Fujitsu LifeBook B112 User Guide
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Memory Card International Association.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and
MMX Technology is a trademark of Intel Corp oration.
PC-Doctor is a trademark of Watergate Software,Inc.
LapLink is a registered trademark of
Traveling Software Inc.
AudioRack is a registered trademark of
ESS Technology,Inc.
McAfee VirusScan is a registered trademark of NAI.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive
Milpitas,CA 95035
Telephone: (408) 935-8800
Declares that product: Model: LifeBook B112.
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful
interference,(2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
David Woo Fujitsu 1/10/99
CAUTION
Changes or modification not expressly approved
by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
■
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent
RF emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
The LifeBookTMB112 notebook computers are
supplied with an internal modem which complies with
Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label
that contains the FCC Registration Number and the
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment
among other information. If requested,the user
must provide their telephone company with the
following information:
1. The telephone number to which the notebook
is connected.
2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this equipment.
3.
That the equipment requires a standard modular jack
type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCC Registration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard
modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68
compliant and a line cord between the modem and the
telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices
that you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of those devices ring when your number is
called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call.In most,
but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the
devices should not exceed five (5.0).To be certain of
the number of devices you may connect to your line,
as determined by the RENs,contact your local
telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
your telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily.If possible, they will notify you in advance.
If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as
soon as possible.You will also be advised of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC.
This fax modem also complies with fax branding
requirements per FCC Part 68.
Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network
until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.However,there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
■
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
■
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on
a different circuit than the receiver.
This equipment may not be used on coin service
telephones provided by your telephone company.
Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.
Contact your state’s public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for
more information.
This equipment includes automatic dialing capability.
When programming and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
■
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) where a person with
impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■
Places where telephones are specifically installed to
alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or
medical assistance personnel.
■
Hospital rooms,residential health care facilities,
convalescent homes and prisons.
■
Workstations for the hearing impaired.
■
Hotel,motel or apartment lobbies.
■
Stores where telephones are used by patrons to
order merchandise.
■
Public transportation terminals where telephones
are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or
rental cars.
■
In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of
the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug in hearing aid compatible
telephones which will be provided to hearing
impaired customers on request.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Notice to Users of the
Canadian Telephone Network
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certificat ion means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
The LifeBook B112 notebook computers are supplied
with an internal modem which complies with the
Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the
user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities.The
user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in
some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by
Fujitsu PC Corporation or any equipment failures may
give the telecommunication company cause to request
the user to disconnect the equipment from the
telephone line.
The connecting arrangement code for this equipment
is CA11A.
The Load Number is 2.7.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau
Téléphonique Canadien
L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie
l’équipement certifié. Cette cer tification sig nifie
que l’équipement satisfait certaines normes de
protection,d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux
de télécommunications.Le département ne garantit
pas le fonctionnement de l’équipement à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
La LifeBookTMB112 possèdent un modem
interne conforme aux normes de certification
d’Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de
télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes de
sécurité.Avant de connecter cet équipement à une
ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est
permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations
de télécommunications locales.L’utilisateur est averti
que même la conformité aux normes de certification
ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation
du service.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications
doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification,qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp.,
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner
la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que
CAUTION
For safety, users should ensure that the electrical
ground of the power utility, the telephone lines
and the metallic water pipes are connected
together. Users should NOT attempt to make
such connections themselves but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority or
electrician. This may be particularly important
in rural areas.
l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la
ligne téléphonique.
Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet équipement
est CA11A.
Le numéro de charge est 2.7.
Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal
téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge
totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un
circuit téléphonique,utilisé par ce périphérique afin
de prévenir toute surcharge.La terminaison d’une
boucle peut être constituée de n’importe quelle
combinaison de péri-phériques de sorte que le total
de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques
n’excède pas 100.
The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal
device denotes the percentage of the total load to be
connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used
by the device to prevent overloading.The termination
on a loop may consist of any combination of devices
such that the total of the load numbers of all dev ices
does not exceed 100.
A VERTISSEMENT
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs
doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service
d’électricité, les lignes téléphoniques et les
conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées
ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS
tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes,
mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection
d’installations électriques appropriés ou un
électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement
important en régions rurales.
UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)
CAUTION:For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only
with the same type and rating fuse.
CAUTION:Danger of explosion if CMOS batter y is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instruction.
WARNING:CMOS and NiCAD batteries may explode ifmistreated.
Do not recharge,disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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Table of Contents
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PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR
LIFEBOOK B112 FROM FUJITSU
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook B112 Features . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 5
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION TWO
STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK B112
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting Your Notebook for the First Time. . 12
Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . 14
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Restarting Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . 17
SECTION THREE
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK B112
FROM FUJITSU
Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
QuickPoint
™
Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . 23
Integrated Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Internal Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pre-installed Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SECTION FOUR
CONFIGURING YOUR
LIFEBOOK B112 FROM FUJITSU
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 47
Main Menu – Setting Standard
System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
Feature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Security Menu – Setting the
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Power Menu – Setting Power
Management Feature Controls. . . . . . . 83
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source. . . . . . . . . . 91
Info Menu – Displaying Basic
System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . . 97
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
File Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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SECTION FIVE
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
External Installation of a
Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Parallel Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
USB Mouse & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Memory Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . 110
SECTION SIX
TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 130
Modem Setup and Commands . . . . . . . 133
Recovering Your Windows 98 System. . . . 133
SECTION SEVEN
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 138
Protecting and Cleaning
the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 139
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
LifeBook B112 Specifications. . . . . . . 142
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
APPENDIX B
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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LifeBook B112 from Fujitsu
Preface
Preface
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PREFACE
Compact convenience for maximum performance, the Fujitsu LifeBook B112 is the ultimate
road companion.It provides a streamlined link
to your e-mail,the internet and all your business
documents.You can also maintain the desktop
productivity you are accustomed to back in the
office.Simply connect a full sized monitor and
an external keyboard to the LifeBook B112 and
use your familiar Windows software.Now you
can continue to perform at the office without
compromise.
It is hard to believe a notebook so small and
light can pack so much power. From a fast Intel
233 Pentium MMX processor to an easy to read
8.4" SVGA TFT touch screen and fast internal
modem, all the latest technology is included.
The LifeBook B112 comes with the Windows 98
operating system pre-installed.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook B112’s hardware and built-in system
software.T he LifeBook B112 is compatible with
the IBM PC AT.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE
Screen examples in this manual are intended as
examples only, and screen and file names may
differ in actual use.
Messages displayed by the LifeBook B112
appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
Keybo ard keys are shown in boldface
Helvetica ty pe.
Example: Fn, F1, Esc, and Ctrl.
Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
POINT
The point icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding
of the subject material.
CAUTION
The caution icon highlights information
that is important to your safety, to the
safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read
all caution information carefully.
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Figure P-1 LifeBook B112 with Samples of Fujitsu and Third Party Options and Accessories
Preface
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Setting Up Your LifeBook B112
Section One
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook B112 Features . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 5
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
B112 FROM FUJITSU
This section describes how to set up your
LifeBook B112 from Fujitsu.We strongly
recommend that you read it before using your
notebook – even if you are already familiar
with notebook computers.
UNPACKING YOUR NOTEBOOK
When you receive your notebook,unpack it
carefully,and compare the parts you have
received with the items listed below.
■
LifeBook B112 with stylus from Fujitsu
(Figure 1-1.)
■
Port Replicator (Figure 1-2.)
■
AC adapter with AC power cord (located in
the accessories compartment) (Figure 1-3.)
■
Lithium ion Battery (installed in your notebook.)
■
External Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 1-4.)
■
RJ-11 cable (located in the
accessories compartment.)
■
Getting Started Guide with Accessories listing.
■
Accessories Flyer.
■
User’s Guide.
■
Microsoft Windows Manual and Certificate
of Authenticity.
■
Registration card and customer
information pack.
■
Recovery CD-ROM (located in the
accessories compartment.)
■
Bootable floppy diskette for use with
Recovery CD-ROM (located in the
accessories compartment.)
Once you have checked and confirmed that
your notebook system is complete,read
through the following sections to learn about
all of the components and features.
Figure 1-1 LifeBook B112 Notebook
Figure 1-2 Port Replicator
Figure 1-3 AC Adapter Unit
Figure 1-4 External Floppy Disk Drive
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CAUTION
Your internal modem is designed to allow
faster downloads from V.90 compliant
digital sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates may not
reach 56 Kbps and will vary.
CAUTION
The internal modems on all Fujitsu notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are not
qualified for use with telephone systems
outside the United States and Canada and
may not operate in other countries.
OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK
B112 FEATURES
The LifeBook B112 is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available with
standard features including:(See Appendix A,
page 140, for detailed information.)
■
233 MHz Intel Pentium processor
with MMX technology.
■
32MB SDRAM standard,expandable to 96MB.
■
Built-in 3.2 GB hard drive.
■
8.4" active-matrix (TFT) touch screen color
display with SVGA.
■
2MB EDO video RAM on video chip.
■
Internal Lithium ion battery.
■ PS/2 connection for an external keyboard.
■
Built-in 56K V.90 modem.
■
Integrated QuickPoint™pointing device for
easy cursor control.
■
Two USB ports for connecting devices like a
USB mouse, USB scanner,USB hubs, etc.
■ External 3.5" floppy disk drive
■ Full audio and video features:
■ 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro-compatible
sound chip.
■ Zoomed Video support for full motion
video acceleration.
■
Two built-in stereo speakers.
■ Stereo Headphone jack.
■ Microphone jack.
■ One Type II PC Card slot.
■ Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port
for wireless data transfer.
■ External monitor support (with port replica-
tor) for simultaneous display capability.
■ 84-key
keyboard with three dedicated
Windows keys.
■ Standard pre-installed software:
■
Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.
■
LapLink from Traveling Software for file
transfers via modem, cable or infrared port.
■
ESS AudioRack.
■
PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.
■
McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.
■
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
■
PMSet 98 for system power management.
■
Standard user-install software.
■
Netscape Communicator.
■
America Online 4.0 Free Trial
■
CompuServe
■
AT&T WorldNet Service.
■
Compact size: 9" x 6.7" x 1.2".
■
Weighs less than 2.65 lbs.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
For detailed specifications refer to Appendix A
on page 140.
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
Display Panel
This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for
the display of text and graphics. (Figure 1-5.)
Status Indicator Panel
LCD display of the status of the power state
and source,Suspend mode, AC connected/
disconnected,batter y charge for primar y battery,hard drive activity,PC Card activit y,
CapsLock,NumLk and Scr Lk.(Figure 1-5.)
Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without turning off the
notebook power, and to return it to an active
state. This feature saves power, and is par ticularly useful when the notebook is running only
on battery power.(See pages 35-37 and 86-90 for
more information.)
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Figure 1-5 LifeBook B112 with Display Open
Display with
Touch Screen
Closed Cover
Switch
Suspend/Resume
Button
Display Panel Latch
QuickPoint
™
Pointing Device
Keyboard
Speaker
Speaker
Status Indicator Panel
Touch Screen Stylus
Lithium ion Battery
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CAUTION
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to
the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s
documentation for details. Some hotels
have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
CAUTION
Be sure you know what settings are
active for your Suspend/Resume button
before you use it as misuse can result in
data loss. (See the Power Menu of the
BIOS setup utility, pages 86-90, for more
information.)
QuickPoint™Pointing Device
The QuickPoint pointing device is a finger
contact cursor control system with two
click buttons.(Figure 1-5.)
Display Panel Latch
This latch locks and releases the display panel.
(Figure 1-5.)
Touch Screen Stylus
The stylus is used as the pointing device for the
touch screen.(Figure 1-5.)
Lithium ion Battery
See full description under Bottom Panel
Components,page 7. (Figure 1-5.)
Stereo Speakers
The built-in speakers output sound from the
notebook. (Figure 1-5.)
Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back
lighting when the display panel is closed, thus
saving power. It can also be set as a Suspend/
Resume switch in the BIOS Setup utility.
(see pages 89-90.) (Figure 1-5.)
Keyboard
An 84-key keyboard with 3 dedicated Windows
keys for easy operation.(Figure 1-5.)
Figure 1-6 LifeBook B112 Left-side Panel
Infrared Port
RJ-11
Jack
PC Card Slot PC Card
Slot Lock
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
RJ-11 Jack
This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to
the internal modem. (Figure 1-6.)
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA 1.1 (4Mbps) compatible port
allows you to communicate with another IrDA
compatible infrared device without a cable.
(Figure 1-6.)
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical
lock down device. (Figure 1-7.)
Volume Control
The volume control is a wheel which provides
manual control of the sound level of all audio
output from your notebook.(Figure 1-7.)
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POINT
If you want to add an external CD-ROM
drive to your notebook, we recommend
purchasing an optional external CDROM that connects to your notebook
via a PC Card. Please check Fujitsu’s
accessories web site, http://accessories.
fujitsu.com, for more information.
Figure 1-7 LifeBook B112 Right-side Panel
Theft Prevention
Lock Slot
Headphone Jack
Volume
Control
Power Switch
USB Ports
DC Power Jack
Microphone
Jack
PC Card Slot Lock
This button locks a PC card in place or ejects a
card from the slot.(Figure 1-6.)
Headphone Jack
You can connect headphones or powered external
speakers to the stereo headphone jack.(Figure 1-7.)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an
external mono microphone.(Figure 1-7.)
Power Switch
This switch is the main power switch for your
notebook. (Figure 1-7.)
CAUTION
There are software volume controls. The
knob setting and the software settings will
interact. Software volume off will override
the knob setting and the software volume
setting will control the maximum knob
setting. (See Volume Control on pages
28-29 for more information.)
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install one
type II PC Card. (See pages 106-108 for more
information on PC Cards.) (Figure 1-6.)
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USB Ports
These ports allow you to connect Universal
Serial Bus devices, such as external mouse, game
pads, pointing devices, keyboards and speakers.
(Figure 1-7.)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the
AC adapter or the optional battery charger.
(Figure 1-7.)
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
PS/2 Keyboard Port
This port allows you to connect an external
PS/2 keyboard. To connect an external mouse,
please use a USB mouse with the USB ports on
the right side of your notebook. (Figure 1-8.)
Docking Connector Port
Allows you to connect a Por t Replicator to your
notebook. (Figure 1-8.)
Figure 1-8 LifeBook B112 Rear Panel
Docking
Connector
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Figure 1-9 LifeBook B112 Bottom
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Memory Upgrade Compartment
This compartment allows you access to the
memory upgrade socket by which expansion
of the system memor y capacity is achieved.
(See pages 110-112 for more information on
installing memory.) (Figure 1-9.)
Main Unit and Configuration Label
This label shows the model number and other
information about your notebook.In addition,
the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that
you will need to give your support representative
so that he or she can help you.(Figure 1-9.)
Battery Lock
These sliding locks hold the Lithium ion battery
securely in place.(Figure 1-9.)
Lithium ion Battery
This battery acts as your notebook’s main
source of power when the AC adapter is not
being used. This primary battery can be
replaced,when discharged, with a charged
battery for additional run time. (Figure 1-9.)
Battery Lock
Battery Lock
Lithium ion Battery
Main Unit and
Configuration
Label
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PORT REPLICATOR
FRONT COMPONENTS
Docking Connector
Allows you to connect the Port Replicator to
your notebook.(Figure 1-10.)
Figure 1-10 Port Replicator Front Panel
REAR COMPONENTS
Port Replicator Attachment Knobs
These two knobs secure the connection
between the Port Replicator and your
notebook. (Figure 1-11.)
PS/2 Keyboard Port
This port allows you to connect an external
PS/2 keyboard only. (Figure 1-11.)
Docking Connector
Figure 1-11 Port Replicator Rear Panel
Port Replicator
Attachment Knob
PS/2 Port
(Keyboard only)
External Floppy
Disk Drive Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External
Monitor Port
Port Replicator
Attachment Knob
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
A port for attaching the external floppy disk
drive. (Figure 1-11.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
RS-232C devices, such as serial printers or
scanners. (Figure 1-11.)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect
parallel devices, such as a parallel printer
to your notebook.(Figure 1-11.)
External Monitor Port
This port allows you to connect an external
VGA or SVGA CRT monitor.(Figure 1-11.)
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Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting Your Notebook
for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . 14
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Restarting Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or an optional auto/airline
adapter provides power for operating your
notebook and charging the batteries.
(Figure 2-1.)
To Connect the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC Output cable of the AC
adapter into the DC Power jack on
the right side of your notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC
electrical outlet.
To Connect the Optional Auto/airline Adapter
1. Plug the DC Output cable into the
DC Power jack on the right side of
your notebook.
2. Plug the auto/airline adapter plug into
the cigarette lighter of a car or other
vehicle with the ignition key in the On
or the Accessories position or into the
DC Power jack on an airplane seat.
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SECTION TWO
STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK B112
FROM FUJITSU
This section describes the processes of star ting
your LifeBook for the first time,initial software
setup and registration.
POWER SOURCES
Your notebook has four possible power sources:
the primary Lithium ion battery; the AC adapter;
an optional auto/airline adapter; or an optional
dual Lithium ion battery configuration.
Figure 2-1 Connecting the AC Adapter
up to four (4) hours to charge a single
battery if your notebook is turned off or
is in Suspend mode. If your notebook is
in use it can take up to nine (9) hours
or more to charge a single battery in
your notebook.
CAUTION
The primary Lithium ion battery is not
fully charged when you purchase your
notebook. Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter or the auto/airline
adapter to use your notebook. If you purchase a second Lithium ion battery it will
not be charged when you get it. You will
need to charge it prior to use. It can take
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To Switch From AC Adapter Power
To Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged
battery installed.
2. Remove the AC or auto/airline adapter.
Figure 2-3 Opening the Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL
Opening the Display Panel
Pressing the latch releases the top of the display
panel from the front of the notebook body.Tilt
the display panel backward until the screen is at
a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 2-3.)
Optional Dual Battery Configuration
You can configure your notebook to run in a
dual battery configuration by using an additional charged Lithium ion battery installed
in the optional battery charger.The primary
battery must be installed for this power configuration to work; your notebook cannot be
run from a secondary battery alone.
To Set Up the Dual Battery Configuration
1. Make sure you have two fully charged
Lithium ion batteries.
2. Install one battery in your notebook and
install the other in the optional battery
charger.(Figure 2-2.)
3. Connect the battery charger to the DC
power jack of your notebook. (Figure 2-2.)
Figure 2-2 Optional Dual Lithium ion Battery Setup
CAUTION
The main Lithium ion battery is not
charged when you purchase your notebook. Initially you will need to connect
the AC adapter to use your notebook. If
you purchase an optional second Lithium
ion battery, it will not be charged when
you get it; you will need to charge it
prior to use.
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book in Suspend mode,(s ee pages 36 and 86), or
you can turn it off.The power switch moved
toward the front of your notebook is in the Off
position. (See the section Power Off, page 16, for
the recommended shutoff procedures.)
CAUTION
Do not carry your notebook around
with the power on or subject it to shocks
or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Power On
The power switch is located on the right side of
your notebook.This switch is used to turn On
the computer from its Off state. Once you have
connected your AC adapter or have charged the
internal Lithium ion Battery,you can power On
your notebook.
Facing the keyboard and display panel,move the
power switch towards the rear of your notebook.
This is the On position. (See Figure 2-4.) When
you are done working you can leave your note-
CAUTION
When you turn on your notebook be
sure you have a power source. This
means that at least one battery is
installed and charged, or that the AC
adapter or the auto/airline adapter is
connected and has power.
Figure 2-4 Power On
When the power switch is turned on,your
notebook carries out a Power On Self Test
(POST) to check the internal parts and configuration. If a fault is found a beep will sound
and/or an error message will be displayed.
(See Troubleshooting on pages 130-132) Depending on the nature of the problem you may be
able to continue by starting the operating
system or by entering the BIOS setup utility
and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On
Self Test (POST ) your notebook will lo ad your
operating system. (See Boot Menu on pages 91-
94 to see which kind of disk will be the source.)
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CAUTION
Never turn off your notebook during
Power On Self Test (POST) or it will
cause an error message to be displayed
when you turn your notebook on the
next time. (See the Troubleshooting
information on pages 130-132.)
able to use your notebook.(If you wish to
access the BIOS setup utility before you go
through the condition of use process you must
press the F2 key while the Fujitsu logo is still
visible. If you press the Esc key while the
Fujitsu logo is still present you will get a boot
menudialog box which will allow you to select
which drive is to be used for finding the operating system.) If you turn off the power without
using the on screen Cancel button you
will get an error message when you start
your notebook again.
Condition of Use Process
The first time you start your notebook you
must confirm your acceptance of the copyright
limitations for your pre-installed software.After
you complete the Condition of Use process
these screens will not appear again. There are
6 screens to read carefully and respond to.
You cannot use your notebook until this
Condition of Use process is completed.The
bottom of each screen has a <Back button, a
Next> Button and a Cancel button which
are activated by the integrated QuickPoint
™
cur
sor control and button click.The <Back
button will return you to the previous screen.
The Next> button activates any choices or
information you have entered and takes you
on to the next screen.The Cancel button
allows you to stop the setup process.
If you stop the process your notebook will
start up at the beginning of the Windows 98
Setup Wizard.
The screens you will be required to respond to
are described with the required action.
User Information
Fill in your name and your company name as
you want the software licensed.To step from the
name blank to the company blank press the Tab
key.When the information has been entered click
on the Next> button.You wil l not be allowed
to continue until you make an entry.
License Agreement
Read the agreement carefully.You can scroll
through the text using the integrated
QuickPoint pointing device to activate the
Booting the System with Windows 98
We strongly recommend that you do not attach
any other external devices and do not put any
CD or floppy disk in your drives until you have
gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your notebook for the first
time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen.
If you do nothing the system will read the hard
drive for the operating system software,flash
the notebook configuration information on the
screen,and then the Windows 98 Setup Wizard
Screen will appear.You w ill then be stepped
through the condition of use process. You must
complete this initial process before you will be
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scroll bar or use the up arrow Õ and down
arrow Ô keys to move up and down the text
one line at a time, or use the Page Up and Page
Down keys to move the text one screen at a
time.When you finish reading you must point
and click to accept or reject the terms of
the agreement and then click on the
Next> button.
enter on the Product Key screen.When you
have entered the number exactly as shown then
click on the Next> button.
Start Wizard
The Start Wizard screen will appear if you have
entered a valid product key. When you click on
the Finish button the display will flash various
screens as the system identifies what hardware
is installed.
Time Zone
When your notebook has completely identified
all of the installed hardware it will display a
dialog box for entering which time zone you
wish to set the clock to.
Printer Setup
When the time zone setup is complete a dialog
box will appear for selecting which printer is to
be attached to your notebook.You do not have
to select a printer at this time. If you do not
wish to select a printer,click on the Cancel
button.If you do wish to select a printer click
on the Next button and answer the questions.
Welcome to Windows 98
When you boot into Windows 98 for the first
time you will see a Welcome to Windows 98
dialog box with several options.Select the first
option, Register Now, to register your LifeBook
B112 notebook. (See below for details on regis-
tering your notebook with Windows 98.)
REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK
What are the benefits of registering?
You wil l receive an identification label for your
LifeBook, which, if your LifeBook is ever lost,
may help in getting it returned to you.You also
receive priority Personal Identification Number
(PIN) technical support access and useful product mailings. Proof of purchase is not required
if you register within 30 days of your purchase.
How do I register?
You can access the E-Registration program by
selecting the Register Now option in the
Welcome to Windows 98 wizard menu.This
menu appears the first time you start Windows
98 after completing the Condition of Use
process.To access the Welcome to Windows 98
POINT
If you reject the terms of the license
agreement you will be asked to review
the license agreement for information on
returning Windows 98 or to shut down
your notebook.
Product Key
Look in the box that your notebook came in
and you will find a Windows 98 Certificate of
Authenticity shrink wrapped with the Windows
98 Users manual.On the certificate you will
find a bar-code with a number above it.This is
your product key and the number you should
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LEARNING ABOUT YOUR OPERATING
SYSTEM AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application
software have tutorials built-in.We highly
recommend that you step through your
tutorial before you use an application even
if you are familiar with the same application
on a different machine,an earlier version of
the application, or a similar product.
Manuals
In the accessories compartment you will find
manuals for your installed operating system
and other pre-installed software.
Software manuals of pre-installed software
that are not in the accessories compartment are
available online.See the help screens of your
pre-installed software.We recommend that you
review these manuals for general information
on the use of these applications and to get a
basic understanding of what is covered in the
manual, and how it is organized,should
questions arise as you use the applications.
wizard anytime, double-click on the Welcome
to Windows 98 icon on your desktop.You can
send your registration through modem or
Ethernet line.
You may also print your completed registration
form and fax it to
1-949-450-9140
or mail it to:
Fujitsu PC Corporation
15355 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618-9520
Alternately you may call:
1-800-8fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
Links to Fujitsu On-line
You can go directly to the on-line Fujitsu
Accessories catalog for your notebook by
clicking on the LifeBook Accessories website
URL link in the Windows Start menu. This
will take you to the Web site for Fujitsu
Lifebook accessories.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and
support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu
Service and Support Web site URL link in
the Service and Support Software folder in
the windows start menu.
POINT
You must have an active internet
connection to use the on-line URL links
described above.
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1. After shutting down from Windows turn off
your notebook using the power switch.
2. Close your notebook display panel.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter.
4. Remove the batteries and store them
separately in a cool dry place.
POWER OFF
Before turning off the power by putting the
power switch in the Off position, check that the
Hard Drive and PC Card Access indicators are
all Off. (See Figure 3-1, page 20.) If you turn off
the power while accessing a disk or PC Card
there is a risk of loss of data. The Off position is
reached by facing the keyboard and display
panel, and moving the switch toward the front
of your notebook. To assure that your notebook
shuts down without error,use the Windows
shut down procedure.
CAUTION
Never turn your notebook off while an
application is running. Be sure to close all
files, exit all applications and shut down
your operating system prior to turning off
the power with the power switch. If files
are open when you turn the power off,
you will lose any changes that have not
been saved, and may cause disk errors.
POINT
When your notebook has been shut
down from Windows, it is not the same
as being turned off from the power
switch. It is in a pseudo-off state, with all
applications closed, but can and must be
turned on by pressing the Suspend/
Resume button. It is drawing some
current in the pseudo-off state.
Figure 2-5 Power Off
Shutting down your notebook from Windows
lets your notebook shut down operations,and
turn off the power in the proper sequence to
prevent errors.The sequence is:
1. Go to the Start button menu.
2. Click on Shut Down.
3. Verify that Shut Down
is selected and click on Yes.
If you are going to store your notebook for a
month or more,take the following precautions:
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