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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE
Copyright
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.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Sony MiniDisk is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.
Philips is a trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Netscape Communicator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.
PC-Doctor is a trademark of PC-Doctor.com, Inc.
The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights users. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized b y Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Re verse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the doub le-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works.
Copyrights 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
© Copyright 2001 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated,
without prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic f orm
without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Limited.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name : FPCA
Address : Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd
200 Pandan Loop
#05-03, Pantech 21
The Computer Centre
Singapore 128388
Telephone : 65-776 0688
Declares that product: Model : LifeBook i4190
complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
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. Save 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 car t, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliab le
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 nev er be placed near or over a r adiator or heat register, or in a b uiltin 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 your 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 safety 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 covers 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 tech-
nician 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 posi-
tion. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemb le or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equiv alent type recommeded by the manufacturer . Dispose of the used battery accor ding 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).
A USTRALIAN WARNINGS
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.
NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS
The grant of a Telepermit for any 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 Telecom, 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 operating
outside the New Zealand EMI Standards.
Note: Modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me
The default modem setting in Windo ws 98 / Windows Me operating system is United States of America.
If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate country where you are
located.
Dial type must be set to Tone Dialing if you are either in Australia or New Zealand.
Please see below instruction for quick modem setup.
A. If you are located in Australia
1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.
2. Choose Australia in “What country/region
are you in now?”
3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”
4. Close
B. If you are located in New Zealand
1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.
2. Choose New Zealand in “What country/
region are you in now?”
3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”
4. Close
NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT
Warnings
This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and
correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others . These icons and their meanings
are as follows. Please learn these icons bef ore reading this manual. Learning these icons will be
useful for understanding this manual.
Icon Meaning
WARNING
CAUTION
The symbols below are used together with the icons above to indicate what type of danger or
damage is involved.
Symbol Meaning
Incorrect handling or ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous
situation that could result in death or severe injury.
Incorrect handling or ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous
situation that could result in moderate or minor injury or could result in
equipment damage.
The ∆ symbol indicates a warning or caution. The symbol inside the ∆
indicates the concrete nature of the warning. (The e xample on the left is
a caution for electric shock.)
The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior. The symbol inside
the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition. (The example
on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)
The indicates instructions that must be followed. The symbol inside
indicates the concrete nature of those instructions. (The e xample on the
left tells you to unplug the power plug from the socket.)
Key notation and operation methods
Explanations of key operations do not show all the characters on the keyboard. Instead they
indicate just the keys necessary to the explanation as follows.
Examples: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [ → ] key
When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time, this is indicated b y connecting them with
[+].
Examples: [Ctrl] + [F3] keys; [Shift] + [ ↑ ] key
Screen examples
The screens shown in this manual are examples. Please understand that the file names and
screens you use may be different.
Notation in text
Here is what symbols in text mean.
Symbol Meaning
Critical Points
Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or
software.
Gives the meaning and brief explaination of a term.
Column
→ Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual.
Command input (key input)
Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing
keys) is indicated as follows.
Example:
In the position indicated in the example above by the ↑, the space left between the characters
indicates that a space needs to be left in the entry by pressing the space bar (the long key with
nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard). Commands are written in this
manual as lowercase latin letters, but uppercase letters may be used.
Product names
The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual.
“Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system” is written as “Windows 2000”.
“Microsoft® Millennium® Edition operating system” is written as “Windows Me”.
“Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.
“Microsoft® MS-DOS® operating system Version 6.2/V” is written as “MS-DOS”.
“Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1” is written as “Windows 3.1”.
“Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system V ersion 3.5” and “Microsoft® Windows
NT® Workstation operating system Version 3.5” are both written as “Windows NT 3.5”.
“Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system V ersion 3.51” and “Microsoft® Windows
NT® Workstation and NT Server Version 4.0” are both written as “Windows NT 4.0”.
“Windows NT 3.51” and “Windows NT 4.0” are both written as Windows NT.
“Fujitsu Lifebook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.
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Configuration of this Manual
SECTION 1
This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the
names of the parts and their functions, Flat Point Operations and battery operation.
SECTION 2
This section explains installation of options for this computer.
SECTION 3
This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are
displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.
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SECTION 2
SECTION 3
CONTENTS
SECTION 1
1. Overview ................................................................................2
UNPACKING........................................................................................ 2
2. Locating the Controls and Connectors ...............................3
Top And Front Components................................................................. 3
Left Side Panel Components............................................................... 5
Right Side Panel Components ............................................................ 6
Back Panel Components.....................................................................7
Bottom Components............................................................................ 9
3. Status Indicator Panel.........................................................10
4. Keyboard ..............................................................................13
Using The Keyboard .......................................................................... 13
Numeric Keypad ................................................................................13
Windows Keys...................................................................................14
Cursor Keys....................................................................................... 14
Function Keys.................................................................................... 14
5. Volume Control ....................................................................15
Controlling The Volume ..................................................................... 15
Setting The Hardware Volume Control .............................................. 15
6. Touchpad Pointing Device..................................................16
Clicking..............................................................................................16
Double-Clicking ................................................................................. 17
Dragging............................................................................................17
Scrolling............................................................................................. 17
Touchpad Control Adjustment ........................................................... 17
7. LifeBook Application Panel ................................................18
Selector Switch.................................................................................. 18
Application Launch Media Player Buttons.........................................18
Configuring Your Lifebook Application Panel ..................................... 19
Using The Media Player .................................................................... 20
Desktop Control Panel....................................................................... 21
8. Power Sources.....................................................................23
Connecting The Power Adapters.......................................................23
9. Display Panel .......................................................................24
Opening The Display Panel ............................................................... 24
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness................................................... 24
Closing The Display Panel................................................................. 25
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10.Starting Y our LifeBook........................................................26
Pow er On........................................................................................... 26
Boot Sequence..................................................................................27
Bios Setup Utility ............................................................................... 27
Booting The System With Windows 98 Second Edition Or Me.......... 28
11.Power Management .............................................................30
Suspend/Resume/Power On Button.................................................. 30
Suspend Mode .................................................................................. 30
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature................................................... 31
Standby Mode ................................................................................... 32
Display Timeout.................................................................................32
Hard Disk Timeout............................................................................. 32
Windows 98 Second Edition Or Me Power Management..................32
Restarting The System ...................................................................... 32
Power Off...........................................................................................33
1. Lithium ion Battery..............................................................36
Recharging The Batteries..................................................................36
Replacing The Battery ....................................................................... 38
2. External USB Floppy Disk Drive ........................................39
Loading A Disk .................................................................................. 39
Ejecting A Disk .................................................................................. 39
Preparing A Disk for Use...................................................................40
3. Media Player Drive...............................................................41
Media Player Software ...................................................................... 41
Loading A DVD, CD, CD-R, OR CD-RW (“MEDIA”) .......................... 42
Removing Media ............................................................................... 43
Using The Media Player Software ..................................................... 43
Using Dolby™ Headphone................................................................44
Using The Media Player On Battery Power ....................................... 44
Auto Insert Notification Function ....................................................... 45
4. MiniDisc Recorder ...............................................................46
Connecting An Optical Digital Cable ................................................. 46
5. PC Cards ..............................................................................47
Installing PC Cards............................................................................ 47
Removing PC Cards.......................................................................... 48
6. Memory Upgrade Module ...................................................49
Installing A Memory Upgrade Module ............................................... 49
Removing A Memory Upgrade Module ............................................. 50
Checking The Computer Recognition Of New Memory Capacity......50
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7. Device Ports.........................................................................51
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack ........................................................ 51
Universal Serial Bus Port .................................................................. 51
Microphone Jack ............................................................................... 51
Stereo Line-In Jack............................................................................ 52
Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector.................................................. 52
S-Video Out Port ............................................................................... 53
Headphone Jack................................................................................ 53
External Monitor Port......................................................................... 53
1. Troubleshooting ..................................................................56
Identifying The Problem.....................................................................56
T roub leshooting Table........................................................................ 57
Power On Self Test Messages........................................................... 67
Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release ................................................... 69
Modem Result Codes........................................................................70
Recovery CD ..................................................................................... 70
2. Care and Maintenance ........................................................73
LifeBook............................................................................................. 73
Batteries ............................................................................................ 75
Floppy Disks And Drives ................................................................... 75
CDs ................................................................................................... 76
PC Cards ...........................................................................................76
3. Specifications......................................................................77
Microprocessor ..................................................................................77
Memory ............................................................................................. 77
Video ................................................................................................. 77
Audio ................................................................................................. 77
Features ............................................................................................ 78
Pre-installed Software ....................................................................... 78
Device P orts ...................................................................................... 78
Keyboard ........................................................................................... 79
Power ................................................................................................ 79
Dimensions And Weight .................................................................... 79
Environmental Requirements ............................................................ 80
4. Glossary...............................................................................81
Index...........................................................................................89
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1. Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook. We strongly recommend that you
read it before using your LifeBook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
For a Pre-configured model you should have:
• LifeBook i Series from Fujitsu
• Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
• AC adapter with AC power cord
• Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
• Driver and Application Restore CD
• Getting Started Guide
• International Limited Warranty Brochure
• Getting Star ted with Microsoft Windows 98
Second Edition or Microsoft Me Manual
Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the
following pages to learn about all of your LifeBook’s components.
AC adapter
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Locating the Controls and Connector s
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Top And Front Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s top and front components.
1 Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
2 Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
3 Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and
scroll buttons).
Critical Point
The media player that your LifeBook uses is determined by the configuration of your system.
The terms “media” and “media disc” in this document refer to any of the possib le media drives
or media discs available for your LifeBook (i.e., DVD, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW).
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4 Scroll Button
5 LifeBook Application Panel
The LifeBook Application Panel allows you to either launch your favourite applications by the
touch of a button or to use as a media player when your unit is on.
6 Media Player Eject Button
The Media Player Eject Button allows you to open the media player tray to remove or install a
DVD, CD-R, or CD-ROM.
7 Emergency Media Player Tray Release
The Emergency Media Player Tray Release allows you to open the media player tray without
powering on your LifeBook.
8 Media Player
The media player allows you to play back a media disc.
9 Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.
! Suspend/Resume/Power On Button
The Suspend/Resume/Power On b utton allows you to suspend Lif eBook activity without powering
off, resume your LifeBook from suspend mode, and power on your LifeBook when it has been
shut down from Windows 98 Second Edition or Me.
" Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your
LifeBook.
# Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed.
$ Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.
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Left Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s left-side components.
1 Air Flow Vent
The air flow vent helps your LifeBook maintain a proper temperature.
2 PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.
3 PC Card Eject Buttons
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Right Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s right-side components.
1 Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers.
2 Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
3 Volume Control
The volume control provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output.
4 Stereo Line-in Jack
The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source.
Optical Digital Audio-Out
The optical digital audio-out jack allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s
SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format.
5 USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
6 Cooling Fan
The cooling fan helps your LifeBook maintain a proper temperature.
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Back Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s back panel components.
1 Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock-down device.
2 USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
3 Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal 56K modem.
CAUTION
The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps
is the highest allowed by FCC , and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions .
The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload.
W ARNING
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the
internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or
your entire LifeBook. Consult your PBX manuf acturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels
have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem.
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4 Reset Switch
The Reset Switch allows you to reboot the system in the event it gets hung up and cannot be
exited using a software exit. Inserting a small device such as an opened paper clip into the Reset
Switch hole will cause the system to reboot.
5 S-Video Port
The S-Video output is used to transmit the S-Video signal. The S-Video port is used to connect to
a compatible TV or VCR.
6 External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
7 DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to
power your LifeBook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.
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Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s bottom panel components.
1 Expansion RAM Slot
The expansion RAM slot allows you to add optional memory upgrades.
2 Certificate of Authenticity Label (approximate location) Expansion
3 Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook. In
addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information
that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various
components of your LifeBook.
4 Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the remov al of the
battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a
charged Lithium ion battery.
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The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu
LifeBook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.
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1 Power Indicator ( )
The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different
states, each of which tells you what mode your LifeBook is in at that time.
• Steady On:
This means that there is power to your LifeBook and that it is ready for use.
• Flashing:
This means that your LifeBook is in Suspend mode.
• Steady Off:
This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook has been
turned off with the power switch.
If you are charging your battery, the Pow er indicator symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook
is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected
and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch.
2 AC Adapter Indicator ( )
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook is operating from the AC adapter, the
Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what
power source your LifeBook is using.
• On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use.
• Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected.
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3 Battery Charging ( )
Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states
whether the battery is charging. This indicator operates whether the po wer s witch is in the On or
Off position, and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.
CAUTION
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
4 Battery Identifier
5 Battery Level Indicator ( )
The Battery Level indicator states whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In
addition, this symbol states how much charge is availab le within the battery. The symbol will only
be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook.
76%–100% Charging
76%–100%
51%–75%
26%–50%
11%–25%
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
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CAUTION
A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.
Critical Point
If there is no battery activity, the po wer adapters are not connected, or the power s witch is Off,
the Battery Level indicator will also be off.
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6 Media Player Access Indicator ( )
The Media Player Access indicator tells you that the media player drive is being accessed. If the
Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is
checking the media player drive . If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator
will only flash when you access the media player drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert
Notification function active.
7 Hard Drive Access Indicator ( )
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed.
8 Floppy Drive Access Indicator ( )
The Floppy Drive Access indicator states whether the external flopp y disk drive is being accessed.
This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk drive is
installed.
9 PC Card Access Indicators ( )
The PC Card Access indicators state whether or not your LifeBook is accessing a PC Card. The
indicators will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed.
The first indicator represents the built-in PC card slot; the second indicates when a modular PC
Card slot is installed.
! NumLk Indicator ( )
The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
Critical Point
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] k ey will activate
the external keypad. The indicator will come on, ho wev er it will not change any of the functionality
of your keyboard keys.
" Capslock Indicator (
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
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# ScrLk Indicator ( )
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
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4. Keyboard
Using The Keyboard
Your Fujitsu LifeBook has an integ ral 87-key k eyboard. The ke ys perform all the standard functions of
a 101-key ke yboard, including the Windows ke ys and other special function keys. This section describes
the following keys.
• Numeric keypad
• Cursor keys
• Function keys
• Windows keys
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Numeric Keypad
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric
keypad ke ys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] k eys. Turning off the NumLk feature is
done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform
addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using
the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the
front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.
Critical Point
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] k ey will activate
the external key-pad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the
functionality of your keyboard keys.
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Windows Keys
Your LifeBook has three Windows keys, consisting of tw o Start keys and an Application k ey. The two
Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu
button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut
menus for the selected item. (Please ref er to your Windows documentation for additional inf ormation
regarding the Windows keys.)
Cursor Keys
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up,
down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus”
(selects the next item up, down, left, or right).
Function Keys
Your LifeBook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for
each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are
used.
The [FN] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
• [FN+F4}: Pressing [F4] while holding down [FN] allows you to toggle between an internal mouse
(touchpad) and an external mouse (PS/2-type).
• [FN+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [FN] allows you to toggle between video compensation and
no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the displa y . When it is enab led, displays
with less than 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)
• [FN+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [FN] will lower the brightness of your display.
• [FN+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increase the brightness of the display.
• [FN+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [FN] 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 displa y panel only , both built-in displa y panel and external monitor
or external monitor only.
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5. Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
CAUTION
Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. Both the
main LifeBook volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other,
but it should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the main
volume control setting and the software setting will control the maximum knob setting.
Controlling The V olume
There is the hardware volume control located on the LifeBook itself, and the volume control set from
within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. In addition to those, there are also application volume
controls that are set individually within each program.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by
the other sources. For example:
• Your hardw are v olume control is all the w ay down, therefore y our individual softw are application’s
volume control has no effect on the volume.
We recommend that you use the hardware v olume controls to set the upper limit for the sound level
and then make fine adjustments with the Volume Control on the Taskbar and individual application
software.
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Setting The Hardware Volume Control
1. Turn the volume control knob to the right of your LifeBook to increase the volume.
2. Turn the volume control knob to the left to decrease the volume.
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6. Touchpad Pointing Device
Touchpad
Left Button
Scroll Button
Right Button
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a
left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does,
and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The
left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons ma y
vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate
quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars.
Critical Point
An external mouse can be connected to the USB port on your LifeBook, and used
simultaneously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse
connected, the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your
BIOS settings.
To toggle between the internal mouse and an external mouse, press [F4] while holding down
the [FN] button.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left
button once, and then immediately release it. To r ight-click,
move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press
the right button once, and then immediately release it. You
also have the option to perform the clicking operation by
tapping lightly on the Touchpad once.
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Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button
twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function
with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the
item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then
immediately release it. You also have the option to perform
the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad
twice.
Critical Point
If the interval between clicks is too long, the doubleclick will not be executed.
Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the
Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows
Control Panel.
Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while
moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you
wish to move. Press and hold the left b utton while moving the
item to its new location and then release it. Dr agging can also
be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice
over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your
finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to
its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad,
and then release your finger.
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Scrolling
Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a
document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This
is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line
pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape
at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page.
When you have reached the desired section of the page,
release the button.
Touchpad Control Adjustment
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your
Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box.
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7. LifeBook Application Panel
Selector
Switch
Application Launcher buttons
A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook is the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to
operate the media player drive as an independent audio media pla yer or launch applications with the
touch of one button.
Critical Point
LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook. If the date and
time are incorrect, you can adjust this setting in the Windows Control Panel.
The media player that y our Lif eBook uses is determined by the configuration of y our system.
Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook
Application Panel. These utilities are f ound under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook
Application Panel. They include a Media Player, Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide,
Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel system makes your LifeBook
more than just another notebook computer.
The panel consists of the following elements:
Selector Switch
Located at the far left of the panel, this switch allows y ou to select the function of the panel—either as
an Application Launcher, a Media Pla yer, or as a lock. Set the s witch to the middle position when the
Application Launcher buttons are not being used.
Application Launch Media Player Buttons
When the selector switch is in the Application position, pressing any of the buttons will launch a userdefined application. When the selector s witch is in the Media Pla yer position, the b uttons operate the
media player, and when the selector switch is in the Lock position, the buttons are disabled and do
nothing when pressed.
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