Fujitsu LifeBook
B Series
User’s Guide
LifeBook B Series Model:
B3020/B3020D
Document Date: 04/26/2004
Document Part Number: B6FH-1921-01EN-00
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Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122
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Telephone: (408) 746-6000
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LifeBook B Series
Table of Contents
Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Notebook
Table of Contents
1
PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Status Indicator Panel
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Hard Drive or Removable
Media Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . .14
PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Compact Flash (CF) Card Access Indicators . . . .14
NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .21
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Operating Your LifeBook Security/
Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .22
Launching Applications with
the Security/Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . .23
3
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .28
Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
LifeBook B Series
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating Additional Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . .31
Power Management
Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4
USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
External Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting External Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . 39
Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PC Cards
Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Compact Flash Cards
Installing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Removing Compact Flash Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Memory Upgrade Module
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 44
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 44
Checking New Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . .45
Port Replicator
Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Attaching the Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Detaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Device Ports
Modem (RJ-11) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Restoring Pre-installed Software
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 64
6
CARING FOR YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Care and Maintenance
LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table of Contents
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Integrated Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . .73
Theft Prevention Lock SLot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . 75
8
GLOSSARY
APPENDIX:
WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE
Before Using the Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . .90
Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Configuration of the WLAN Device
Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Configuration Using Wireless
Zero Configuration Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Configuration Using Intel PROSet Software . . . .94
Configuration Using Atheros
Client Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Wireless LAN Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
IP address information
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Specifications
Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Glossary
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
LifeBook B Series
1
Preface
1
LifeBook B Series
2
Preface
Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook® B Series notebook from Fujitsu
Computer Systems is a powerful mini-notebook
computer. It is powered by an Intel® Pentium® M
microprocessor, has a built-in color touch screen
display, and brings the computing power of desktop
personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your
LifeBook notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.
It comes with Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows
XP Home, or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.
Your notebook is a completely self-contained unit with
an active-matrix (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 additional information about a specific topic
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 notebook.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
The point icon highlights information that
will enhance your understanding of the
subject material.
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.
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and
Support the following ways:
■
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
■
Fax: 408-764-2724
■
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
■
Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers
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
■
Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online 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.
You must have an active internet
connection to use the online URL links.
WARRANTY
Your LifeBook notebook is backed by an International
Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical
support. Check the service kit that came with your
notebook for warranty terms and conditions.
The warning icon highlights information
that can be hazardous to either you, your
LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please
read all warning information carefully.
3
LifeBook B Series – Section One
4
2
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
5
LifeBook B Series
6
Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend
that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook,
even if you are already familiar with notebook
computers.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
For a pre-configured model you should have:
■
LifeBook B Series notebook (Figure 2-1)
■
AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
■
Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
■
Stylus (located in stylus holder)
■
Driver and Application Restore CD
■
Getting Started Guide
■
User’s Guide (this document)
■
International Limited Warranty Brochure
■
Microsoft Windows Manual and
Certificate of Authenticity
■
Premium Care Registration card and envelope
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook,
you will have one of the following battery
configurations:
■
One main high-capacity Lithium ion battery (preinstalled),
or,
■
One main Lithium ion battery pre-installed and one
spare main high-capacity Lithium ion battery
You may also have one or more of the following devices
in the box:
■
External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-4),
and/or,
■
Port Replicator (Figure 2-3)
Figure 2-2. AC Adapter
Figure 2-3. Optional Port Replicator
Figure 2-4. Optional External USB Floppy Disk Drive
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LifeBook B Series – Section Two
Display
Panel Latch
Display Panel
Pen
Status
Indicator
Panel
LifeBook
Security/
Application
Panel
Suspend/
Resume
Button
Speakers
Keyboard
Wireless LAN
On/Off Switch
(WLAN models only)
Glide Point
Pointing Device
Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook with display open
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components. (Figure 2-5)
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 and touch
screen functionality.
Pen
The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch
screen.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13.
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides
hardware security and one-touch application launch
capability. See “LifeBook Security/ Application Panel”
on page 21.
Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend
notebook activity without powering off, resume your
notebook from standby mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from the Windows
operating system. See “Suspend/Resume Button” on
page 32.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Keyboard
A full-function keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys. See “Keyboard” on page 15.
Glide Point Pointing Device
The Glide Point pointing device consists of two mouselike buttons and one cursor control button. See
“Touchpad Pointing Device” on page 17.
Wireless LAN On/Off Switch
Allows you to turn the optional Wireless LAN device on
and off. This is present only on systems with optional
wireless LAN device installed.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
External Monitor Port
(behind cover)
Microphone Jack
Air Vents
Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. (Figure 2-6)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. Note that when
the optional Port Replicator is attached to the system,
you must use the external monitor port on the Port
Replicator rather than the port on the system. See
“External Monitor Port” on page 49.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. See “Headphone Jack” on
page 49.
Headphone Jack
PC Card Slot
Compact Flash Card Slot
PC Card Eject Button
Compact Flash Card Eject Button
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. See “Microphone Jack” on page 49.
Air Vents
The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system
while it is operating.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II
PC Card. See “PC Cards” on page 41.
PC Card Eject Button
The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC
Cards from the PC Card slot. See “PC Cards” on
page 41.
Compact Flash Card Slot
Allows you to insert a compact flash (CF) card. See
“Compact Flash Cards” on page 42.
Compact Flash Card Eject Button
Allows you to eject a compact flash card. See “Compact
Flash Cards” on page 42.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Two
USB 2.0 Ports
Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. (Figure 2-7)
USB 2.0 Ports
The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you
to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. See “Universal
Serial Bus 2.0 Ports” on page 49.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone port is for attaching
a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K
modem.
The internal multinational 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 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.
Modem (RJ-11) Port
Air Vents
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 upload speed is 33600bps.
LAN (RJ-45) Port
DC Power
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The optional internal LAN (RJ-45) port is used for an
internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection.
See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack” on page 48.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery.
Air Vents
The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system
while it is operating.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Lithium ion Battery Pack
Main Unit and
Configuration
Label (approximate
location)
Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Lithium ion Battery Pack
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 37.
Battery Pack Latches
The battery pack latches are used to secure and release
the Lithium ion battery pack. See “Lithium ion Battery”
on page 37.
Docking Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional Port
Replicator.
Battery Pack Latches
Docking Port
Connector
Air Vents
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
Air Vents
Air Vents
The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system
while it is operating.
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook 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. It identifies the exact version of various components of your
notebook.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory
upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system
memory capacity of your notebook, hence improving
overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module”
on page 44.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Two
Anti-theft lock slot
Figure 2-9. LifeBook notebook rear panel
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. (Figure 2-7)
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical locking device.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
AC Adapter
Battery
Charging
Hard Drive Access
Battery Level
Figure 2-10. Status Indicator Panel
PC Card Access
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond
with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook.
These symbols tell you how each of those components
are operating. (Figure 2-10)
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 notebook is in at that
time.
■
Steady On: This means that there is power to your
notebook and that it is ready for use.
■
Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby
mode.
■
Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Hibernate mode, or that your notebook has been
turned off.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook notebook
is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain
on if you have either adapter connected.
AC ADAPTER INDICATOR
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook
is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline
adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different
states that can tell you what power source your notebook is using.
Compact Flash
Card Access
■
NumLk
On: This means that either of the adapters are
SecurityCapsLkPower
ScrLk
currently in use.
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Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and
you do not have an adapter connected.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS
The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the
primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition,
this symbol states how much charge is available within
the installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed
for a battery that is currently installed in your notebook.
(Figure 2-11)
76%–100% Charging
76%–100%
51%–75%
26%–50%
11%–25%
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
Figure 2-11. Battery Level Indicator
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A shorted battery is damaged and must be
replaced.
If there is no battery activity, the power
adapters are not connected, and the
power is Off, the Battery Level indicators
will also be off.
(Figure 2-11)
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR
Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a
small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether the
battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery
is too hot or cold to charge.
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or
extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE
MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive is being accessed.
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PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS
The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your
notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash
if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is
no card installed. See “PC Cards” on page 41.
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COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD
ACCESS INDICATORS
The Compact Flash Card Access indicator states whether
or not your notebook is accessing a Compact Flash Card.
The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a
Compact Flash Card even if there is no card installed. See
“Compact Flash Cards” on page 42.
NUMLK INDICATOR
The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CAPSLOCK INDICATOR
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters.
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
SECURITY INDICATOR
The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set)
when the system resumes from Off or Standby modes.
You must enter the password that was set in the Security
Panel before your system will resume operation.
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Fn Key
Function Keys
Start Key
Numeric Keypad
(outlined in black)
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Application Key
Cursor
Keys
Figure 2-12. Keyboard
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key
keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of
a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and
other special function keys. This section describes the
following keys. (Figure 2-12)
■
Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to
serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and
as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys
is controlled through the [NumLk] 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.
■
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.
■
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.
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as
both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.
NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.
Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.
Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0
through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),
multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal
points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function
keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the
front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-12)
WINDOWS KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys: a Start
keys and an Application key. The Start key displays 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.) (Figure 2-12)
CURSOR KEYS
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right). (Figure 2-12)
FUNCTION KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook 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.
(Figure 2-12)
[Fn] Key
The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the
notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
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[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Audio Mute on and off.
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[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the
[Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is
selected in the BIOS. (See “Entering the BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29)
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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 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still
cover the entire screen.)
■
[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will lower the brightness of your display.
■
[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the brightness of the display.
■
[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.
■
[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.
■
[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 external monitor or external monitor only.
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Cursor Control
Left Button
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Right Button
Figure 2-13. Touchpad pointing device
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your
LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The
Touchpad is composed of a cursor control and left and
right buttons. The cursor control works the same way a
mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It
only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger.
The left and right buttons function the same as mouse
buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may
vary depending on the application that is being used.
(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. (Figure 2-14) 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
can also perform the clicking operation by tapping
lightly on the Touchpad once.
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. (Figure 2-15) To
double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to
select, press the left button twice, and then immediately
release it. You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.
Figure 2-15. Double-clicking
■
If the interval between clicks is too
long, the double-click will not be
executed.
■
Parameters for the Touchpad can be
adjusted from the Mouse Properties
dialog box located in the Windows
Control Panel.
Figure 2-14. Clicking
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
Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
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the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
Touchpad, and then releasing your finger. (Figure 2-16)
Figure 2-16. Dragging
TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If you need to change or adjust any of the touchpad
control functions, you can customize them from the
Mouse properties dialog box in the Control Panel. Click
on Start, select Settings > Control Panel, then doubleclick Mouse.
TOUCH SCREEN
The integrated touch screen allows you to use either the
included stylus, or your fingertip, as a pointing device.
You can use the stylus to click, double-click, drag items
and icons, or to draw like a pen or pencil in applications
that support this behavior, such as drawing or painting
programs. See the documentation that came with your
application for details. (Figure 2-17)
Clicking
To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then
lift the stylus tip immediately. You also have the option
to perform the left-click operation by tapping lightly
with your finger on the touch screen once. (Figure 2-18)
To right-click, go to Start --> Programs --> Fujitsu
Touch Panel. From that window, you can specify a right
button tool by using the Touch Panel Configuration
Control button prior to the desired right mouse click. It
can be used two ways: by holding down the key or by
pressing the key once.
Figure 2-18. Clicking the Touch Screen
Double-Clicking
To double-click, touch the item twice, and then immediately remove the stylus tip. You also have the option to
perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly
with your finger on the touch screen twice. (Figure 2-19)
Figure 2-17. Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen
To purchase additional or replacement
styluses, visit Fujitsu’s accessories web site
at: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers.
To avoid potential scratching and damage,
never use anything but the included stylus
or your finger with the touch screen.
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Figure 2-19. Double-clicking the Touch Screen
If the interval between taps is too long, the
double-click will not be executed.
Dragging
Dragging means touching the screen with the stylus,
moving and then lifting the stylus. To drag, tap the touch
screen twice with your stylus over the item you wish to
move, making sure to leave the stylus on the screen after
the final tap. Next, move the item to its new location by
moving the stylus across the screen, and then lifting the
stylus to release it. Dragging can also be done using your
fingertip. (Figure 2-20)
Figure 2-20. Dragging on the Touch Screen
Right-clicking
It is possible for you to perform right-click functions
with the stylus.
1. Click Start -> Programs -> Fujitsu Touch Panel
-> Touch Panel Configuration.
2. When the Right Button Tool screen appears, select
either “Hold [Ctl] key down and touch the screen”
or “Press [Ctl] key and touch the screen”.
When you select “Hold [Ctl]...”, the stylus will act as
a right mouse button when you hold down the
control key while touching the screen.
When you select “Press [Ctl]...”, pressing the control
key before touching the screen will cause the stylus
to act as a right mouse button.
3. Click [Apply] to complete your selection.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Calibrating the Touch Screen
In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus
and cursor, you should run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the touch screen for the first
time, or after you change the display resolution.
To run the calibration utility:
1. Go to [Start] -> Control Panel, and double-click on
the Touch Panel icon. This will open the Touch
Panel Settings window.
2. Select the Calibration tab and click the [Calibrate
Now] button.
3. Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable
angle and find the red (+) symbol in the upper-left
corner of the display.
4. Using the stylus, touch the screen directly on the (+)
symbol, then lift the stylus. When you lift the stylus
tip, the (+) symbol will move to the next location.
4. Repeat step 4 until you have selected a total of nine
symbols. This is the minimum number of points
necessary to calibrate your touch screen.
5. Once you have selected the nine symbols, click the
[Update] button to return to the Touch Panel
Settings screen.
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume
controls which interact with each other.
Any software that contains audio files will
also contain a volume control of its own. If
you install an external audio device that
has an independent volume control, the
hardware volume control and the software
volume control will interact with each
other. It should be noted that if you set
your software volume to Off, you will
override the external volume control
setting.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
■
Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on
the Taskbar.
■
Volume can be controlled from the Control Panel by
selecting the Sounds and Audio Devices icon. Select
the Volume tab and move the slider bar to the desired
volume level.
■
Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing
[F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the
volume of your notebook.Volume can be controlled by
many volume controls that are set within individual
applications.
There are twenty-six levels through which
the function keys cycle.
■
Certain external audio devices you might connect to
your system may have hardware volume controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the
volume level that must then be followed by the other
sources.
We recommend that you experiment with the various
volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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(1) Application A Button
(2) Application B Button
(3) Internet Button
(4) E-Mail Button
Enter Button
Figure 2-21. LifeBook Security/Application Panel
LifeBook Security/
Application Panel
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your
notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with the
touch of a button when your system is on.
If the security system is activated, upon starting your
notebook or resuming from Standby mode the security
system requires you to enter a password code using the
buttons on the Security/Application Panel. After entering
a correct password, your notebook resumes system
operation. (Figure 2-21)
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY
PANEL
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security
panel application is pre-installed without any passwords. The following sections provide detailed information on your security panel, how to set, change or
remove passwords.
Numbered Buttons
Use these buttons to enter your password.
Enter Button
After entering the button strokes, push this button to
enter the password into the LifeBook notebook.
PASSWORDS
The user and supervisor password may be set on this
notebook. A supervisor password is typically the same
for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group, office, or
company to allow for system management. Individual
LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should not
use a common password. A password consists of one to
five button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke
consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simultaneously. The following are valid button strokes:
■
Pushing [4] by itself
■
Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time
■
Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time
■
Pushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time
The following are valid passwords. The numbers
within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more
than one button.
■
{[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]
■
[4], [enter]
■
{[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter]
Setting Passwords
When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set.
You have a choice of having no password or setting a
supervisor and user password. You must set the supervisor password before the user password.
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■
The purpose of supervisor password is
to be able to bypass the user password
in case the user password is forgotten.
The supervisor password alone will not
lock the system.
■
You have to set both the supervisor
and user passwords for the security
panel to work.
Setting Supervisor Password
You must have set a supervisor password before setting
any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass
the user password.
1. Go to the Start menu.
2. Click on Run.
3. Type in:
C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\
Security Panel Application\
Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE,
then press [Enter]
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
Supervisor password.
Setting User Password
1 Go to the Start menu.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on Security Panel Application and
Set User Password.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
user password.
From Standby State
1. Press your Suspend/Resume button.
2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button.
The notebook should resume normal operation.
Incorrect Password Entry
If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three
times in succession, the system will “beep” for about one
minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute
(while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the notebook will resume normal operation. If no or an invalid
password is entered while the system beeps, the system
will return to its previous locked state (standby or off)
and the Security Indicator will go off. To reactivate the
notebook after a password failure, you must press the
Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password.
Remember the user password you
specified on the Security Panel Application.
If you forget the password you will not be
able to use your computer. The super-visor
password can override the user password.
PRECAUTIONS
Opening and Closing the Cover
Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into
Standby mode. Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation. Instead,
you must enter the proper security password after
pushing the Suspend/Resume button.
You may change or remove the supervisor
or user password by repeating the steps
defined above.
OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY/
APPLICATION PANEL
The security lock feature is in effect both when the system
resumes from Off or Standby state. You always need to
push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user password. Your system will not begin the boot sequence
without entering your supervisor/user password.
From Off State
1. Turn on your system.
2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button.
For example, if the password is 22222,
Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter
button.
The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal operation.
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Low Battery Operations
If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the
suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off after one minute. To resume normal
operation, first attach a power supply to the notebook.
Then you may unlock the notebook.
UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY
PANEL APPLICATION
You have two options when uninstalling the security
panel application:
■
Uninstall the security panel application software.
This will disable all security feature.
■
Uninstall the security panel application with password
still active. This will not allow any changes to the
password.
Uninstalling the Security Panel
Application Software
Remove passwords when User wants no password
protection whatsoever and doesn’t want to give anybody
the utility to set a password on their computer. In this
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the
passwords must first be cleared before
removing the
application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure
in setting the passwords, except this time, check the
“Remove Supervisor (and/or) User Password” box, as
appropriate. Click [Next]. Enter the password. When
asked to confirm that you want to remove the password,
click [OK], then click [Finish].
Removing Security Panel Application with
Passwords Still Active
Using this feature will not allow any changes to
the password.
Removing the applications does not
remove the password. It simply removes
the utility to change/add/remove
passwords. To change your password you
must reinstall the application.
User :
1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the
Control Panel.
3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and
click Add/Remove.
4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,
click Ye s .
Supervisor:
1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the
Control Panel.
3. Select the Security Panel Application for
Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove.
4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,
click Ye s .
Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel
To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you
will need your Drivers and Applications CD. The
Utilities\Security Application Panel folder contains two
separate folders: Supervisor and User. The setup files for
supervisor and user security applications are contained
in those folders.
1. Go to the Utilities\Security Application
Panel\Super visor folder on the CD and double-click
the setups.exe file. The Installing Security Panel
Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Go to the Utilities\Security Application Panel\User
folder on the CD and double-click the setup.exe file.
The Installing Security Panel Application window
will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Supervisor and user passwords can be set via Windows
software using the FJSECS.exe and FJSECU.exe files,
respectively. FJSECU.exe for the user password cannot
run without first setting a supervisor password. You
need to run FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor password. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on
page 21.
If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu
Computer Systems Service and Support at 1-8008FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems
Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling please
have a valid credit card and provide proof of ownership.
You will then be given instructions on where to ship
your notebook.
LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH
THE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL
The security panel also enables you to launch applications
with the touch of a button when your system is on.
Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined
application. Your notebook is pre-installed with software
utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook
Security /Application Panel. These utilities are found
under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include Application Panel
Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel.
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application
Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a
finger pressing a button will appear in the system
Control Panel. When you see this icon you will know
that LifeBook Application Panel is active.
As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application
Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To
set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have
provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly
and easily helps you make the most of this valuable
feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with
Application Panel Setup:
1. Click on [Start].
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Click on the Application Panel icon.
The Application Panel setup utility will appear. There
are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on
the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your
notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch
specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this
document.
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The tabs in Application Panel Setup may
not be in the same order as the buttons on
your LifeBook notebook, please select the
tab you wish to change carefully.
To change an application associated with the Application
buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to
reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on
[Browse] or [Go to Start Menu...], scroll down the list of
applications, click on the application you wish to launch
with this button, and then click OK. The button will
now launch the new application.
The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your
Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer),
unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to
reconfigure it to launch another program follow these
easy steps:
1. Select “Start Other Program” from the “Specify the
button action:” box.
2. Click on [Browse] or [Go to Start Menu...].
3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click
on the application you wish to launch with this
button.
4. Click [OK].
The button will now launch the new application. If you
want to return to launching your Windows default
Internet browser with this button, you need only click
on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser
box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the
“other application”. If you wish to go back to launching
the “other application” from this button, you will need
to reconfigure it as described above
.
If your system has dedicated one of the
application launcher buttons to be an
Internet launcher, the button can still be
configured to launch any application you
wish, not just an Internet browser.
When you have finished with Application Panel Setup
click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can
reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as
you like.
Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook
Application Panel
To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow
these easy steps:
1. Click on [Start].
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Stop Application Panel.
To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for
step 4. Click on Restart Application Panel instead
Every time you start Windows the
LifeBook Application Panel is activated,
even if you deactivated it before you shut
down.
.
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Getting Started
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AC Adapter
Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter
Getting Started
DC Power Jack
DC Output Cable
AC Cable
Power Sources
Your LifeBook notebook has three possible power
sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter
or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter
provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack
of your notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
(Figure 3-1)
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack
on your notebook.
2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette
lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in
the On or Accessories position.
OR
3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power
jack on an airplane seat.
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the
Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged
battery installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
The Lithium ion battery is not charged
upon purchase. Initially, you will need to
connect either the AC adapter or the
Auto/Airline adapter to use your
notebook.
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Display Panel Latch
Figure 3-2. Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is
backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and
maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology.
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
1. Slide the Display Panel latch. This releases the
locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.
2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to
touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle.
ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS
Once you have turned on your notebook, you may want
to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more
comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust
the brightness, keyboard and power management utility.
Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the
setting only temporarily.
■
[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the
brightness of your display.
■
[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the
brightness of the display.
If using AC power your brightness setting
is set to its highest level by default. If using
battery power your brightness settings is
set to approximately mid-level by default.
Power Management Utility
(Windows 2000 models only)
Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management
Utility changes the setting permanently.
1. Double-click the BatteryAid icon in the lower right
corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid
Properties dialog box.
2. Select the Fujitsu BatteryAid (2/2) tab and adjust
your LCD Backlighting to the desired level.
3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change
the settings.
You may need to readjust the brightness level periodically depending on your operating environment.
The higher the brightness level, the more
power the LifeBook notebook will
consume and the faster your batteries will
discharge. For maximum battery life, make
sure that the brightness is set as low as
possible.
CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL
1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it
forward until it is flush with the body of your notebook.
2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage
the locking mechanism and prevent your display
panel from opening unexpectedly.
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Getting Started
Starting Your
LifeBook Notebook
POWER ON
Suspend/Resume On button
The Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your
LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have
connected your AC adapter or charged the internal
Lithium ion Battery, you can power on your notebook.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a battery installed
and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power.
Suspend/resume button
Figure 3-3. Pressing the suspend/resume button
Press the Suspend/Resume button (Figure 3-3). When
you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode (See “Suspend Mode”
on page 27.), or you can turn it off (See “Power Off ” on
page 28.)
Do not carry your LifeBook notebook
around with the power on or subject it to
shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook, it will
perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the
internal parts and configuration for correct functionality.
If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an
audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 84.
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 load your operating system.
Never turn off your LifeBook notebook
during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it
will cause an error message to be displayed
the next time you turn on your LifeBook
notebook. See “Power On Self Test Mes-
sages” on page 84.
BOOT SEQUENCE
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed
the Bootup sequence and involves your LifeBook notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the
main system memory is empty, and it needs to find
instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or
restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence
which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating
system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is
performing a standard boot sequence including a Power
On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is
completed without a failure and without a request for
the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating
system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
■
You turn on the power to your notebook.
■
You restart your notebook from the Windows
Shut Down dialog box.
■
The software initiates a system restart. Example:
When you install a new application.
■
You reset the system by pressing the three keys
[CTRL+ALT+DEL].
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the
operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOS
is set at the factory for normal operating conditions,
therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS’
environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
■
Device control feature parameters, such as changing
I/O addresses and boot devices.
■
System Data Security feature parameters, such
as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1. Turn on or restart your notebook.
2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears
on the screen. This will open the main menu
of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current
settings displayed.
3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key
to scroll through the other setup menus to review or
alter the current settings.
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BIOS Guide
A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online.
Please visit our service and support Web site at
http://us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select
Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides.
Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu
for your LifeBook series. If you are unsure of your notebook’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.
If your data security settings require it, you
may be asked for a password before the
BIOS main menu will appear.
BOOTING THE SYSTEM
We strongly recommend that you not attach any external
devices until you have gone through the initial power-on
sequence.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first
time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you
do nothing the system will load the operating system,
and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
Designed to accommodate the needs of many users, in
many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use them. Windows has three
parts:
■
Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter
custom information for your configuration file and
setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook
will be prepared to dial out.
■
Windows License Agreement and Final Settings:
You have the opportunity to review the Windows
License Agreement.
■
If you reject the terms of the license
agreement you will be asked to review
the license agreement for information
on returning Windows or to shut down
your LifeBook notebook.
■
You cannot use your LifeBook notebook
until you have accepted the License
Agreement. If you stop the process your
notebook will return to the beginning of
the Windows Welcome Process.
Getting Started
Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill
in the information as directed. You will be asked for such
items as the language you wish to use, the country in
which you live, your first and last name, and about
how you dial out from where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. For the modem settings, enter your
current location information where you will be using
your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a
phone line and plan to register at a later time, you may
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click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the
condition of use page.
Once you have set up your LifeBook notebook to dial
out, Windows will make a free telephone call to test the
settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be returned
to the phone settings page where you may try to fix
them. If you are unable to fix the settings, contact Fujitsu
Service and Support. See “Fujitsu Contact Information”
on page 3. If you would simply like to move on, and
register at a later time, you may click the Skip button,
and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page.
Registration
If your connection is successful, you will go to the
Registration Confirmation page. On this page simply
enter the requested information, and then check the box
at the bottom to register your copy of Windows with
Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button
to continue.
If you do not register at this time you can
do it later simply by double-clicking on the
LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions.
You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process.
Follow the instructions on the screens, and enter all of
the necessary information. Be as specific as possible so
that if you need help the service and support team will
be able to serve you better.
Final Settings
The first part of your final settings is the Windows End
User License Agreement. Read the agreement carefully.
When you finish reading you must accept or reject the
terms of the agreement and then click on the Next button.
If you do not register at this time you can
do it later simply by double-clicking on the
LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions.
ACTIVATING ADDITIONAL UTILITIES
The first time you boot up a Windows 2000 system, you
will see an icon on the desktop called Click Me! In
Windows XP systems, the Click Me! icon is in the Start
menu.
When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will
automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of
the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you
will frequently access.
Although the icon remains on the screen, you need
invoke it only once.
REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
What are the benefits of registering?
You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook
notebook, which, if your notebook is ever lost, may help
in getting it returned to you. You will also receive technical support access and useful product mailings.
How do I register?
With Windows, just follow the on-screen instructions
during the Welcome process. If you do not register
during the Welcome process you can double-click on the
LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop at any time
and follow the instructions.
Make sure you have connected a phone
line to your modem before you use ERegistration.
You may also complete the pre-printed registration form
and either:
■
Fax to 408-764-2724
■
Mail to:
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
750 139th Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
Attn: Warranty Department
Getting Started
You may also register on our Web site:
■
http://us.fujitsu.com/computers
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to use this option.
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Power Management
Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features
for conserving battery power. Some of these features are
automatic and need no user intervention, such as those
for the internal modem. However, others depend on the
parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal
power management for your notebook may be
controlled from settings made in your operating system,
pre-bundled power management application, or from
settings made in BIOS setup utility.
Power Mode System Activity Events causing system to enter mode state
Fully On Mode
Standby Mode
(Suspend-to-RAM)
Hibernation Mode
(Suspend-to-Disk)
Power Off
System is running. CPU, system bus, and all
other interfaces operate at full speed.
Resume system logic remains powered and
RAM remains powered to maintain active
data. All other devices are turned off.
Windows saves desktop state (including
open files and documents) to hard disk. CPU
stops. All other devices are turned off.
System is fully powered off except for logic
components required for Suspend/Resume
button and real-time clock operation.
Besides the options available for conserving battery
power, there are also some things that you can do to
prevent your notebook battery from running down as
quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate
power saving profile, put your notebook into Standby
mode when it is not performing an operation, and you
can limit the use of high power devices. As with all
mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off
between performance and power savings.
■
From Standby mode: System operation
resumed (Suspend/Resume button pressed,
resume on modem ring, resume on time).
■
From Hibernation mode: Suspend/Resume
button pressed.
■
From Off mode: Suspend/Resume button
pressed.
■
Standby timeout occurs.
■
Suspend request issued by software or by
pressing the Suspend/Resume button.
■
Low battery.
■
Suspend timeout occurs.
■
Clicking Start -> Shut Down -> Hibernate
(It may be necessary to Enable Hibernate
Support from Windows Power Options.)
■
Low battery condition
■
System shutdown.
■
Low battery condition
Table 3-1. System Power States
SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON
When your LifeBook notebook is active, the Suspend/
Resume button can be used to manually put your LifeBook into Standby mode. Push the Suspend/Resume
button when your notebook is active, but not actively
accessing anything, and immediately release the button.
You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter
Standby mode. (See figure 2-5 on page 8 for location).
If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Suspend/
Resume button will return your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in
Standby mode by looking at the Power indicator. See
“Power Indicator” on page 13. If the indicator is visible
and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If
the indicator is both visible and flashing, your notebook
is in Standby mode. If the indicator is not visible at all,
the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernate mode.
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STANDBY MODE
Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your
notebook’s system memory during periods of inactivity
by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will
turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of
the other internal components except those necessary to
maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your
notebook can be put in Standby mode by:
■
Pressing the Suspend/Resume button when your
system is turned on.
■
Selecting Standby from Windows Shut Down menu.
■
Timing out from lack of activity.
■
Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery
Warning condition.
Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the
file(s) on which you are working, open application(s)
information, and any other data required to support the
Getting Started
operation(s) in progress. When you resume operation
from Standby mode, your notebook will return to the
point where it left off. To resume operation, you must
use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation,
and there must be an adequate power source available,
or your notebook will not resume.
If you are running your LifeBook notebook
on battery power, be aware that the
battery continues to discharge while your
notebook is in Standby mode, though not
as fast as when fully operational.
HIBERNATE MODE
Hibernate mode saves the contents of your
notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of
the Suspend/Resume mode. Your notebook is preconfigured to perform this function. The Hibernate
mode can also be configured through the system BIOS
to run in other ways depending on what you need to
accomplish. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
■
The Standby or Hibernate modes should
not be used with certain PC Cards.
Check your PC Card documentation for
more information.
■
Disabling the Suspend/Resume button
prevents it from being used to put your
notebook in Standby or Hibernate
mode. The resume function of the
button cannot be disabled.
■
If your notebook is actively accessing
information when you enter the Standby
or Hibernate mode, changes to open
files are not lost. The files are left open
and memory is kept active during
Standby mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during
Hibernate mode.
■
When PC Cards or external devices are
in use, Save-to-Disk mode cannot return
to the exact state prior to suspension,
because all of the peripheral devices will
be re-initialized when the system
restarts.
■
The main advantage of using the Hibernate function is that power is not
required to maintain your data. This is
particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state
for a prolonged period of time. The
drawback of using Hibernate mode is
that it lengthens the power down and
power up sequences and resets peripheral devices.
Using Hibernate Mode
The Hibernate default setting is enabled for Windows
XP and disabled for Windows 2000.
To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow
these easy steps:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select
Control Panel --> Power Management.
2. Select Hibernation, and then select the box to
enable or disable this feature.
To use Hibernate mode with Windows 2000 and
Windows XP systems:
1. Click on the Start button, click Shut Down.
2. Select Hibernate option from the “What do you
want the computer to do” list.
DISPLAY TIMEOUT
The display timeout is a power management feature.
This feature saves power by turning off the display if
there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user
selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer
activity will cause the display to restart automatically.
This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume
button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows
Power Management and BIOS setup utility (APM only).
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
HARD DISK TIMEOUT
The hard disk timeout is another one of the power
management parameters. This feature saves power by
turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive
activity for the user selected timeout period. Any
attempt to access the hard drive will cause it to restart
automatically. This feature is independent of the
Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and
disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility (APM
only). See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT
The Power Management icon located in the Windows
Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power
management settings. For example, you can use the
Power Management to set the timeout values for turning
off the display and hard disks whether you are running
the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters.
The settings may also be changed in the BIOS (APM
only). See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
RESTARTING THE SYSTEM
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure
that you use the following procedure.
1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2. Select the Restart option from within the Windows
Shut Down dialog box.
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3. Click OK. Your notebook will shut down and then
reboot.
Turning off your LifeBook notebook
without exiting Windows or turning on
your notebook within 10 seconds of the
notebook being shut off may cause an
error when you start the next time.
POWER OFF
Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down
from the Windows Start menu, check that the Hard
Drive, CD-ROM, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive
Access indicators are all Off. (See Figure 2-5 on page 8) If
you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card
there is a risk of data loss. To assure that your notebook
shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down
procedure.
Be sure to close all files, exit all
applications, and shut down your
operating system prior to turning off the
power. 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.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from
Windows, allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid
errors. The proper sequence is:
1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2. Select the Shut Down option from within the
Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3. Click OK.
If you are going to store your notebook for a month or
more see the Care and Maintenance section.
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User-Installable Features
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User Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that
provides power for operating your notebook when no
external power source is available. The battery is durable
and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme
temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may become
shorter if it is used under the following conditions:
■
When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 40°F
(5°C) or a high of 95°F (35°C). Extreme temperatures
not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause
battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the Status
Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a
battery that is outside its operating temperature range.
See “Battery Charging Indicator” on page 14.
■
When using a high current device such as a modem,
CD-ROM drive, or the hard drive. Using the AC
adapter when operating such devices will help to
conserve your battery life.
■
Do not leave a faulty battery in your
notebook. It may damage your AC
adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter,
another battery or your notebook
itself. It may also prevent operation of
your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery.
■
Under federal, state, or local law it
may be illegal to dispose of batteries
by putting them in the trash. Please
take care of our environment and
dispose of batteries properly. Check
with your local government authority
for details regarding recycling or
disposing of old batteries. If you
cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support representative at 1-800-8Fujitsu.
Actual battery life will vary based on
screen brightness, applications, features,
power management settings, battery
condition and other customer preferences.
CD-ROM drive or hard drive usage may
also have a significant impact on battery
life. The battery charging capacity is
reduced as the battery ages. If your
battery is running low quickly, you should
replace it with a new one.
RECHARGING THE BATTERIES
If you want to know the condition of the primary
Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator
located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator
changes as the battery level changes.
The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using
the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the
battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged
is installed in your notebook and connect the AC or
Auto/Airline adapter
.
Make sure that the Battery Charging
indicator and the percentage charge is
shown inside the Battery Level icon on the
Status Indicator Panel.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery
therefore you do not need to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. The charge times will be
significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the
battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery
more quickly, put your notebook into Standby mode,
or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.
See “Power Management” on page 32.
Using heavy current devices such as a
modem or frequent CD-ROM and
PCMCIA powered external devices
accesses may prevent charging completely.
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, your notebook will
beep every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator
will flash. If you do not respond to the low battery
alarm, the batteries will continue to discharge until they
are too low to operate. When this happens there will be a
multiple beep alarm and the Battery Level indicator will
show a dead battery. Your LifeBook will then go into
Standby mode to try and protect your data for as long as
possible. There is no guarantee that your data will not be
lost once the notebook reaches this point
■
You may not be able to hear the audio
alarm if the volume control is set too low
or is turned off by either the hardware or
software. However, you will still be able
to see the Battery Level indicator flash.
Once the low battery alarm occurs you
must save all your active data and put
your notebook into Standby mode until
you can provide a new power source.
You should provide a charged battery, an
AC power adapter, or Auto/Airline as
soon as possible.
■
When you are in Standby mode there
must always be at least one power
source active. If you remove all power
sources while your notebook is in
Standby mode, any data that has not
been saved to the hard drive will be lost.
.
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Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby mode. Once your
notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will
be unable to resume operation until you provide a
source of power either from an adapter, or a charged
battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to
press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be
maintained for some time, but if a power source is not
provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop
flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data
that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can
continue to use your notebook while an adapter is
charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the
battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display
the operating level available in that battery.
(See figure 2-11 on page 13) If this display shows a
Shorted Battery, it means that the battery is damaged
and must be replaced so it does not damage any other
parts of your notebook.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your LifeBook B Series notebook comes with one battery
pack, but it’s a good idea to purchase a second one. By
keeping a spare battery fully charged, you can immediately swap with one that is not charged. The battery can
only be replaced by cold-swapping; doing otherwise
could result in loss of data. (Cold swapping means swapping batteries when the system has been powered down.)
3. Slide the Battery Bay Latches inward, then slide the
battery away from the battery bay and remove it
from the bay.
4. Position the new battery on the tray slides and carefully slide it fully into the tray. (Figure 4-2) The
latches will click into place to secure the battery.
5. Turn the power on.
Figure 4-2. Installing the Battery
If the Lithium ion battery connector is not
fully seated, you may not be able to use
your notebook or charge your battery.
Cold-swapping Batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these
easy steps: (Figure 4-1)
1. Have a charged battery ready to install.
2. Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC
adapter.
Battery
Figure 4-1. Removing the Battery
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Battery Bay
Release Latches
Eject Button
User Installable Features
Figure 4-3. Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk
External Floppy
Disk Drive*
*Optional device
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
Your LifeBook notebook may have an optional external
floppy disk drive which can read and write information
on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.
The USB floppy disk drive can be installed while your
system is in a suspended state (“warm” connection),
while the system is running (“hot” connection), or when
the system is off (“cold” connection).
Figure 4-4. USB floppy disk drive cable and connection
Attach the external USB floppy disk drive by inserting
the end of the cable connector into the USB port. See the
figure above.
See your computer’s User’s Guide to determine the location of the USB floppy disk drive port.
Your computer will automatically detect the floppy disk
drive and activate it within your system. The drive letters
associated with the floppy disk drive will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.
LOADING A DISK
To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy
steps:
1. Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards
and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive.
(Figure 4-3)
2. Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button
pops out and you hear a click.
When there is no disk in the drive, the
Eject button is flush with your LifeBook
notebook.
EJECTING A DISK
To eject a disk from the disk drive, follow these easy
steps:
1. Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator
is inactive.
2. Press the Eject button. This will push your disk
partially out of the drive.
3. Remove the disk.
If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk
Drive Access indicator is active, there is a
risk of damaging the data on the disk, the
disk itself or even the disk drive.
PREPARING A DISK FOR USE
Before you can use a new disk, it needs to be prepared
so your notebook knows where to store information.
This preparation is called formatting or initializing a
disk. You will need to format new disks, unless they are
preformatted. (Please refer to your operating system
manual for step-by-step instructions on formatting a disk)
To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a
disk, slide the “write protect” tab until a small hole is
exposed. This sets the disk into a protected state where
nothing can be added or removed. If you want to add or
remove data on a protected disk, slide the “write
protect” tab to close the small hole. (Figure 4-5)
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Write Protected
Figure 4-5. Floppy Disk Write Protect
Formatting a floppy disk that already
contains data will erase all of the
information on the disk.
Write Enabled
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PC Card Slot
PC Card
Figure 4-6. Installing/Removing PC Cards
User Installable Features
Eject Button
PC Cards
Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC
Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
Some available PC Cards:
■
Fax/data modem cards.
■
Local area network (LAN) cards.
■
IDE solid-state disk cards.
■
SCSI cards.
■
Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or
CardBus standards.
■
Optional SmartCard adapter
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a
PC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-6)
■
Installing or removing a PC Card during
your notebook’s shutdown or bootup
process may damage the card and/or
your notebook.
■
Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if
there is water or any other substance on
the card as you may permanently damage the card, your notebook, or both.
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards
may require your notebook to be Off while
installing them.
2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot.
If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3. Insert your PC Card into the slot, with the product
label facing up.
4. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in
the opening.
Windows has a shutdown procedure for
PC Cards that must be followed before
removing a card. (Review your operating
system manual for the correct procedure)
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require
your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off while
removing them.
If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of
your open files, close any open
applications and shut down your LifeBook.
2. Push the Eject button until it pops out, and then
push it in to eject the card. This will allow you to
remove the card.
If the PC Card has an external connector
and cable, do not pull the cable when
removing the card.
SMART CARD READER
An embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your
LifeBook notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and
shape as credit cards, but they contain an integrated
microprocessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of
information, and provides the user with many possible
options, such as allowing them to make secure
purchases, pay for phone calls, store security information, and provide identification and information.
In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you
must purchase an optional Smart Card holder for installation into an available Type II PC Card slot.
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Compact Flash Card Slot
Compact Flash Card
Figure 4-7. Compact Flash Card Slot
Compact Flash Cards
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact
Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
Some available Compact Flash Cards:
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Memory cards
■
Fax/data modem cards
■
Local area network (LAN) cards
Compact Flash Card
Eject Button
Compact Flash
Slot Plug
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.
INSTALLING COMPACT FLASH CARDS
Compact Flash Cards are installed in the Compact Flash
Card slot. To install a Compact Flash Card, follow these
steps: (Figure 4-7)
■
Installing or removing a Compact Flash
Card during your LifeBook notebook’s
shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.
■
Do not insert a Compact Flash Card into
a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook
notebook, or both.
1. See your Compact Flash Card manual for specific
instructions on the installation of your card. Some
Compact Flash Cards may require your notebook to
be Off while installing them.
2. When you receive your LifeBook, there will be a
protective plug installed in the slot. Whenever you
don’t have a Compact Flash Card installed, be sure
to replace the plug to prevent system contamination.
To remove the plug, press the Compact Flash Card
eject button. (Figure 4-8)
Figure 4-8. Removing Compact Flash Slot plug
3. When the Compact Flash Slot plug is ejected,
remove it from the slot.
4. Insert your Compact Flash Card into the slot, with
the product label facing up.
Figure 4-9. Installing a Compact Flash Card
5. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated
in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject
button will pop away from your notebook.
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REMOVING COMPACT FLASH CARDS
To remove a Compact Flash Card, follow these easy
steps:
Windows has a shutdown procedure for
Compact Flash Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please
review your operating system manual for
the correct procedure).
1. See your Compact Flash Card manual for specific
instructions on removing your card. Some Compact
Flash Cards may require your notebook to be in
Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.
If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of
your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook.
2. Push the Eject button in until it is flush with the
notebook. This will push the Compact Flash Card
slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the
card.
User Installable Features
Figure 4-10. Removing a Compact Flash Card
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LifeBook B Series – Section Four
Memory Upgrade Module
Your notebook has been configured with 256 MB, 512
MB, or 1 GB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM
(SDRAM) factory installed. If you have 256 MB or 512
MB of memory installed, you can increase your notebook’s memory capacity by replacing the original module
with a higher capacity module. The memory upgrade
must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) 100 MHz SDRAM
module. (To be certain the correct module is used, you
should only use Fujitsu memory modules. To order, go to
the Fujitsu Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers).
REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE
1. Turn off power to your notebook and remove any
attached power adapter (AC or auto/airline).
The memory upgrade module can be
severely damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly
grounded when handling and installing the
module.
2. Make sure that all connector covers are closed.
3. Turn the notebook bottom side up, with the battery
toward you.
4. Remove the memory upgrade compartment screw.
(Figure 4-11)
Do not remove any screws from the
memory upgrade module compartment
except those specifically shown in the
directions for installing and removing the
memory upgrade module.
9. Install a new memory module as instructed in
“Installing a Memory Upgrade Module”.
Figure 4-12. Removing the Memory Upgrade Module
INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE
MODULE
1. Turn off power to your notebook and remove any
attached power adapter (AC or auto/airline).
2. Make sure you are properly grounded.
3. Make sure that all connector covers are closed.
4. Turn the notebook bottom side up, with the battery
toward you.
5. Remove the memory upgrade module compartment
screw. (Figure )
6. Remove the cover.
7. Remove the new memory upgrade module from the
static guarded sleeve.
8. Align the memory upgrade module with the part
side up. Align the connector edge of the memory
upgrade module with the connector slot in the
compartment. The connector will be pointing
toward the rear of the notebook.
9. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle.
Press the connector edge of the module firmly down
and into the connector until it lodges under the
retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. (Figure 4-13)
Figure 4-11. Removing a Memory Module Cover
5. Remove the cover.
6. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the
memory upgrade module at the same time.
7. While holding the clips out, remove the module
from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the
rear of your notebook. (Figure 4-12)
8. Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
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Figure 4-13. Installing a Memory Upgrade Module
10. Replace the cover.
11. Replace the screw.
The memory upgrade module is not
something you routinely remove from
your notebook. Once it is installed, you
should leave it in place unless you want
to change system memory capacity.
CHECKING THE COMPUTER RECOGNITION
OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITY
Once you have changed the system memory capacity, be
sure to check that your notebook has recognized the
change.
You can check the memory capacity by looking at the
main menu of the BIOS setup:
1. Turn on the power to your notebook.
2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2]
key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This
will open the main menu of the BIOS setup. Go to
the Info tab to view the current settings. See “BIOS
Setup Utility” on page 29.
The System Memory and the Extended Memory
capacity, as detected by your notebook during the Power
On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the
main menu screen.
User Installable Features
If the total memory displayed is incorrect,
check that your memory upgrade module
is properly installed. If the module is
properly installed and the capacity is still
not correctly recognized, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 53.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Four
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
External Monitor Port
Parallel Port
Figure 4-14. Port Replicator rear panel (LAN model shown)
Serial Port
USB Ports
Line-out Jack
PS/2 Mouse Port
DC Power Jack
Port Replicator
An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to
support your LifeBook notebook. The Port Replicator
extends the functionality of your notebook by providing
ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial
device, and an external floppy disk drive. The Port
Replicator connects to the bottom of your notebook. See
“Device Ports” on page 48.
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator’s rear panel components.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (LAN model only)
The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port
Replicator. Note that when the system is attached to the
Port Replicator, the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator
should be used, not the one on the system.
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external VGA or SVGA monitor. Note that if a Port
Replicator is attached, you must use the external
monitor port on the Port Replicator.
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COM
port.)
USB 2.0 Ports
The two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports allow you to
connect USB devices such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. USB 2.0
ports are backward-compatible to work with USB 1.1
devices.
Line-Out Jack
The analog output jack allows you to connect an
external audio device to your system.
PS/2 Mouse Port
The PS/2 mouse port allows you to connect an external
PS/2 Mouse.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium
ion battery.
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.
(This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.)
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User Installable Features
Docking Port
Figure 4-15. Port Replicator front panel
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator’s front panel components
Docking Port
The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your
LifeBook notebook. (Figure 4-15)
Port Replicator Release Latch
Pull the Port Replicator Release latch away from the Port
Replicator to remove the Port Replicator from your
notebook. (Figure 4-15)
ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
To attach the Port Replicator follow these easy steps:
1. Power off your notebook.
2. Align the Port Replicator connector on the bottom
of your notebook with the connector on the
Port Replicator and push together at the two
corners. (Figure 4-16)
Port Replicator
Release Latch
Figure 4-17. Unlatching the Port Replicator
DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
To detach the Port Replicator follow these easy steps:
1. Power off your notebook.
2. Pull the Port Replicator’s release latch away from the
Port Replicator to release it from your notebook.
(Figure 4-17)
3. Pull away the Port Replicator to detach it from
your notebook. (Figure 4-18)
Figure 4-16. Attaching the Port Replicator
Figure 4-18. Removing the Port Replicator
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Device Ports
Your LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you
can connect an external device including: disk drives,
keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
MODEM (RJ-11) JACK
The modem (RJ-11) jack is used for an internal modem.
To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps:
(See figure 2-7 on page 10 for location)
1. Align the connector with the jack opening.
2. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a
telephone outlet.
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The internal modem is designed to the
ITU 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.
■
The internal modem on all LifeBook
notebooks from Fujitsu Computer
Systems Corporation are certified for use
in the United States and Canada.
■
Depending upon the configuration of
your system, your LifeBook notebook
may have either a LAN jack or an IEEE
1394 jack.
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
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.
INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal
Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. If your
notebook has been configured with internal LAN
capability you will need to configure your notebook
to work with your particular network. (Please refer to
your network administrator for information on your
network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable
follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-7 on page 10 for loca-
tion)
Note that the optional Port Replicator is
designed to cover the LAN jack located on
the system. This design ensures that the
LAN jack on the Port Replicator is the only
one used when the Port Replicator is
installed.
1. Align the connector with the jack opening.
2. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
PARALLEL PORT
The parallel port, or LPT port, located on the optional
Port Replicator allows you to connect parallel devices,
such as a printer to your notebook. In order to connect a
parallel interface device follow these easy steps: (See
figure 4-14 on page 46 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on
each end of the connector.
SERIAL PORT
The serial port, or COM port, located on the optional
Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such
as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial
interface device follow these easy steps:
(See figure 4-14 on page 46 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
PS/2 PORT
The PS/2 port located on the optional Port Replicator
allows you to connect an external keyboard and/or
mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface device
follow these easy steps: (See figure 4-14 on page 46 for
location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be
installed and automatically recognized
by your notebook without restarting or
changing setups.
■
The use of two PS/2 devices simultaneously from the port requires a PS/2
splitter.
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User Installable Features
DOCKING PORT
The docking port is used for the connection of your
LifeBook notebook to an optional port replicator. In
order to connect your notebook to one of these devices
follow the instructions that came with your docking
port. (See figure 2-8 on page 11 for location)
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS 2.0 PORTS
The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you
to connect USB devices such as external floppy disk
drives, game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or
speakers. In order to connect a USB device follow these
easy steps: (See figure 2-7 on page 10 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
MICROPHONE JACK
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. Your microphone must be equipped
with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into
the microphone jack of your notebook. In order to
connect a microphone follow these easy steps: (See
figure 2-7 on page 10 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
HEADPHONE JACK
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers to your notebook. Your
headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8”
(3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect head-
phones or speakers follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-
7 on page 10 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
If you plug headphones into the
headphone jack, the built-in stereo
speakers will be disabled.
EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. In order to connect an external
monitor follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-6 on page 9
for location)
1. Remove the cover from the port opening, if present.
2. Align the connector with the port opening.
3. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
4. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on
each end of the connector.
When a Port Replicator is attached and an
external monitor is plugged in, pressing
the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change
your selection of where to send your
display video. Each time you press the key
combination, you will step to the next
choice, starting with the built-in display
panel only, moving to the external monitor
only, finally moving to both the built-in
display panel and an external monitor.
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Your LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few
problems in the field. However, you may encounter
simple setup or operating problems that you can solve
on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that
you can solve by replacing the device. The information
in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of
these straightforward problems and identify failures that
require service.
IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
If you encounter a problem that you are having difficulty in solving, go through the following procedure
before pursuing further troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot
is seated properly. You can also remove the card
from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause
of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external
connectors are plugged in properly. You can also
disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as
possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at
least 10 seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the
Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more
detailed troubleshooting information.
■
If you keep notes about what you have
tried, your support representative may
be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the
phone.
■
Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to your supplier until you have
talked to a support representative.
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your
support representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu
Fax: 408-764-2724
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers.
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:
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Product name
■
Product configuration number
■
Product serial number
■
Purchase date
■
Conditions under which the problem occurred
■
Any error messages that have occurred
■
Hardware configuration
■
Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your
LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial
numbers. (See figure 2-8 on page 11 for location)
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your notebook, try to
find the symptoms under the Problem column of the
troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty.
You will find a description of common causes for that
symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if
anything, you can do to correct the condition under
Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may
not apply to your notebook.
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TROU BLE SH OOT ING TAB LE
Problem Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54
Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54
Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55
Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
Port Replicator Problems
LifeBook notebook does
not turn on when installed
in optional Port Replicator
The volume is turned too low. Adjust the volume control on your notebook.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Headphones are plugged into
your notebook.
BIOS audio settings
are incorrect.
Software driver is not configured correctly.
Sound could have been muted
with function keys.
Port Replicator AC adapter is
not plugged in.
Notebook is not properly
seated in the Port Replicator.
Problem Page
Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56
Parallel, Serial and USB Device Problems . . . . . page 56
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
Adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software, operating system and applications.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values
within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu.
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Press [F3] while holding the [Fn] key to toggle the
sound on and off.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Remove and re-dock your notebook.
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access your
floppy disk.
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You tried to write to a write
protected floppy disk.
Floppy disk is not
loaded correctly.
BIOS setup utility states
Diskette Controller:
Disabled.
The floppy disk drive may not
be properly installed.
Security is set to protect access
to floppy disk data.
The USB floppy disk drive is
not selected in the BIOS.
Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.
See “Preparing a Disk for Use” on page 39.
Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.
See “Ejecting a Disk” on page 39.
Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to
enable Diskette Controller. See “BIOS Setup Utility”
on page 29.
Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.
Verify your password and security settings.
Verify that the USB Support is enabled in the BIOS
Advanced menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 29.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Hard Drive Problems
Troubleshooting
You cannot access your
hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
You have installed an
external keyboard or
mouse, and it does not
seem to work.
The setup utility is incorrectly
set for your internal (Primary
Master) or optional second
hard drive (Primary Slave).
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the notebook.
Security is set so your operating system cannot be started
without a password.
The notebook has gone into
Standby mode.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Your operating system
software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Your mouse or keyboard is
connected to the wrong PS/2
port on the LAN dock.
The external mouse is disabled
in the BIOS.
Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary Master
and Primary Slave correctly. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29.
Verify drive designator used by application is in
use by the operating system. When the operating
system is booted from a CD, drive designations
are automatically adjusted.
Verify your password and security settings.
Push the Suspend/Resume button.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart
your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off,
wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.
Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 48.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port and the
external keyboard into the PS/2 Keyboard port. See
“PS/2 Port” on page 48.
Revise the setup utility Advanced menu settings to
disable the Internal Pointing Device, thus enabling
the external pointing device. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Memory Problems
Your Power On screen, or
Main menu of the BIOS
setup utility information,
does not show the correct
amount of installed
memory.
Your operating system software is not setup with the
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
correct software driver
for that device.
Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. If that fails, turn off
power, wait at least 10 seconds, then re-apply power.
Your memory upgrade module
is not properly installed.
Turn off your notebook. Remove and re-install your
memory upgrade module. See “Memory Upgrade
Module” on page 44.
You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. If
you are unclear on the message, contact your
support representative. See “Power On Self Test
Messages” on page 61.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
Messages about modem
operation are generated by
whichever modem application
is in use.
The modem driver has not
been properly initialized.
Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems
You have installed a parallel
port device, a serial port
device or a USB device.
Your LifeBook notebook
does not recognize the
device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
The device is not properly
installed.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not
have the correct software
driver active.
You may have the wrong
I/O address selected for
your device.
Your device and another
device are assigned the same
I/O address.
Parallel port is set to
output only.
See your application software documentation for
additional information.
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System. Select the
Hardware tab and click the [Device Manager]
button. Click on Modems and verify that your
modem is listed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports”
on page 48.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
See your device documentation and software documentation to determine the required I/O address.
Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to
bi-directional or ECP.
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card slot does not work or
is locking up the system.
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The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have
the correct software driver
active.
You may have the wrong I/O
address selected for your PC
Card device.
Your PC Card device and
another device are assigned the
same I/O address.
Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards” on
page 41.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
See your PC Card documentation to determine
the required I/O address. Change the settings in
the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Power Failures
Troubleshooting
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
Your notebook will not
work on battery alone.
The installed battery is
completely discharged or there
is no power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicator Panel” on page 13. Install a charged
battery or a power adapter.
Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence
and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 13. If a battery is indicating a short,
remove that battery and operate from another
power source or replace that battery.
The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicator Panel” on page 13. Use a power adapter
until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.
The AC or auto/airline adapter
is not plugged in properly.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet, airplane
seat jack, or the car’s cigarette
lighter.
The Power adapter (AC or
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See
“Power Sources” on page 27.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a
line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC
outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in a
car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or
Accessories position.
Try a different Power adapter.
auto/airline) is faulty.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications
and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup
utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs.
You are operating on battery
power and have ignored a low
Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend/
Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 27.
battery alarm until the battery
is at the dead battery state and
your machine has gone into
Dead Battery Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the battery using the Status
Indicator panel, and replace or remove any shorted
battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13.
Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
The installed battery is dead. Replace the battery with a charged one or install
a power adapter.
No battery is installed. Install a charged battery.
The battery is improperly
installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected
by re-installing them.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your notebook will not
Your installed battery is faulty. Verify the condition of the battery using the
work on battery alone.
(continued)
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any battery that is shorted. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 13.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
You are running an application
that uses a great deal of power
due to frequent hard drive
access or CD-ROM access, use
of a modem or a LAN PC card.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
The battery is very old. Replace the battery.
The battery has been exposed
to high temperatures.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
The Suspend/Resume button
is disabled from the Advanced
submenu of the Power menu
of the setup utility.
You did not hold the button
in long enough.
There may be a conflict with
the application software.
Use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible.
Check the power management and/or setup utility
settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust
according to your operating needs.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher
the brightness the more power your display uses.
Replace the battery.
Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few
seconds if your application is preventing the CPU
from checking for button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button again.
The system powers up, and
displays power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the LifeBook notebook boot sequence.
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The boot sequence settings of
the setup utility are not
compatible with your
configuration.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key
while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2]
key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source
settings from the Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the
setup utility and verify the Security settings and
modify them as accordingly. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to
determine the meaning and severity of the problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply status
indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
page 61.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Troubleshooting
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Video Problems
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your notebook.
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
your built-in display is
blank.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when you exited the
BIOS setup utility, returning it
to previous settings.
The BIOS CMOS back-up
battery has failed.
Something is pushing on the
Closed Cover switch.
The optional Port Replicator is
attached, an external monitor
is plugged in, and the notebook is set for an external
monitor only.
The angle of the display and
the brightness settings are not
adequate for your lighting
conditions.
The power management
timeouts may be set for very
short intervals and you failed
to notice the display come on
and go off again.
Power On Self Test (POST)
has detected a failure which
does not allow the display
to operate.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when
exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal
life of 3 to 5 years.
Clear the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-5 on
page 8 for location)
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
allows you to change your selection of where to
send your display video. Each time you press the
combination of keys you will step to the next
choice. The choices, in order are: built-in display
only, external monitor only, both built-in display
and external monitor.
Move the display and the brightness control until
you have adequate visibility.
Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standy mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Contact your support representative.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The system may be passwordprotected.
The notebook has gone into
Video Timeout, Standby
Mode, or Hibernate Mode
because you have not used it
for a period of time.
Something is pushing on the
Closed Cover switch.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications and
go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to
adjust the timeout values to better suit your opera-
tion needs. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Check the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-5 on
page 8 for location)
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
(continued)
The Built-in Display does
not close.
The power management timeouts may be set for very short
intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on
and go off again.
A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the
display and the keyboard.
The Built-in Display has
bright or dark spots.
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal
for a large LCD display.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You are running an application
that does not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution
display and display compression is enabled.
The Display is dark when
on battery power.
The BatteryAid default is set
on low brightness to
conserve power.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
does not display any
information.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Your operating system soft-
ware is not setup with the
correct software driver for
that device.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
notebook.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
This is normal; do nothing.
Display is faulty; contact your support representative.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller
display for applications that do not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You can fill the
screen but have less resolution by changing your
display compression setting, (See the Video Features
submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the
BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or doubleclick on BatteryAid battery gauge and adjust Power
Control under battery settings.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and
enable your external monitor. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the Advanced
Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 29.
Reinstall your device. See “External Monitor Port” on
page 49.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section. See “Specifications” on
page 73.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the operation of
an application.
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Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all messages are
errors some may simply be status.
Troubleshooting
POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status
messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating
system can generate and an explanation of each message.
Error messages are marked with an *. If an error
message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down
and check your operating system documentation both
on screen and in the manual. If you can find no
reference to the message and its meaning is not clear,
contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can
only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self
Test diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined
with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29. and that the diskette
drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly
defined and installed, avoid using it and contact your
support representative.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module,
verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check your Windows
Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory
until you can contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in
System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the
memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed
bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data
if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where x = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified
in your setup utility does not agree with the type
detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility
to check for the hard drive type settings and correct
them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message
appears when you restart the system, there may be a
serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you
continue. Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to
correct the inconsistency.
*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.
This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to
correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that
you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact
your support representative for more information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to
replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact
your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your
keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to
use an external keyboard until then. Contact your
support representative.
*Keyboard error nn
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code
for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard
but may be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This
error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the
setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions.
If you still get this error, contact your support representative.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or
drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed
disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the
boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed
your installation greatly, the operating system should be
on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard
drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be
re-installed from your back up media.
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*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays????. This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press
the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2]
key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Previous boot incomplete –
Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and
offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by
incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next
boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does
not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence,
you should turn off the power and contact your support
representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.
Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at
which the error was detected. You are risking data
corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead.
This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted
battery which requires a support representative to
change. You can continue operating but you will have to
use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup
utility every time you turn off your notebook. This
battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified
incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and
reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block
at which the error was detected. This means that there is
a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to
operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your
support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in
kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the
computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper
Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the
BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual
memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
MODEM RESULT CODES
The operating system and application software that is
factory installed detects the modem characteristics and
provides the necessary command strings to operate the
modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by
generic AT commands from the operating system and
application software. The standard long form result
codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to
keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The
operating system and application software may suppress
display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
■
OK
■
NO CARRIER
■
NO DIALTONE
■
CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete
at 53,000 bps.)
■
ERROR
■
FAX
■
RING (This means an incoming call.)
■
BUSY
■
NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications that
are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
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Troubleshooting
Restoring Your
Pre-installed Software
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) CD
contains:
■
Sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific
directories) that are unique to your LifeBook notebook configuration for use as documented below.
■
A link to the Drive Image Special Edition (DISE)
utility on your hard disk drive.
■
Read-me files that provide additional use information
for items on this CD-ROM.
■
In order to install applications and/or
drivers from the DAR CD, you will need
to connect an external CD drive to your
system.
■
If the DAR CD is in the drive when you
boot up the system, and the Boot
Sequence is set in the BIOS to boot from
the CD drive first (see “Creating a
backup image when booting up” on
page 63), a message will appear informing you that if you proceed, you will
have a choice of: creating a new backup
of drive C:, restoring a previous backup,
or restoring the original factory image.
Note that creating a new backup will
overwrite any previous backups, and
restoring a backup or factory image will
overwrite all information on the hard
drive, including saved files. If you wish
to install drivers or applications only
from the CD, remove the disk from the
drive, reboot the system, and insert the
CD after Wi
If you have access to the internet, visit the
Fujitsu Support web site at http://
us.fujitsu.com/computers to check for the
most current information, drivers and hints
on how to perform recovery and system
updates.
DRIVE IMAGE SPECIAL EDITION (DISE)
PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE)
provides a way to restore your computer if you experience a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has
used DISE to create an image of everything installed on
the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is
saved on a separate partition on the hard disk. You can
use DISE to restore the factory image and return your
computer to the state in which it was shipped from
Fujitsu.
ndows has started.
Although it is not necessary, you can use DISE to store
additional image files that you create. For example, if
you install several applications and save data files on
your hard disk, you can create a new image file that
includes them and then save that image file on the hard
disk. Then, in the event of a hard disk failure, you can
restore the image that includes the applications and data
files you use.
Using the DISE feature will reduce the
amount of usable disk space on your hard
disk drive.
Creating a Backup Image
You can create a backup image of your C:\ drive at any
time. The C:\ partition must be a FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
partition, and it must be directly before the backup
partition on your hard disk.
There are two ways to implement the DISE utility: When
booting up the system, or from the desktop.
Creating a backup image when booting up
Before creating an image at boot-up, you must first
change the boot-up priority in the BIOS so that the
system will go to the media drive first, rather than trying
to boot-up from the hard drive or an external floppy
disk drive.
To change the boot-up priority:
1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the
Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu
and press [Enter].
4. Arrow down to the CD-ROM drive in the list, and
press the space bar (or the + key) to move the CDROM drive to the top of the list. (The system
attempts to boot from the devices in the order in
which they are listed.)
5. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS
Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
After you have changed the boot priority, you can create
a backup image when you are booting up:
1. Install the DAR CD in the drive prior to booting up.
When bootup begins, a message appears informing
you that if you proceed, you will be able to:
■
Create a new backup of drive C
■
Restore a previous backup, or,
■
Restore the original factory image.
Note that creating a new backup will overwrite any
previous backups, and restoring a backup or factory
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image will overwrite all information on the hard drive,
including saved files.
2. After you click [Y]es. You will be presented with two
options: [Create New Backup] and [Restore
Backup].
After you click [Create New Backup], follow the onscreen instructions. By selecting [Create New
Backup], a new image will be written to your backup
partition. This will overwrite any previously created
image.
Creating a backup image from the desktop
To create a backup image from the desktop, select Drive
Image SE from the Program list. You will initially be
prompted to create a backup diskette. It is not necessary
to create the backup diskette, since the DAR CD
performs the same function.
1. At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen,
click Options> Create New Backup. DISE displays a
warning that it must go to DOS to create the image.
3. Click Ye s .
DISE creates an image file in the backup partition. If
you created a backup image previously, the new
image overwrites the old one.
Enlarging the Backup Partition
If there is not enough unused space in the backup partition on your hard disk, DISE will resize the partition.
DISE will display the minimum, maximum, and recommended sizes for the backup partition. You choose the
size you want.
DISE takes the space from the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
partition that you are backing up. If there is not enough
unused space in that partition to take, you will not be
able to resize the backup partition and create an image
file. You can delete files from the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
partition to create more unused space on the hard disk.
Restoring a Backup Image
You can restore either a factory image or a backup image
you created. Be aware that restoring a backup image will
replace the contents of the C:\ partition with the image
you restore.
1. Disable virus protection software. If virus protection
software is enabled, DISE will hang.
2. From the DISE main window, click Options >
Restore Backup to restore an image you created, or
click Options > Restore Factory Backup to restore
the factory image.
DISE shuts down to DOS and restores the image file.
Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Application CD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have
been un-installed or corrupted.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after
Windows has started. The LifeBook Easy Installation
screen appears.
2. Select the drivers and applications you want to
install from the list that is displayed.
3. Click [Start]. Follow the prompts that appear to
complete installation of the selected drivers and/or
applications.
AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING
DRIVER UPDATES
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu
Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose
to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to
check for new updates for your system.
The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the
bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the
icons to find the correct one). If the FDU icon does not
appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to
[Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver
Update; this will create the icon automatically.
To invoke the FDU menu, you can either right-click on
the FDU icon or hold the pen on the icon for a couple of
seconds until the menu appears. The menu contains the
following items:
■
Check for updates now
Allows for manual driver update search. The first
time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user
agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for
updates and downloads them. While downloading,
the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it
cannot be used while the download is in process.
When the update is complete, a message appears
informing you of the fact.
■
Enable Automatic Update Notifications
Automatically searches for new updates on a regular
basis (approximately every 3 days).
■
Show update history
Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates
that have been made via the FDU.
■
About Fujitsu Driver Update
Displays the FDU version number and copyright
information
■
Fujitsu Driver Update Readme
Displays the FDU readme.
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Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will
increase its life and reliability. This section provides
some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or
similar products, must always be supervised
by an adult. Do not allow children access to
the interior of any electrical products and
do not permit them to handle any cables.
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Caring for your LifeBook notebook
■
Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive
electronic device. Treat it with care.
■
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable
carrying case.
■
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
■
Keep it away from food and beverages.
■
If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried
out, call your support representative.
■
Do not use your notebook in a wet environment (near
a bathtub, swimming pool).
■
Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your notebook.
■
Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.
■
Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for
long periods of time as temperatures above
140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
■
Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots
when they are not in use.
■
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
■
If you are carrying your notebook in a briefcase, or
any other carrying case, make sure that there are no
objects in the case pressing on the lid.
■
Do not drop your notebook.
■
Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
■
If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn
the notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove
and store all Lithium ion batteries.
■
Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you
store your notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In
addition, a faulty battery might damage the notebook.
■
Store your notebook in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between -25ºC (13ºF)
and 60ºC (140ºF).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
■
Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
■
Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with
you.
■
When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper).
If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to
install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive
through a metal detector. Have your hard drive handinspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray
machine.
■
Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
Outlet Type Location
United States, Canada, Mexico, parts
of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the
Philippines, Taiwan
Russia and the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS), most of
Europe, parts of Latin America, the
Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong
Kong, India, most of South Asia
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
■
Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug,
not the cord.)
■
Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do
not use abrasives or solvents.
■
Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.
Never use glass cleaners.
KEYBOARD
Caring for your Keyboard
The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive
instrument. It is made up of many switches that are
activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a
major component of the heat dissipation system in a
notebook. Due to heat and size considerations the
keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close
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together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids
have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on
cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip
onto the circuitry sight unseen. Once the liquid seeps
between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or
other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys
which no longer operate, or which, when pressed, record
the wrong characters and other similar failures.
There is no repair for this problem other than replacement. The solution is to become aware of the issue and
take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.
Cleaning should be done with a rag dampened (but not
soaking) with cleaning solution. Use extreme care to
prevent liquid from dripping between the keys. Spraying
directly on the keys should be avoided. The spray should
be applied first to the cloth, and then the cloth wiped
over the keys.
BATTERIES
Caring for your Batteries
■
Always handle batteries carefully.
■
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do
not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not
carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they
may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.
Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
■
Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
■
Recharge batteries only as described in this manual
and only in ventilated areas.
■
Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a
day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.
■
Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6
months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
■
Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
■
Set the power management for maximum battery life.
■
Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned
on and you are not actually using it.
■
Limit your CD-ROM access.
■
Disable the Windows CD auto insert function.
■
Always use fully charged batteries.
■
Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES
Caring for your Floppy Disks
■
Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and
dusty locations.
■
Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or
magnetic field.
■
Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or
disk label.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC)
and 125ºF (52ºC).
■
Do not touch the exposed part of the disk
behind the metal shutter.
Caring for your optional Floppy Disk Drive
■
To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry
soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or
a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene,
paint thinner or other volatile material.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or
cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between
50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
■
Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating equipment.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject
to shock and vibration.
■
Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal,
or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk
drive or disk.
■
Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
CDs
Caring for your CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if
given reasonable care.
■
Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use.
■
Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching
the surface.
■
Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
■
Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■
Do not spill liquids on CDs.
■
Do not scratch CDs.
■
Do not put a label on CDs.
■
Do not get dust on CDs.
■
Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■
If a CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free
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cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use
a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs.
■
If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a
clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge
and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your CD-ROM Drive
Your CD-ROM drive is durable but you
must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the
following points:
■
The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high
speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
exposed to extreme temperatures.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or
dusty.
■
Use of a commercially-available lens cleaner kit is
recommended to maintain the drive lens.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or
devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
■
Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD-ROM drive.
Care and Maintenance
PC CARDS
Caring for your PC Card Slots
PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with
care. The documentation supplied with your PC Cards
provides specific information for caring for the cards.
When you don’t have a PC Card installed in your
system, you should be sure to install the PC Card slot
inserts that came with your system. These will help to
keep dust and dirt out of your system.
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Specifications
This section provides the hardware and environmental
specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will
vary.
Part Number
Configuration P/N: ATJXXXXXXXXXXXX
FPC P/N: FPCM1XXXX
B3020, PM 1.1GHZ ULV, 10.4T, 2K, 40G, 256M
Model
MICROPROCESSOR
1.1 GHz ultra-low-voltage Pentium M processor
featuring Intel SpeedStep technology
MEMORY
System Memory
256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB SDRAM (one slot)
Cache Memory
1MB on-die L2
BIOS Memory
512KB Flash ROM
256 Bytes CMOS RAM with back-up battery
VIDEO
Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display
with touch screen capability.
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® 855GM chipset
Video Color and Resolution
10.4" XGA TFT
■
Internal: 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 16M colors.
■
External: 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors.
Simultaneous Video = Yes (1024 x 768, 16M colors)
XGA, SVGA and VGA compatible.
Video RAM
Up to 64 MB of shared memory using Unified Memory
Architecture (UMA). Dynamically responds to application requirements and allocates the proper amount of
memory for optimal graphics and performance.
Processor
Figure 7-1. Configuration Label
CONFIGURATION LABEL
Your LifeBook notebook contains a configuration label
located on the bottom. (See figure 2-8 on page 11 for
location) This label contains specific information
regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook.
Following is an example label and information on how
to read your own configuration label.
Configuration ID
Screen
Size
Hard Drive
Operating
System
Memory
AUDIO
■
Realtek ALC202 codec
■
Stereo headphone jack, 1 V
impedance 32 Ohms.
■
Mono microphone jack, 125 mV
impedance 10K Ohms.
■
Two built-in speakers, 28 mm diameter (Stereo).
■
One built-in monaural microphone.
, or less, minimum
rms
or less, minimum
p-p
MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS
Floppy Disk Drive
Optional external USB 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive, which
accommodates 1.44MB or 720KB floppy disks.
Hard Disk Drive
40 GB or 60 GB fixed hard drive, Ultra ATA/100 type.
INTEGRATED POINTING DEVICE
Touch Pad pointing device.
LIFEBOOK SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL
Application Launcher buttons default to the following:
Label Button Function Default Application
1 Application A Notepad
2 Application B Calculator
3 Internet Internet Explorer
4 E-Mail Netscape Messenger
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THEFT PREVENTION LOCK SLOT
Lock slot for use with physical restraining security
systems. The locking system by Kensington is
recommended.
COMMUNICATIONS
Modem: Internal Multinational V.90 standard 56K fax/
modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax.), and
LAN: 10/100 base-Tx Ethernet.
* Actual data transfer rate over U.S. telephone lines
varies and is less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC
regulations and line conditions.
DEVICE PORTS
On the LifeBook notebook:
■
PC Card slot for Type I or Type II cards: PCMCIA
Standard 2.1 with CardBus support
■
Compact Flash Card slot
■
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external
monitor (see Video specifications)
■
Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for
input/output devices.
■
One modem (RJ-11) connector.
■
One LAN (RJ-45) jack (option with LAN models only)
■
One stereo headphone jack. (See Audio specifications)
■
One mono microphone jack.
(See Audio specifications)
■
One 100-pin connector for docking devices.
■
One embedded SmartCard Reader (requires an
optional SmartCard holder and a third-party
application)
On the Optional Port Replicator:
■
One 6-pin mini DIN PS/2 compatible connector for
external keyboard or external mouse.
■
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external
monitor (see Video specifications).
■
One 25-pin D-SUB connector for parallel input/
output devices; Bi-directional, output only or ECP.
■
One 9-pin D-SUB connector for RS-232C serial
input/output devices.
■
One RJ-45 port for LAN connectivity (LAN model
only).
KEYBOARD
Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2
compatible keyboards.
■
Total number of keys: 83.
■
Function keys: F1 through F12.
■
Feature extension key: Fn.
■
Two Windows keys: one Start key and one
application key
■
Key pitch: 17.5 mm.
■
Key stroke: 2 mm.
■
Built-in Touch Pad pointing device with left and
right buttons.
■
Built-in Palm Rest.
External Keyboard Support
PS/2-compatible (on optional port replicator only).
External Mouse Support
PS/2-compatible (on optional port replicator only).
POWER
Batteries
One 6-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 10.8V,
4400mAh.
AC Adapter
Autosensing 100-240V AC, 60W, supplying 16V DC,
3.75A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model
FPCAC37AP, which includes an AC cable.
Power Management
Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface) standards.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Overall Dimensions
Approximately 10.55"(w) x 8.86"(d) x 0.94/1.5"(h) (268
mm x 225 mm x 23.9/38.7 mm).
Weights
Approximately 3.28 lbs (1.49 kg) with 6-cell battery.
Optional Port Replicator approximately 0.6 lbs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Te mp e r at u r e
Operating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)
Non-operating: 5° to 140° F (–15° to 60° C)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing.
Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing.
Altitude
Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum.
POPULAR ACCESSORIES
For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu
accessories please visit our Web site at
http://us.fujitsu.com/computers or call 1-877-372-3473.
Memory Upgrades
■
512 MB SDRAM
■
1 GB SDRAM
Docking/Expansions
■
Port Replicator
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Power
■
6-cell Lithium ion battery pack
■
Battery Charger
■
Auto/Airline Adapter
■
AC Adapter
Storage
■
External CD-ROM drive
PC Cards
■
SmartCard holder
Additional Accessories
■
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
■
Presentation Audio system
■
Tel eA da pt 16 ' Tel eC or d
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IBM Modem Saver
■
Notebook Guardian Lock
■
Stylus Five Pack
Carrying Cases
■
Duo Carrying Case
■
Diplomat Carrying Case
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Your LifeBook comes with pre-installed software for
playing audio and video files of various formats. The
software configuration installed is dependent upon the
operating system that is pre-installed on your system. In
addition, there is file transfer software, virus protection
software and Power Management software.
LEARNING ABOUT YOUR
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application software
have tutorials built-into them upon installation. We
highly recommend that you step through the tutorial
before you use an application.
Manuals
Included with your LifeBook notebook you will find
manuals for your operating system and other preinstalled software. Manuals that are not included are
available online through the help system of the software.
We recommend that you review these manuals for
general information on the use of these applications.
Microsoft Windows
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook,
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft
Windows XP Home, or Microsoft Windows XP
Professional is installed as your operating system.
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) by PowerQuest
DISE by PowerQuest provides a way to restore your
computer if you experience a hard disk crash or other
system failure. DISE is used to restore the factory image
and restore the system to its original state.
BatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited (Windows 2000
Professional only)
BatteryAid allows you to control the display brightness
of your notebook in order to maximize battery life. (See
your BatteryAid online help for more information on the
correct way to use this program)
Since your notebook does not support the
CPU Clock control, the option is not active
within the Power Control menu of
BatteryAid.
Fujitsu HotKey Utility (Windows XP only)
Utility for displaying the brightness and volume levels
on your LifeBook screen.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is installed as your default internet
browser.
Netscape 7.0
Browser suite, including integrated E-mail accounts,
instant messaging, address book, search, and other tools
and plug-ins.
Reader
Adobe
The Adobe Reader, located in the Service and Support
Software folder, allows you to view, navigate, and print
PDF files from across all major computing platforms.
LifeBook Security/Application Panel Software
Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software
utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under
the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook
Application panel. They include a CD Player, Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate
Panel and Deactivate Panel.
Intel SpeedStep
(This utility is a separate utility for Windows 2000
systems; it is built into the Windows XP operating system.)
Intel SpeedStep allows your Lifebook notebook to
operate in dual mode by default. When connected to
AC source, the system operates in Maximum
Performance mode. When powered by battery, the
system switches to Battery Optimized mode to
conserve battery life. SpeedStep software is
automatically loaded when you start your system and
appears on the system tray as one of the two flags. A
checker flag indicates that the system is set for
Maximum Performance mode. A blue flag with a
green center square indicates that the system is set for
Battery Optimized mode. You can change the setting
or disable the software by double-clicking the flag icon
and changing the settings in the Intel SpeedStep
Technology window.
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Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a
wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power
your LifeBook notebook.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays
which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel
on the screen.
AdHoc
A name of a wireless LAN configuration.
It is a type of communication using wireless cards only.
Another type of communication is called Infrastructure
(using a wireless card and an access point).
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over
ordinary phone lines.
Auto/Airline Adapter
A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to
the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of
default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on
until it loads your installed operating system from disk.
Information from the BIOS is transferred to the
installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware.
Bit
An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of
information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).
bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe
data transfer rates.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating system
from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.
Bus
An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU
and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
Cache Memory
A block of memory built into the micro-processor
which is much faster to access than your system RAM
and used in specially structured ways to make your
overall data handling time faster.
CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which
offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI
architecture.
CD-ROM
Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of
digital data storage which is read optically with a laser
rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can
contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads
crashing into the surface and destroying the data when
there is a failure nor to wear from reading.
Channel
A radio frequency band used for communication
between wireless cards and access points.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random
access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing
random access memory which requires very low levels of
power to operate.
COM Port
Abbreviation for communication port. This is your
serial interface connection.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system.
Example: run a particular application or format a floppy
disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes
up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam
of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It
produces a visual image by varying the position and
intensity of the beam.
Data
The information a system stores and processes.
DC
Direct current. A voltage or current that does not
fluctuate periodically with time.
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Default Value
A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your
own.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters
required for the communication, such as IP address.
The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and
the receiver is called a DHCP client.
DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
DISE
Drive Image Special Edition.
A utility that allows you to restore the original factory
image on your hard drive in the event of corruption or
accidental erasure of files or applications.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the
platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible
it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing
with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
Disk Drive
The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads
and control circuitry for reading and writing the data
on the disk.
Diskette
A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.
DMA
Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory
to memory transfers of data which do not require
CPU action.
DMI
Desktop Management Interface. A standard that
provides PC management applications with a common
method of locally or remotely querying and configuring
PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals.
DNS
Domain Name System
A function to control the association between the IP
address and the name assigned to the computer.
If you do not know the IP address but if you know the
computer name, you can still communicate to that
computer.
DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk
Operating System).
Driver
A computer program which converts application and
operating system commands to external devices into the
exact form required by a specific brand and model of
device in order to produce the desired results from that
particular equipment.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high
speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.
Encryption Key (Network Key)
Key information used to encode data for data transfer.
This device uses the same encryption key to encode and
decode the data, and the identical encryption key is
required between the sender and receiver.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly.
Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry
day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry
day.
Extended Memory
All memory more than the 640KB recognized by
MS-DOS as system memory.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which
is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where
the platter is very stiff.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook
in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data
entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface
for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.
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IEEE 1394
Industry standard that allows you to connect between
your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital
camera. Also known as “Firewire” or “iLINK”.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light
spectrum which is invisible to humans.
Infrastructure
A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of
communication uses an access point.
Another type of communication is called AdHoc.
IP Address
An address used for computers to communicate in the
TCP/IP environment.
Current IPv4 (version 4) uses four values in the range
between 1 and 255. (Example: 192.168.100.123).
There are two types of IP address: global address and
private address.
The global address is an only address in the world. It is
controlled by JPNIC (Japan Network Information
Center). A private address is an only address in the
closed network.
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high powertime life for its size and is not subject to the memory
effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
LPT Port
Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface
ports because historically line printers were the first and
latter the most common device connected to parallel
ports.
MAC Address
Media Access Control Address
A unique physical address of a network card. For
Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor
code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining
three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing
overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique
physical address in the world, being assigned with a
different address from other cards. For Ethernet, frames
are sent and received based on this address.
MB
Megabyte.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
IrDA
Infrared Data Association. An organization which
produces standards for communication using infrared
as the carrier.
IRQ
Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal
to the CPU that an external event has occurred which
needs to be processed.
KB
Kilobyte.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers
and peripherals within a single limited geographic
location which can pass programs and data amongst
themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes
images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a
crystalline liquid.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily
accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
MHz
Megahertz.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard
communication protocol for exchange of information
between computers and sound producers such
as synthesizers.
Modem
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The
equipment which connects a computer or other data
terminal to a communication line.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound from all
sources.
MPU-401
A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time
through the Internet or other networks. You can set a
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smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication,
if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact
that the maximum size is too large.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The standard for
TV broadcast and reception for the USA.
Operating System
A group of control programs that convert application
commands, including driver programs, into the exact
form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from
that particular equipment.
Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and
made to appear to the operating system as if it were a
separate disk, and addressed by the operating system
accordingly.
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect
Self-configuring PC local bus. Designed by Intel, PCI has
gained wide acceptance as a standard bus design.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association. The Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association is an
organization that sets standards for add-in cards for
personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific
function associated with but not integral to a computer.
Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a
keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your
display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your
image will appear.
POST
Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS
which checks the configuration and operating condition
of your hardware whenever power is applied to your
notebook. Status and error messages may be displayed
before the operating system is loaded. If the self test
detects failures that are so serious that operation can not
continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.
A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP), which is used for connection on the phone line.
Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your
computers telling your hardware what to do and how
and when to do it.
Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive data
between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are organized
in procedures for correct transfer of information.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of
your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information
(both program and data) as long as it has the proper
power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated
circuitry which allows the user to add additional
memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases
all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this
refers to returning to active operation after having been
in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data
stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook
and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is
transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any
other wires only for control of the device not for transfer
of data.
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SMART
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
(SMART) is an emerging technology that provides nearterm failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART
is enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive
attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time.
If a failure is likely to occur, SMART makes a status
report available so that the LifeBook notebook can
prompt the user to back up the data on the drive. Naturally not all failures are predictable. SMART predictability is limited to those attributes which the drive can
self-monitor. In those cases where SMART can give
advance warning, a considerable amount of precious
data can be saved.
SRAM
Static random access memory. A specific technology of
making RAM which does not require periodic data
refreshing.
SSID
Service Set Identifier
Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems
allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can
join any network.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook
notebook uses various suspension states to reduce
power consumption and prolong the charge of your
battery.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion
of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an
LCD screen just above the keyboard.
TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display
panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to
control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of
devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus.
Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up
to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices,
printers, and keyboards to your computer.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard
originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of
personal computers.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to
video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative
to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of business
computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has
passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA
(Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN
products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard,
go to the WECA website at: www.wirelessethernet.com.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two
different sources.
SVGA
Super VGA.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for driving a
TV or computer monitor.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to
provide time of day and date.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single
limited geographic location which can pass programs
and data amongst themselves.
Write Protect
Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a
storage media. Example: all information on a device
such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage
media such as a partition of a hard drive; a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.
XGA
Extended VGA.
Zip Drive
A 100MB or 250MB read/write removable media disk
drive.
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Regulatory Information
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
n
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
n
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a
different circuit than the receiver.
n
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
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC registration number
and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to
the telephone company.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard jack
type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided
with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment
is 0.0B as shown on the label. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to a line, as
determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
the telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair
or warranty information, please refer to the manual or
contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation,
Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service
provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information).
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have any questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes
it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other
electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax
machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or
on the first page of the transmission, the date an time it
is sent and an identification of the business or other
entity, or other individual sending the message and the
telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
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Regulatory Information
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
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
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry
Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.
This is confirmed by the registration number. The
abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. It does not imply that
Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the
user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The
user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in
some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by
Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this terminal equipment is 0.0. The REN assigned to
each terminal equipment provides an indication of the
maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected
to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface
may consist of any combination of devices subject only
to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equiva-
lence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
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
AVIS: Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada applicables au
matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée par le
numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé devant le
numéro d’enregistrement, signifie que l’enregistrement
s’est effectué conformément à une déclaration de
conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques
d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Il n’implique pas
qu’Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel.
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 eVectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute
défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie
de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du
présent matériel est de 0.0. L’IES assigné à chaque
dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface
téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut
consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs,
à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équiva-
lence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs
doivent vérifier 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.
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UL Notice
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL
Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 Vdc,
with a current of 3.75 A.
AC Adapter output polarity
+
The modem-to-telephone network
connection must be a line cord using a
minimum #26 AWG wire.
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
n
For continued protection against risk of
fire, replace only with the same type and
rating fuse.
n
Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock)
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 instructi
on.
System Disposal
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT
CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
Hg
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR
FEDERAL LAWS.
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Appendix
Integrated Wireless
LAN* User’s Guide
*Optional Device
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FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please note the following regulatory information related to the
wireless LAN device.
Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however,
are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions
from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN
devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate
within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards
and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be
restricted in some situations or environments, such as:
■
On board an airplane, or
■
In an explosive environment, or
■
In situations where the interference risk to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN
devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports,
hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings),
obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the
equipment.
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in
strict accordance with the instructions included in the user
documentation provided with the product. Any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by
the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct
any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any
damage or violation of government regulations arising from
failure to comply with these guidelines.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Federal Communications Commission statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause interference, and, (2) This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. 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. If not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, it 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 and correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the
receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from the one the receiver is connected to.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20 centimeters between the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antenna
(located on the top edge of the LCD screen) and your body.
The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code which may
not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without
an approved US Department of Commerce export license. This
device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as well as ICES 003
B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu PC Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.
Canadian Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device
is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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Before Using the Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly setup and configure the integrated Wireless LAN
Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the
rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device, read
this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing one
of the following two devices. Most of the procedures are
identical. Sections that differ between the two devices
have been noted in the text:
■
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI wireless
network card
■
Atheros AR5002x or AR5002g Mini-PCI wireless
network card
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
■
The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the
mainboard of the mobile computer.
■
It is a dual-band radio that operates in two license-free
RF bands, therefore eliminating the need to procure an
FCC license to operate. It operates in the 2.4GHz
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band.
Additionally, the Atheros device operates in the lower
and middle bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National
Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
■
The Atheros WLAN is capable of three operating
modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g,
wireless LAN standards governed by the IEEE (Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers). The Intel
WLAN is capable of two operating modes,
IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g.
■
Encoding of data is modulated using Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Complementary Code
Keying (CCK) when the WLAN device is operating in
IEEE 802.11b mode and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) when operating in
IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode.
■
The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operates at
the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in
IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
■
The maximum communication range indoors is
approximately 80 feet (25 meters). However, that
range will increase or decrease depending on factors
such as number of walls, reflective material, or interference from external RF sources.
■
The WLAN device supports the following encryption
methods - WEP, TKIP, and AES encryption.
WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE
Ad Hoc Mode
(See Figure A-1)
"Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless network architecture
where wireless network connectivity between multiple
computers is established without a central wireless
network device, typically known as Access Point(s).
Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in
a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are
also known as peer-to-peer networks. Ad Hoc networks
are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing
network connectivity between multiple computers.
Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID, network authentication, and encryption key settings are identically
configured on all computers in the Ad Hoc network.
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
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Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
(See Figure A-2)
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or
wired network devices by communicating through an
Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices
can communicate with each other or can communicate
with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks
operate in infrastructure mode because they require
access to the wired LAN in order to access computers,
devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and
databases.
How to Handle This Device
The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile
computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be
necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Operating System that your mobile computer comes with has
been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.
WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS
■
The Intel WLAN device is a dual-mode wireless network card (supports IEEE802.11b/g); the Atheros
device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g.
■
The Intel WLAN device operates in the 2.4GHz ISM
band; the Atheros WLAN device also operates in the 5
GHz lower and middle UNII bands.
■
The maximum range of the WLAN device indoors is
typically 80 feet (25 meters). Please note that the maximum range you achieve may be shorter or longer than
80 feet, depending on factors such as access point
transmit power, number and density of obstructions,
or external RF interference.
■
Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of
WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same
2.4GHz frequency range that IEEE802.11b/g devices
operate in. Interference by microwaves does not occur
with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz
RF band.
■
Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4GHz frequency range may interfere with the operation of
WLAN devices in IEEE802.11b/g modes. Symptoms of
interference include reduced throughput, intermittent
disconnects, and large amounts of frame errors. It is
HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices
be powered off to ensure the proper operation of the
WLAN device.
DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in
certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where
certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics,
airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two
methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device, 1)
the Wireless On/Off Switch and 2) in Windows using the
Intel PROSet Software or Atheros Client Utility software.
Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off
position. (Figure A-3)
Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Internet
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
Wireless LAN
Wired LAN
Access Point*
*An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.
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The Wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models.
Wireless LAN
On/Off Switch
Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location
Deactivation using the Intel PROSet Software
The WLAN device can also be deactivated in Windows
using the Intel PROSet Software. The procedure to
accomplish this:
1. Click [Start]-> [Control Panel].
2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking "Switch to Classic View"
which can be found in the left frame of the Control
Panel window.
3. Double-click on the Intel PROSet for Wireless icon
which will execute the Intel PROSet application.
4. Select the General tab if it is not already selected.
5. Check the Off radio button next to "Switch radio:"
then click the [OK] button.
Deactivation using Atheros Client Utility software
1. Click [Start] -> [Program Files] -> [Atheros] ->
Atheros Client Utility.
2. Choose Action and click Disable Radio.
ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished
using the same methods as the deactivation process
■
Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
■
In Windows using the Intel PROSet Software or
Atheros Software
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Configuration of the WLAN Device
The WLAN Device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using one of the following
tools:
■
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) The WZC allows for multiple profile setup and support for most industry standard security solutions.
■
Intel PROSet Software - The Intel PROSet Software
allows for multiple profile setup and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most industry
standard security solutions as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) is contained in this software.
■
Atheros Client Utility - The Atheros Client Utility software allows for multiple profile setups and supports
automatic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), is contained in this
software.
FLOW OF OPERATIONS
1. Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the
WLAN Device on page 92 for more information).
2. Configure the Wireless Network parameters (See
Configure Wireless Network Parameters on page 94
for more information).
■
Enter the network name (SSID)
■
Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad
Hoc or Infrastructure)
■
Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared,
WPA, or WPA-PSK
■
If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and
choose key index.
3. Configure network settings (See Configure Network Parameters on page 94 for more information)
■
TCP/IP settings
■
Workgroup or Domain settings.
CONFIGURATION USING WIRELESS
ZERO CONFIGURATION TOOL
This section explains the procedure to properly
configure the WLAN device using the WZC. Pre-defined
parameters will be required for this procedure. Please
consult with your network administrator for these
parameters:
Network Name - Also known as the SSID
Network Key (WEP) - Required if using static WEP
keys.
Authentication Type - Open, Shared, WPA, or WPAPSK
Procedure
1. Activate the WLAN device using the Wireless On/
Off Switch, the Intel PROSet software, or the
Atheros Client Utility.
2. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Pane l].
3. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking "Switch to Classic View"
which can be found in the left frame of the Control
Panel window.
4. Double-click the Network Connections icon. A list
of previously configured networks will be displayed.
5. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed.
6. Click the [Wireless Networks] tab.
7. Click [Refresh], then choose the correct SSID from
the [Available Networks] window. Click [Configure] and proceed to step 8. Please note that only
wireless networks that broadcast their SSID will be
displayed. If the SSID of the wireless network is not
visible, you must manually add it. This can be
accomplished by clicking [Add]
8. From within the Association tab configure the
appropriate WLAN parameters. Please have ready
the following parameters:
■
Network name (SSID) - ASCII string of up to 33
characters used by the WLAN to logically separate
wireless networks.
■
Authentication Type - Options include Open,
Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK
■
Network Key - If Authentication Type is Open or
Shared, choices are None or WEP. If Authentication Type is WPA or WPA-PSK, choices are WEP
or TKIP.
Ad Hoc Networks: All computers in an Ad Hoc
network must be assigned with the same SSID and
the checkbox for the field [This is a computer to
computer (ad hoc) network, wireless access points
are not used.] must be checked.
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