Fujitsu LifeBook A4170 User Manual

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Copyright

Fujitsu PC Corporation 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
IBM Corporation: IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2.

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 tradema rks of Intel
Corporation.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademar k of
Adobe Sy ste m, Inc.

Netscape Communicator is a registered trademark of
Netscape Communications C orporation.

CompuServe an d AOL are registered trademarks of
America Online, Inc.

LapLink 2000 is a registered trademark of
Laplink . co m, Inc.

McAfee is a registered trademark and ActiveShield is a
trademark of Net work Associates/McAfee.com, Inc.

PC-Doctor is a r egistered trademark of PC- Doctor, Inc.
EarthLink is a registered trademark of Earthlink

Network, Inc.
Crystal SoundFusion is a trademark of Crystal

Semiconductor Corp.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the pr operty

of their respective owners.
© Copyright 2000 Fujitsu PC Corporation. All rights

reserved. No part of this publication may be copied,
reproduced, or translat ed, without prior written consent
of Fujitsu PC Corporation. No part of this publication
may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form
without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation.

FPC58-0403-01

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Telephone: [phone]
Declares that product: Model Configurations:

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 interferenc e, ( 2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Santa Clara, CA 95054

LifeBook A-4170

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

LifeBook A Series

CAUTION

Changes or modification not expressly approved by
Fujitsu PC Corporation 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 interferenc e 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 . Ho wever, 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 rec eiving 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 empl oyed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF
emission limits governing this device.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network

Your LifeBook 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 whic h i s FCC
Part 68 compliant.

4. The FCC Registration Number.

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

The REN is used to determine the number of devices
that you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of those devices ring when your number is
called. Too many devices on one line may result in
failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most,
but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the
devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of
the number of de vices you may c onnect to your l i n e,
as determined by the RENs, contact your local
telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
your telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as
soon as possible. You will also be ad vised of y our right to
file a complaint with the FCC.

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

Your telephone co mpany will probably ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the telephone network
until the problem is correct ed and you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may
not be used on coin-operated telephones provided by
your telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs. Contact your st a te’s public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for mor e information.

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

■

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

■

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

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

■

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

■

Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway,
railroad or pedestrian) wh ere 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 fo r pl ug-in he aring aid co mpatible
telephones which will be pr ovided to hearing im paired
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.

CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.

Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network

The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipme nt
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational, and safety requirements. T he De partment
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.

LifeBook computers are supplied with an internal
modem which complies with the Industry Canada certi­fication standards for telecommunication network
protection and safety requirements. Before connecting
this equipment to a telephone line the user should
ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment
to the local telecommunication facilities.
The user should be aware that compliance with the
certification standards does not prevent service
degradation in some situations.

Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by
Fujitsu™ PC Corporation or any equipment failures
may give the telecommunication company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment from the
telephone line.

The connecting arrangement code for this equipment
is CA11A.

The Load Number is 0.2.
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

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such that the total of the load numbers of all devices
does not exceed 100.

CAUTION

For safety, users should ensure that the electrical
ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and
the metallic water pipes are connected together.
Users should NOT attempt to make such connections
themselves but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority or electrician. This may be
particularly important in rural areas.

Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien

L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie
l’équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie que
l’équipement satisf ait certaines normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommu­nications. Le département ne garantit pas le fonctionne­ment de l’équipement à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

La série LifeBookTM E possède un modem interne
conforme aux normes de certification d’Industrie
Canada pour protéger les réseaux de télécommunica­tions et satisfaire aux normes de sécurité. Avant de
connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique,
l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de connecter cet
équipement aux installations de télécommunications
locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité
aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas
empêcher la dégradation du service.

Les réparations de l’équ ipeme nt de té léco mm unications
doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. T oute réparation ou modification, qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp.,
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la
compagnie de télécommunications à ex iger que l’utili­sateur déconnecte l’éq ui pement de la ligne tél épho­nique.

Le code d’arrangement de conne xio n de c et équipem ent
est CA11A.

Le numéro de charge est 0.2.
Le numéro d e charge assigné à chaque terminal télépho-

nique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pou vant
être co nn ec té à un e b o ucl e ou à un circ ui t tél é pho n iq u e,
utilisé par ce périphérique afn de pr évenir toute
surcharge. La terminaison d’une boucle peut être consti­tuée de n’importe quelle combinaison de périphériques
de sorte que le total de numéros de charge de tous les
périphériques n’excède pas 100.

LifeBook A Series

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent véri?er
que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes
télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont
connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS
tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais
doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations
électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être
particulièrement important en régions rurales.

UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only
UL Listed Class 2 adapter , output rating 16V DC, 3.36 A.
Refer t o the illustration below for t h e correct AC
Adapter out polarity:

+

The modem-to-telephone network co nnection must be
a line cord using a minimum of 26AWG.

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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 manufac­turer’s instruction.

Fujitsu A Series LifeBook

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fujitsu PC Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2

GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Left-Side Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Battery Level Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hard Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .16

PC Card Access Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TouchPad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

LifeBook Application Panel

Application Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Application/Lock Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . .22

Using the E-mail Notification LED. . . . . . . . . . . .23

Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Pre-Installed Software

Learning About Your Application Software. . . . .25

LapLink 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

McAfee.com Activeshield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

McAfee.com Clinic (online coupon) . . . . . . . . . .25

PMSet 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PC-Doctor for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

LifeBook Application Panel Software. . . . . . . . . .25

LifeBook A Series

3

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 30

Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Starting Your LifeBook

Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Booting the System

with Windows 98 Second Edition . . . . . . . . . 32

Booting the System

with Windows 2000 Professional . . . . . . . . . 33

Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Power Management

Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 34

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . .35

Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Windows 98 Second Edition

Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CD-ROM Drive

Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Removing a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Auto Insert Notification Function. . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Hard Disk Drive

Formatting the Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Modular Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

PC Cards

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

REMOVING PC CARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 47

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 47

Checking th e Computer Re cognition

of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Parallel Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

PS/2 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

S-Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5

4

USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . 63

Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

LifeBook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

7

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Pre-Installed Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

8

GLOSSARY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

LifeBook A Series

1

Preface

1

LifeBook A Series - Section 1

2

Preface

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The A Series LifeBook™ from Fujitsu PC Corporation
is a powerful notebook comput er. It is powered by an
Intel® Celeron™ microprocessor, has a built-in color
display, and brings the computing power of desktop
personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook’s
hardware and built-in syst em softwar e. Yo ur noteboo k is
compatible with the IBM® PC AT.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition
or Window s 2000 Professional pre-installed.

The LifeBook is a completely self-con tained unit with an
active-matrix SVGA TFT color LCD display. It has a
powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of
optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC ], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with addition al inform ation a bout a specific t op ic
are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook.

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?

FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the
following ways:

■

Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)

■

Fax: [phone]

■

E-mail: [e-mail]

■

Web site: http://www.8fuj itsu .com

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

■

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

Fujitsu On-line

You can go directly to the on-line Fujitsu Product
catalog for your LifeBook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and S upport on-line
by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site
URL link, located in the Service and Support Software
folder of the Windows Start menu.

POINT

The point icon highlights in formation that will enhance
your understanding of the subject material.

CAUTION

The caution icon highlights information that is
important to the safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all caution
information carefully.

WARNING

The warning icon highlights information that can be
hazardous to either you, your LifeBook, or your files.
Please read all warning information carefully.

POINT

You must have an active internet connection to
use the on-line URL links.

WARRANTY

Your LifeBook is backed by a one year International
Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical
support. Check the service kit that came with your
LifeBook for warranty terms and conditions.

3

LifeBook A Series – Section 1

4

2

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

5

LifeBook A Series – Section 2

6

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1 A Series LifeBook

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 LifeBoo k , unpack it carefully,
and compare the parts you have received with the items
listed below.

For a pre-configured model you should have:

■

A Series LifeBook (Figure2-1)

■

Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

■

AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)

■

Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

■

Emergency Recovery CD

■

Drivers and Applications Restore CD

■

Getting Started Guide

■

User’s Guide (this guide)

■

Product Registration card

■

International Limited Warranty Brochure

■

Getting Started Manual for Microsoft Windows 98
Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional

■

First Cabin Reg istration card and envelope

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

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.

LIFEBOOK FEATURES

The Fujitsu LifeBook is a compact, yet powerful note­book computer available with a variety of features,
including: (See Specifications on page 75 for more infor-

mation)

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Intel Celeron processor

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100MHz SDRAM system memory

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Clear, bright SVGA TFT display

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Lithium ion battery

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Built-in 6 GB hard drive

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ATI Mobility-M video, 4MB of video RAM

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External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities

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Dual monitor support

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LifeBook Application Panel

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Internal 56K* fax/data/voice modem with
V.90 support

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Full audio and video features:

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Zoomed Vi deo support for full motion
video acceleration

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Built-in stereo speakers

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Built-in mono microphone

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Stereo line-in jack

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Stereo headphone jack

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Microphone jack

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Combination PC card slot accommodates 2 Type II
or 1 Type III cards

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Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for
wireless data transfer

* Actual data transfer rate over U.S. telephone lines varies

and is less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regula­tions and line conditions. The internal modem on all
LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation is only qualified
for use with telephone systems inside the United States
and Canada and may not operate in other countries.

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TouchPad for superb cursor control and comfort

■

Full-size 87-key keyboard with three dedicated
Windo ws keys

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Hot-swappable PS/2 port for external components

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USB device support

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DMI 2.0-ready and WfM 1.1a-compatible

LIFEBOOK SOFTWARE

For Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Pre-Installed Models

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Microsoft Wind ows 98 Second Edition Operating
System

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Microsoft Internet Explorer

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LapLink® 2000

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PMSet 98

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McAfee.com® ActiveShield™

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McAfee.com Clinic (on-line coupon)

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PC-Doctor® for Windows

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Adobe Acr obat Reade r®

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Netscape Communicator®

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LifeBook Application Panel

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Internet Service Providers:

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AOL®

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CompuServe

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Earthlink®

For Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Pre-Installed Models

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating
System

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PC-Doctor for Windows

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McAfee.com ActiveShield

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McAfee.com Clinic (on-line coupon)

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Microsoft Internet Explorer

■

Netscape Communicator

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Adobe Acr obat Reade r

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Lifebook Application Panel

TM

POPULAR ACCESSORIES

For ordering or ad dit i onal information on
Fujitsu accessories, please visit our Web site at
www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-877-FPCDirect.

Memory Upgrades

100MHz Bus speed system:

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32MB SDRAM

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64MB SDRAM

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128MB SDRAM

Docking

■

Por t Replicato r II

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Monitor Stand

Expansions

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Universal LAN hub

Power

■

Lithium ion battery

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Auto/Airline Ad apter (call for availability)

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AC Adapter

Additional Accessories

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Numer ic Key p ad

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USB Digital Camera (external)

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Presentation Audio System

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MindPath PocketPoint

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TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord

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Notebook Guardian Lock

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IBM Modem Saver

Carrying Cases

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Diplomat

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Diplomat with Airpro

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Folio

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ProPack Backpack

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Executive Plus

POINT

Some software may come separately on a CD and will
have to be installed.

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Display Panel Latch

Status Indicator Panel

Closed Cover Switch

Keyboard

TouchPad

LifeBook Application Panel

CD Eject Button

Display Panel

Power and
Suspend/Resume
Button

Built-in
Microphone

Figure 2-3 LifeBook with display open

Locating the Controls and Connectors

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s
top and front components.

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.

Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone allo ws mono audio input.

CD Eject Button

The CD Eject button allows you to open the CD-ROM
tray to insert or remove a CD-ROM.

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that
correspond with a specific compone nt of your LifeBook.

(See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more informa­tion)

Power and Suspend/Resume Button

The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used
to Power On your LifeBook from its Off state. It is also
used as the Suspend/Resume button. This allows
you to suspend LifeBook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook from suspend mode, and power
on your LifeBook when it has been shut down.
(See Power ON on page 31 for more information) and

(See Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 34 for
more information)

Closed Cover Switch

The closed cover switch turns off the LCD backlighting
when the display panel is closed.

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Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See
Figure 2-3 on page 9 for location) (See Using the Keyboard
on page 17 for more information)

TouchPad

The TouchPad is a mo use-like cursor control with two
buttons. (See Figure 2-3 on page 9 for location) (See

TouchPad Pointing Device on page 19 for more informa­tion)

LifeBook Application Panel

The LifeBook Application Panel provides one-touch
application launch capability. (See Figure 2-3 on page 9

for location) (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 39
for more information)

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Anti-theft Lock Slot

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

PC Card Eject Buttons

DC Power Jack

Figure 2-4 LifeBook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your Li feBook’s
left-side components.

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your LifeBook and charge the int ernal Lithium
ion battery.

PC Card Slots

The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II
PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.

(See PC Cards on page 45 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an op tional
physical lock down devi ce.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

PC Card Slots

Speaker

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Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

Speaker

Modem Jack

Figure 2-5 LifeBook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your Li feBook’s
right-side components.

Modem (RJ-11) Jack

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for attaching
a telephone line to the internal 56K modem.(Se e M odem

(RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 49 for more information)

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.

CAUTION

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital
PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a
digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire LifeBook. Consult your
PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some
hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out
BEFORE you connect your modem.

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 50 for

more information)

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on

page 50 for more information)

Floppy Disk Drive

The floppy disk drive allows you to read and write infor­mation on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.

(See Floppy Disk Drive on page 41 for more information)

Stereo Speake rs

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

CAUTION

The internal modem on all LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC
Corporation are certified for use in the United States
and Canada only.

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S-Video Port

USB Port

Serial Port

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Parallel Port

External Monitor Port

Inrafred Port

Docking Port

PS/2 Port

Figure 2-6 LifeBook back panel

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your Li feBook’s rear
panel components .

PS/2 Port

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

(See PS/2 Port on page 49 for more information)

Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect se rial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometime s referred to as a COMM
port.) (See Serial Port on page49 for more information)

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows you to c onnect parallel
devices. (This is also sometime s referred to as an
LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page49 for more infor-

mation)

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page50

for more information)

USB Port

The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus
devices. (See Universa l Serial Bus Port on page49 for

more information)

Docking Port

The docking port allows y ou to c onnect an opt ional port
replicator or docking station. (See Docking Port on

page 50 for more information)

Infrared Port

TheIrDA compatible port allows you to communicate
with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a
cable.

S-Video Port

The S-Viedo output is used to transmit the S-Video
signal to your television or VCR. (See S-Video Port on

page 50 for more information)

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Main Unit and
Configuration
Label

Figure 2-7 LifeBook bottom panel

Memory Upgrade
Compartment

Lithium ion
Battery Bay

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your Li feBook’s
bottom panel components.

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 , Microsoft Windows Certificate of Authenticity,
and manufacturer information that y ou will need to giv e
your support representative. It identifies the exact
version of various components of your LifeBook.

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your LifeBook comes with high speed Synchronous
Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your LifeBook, hence improving overall
performance. (See Memory Upgrad e Module on page 47

for more information)

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information)

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Battery
Charging

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Battery
Identifier

Battery
Level

CD-ROM
Drive Access

Hard Drive
Access

Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel

Power

AC Adapter

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just
above your k eyboard. W ithin this panel are s ymbols that
correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook.
These symbols tell you how each of those components
are operating . (Figure 2-8)

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 batte ry, the Powe r indicator
symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook is shut off.
The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you
have eithe r adapter connected and are shut down from
Windows, but have not turned off the power switch.

AC ADAPTER INDICATOR

The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook
is operating from the AC adapter or the batteries. This
icon has two different states that can tell you what po wer
source your LifeBook is using.

Floppy Disk
Drive Access

PC Card
Slot Identifier

■

On: This means that either of the adapters are

PC Card
Access

NumLk

ScrLk

CapsLk

currently in use.

■

Off: Pow er is only coming from the batteries, and
you do not have an adapter connected.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

The Battery Level i ndi ca tor sta te s wh eth e r or not th e
Lithium ion battery is installed. The symbol will only be
displayed if a battery is currently installed in your Life­Book. (Figure 2-9)

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11%

Critical Low or
Dead Battery

Shorted Battery

Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator

CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced
immediately.

(Figure 2-9)

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POINT

If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not
connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery
Level indicators will also be off.

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS

Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators
is a small arrow symbol. This symbol stat es whethe r tha t
specific battery is charging. This indicator operates
whether the power switch 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.

CD-ROM DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The CD-ROM Access indicator tells you that the
CD-ROM drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert
function is active, the indicator will flash periodically
when your s ystem is checking the CD-ROM drive. If t he
Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indi­cator will only flash when you access the CD-R OM
drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification
function active. (See Auto Insert Notification Function on

page 43 for more information)

HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive is being accessed.

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether
the floppy disk drive is being accessed.
This indicator will flash if your software tries to access
a disk even if no floppy disk driv e is installed. (See Floppy

Disk Drive on page 41 for more information)

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS

The PC Card Access indicator (s) state whether or not
your LifeBook is accessing a PC Card(s). The indicator
will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even
if there is no card installed. The number inside the indi­cator refers to which PC Card slot is being acces sed.

(See PC Cards on page45 for more information)

NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk indicator states that the internal k eyboard is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. (See Using the

Keyboard on page17 for more information)

POINT

The Windows 98 Second Edition Auto Insert
Notification function will periodically check for a CD
installed in the drive, causing the CD-ROM Access
indicator to flash. The CD Auto Insert Notification
function allows your system to automatically start a CD
as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is
closed. It will begin playing an audio CD or will start an
application if the CD has an auto-run file.

(See Auto
Insert Notification Function on page43 for more
information)

POINT

If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external
keypad. The indicator will come on, however 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. (See Using the Keyboard on

page 17 for more information)

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scr oll lock is active.

(See Using the Keyboard on page17 for more information)

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Function Keys

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Fn Key

Start Key

Figure 2-10 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook has an integral 87-key keyboard.
The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key
keyboard, including the W indo ws k eys and other special
function keys. This section describes the following keys.

(Figure 2-10)

■

Nu m e ric keyp a d: Your Li f eBook a l l ows certai n keys to
serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and
as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to
toggle between the st andard character and numerical
keys is controlled through the [NumL k] key.

■

Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow
keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the
right, left, up, or down within windows, applications
and documents.

■

Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows
operating system and function the same as the
onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on
your pointing device.

■

Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12]
are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
special actions that vary depending on what program
is running.

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual function s as
both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.
NumLk can be activated by pressing the [N umLk] k eys.
Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.

Numeric Keypad

Start Key

Application Key

Cursor Keys

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.

POINT

If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external key­pad. The indicator will come o n , how ev e r it will n ot
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor k eys a r e th e fou r a rro w k ey s o n t he 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 n ext item up ,
down, left, or right).

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook has three Windows keys, two Start keys
and an Application key. The t wo Start keys display the
Start menu. This button functions the same as your
onscreen Start menu button. The Application key func­tions the same as your right mouse button and displays
shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to
your Windows documentation for additional infor­mation regarding the Windows keys.)

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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 alwa ys used in conjunction with another
key.

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[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows
you to toggle between video compensation and no
compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing
on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less
than 800x600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire
screen.)

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[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+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will decrease the volume of the speakers.

■

[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the volume of the speakers.

■

[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 display panel only, both built-in
display panel and e xternal monitor or external
monitor only.

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Cursor

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Cursor Control

Figure 2-11 TouchPad pointing device

TouchPad Pointing Device

The T o uchP ad pointing device may come built into your
Fujitsu LifeBook. It is used t o control the movement of
the pointer to select items on your display panel. The
TouchPad is composed of a cur sor co ntr ol and a l eft a nd
right button. The cursor control works the same way a
mouse does , a nd mo ves the cur sor a ro un d t he d isp la y. It
only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger,
and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will
move. The left and right buttons function the same as
mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons
may vary depending on the application that is being
used. (Figure2-11)

POINT

An external mouse can be connected to either the
USB or PS/2 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.

on page 31 for more information)

(See BIOS Setup Utility

Left Button

Right Button

Figure 2-12 Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid success i on . Th i s proced ure doe s
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.

(Figure 2-13)

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 right-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. (Figure2-12)

Figure 2-13 Double-clicking

POINT

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

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
button while moving the item to its new location
and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the

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TouchPad. First, tap the Touc hPad 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. (Figure2-14)

Figure 2-14 Dragging

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control P anel allows y ou to customize you r
TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box.

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Volume Control

Your LifeBook does not come with manual (dial)
volume control. Volume control can only be done using
the [Fn], [F8] and [F9] keys.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

To control the Volume, do one of the following:

■

Press [Fn+F8] keys to decrease the volume.

■

Press [Fn+F9] keys to increase the volume.

■

Press [Fn+F3] keys to mute or un-m ute the volume.

POINT

The volume can also be adjusted using the icon in the system tray.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

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