness of this document.
However, as ongoing development efforts are
continually improving the capabilities of our
products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of
the contents of this document. We disclaim
liability for errors, omissions or future changes.
LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
Microsoft, Windows, MS , MS-DOS and Windows
NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation of the United States in the United
States and other countries.
Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix
Technologies Corporation of the United States.
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.
Website: www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Copyright
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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Copyright
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.
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NOTE: Modem setting in Windows
XP
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.
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Table of Contents
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
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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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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2
3
4
7
8
5
(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may look different from the actual unit)
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.
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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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(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may look different from the actual unit)
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.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
1 2 3
3. Air Outlet
This opening allows air to flow out of the
notebook.
3
1 2 3 4
(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may look different from the actual unit)
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.
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Exterior features: Top and
Bottom view of the notebook
1 2
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.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may look different from the actual unit)
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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2
5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may look different from the actual unit)
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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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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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.
)
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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.
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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 ( ).
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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.
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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
(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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T roubleshooting T able
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Audio Problem
There is no sound
coming from the
bulit-in speakers.
The software volume
control is set too low.
Adjust the sound volume control settings in
your software, operating system and
applications.
Headphones are plugged
into your notebook.
BIOS audio settings
are incorrect.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
The speakers have been
muted using the Volume
icon in the system tray.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
DVD/CD-RW/ CDROM’s.
Protective sheet is still in
the DVD/CD-RW/CDROM drive tray.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
not pushed down onto
raised center circle of the
drive.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
tray is not latched shut.
Incorrect DVD Player or
no DVD Player software is
installed.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values
within the Multimedia Device Configuration
menu.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the
bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a
speaker).
If the Mute box is checked, click on it to
uncheck it.
Replace DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in tray.
Open DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray and reinstall DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM properly.
Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW/CDROM tray until it latches.
Install DVD Player software.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
DVD/CD-RW/ CDROM’s.
(continued)
Wrong drive designator
was used for DVD/CDRW/CD- ROM in the
application.
Verify the drive designator used by the
application is the same as the one used by the
operating system.
When the operating system is booted from a
DVD/ CD, drive designations are automatically
adjusted.
The DVD/CD-RW/
CD-ROM Access
indicator on the
Status Indicator
Panel blinks at
regular intervals
when no DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM is in
the tray or the
optical drive is not
installed.
Windows DVD/CD-RW/
CD-ROM auto insertion
function is disabled.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
dirty or defective.
The Windows DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM auto
insertion function is active
and is checking to see if a
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
ready to run.
Start the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM from the
desktop or application software or re-enable
the Windows DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM auto
insertion function.
Wipe DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM with a nonabrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. If it
still will not work, try another DVD/CD-RW/CDROM in the drive.
This is normal. However, you may disable this
feature.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access
your floppy disk.
You tried to write to a write
protected floppy disk.
Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.
Floppy disk is not
loaded correctly.
The floppy disk drive may
not be properly installed.
Security is set to protect
access to floppy disk data.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access
your hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in
keyboard does
not seem to work.
The setup utility is
incorrectly set for your
internal (Primary Master)
or optional second hard
drive (Primary Slave).
The wrong drive
designator was used by
an application when a
bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the
notebook.
Security is set so your
operating system cannot
be started without a
password.
The notebook has gone
into Suspend mode.
Your application has
locked out your keyboard.
Eject floppy disk, check orientation and reinsert.
Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.
Verify your password and security settings.
Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary
Master and Primary Slave correctly .
Verify drive designator used by application is
in use by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a CD, drive
designations are automatically adjusted.
Verify your password and security settings.
Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to
restart your system.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
You have installed
an external
keyboard or
mouse, and it does
not seem to work.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Your operating system
software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Re-install your device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
You have
connected an
external keyboard
or a mouse and it
seems to be
locking up the
system.
Memory Problems
Your Power On
screen, or Main
menu of the BIOS
setup utility
information, does
not show the
correct amount of
installed memory.
Modem Problems
Messages about
modem operation.
Your mouse or keyboard
is connected to the wrong
PS/2 port on the optional
Port Replicator.
Your operating system
software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Your system has crashed.
Your memory upgrade
module is not properly
installed.
You have a memory
failure.
Messages about modem
operation are generated
by associated modem
application in use.
Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port and
the external keyboard or numeric key pad into
the PS/2 Keyboard port.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Try to restart your notebook.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade
module.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST)
messages.
See your application software documentation
for additional information.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems
You have installed
a parallel port
device, a serial
port device or a
USB device.
Your LifeBook
notebook does not
recognize the
device or the
device does not
seem to work
properly.
The device is not
properly installed.
The device may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Your device may not have
the correct software driver
active.
Remove and re-install the device.
Close the application and restart your
notebook.
See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.
You may have the wrong I/
O address selected for
your device.
Your device and another
device are assigned the
same I/O address.
Parallel port is set to
output only.
See your device documentation and software
documentation to determine the required I/O
address.
Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility.
Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.
Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set
to bi-directional or ECP.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in
the PC Card slot
does not work or
is locking up the
system.
The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Remove and re-install the card.
Close the application and restart your
notebook.
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing seems
to happen.
Your sof tware may not
have the correct software
driver active.
You may have the wrong I/
O address selected for
your PC Card device.
Your PC Card device and
another device are
assigned the same I/O
address.
The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
The battery or batteries
are low.
See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.
See your PC Card documentation to
determine the required I/O address. Change
the settings in the BIOS.
Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
Use the Battery Level indicator to verify the
presence and condition of the batteries. (See
page 10 for more information). If the battery
level indicator shows that the battery cannot
be charged properly, remove that battery and
operate from another power source or replace
that battery.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery
is charged or install a charged battery.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing seems
to happen.
(continued)
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is not plugged
in properly.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet,
airplane seat jack, or the
car’s cigarette lighter.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
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.
Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
The power management
parameters are set for
auto timeouts which are
too short for your
operating needs.
You are operating on
battery power only and
have ignored a low battery
alarm until the batteries
are all at the dead battery
state and your machine
has gone into Dead
Battery Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure.
Your power adapter has
failed or lost its power
source.
Try a different Power adapter or install a
charged optional second battery.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume b utton.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to better suit your needs.
Install a power adapter and then push the
Power/ Suspend/Resume button.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the
outlet has power.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Power Failures
Your LifeBook
notebook will not
work on battery
alone.
The installed batteries
are dead.
No batteries are installed.
Replace the battery with a charged one or
install a Power adapter.
Install a charged battery.
The batteries
seem to discharge
too quickly.
The batteries are
improperly installed.
Your installed batteries
are faulty.
You are running an
application that uses a
great deal of power due to
frequent hard drive
access or DVD/CD-ROM
access, use of a modem
card or a LAN PC card.
The power savings
features may be disabled.
The brightness is turned
all the way up.
The batteries are very old.
The batteries have been
exposed to high
temperatures.
The batteries are too hot
or too cold.
Verify that the batteries are properly
connected by re-installing them.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.
Use both the primary battery and an optional
second battery and/or use a power adapter for
this application when at all possible.
Check the power management and/or setup
utility settings in the Power Savings menu and
adjust according to your operating needs.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The
higher the brightness the more power your
display uses.
Replace the batteries.
Replace the batteries.
Restore the notebook to normal operating
temperature. The Charging icon on the Status
Indicator panel will flash when the battery is
outside its operating range.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend
Resume button
does not work.
The Suspend/Resume
button is disabled from the
Advanced submenu of the
Power menu of the setup
utility.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
The system
powers up, and
displays power on
information, but
fails to load the
operating system.
An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
notebook (boot)
sequence.
You did not hold the
button in long enough.
There may be a conflict
with the application
software.
The boot sequence
settings of the setup utility
are not compatible with
your configuration.
You have a secured
system requiring a
password to load your
operating system.
Internal hard drive was
not detected.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
problem.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a
few seconds if your application is preventing
the CPU from checking for button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button again.
Set the operating source by pressing the
[ESC] 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.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter
the setup utility and verify the Security settings
and modify them as accordingly.
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master
submenu, located within the Main menu, to try
to auto detect the internal hard drive.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages
to determine the meaning and severity of the
problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply
status indicators.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Shutdown and Startup Problems
Your notebook
appears to change
setup parameters
when you start it.
BIOS setup changes were
not saved when you made
them and exited the BIOS
setup utility returning it to
previous settings.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit
when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Your system
display won’t turn
on when the
system is turned
on or when the
system has
resumed.
Video Problems
The built-in display
is blank when you
turn on your
LifeBook notebook.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up
battery has failed.
The system may be
password-protected.
Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.
Contact your support representative for
repairs.
This is not a user serviceable part but has a
normal life of 3 to 5 years.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that
the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking,
enter your password.
Clear the Closed Cover switch.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Video Problems
The built-in display
is blank when you
turn on your
LifeBook notebook.
(continued)
The notebook is set for an
external monitor only.
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 only, external monitor only, both
built-in display and external monitor.
The LifeBook
notebook turned
on with a series of
beeps and your
built-in display is
blank.
The display goes
blank by itself after
you have been
using it.
The angle of the display
and the brightness
settings are not adequate
for your lighting
conditions.
The power management
time-outs may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
failure which does not
allow the display to
operate.
The notebook has gone
into Video timeout,
Standby mode, Suspend
mode or Save-to-Disk
mode because you have
not used it for a period of
time.
The power management
time- outs may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.
Move the display and the brightness control
until you have adequate visibility.
Press any button the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push
the Power/ Suspend/Resume button. (The
display may be shut off by Standy mode, Auto
Suspend or Video Timeout)
Contact your support representative.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume b utton.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to better suit your operation
needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/ Suspend/Resume b utton.
(The display may be shut off by Standby
Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
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Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.
Check the Closed Cover switch.
Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Video Problems
The application
display uses only a
portion of your
screen and is
surrounded by a
dark frame.
You are running an
application that does not
support 800 x 600/1024 x
768 pixel resolution
display and display
compression is enabled.
Display compression gives a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not
support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution
by changing your display compression setting,
(See the Video Features submenu, located
within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)
The Display is dark
when on battery
power.
You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
display any
information.
You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
come on.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
operation of an
application.
The Power Management
utility default is set on low
brightness to conserve
power.
Your BIOS setup is not set
to enable your external
monitor.
Your external monitor is
not properly installed.
Your operating system
soft-ware is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
LifeBook notebook.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or
double-click on the battery gauge and adjust
Power Control under battery settings.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing
[Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS
setup and enable your external monitor. (See
the Video Features submenu, located within
the Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)
Reinstall your device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all
messages are errors some may simply be
status.