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However, as ongoing development efforts are
continually improving the capabilities of our
products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of
the contents of this document. We disclaim
liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.
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received, including interference that may
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these
instructions for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation;
to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register, or in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the
type of power indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power
available, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This will only plug into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product,
make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord
does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total rating
of all products plugged into the wall outlet
does not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
12. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged
or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the product does not operate normally
when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance, indicating a need for service.
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14. CAUTION. When replacing the battery, be
sure to install it with the polarities in the
correct position. There is a danger of
explosion if the battery is replaced with
an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommeded by the
manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
15. Use only the proper type of power supply
cord set (provided in your accessories box)
for this unit. It should be a detachable type:
UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA,
SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum,
VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum
length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
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HIGH SAFETY REQUIRED USE
This Product is designed, developed and
manufactured as contemplated for general use,
including without limitation, general office use,
personal use, household use and ordinary
industrial use, but is not designed,developed and
manufactured as contemplated for use
accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless
extremely high safety is secured, could lead
directly to death, personal injury, severe physical
damage or other loss (hereinafter ‘High Safety
Required Use’), including without limitation,
nuclear power reaction core control in nuclear
atomic facility, airplane automatic aircraft flight
control, air traffic control, operation control in
mass transport control system, medical
instrument for life support system, missile
launching control in weapon system. You shall
not use this Product without securing the
sufficient safety required for the High Safety
Required Use.
DATA STORAGE MEDIA AND
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
The only effective protection for the data stored
in a computer, such as on a hard disk, is for you,
Purchaser to regularly back up the data. Fujitsu
and its affiliates, suppliers, service providers and
resellers shall not be responsible for any software
programs, data or other information stored or
used on any media or part of any Product
returned to Fujitsu or its service providers for
Warranty Service or other repair, including but
not limited to the costs of recovering such
programs, data or other information. It is solely
your responsibility as the Purchaser to back up
any software programs, data, or information
stored on any storage media or any part of a
Product returned for Warranty Service or repair
to the designated service centers.
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AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT
EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.
Connection of Non Certified/Approved
peripherals may result in the equipment
operating outside the Australian EMI
Standards.
Modems connected to the Australian
telecommunications network must be operated
in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This
modem has been specifically configured to
ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do
not adjust your modem or software outside the
values indicated below. To do so would result in
your modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
Call Attempts/Retries:
Applications software shall be configured so that
no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a
connection to a given number (Note: if the modem
can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can
be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful,
there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes
before attempting to call the number again.
Failure to set the modem, and any application
software used with the modem, to the values
shown above will result in the modem being
operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, this would be in violation of the
Labelling Notice for this equipment, and the
Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes
penalties for the connection of non-compliant
equipment.
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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal
equipment indicates only that Telecom has
accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Above all, it provides no assurance that any item
will work correctly in all respects with another
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different
make or model, nor does it imply that any product
is compatible with all of Telecom’s network
services.
This equipment is not capable under all operating
conditions of correct operation at the higher
speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS
connections are likely to be restricted to lower
bit rates when connected to some PSTN
implementations. Telecom will accept no
responsibility should difficulties arise in such
circumstances.
Immediately disconnect this equipment should it
become physically damaged, and arrange for its
disposal or repair.
This equipment shall not be used in any manner,
which could constitute a nuisance to other
Telecom customers.
Some parameters required for compliance with
Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are
dependent on the equipment (PC) associated
with this device. The associated equipment shall
be set to operate within the following limits for
compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:
For repeat calls to the same number.
There shall be no more than 10 call attempts
to the same number within any 30 minute
period for any single manual call initiation, and
The equipment shall go on-hook for a period
of not less than 30 seconds between the end
of one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatic calls to different numbers.
The equipment shall go on-hook for a period
of not less than 5 seconds between the end of
one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatically answered Incoming Calls
Incoming calls shall be answered between 3
and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.
For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all
devices connected to a single line at anytime
should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment
is 0.5.
This equipment shall not be set to make
automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency
Service.
This device is equipped with pulse dialing while
the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing.
There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will
always continue to support pulse dialing. It is
strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not
used.
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WARNING
CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/
APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN
THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDE THE
NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.
Copyright
Note: Modem setting in Windows
XP
A. If you are located in Australia
1. Click Start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull
down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.
5. Click OK and Apply.
B. If you are located in New Zealand
1. Click start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region
pull down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.
5. Click OK and Apply.
Note:
The screens and illustrations shown in this
examples may slightly vary depending on the
operating environment that you have installed.
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Fujitsu LifeBook® B Series
Table of Contents
NAMES OF THE PARTS
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............. 1
Front features of the notebook .....................1
Exterior features: Top panels ........................3
Exterior features: Side view .......................... 4
A copy of LifeBook User's Manual is located on
your Microsoft Windows Desktop and Software
Drivers CD. You can use this LifeBook User's
Manual to find out more information about the
functions and features of your notebook.
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NAMES OF THE PARTS
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front features of the
notebook
1. Latch
The latch locks the top panel of the
noteboook in place. Slide the latch to the right
to open the notebook.
To unlock the LCD panel, slide the knob to
the right.
2. LCD panel
The screen display of the notebook.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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2
3
4
5
6
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The phenomena descrbied below are
characteristics of LCD panels and do not
indicate that LCD panels are defective.
• The TFT color LCD screen of your
notebook, composes of more than
2,350,000 picture elements (number
of dots when the screen resolution
is set at 1024 by 768 pixels), It was
manufactured using advanced
technologies. For technical reasons,
LCD screen may have pixels that do
not light and pixels that are always
lit.
• LCD panels may display slight
varying colors and uneven density.
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3. Status indicator LCD
This indicator displays operating status
symbols that correspond to specific
components on your notebook.
4. LifeBook security/quick launch panel
This security/quick launch panel provides
hardware anti-theft security and one-touch
application launch capability.
5. Power and Suspend/Resume button
This button allows you to power on or off the
notebook. You can use this button to suspend
notebook activity without turning off the
power to it. You resume your last working
session on the notebook from suspend mode
also by pressing this button.
You power off the notebook by pressing
the power button and holding it for at
least four 4 seconds.
6. Speakers
The built-in dual speakers provides stereo
sound.
7. Keyboard
A 82-key keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys.
8. Wireless LAN switch
This switch turns the wireless LAN antenna
ON and OFF.
Note: This is only applicable for notebooks
with wireless LAN antenna.
9. Flat point
You use this to control the mouse pointer.
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Exterior features: Top panels
1. Built-in Wireless LAN antenna
This is the location of the dual wireless LAN
antenna. Do not exert unnecessary pressure
to this area as this may affect the
performance of wireless communication on
your notebook.
NOTE: This is only applicable for notebooks
with wireless LAN antenna.
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Exterior features: Side view
Right view of the computer
1. USB 2.0 ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect
external Universal Serial Bus devices. USB
2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps
and is backward compatible with USB 1.1
devicfes, which transfer data at up to
12Mbps.
If a USB2.0-compiant device is
connected to your notebook via a hub
or any other interconnect device, the
performance of the USB device
connected may be degraded in some
degree. This depends on the
performance of connected device.
2. Modem (RJ11) port
It allows you to connect your notebook
internal modem to a phone line socket using
a supplied RJ11 cable.
3. LAN (RJ4) port
This port allows you to connect to a LAN
(local area network) using an optional LAN
cable. This port is compatible with 100 BaseTx and 10 Base-T networks.
4. Air inlet
This opening allows air to flow into the
notebook.
Be careful not to obstruct the air inlet.
Failure to do so prevent heat from being
dissipated from the notebook. This may
damage the notebook.
5 DC-IN jack
You plug in the supplied AC adapter into this
port to power your notebook and charge the
battery.
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Left view of the computer
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1. External monitor port
The external monitor port allows you to
connect an external display monitor to the
notebook.
2. Air outlet
This opening allows air to flow out of the
notebook.
Be careful not to obstruct the air outlet.
Failure to do so prevent heat from being
dissipated from the notebook. This may
damage the notebook.
3. Microphone jack
It allows you to connect an external mono
microphone.
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4. Headphone jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect
a headphone or external speakers.
When listening to music from the
notebook using the headphone, be
careful not to turn up the volume too
high. Listening to loud music for a long
period of time can adversely affect your
hearing.
When using the headphone connected
to the notebook, always remember to
disconnect the headphone from the
notebook before you power on or off the
notebook.
5. PC card slot
It allows you to install an optional PC card.
Your notebook came with a dummy card
in the PC card slot.
6. PC card eject button
You press this button to eject the PC card.
7. Compact flash card slot
It allows you to install an optional CF card.
Your notebook came with a dummy card
in the compact flash card slot.
8. Compact flash card eject button
You press this button to eject the compact
flash card.
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Exterior features: Rear view of
notebook
1. Anti-theft lock slot
It allows you to attach an optional physical
lock down device.
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2
3
4
5
6
Exterior features: Bottom
view
1. Battery pack
This battery pack is removable.
2. Battery pack latches
You need to slide the latches inwards while
removing the battery pack.
3. Port replicator interface
This port connects to your notebook port
replicator.
4. Air inlet
This opening allows air to flow into the
notebook.
5. Memory module compartment
The location of the memory module slot.
6. Air outlet
This opening allows air to flow out of the
notebook.
Be careful not to obstruct the air inlet
and outlet. Failure to do so prevent heat
from being dissipated from the
notebook. This may damage the
notebook.
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Port replicator
If the notebook is docked onto the port
replicator, the LAN (RJ45) port on the
main unit will not be accessible. Use the
LAN (RJ45) port on the port replicator
to access to your LAN.
1. LAN (RJ4) port
This port allows you to connect to a LAN
(local area network) using an optional LAN
cable. This port is compatible with 100 BaseTx and 10 Base-T networks.
2. External monitor port
The external monitor port allows you to
connect an external display monitor to the
notebook.
3. Parallel port
It allows you to connect a device with a
parallel connector, such as a parallel printer.
4. Serial port
It allows you to connect an RS-232Ccompliant device.
5. USB 2.0 ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect
external Universal Serial Bus devices. USB
2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps
and is backward compatible with USB 1.1
devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps.
These ports, including the two ports on the
notebook, allows you to connect up to four
external USB devices.
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If a USB2.0-compiant device is
connected to your notebook via a hub
or any other interconnect device, the
performance of the USB device
connected may be degraded in some
degree. This depends on the
performance of connected device.
10. Port replicator interface
This port connects the port replicator to your
notebook.
11. Port replicator release lever
You need to use this lever to disconnect the
notebook from the port replicator before you
remove the notebook out of the port
replicator.
6. Line-out jack
This port allows you to connect the notebook
to external audio system or a set of external
audio speakers.
7. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
It allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse or a
PS/2 keyboard.
8. DC-IN jack
You plug in the supplied AC adapter into this
port to power your notebook and charge the
battery.
9. Left guide
The left and right guides on the port replicator
allows you to dock the notebook easily. The
left guide also serves to block the external
monitor port on the notebook when the
notebook is docked onto the port replicator.
This is a reminder that you can only use the
external monitor port on the port replicator
when the notebook is docked.
12. Right guide
The left and right guides on the port replicator
allows you to dock the notebook easily. The
right guide also serves to block the LAN
(RJ45) port on the notebook when the
notebook is docked onto the port replicator.
This is a reminder that you can only use the
LAN (RJ45) port on the port replicator when
the notebook is docked.
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Power indicator
AC adapter
indicator
• Battery attachment indicator
• Battery charging indicator
• Battery power level indicator
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Security indicator
Scroll Lock indicator
Caps Lock indicator
Num Lock indicator
Compact flash
card access
indicator
PC card access
indicators
Hard disk access indicator
STATUS INDICATOR LCD
When your computer is turned off, no
indicators are displayed on the status
indicating LCD, except when the battery
pack is being charged.
Power Indicator
This indicator turns on when there is power to
the notebook. It turns off thwne the notebook is
powered off. This indicator will blink if the
notebook is put in suspend mode.
AC Adapter Indicator
This indicator shows the power source of your
notebook i.e. from an external AC adapter or an
internal battery. The indicator turns on when the
power source is from an external AC adapter. It
turns off then power source is from internal
battery.
Battery Attachment
Indicator
It shows an internal battery is installed.
Battery Charging
Indicator
This turns on when the internal battery is being
charged.
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Power Level Indicator
It shows the remaining power of the battery.
Hard Disk Drive Access
Indicator
This indicator turns on when the internal hard
disk drive is being accessed.
Num Lock Indicator
This indicator lights up when the keyboard is
locked in Num Lock mode. You can use the
keyboard as a ten-digit keyboard when the Num
Lock mode is turned on. You toggle the Num Lock
mode by using the [NumLk] key.
Caps Lock Indicator
You can toggle the Caps Lock mode by using
the [CapsLock] key.
Do not power off the notebook when the
hard disk drive access indicator is
shown. Failure to do so may corrupt data
on the hard disk as well as the installed
operating system.
PC Card Slot Access
Indicator
This indicator turns on if an application tries to
access a PC Card slot regardless whether a PC
Card is installed in the slot.
Compact Flash Card Slot
Access Indicator
This indicator turns on if an application tries to
access a CF Card slot regardless whether a CF
Card is installed in the slot.
Scroll Lock Indicator
This indicator lights up when the the Scroll Lock
mode is turned on. You can toggle the Scroll Lock
mode by using the [ScrLk] key while holding down
the [Fn] key.
Security Indicator
This indicator may blink when the notebook
powers on or resumes from suspend mode. This
means a password has been set for the notebook
using the Security Panel. You must enter the
correct password before the notebook will
resume operation.
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BATTERY
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Charging the battery
1. Connect the AC adapter.
The moment you connect an AC adapter to
your notebook, the notebook begins to
charge the internal battery pack. The Battery
Charging Indicator () on the Status
Indicator LCD turns on.
2. When the indicator turns off after the
battery is completely charged, disconnec
the AC adapter from the notebook.
Before using the supplied battery pack
the first time after purchase, remember
to charge it fully. If a charged battery has
not been recharged for more than a
month, charge it fully before using it.
When the battery is fully charged, the
charging status indicator turns off and
the indicator stops blinking ( )
and lights up ( ).
When the battery is 90% or more
charged, it cannot be recharged even
when the AC adapter is connected. The
battery can be recharged when its power
level (i.e. remaining battery life) is 89%
or less.
When a notebook is turned off, all
indicators on the status LCD goes off
immediately if the battery is completely
charged.
The changeability of the battery
degrades when it is used in an extremely
hot or cold place.
When the battery is very hot , for example,
immediately after long usage of the
notebook, the battery protection feature
may be activated to prevent the battery
from being recharged. When the
temperature decreases, the notebook
automatically begins to charge the
battery.
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Running the computer on its
battery
Checking the power level of
the battery
This section explains how to run your the
notebook on its battery pack.
1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your
notebook, and press the power button.
The power indicator lights up.
Power button
The power level of the battery decreases
faster when the notebook is used in a
cold place.
The chargeability of the battery
decreases after it has been used over a
long period of time. If the battery runs
down very fast, replace it with a new
battery.
When the notebook is turned on or when the
battery is being charged, the battery level
indicator turns on and blinks to show the power
level of the battery.
Different power levels of the
battery
Between about 76% and 100%
charged.
Between about 51% and 75%
charged.
Between about 26% and 50%
charged.
The battery is between 13% and
25% charged or between 0% and
25% during charging.
Lower Power Level
The battery is below 12%
charged.
Dead Battery
The battery is 0% charged.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Due to certain characteristics of Li-ion
battery, the Battery Level Indicator may
not correctly show the remaing power
of the battery, especially under extreme
temperature conditions.
When the battery is 90% or more
charged, it cannot be recharged even if
the AC adapter is connected to the
notebook. The battery can be recharged
When it is less 89% charged.
Battery Failure Alert
Indicates that the battery cannot be
charged properly.
If is indicated, turn off the
notebook, remove the battery and
reinstall it properly.
Low battery condition
When the battery is discharged to a very low
level, the battery level indicator on the status
indicator LCD blinks ( ). If it blinks, connect
the AC adapter to your notebook immediately to
recharge the battery.
The use of a weak battery may result in
loss of data you are currently working
on. When the battery runs low, connect
the AC adapter to your notebook as
soon as an external power source is
available or immediately save the data
you are working on, exit all applications
and turn off the notebook.
Accessing data on the hard disk
consumes a lot of power. Therefore
when the battery is weak, connect an
AC adapter to the notebook before
accessing data on the hard disk.
If a battery is weak and there is no
system activity, the notebook may go
into standby (i.e. suspend) mode.
However, if there is system activity, the
notebook will go into standby mode only
after the system activity has completed
its processing.
The notebook will go into standby mode
when the indicator reaches 3%. This is
the default setting of the notebook.
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DC Output Cable
AC Cable
POWER SOURCES
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
Connecting the Power
Adapters
The AC adapter provides power for operating
your notebook and charging the battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power
jack on your notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical
outlet.
The Lithium ion battery is not charged at the
point of purchase. Remember to connect the
AC adapter to your notebook to charge the
battery fully before you use it for the first time.
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Getting Started with your LifeBook
Notebook
Power On
Suspend/Resume/Power On button
The Suspend/Resume/Power On button is used
to turn on your 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 notebook be sure you
have a power source. This means that at least
one battery is installed and charged, or that
the AC adapter is connected and has power.
When you Power On your notebook, it will
perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check
the internal parts and configuration. If an error is
found, your notebook will emit an audio warning
and/or an error message will be displayed.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self
Test (POST), your notebook will load the
operating system.
Power Off
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Before turning off the power, check that the Hard
Disk Drive, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive
Access indicators are all Off. If you turn off the
power while the notebook is accessing the disk
or PC card, data may be lost. To shut down the
notebook properly, always use the Windows shut
down procedure.
Remember to close all files, exit all
applications, and shut down the operating
system prior to turning off the power using
the power switch. If documents are open
when the notebook is turned off, data may
be lost and this may result in disk errors.
Power button
You can press the Power/Suspend/Resume
button to turn off the notebook. After you have
finished working on the notebook, you can either
leave it in Standby (i.e. suspend) mode or turn it
off.
Do not carry your notebook around when it
is still power on. Do not subject your notebook
to shocks or vibrations. Failure to do so may
may damage the notebook.
Remember to use the correct procedure to shut
down the notebook. The proper sequence is:
1. Click the star menu, and then click Shut
Down or Turn Off Computer.
2. Select the Shut Down option from within the
Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY
PACK
Before changing the battery pack, be sure to exit
all running programs and save all data on the
hard disk. This section explains how to change
the battery pack.
Before changing the internal battery
pack, turn off the notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter from it. To
avoid shock hazards and damage to
your notebook, be careful not to touch
internal components of the notebook,
including the battery connector.
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect
the AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel, and place the
computer upside down.
3. Remove the battery pack.
Push the latches on the battery inwards
before taking it out of the notebook.
4. Install the new battery pack.
Align the battery pack with the two sides of
the battery compartment on the notebook
and slot it in to lock in place.
After removing the internal battery pack,
please take necessary precautions to
prevent it from being shorted. For
example, you can seal the connector
ends with insulating tape. After removing
the battery pack, do not mix it with other
types of battery.
The internal battery pack contains
recycle material.
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MEMORY
User-Installable Features
Replacing the memory
This section explains how to replace the memory
installed in the notebook.
Before installing any memory module,
remember to power off the notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter from it.
Keep small objects, such as a cover,
caps and screws, out of the reach of
babies and children. These small objects
may suffocate a baby or child if they are
swallowed accidentally. Should such an
accident happen, consult a doctor
immediately.
Memory module is made of materials
sensitive to human body static charges.
Before handling a memory module,
always touch an appropiate metal object
to discharge static charges from your
body.
Please remember to turn off the
notebook before you begin to install or
remove a memory module. If the
notebook is placed in standby or
hibernate mode while the memory is
removed, data may be lost or corrupted.
This may also damage the memory
module.
When removing screws from your
notebook, use a Phillips screwdriver of
an appropriate size to avoid damage to
their heads.
Install memory modules supported by
the notebook.
The memory modules (1GB), (512MB)
and (256MB) are available for this
notebook.
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Checking the memory
capacity
Changing memory module
The memory module installed on your notebook
can be replaced with a larger size of memory.
1. Turn on the notebook.
2. Click the Start button and select ontrol
Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and
then System.
The System Properties dialog box.
4. Check whether the circled numeric value
in the figure below has increased by the
size of the memory you have added.
Memory capacity
In this example, 512 MB of memory is installed.
* The notebook uses 8MB of memory for internal
use, therefore a memory capacity smaller than
the actual installed memory capacity is shown in
this windows.
5. Click OK.
1. Turn off your notebook and disconnect
the AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel, and place the
notebook upside down.
3. Remove the battery pack.
Refer to Step 3 of “Hardware” - “Changing
the battery pack,” then, remove the battery
pack.
4. Remove the screw shown in the figure
below, and detach the memory module
slot cover.
Slot cover
Memory module
slot
If the numeric value displayed does not
agree with the memory capacity of your
notebook, check the newly installed
memory module.
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User-Installable Features
5. Remove the memory.
Displace the hook on each side from the
memory module. The memory module
comes up slightly. Pull the memory module
diagonally up to detach it from the slot.
Ta b
6. Install the new memory.
Insert the new memory module diagonally
into the slot with the notch in the memory
module aligned with the projection on the
connector, and push the memory module
down until it clicks in place.
Memory
7. Attach the memory module slot cover and
secure it with the screw.
Attach the cover removed in Step 4.
Slot cover
After you have changed the memory
module, check the memory capacity of
the notebook to verify that the memory
module is installed properly.
Notch in the memory
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Fujitsu 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, go through the
following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into
your notebook and to an active AC power
source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC
Card slot is seated properly. You can also
remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that 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 back
on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer
to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for
more detailed troubleshooting information.
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in
the Troubleshooting Table without success,
contact your support representative.
Before you place the call, you should have the
following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the
fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Hardware configuration
• Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your
notebook for configuration and serial numbers.
Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook
notebook, try to find the symptoms under the
Problem column of the troubleshooting table. You
will find a description of common causes for that
symptom under the column Possible Cause
Follow the instructions on the Possible Solution
column to resolve the problem. All possible
causes or solutions may not apply to your
notebook.
If you keep notes about what you have tried,
your support representative may be able to
help you more quickly by giving additional
suggestions over the phone.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Audio Problem
There is no sound
coming from the
bulit-in speakers.
The software volume
control is set too low.
Adjust the sound volume control settings in
your software, operating system and
applications.
Headphones are plugged
into your notebook.
BIOS audio settings
are incorrect.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
The speakers have been
muted using the Volume
icon in the system tray.
Port Replicator Problems
Note: Be sure to power down your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to the Port
Replicator parallel port.
LifeBook notebook
does not turn on
when installed in
the optional Port
Replicator
Port Replicator AC
adapter is not plugged in.
Notebook is not properly
seated in the Port
Replicator.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values
within the Multimedia Device Configuration
menu.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the
bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a
speaker).
If the Mute box is checked, click on it to
uncheck it.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access
your floppy disk.
You tried to write to a write
protected floppy disk.
Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.
Floppy disk is not
loaded correctly.
The floppy disk drive may
not be properly installed.
Security is set to protect
access to floppy disk data.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access
your hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in
keyboard does
not seem to work.
The setup utility is
incorrectly set for your
internal (Primary Master)
or optional second hard
drive (Primary Slave).
The wrong drive
designator was used by
an application when a
bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the
notebook.
Security is set so your
operating system cannot
be started without a
password.
The notebook has gone
into Suspend mode.
Your application has
locked out your keyboard.
Eject floppy disk, check orientation and reinsert.
Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.
Verify your password and security settings.
Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary
Master and Primary Slave correctly.
Verify drive designator used by application is
in use by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a CD, drive
designations are automatically adjusted.
Verify your password and security settings.
Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to
restart your system.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
You have installed
an external
keyboard or
mouse, and it does
not seem to work.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Your operating system
software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Re-install your device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
You have
connected an
external keyboard
or a mouse and it
seems to be
locking up the
system.
Memory Problems
Your Power On
screen, or Main
menu of the BIOS
setup utility
information, does
not show the
correct amount of
installed memory.
Modem Problems
Messages about
modem operation.
Your mouse or keyboard
is connected to the wrong
PS/2 port on the optional
Port Replicator.
Your operating system
software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Your system has crashed.
Your memory upgrade
module is not properly
installed.
You have a memory
failure.
Messages about modem
operation are generated
by whichever modem
application is in use.
Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port and
the external keyboard or numeric key pad into
the PS/2 Keyboard port.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Try to restart your notebook.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade
module.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST)
messages.
See your application software documentation
for additional information.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems
You have installed
a parallel port
device, a serial
port device or a
USB device.
Your LifeBook
notebook does not
recognize the
device, or the
device does not
seem to work
properly.
The device is not
properly installed.
The device may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Your device may not have
the correct software driver
active.
Remove and re-install the device.
Close the application and restart your
notebook.
See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.
You may have the wrong I/
O address selected for
your device.
Your device and another
device are assigned the
same I/O address.
Parallel port is set to
output only.
See your device documentation and software
documentation to determine the required I/O
address.
Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility.
Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.
Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set
to bi-directional or ECP.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in
the PC Card slot
does not work or
is locking up the
system.
The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Remove and re-install the card.
Close the application and restart your
notebook.
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing seems
to happen.
Your sof tware may not
have the correct software
driver active.
You may have the wrong I/
O address selected for
your PC Card device.
Your PC Card device and
another device are
assigned the same I/O
address.
The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
The battery or batteries
are low.
See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.
See your PC Card documentation to
determine the required I/O address. Change
the settings in the BIOS.
Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the
presence and condition of the batteries. (See
Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more
information) If a battery is indicating a short,
remove that battery and operate from another
power source or replace that battery.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery
is charged or install a charged battery.
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is not plugged
in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing seems
to happen.
(continued)
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet,
airplane seat jack, or the
car’s cigarette lighter.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
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 or install a
charged optional second battery.
Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.
The power management
parameters are set for
auto timeouts which are
too short for your
operating needs.
You are operating on
battery power only and
have ignored a low battery
alarm until the batteries
are all at the dead battery
state and your machine
has gone into Dead
Battery Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure.
Your power adapter has
failed or lost its power
source.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/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 needs.
Install a power adapter and then push the
Power/ Suspend/Resume button.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the
outlet has power.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Power Failures
Your LifeBook
notebook will not
work on battery
alone.
The installed batteries
are dead.
No batteries are installed.
Replace the battery with a charged one or
install a Power adapter.
Install a charged battery.
The batteries
seem to discharge
too quickly.
The batteries are
improperly installed.
Your installed batteries
are faulty.
You are running an
application that uses a
great deal of power due to
frequent hard drive
access or DVD/CD-ROM
access, use of a modem
card or a LAN PC card.
The power savings
features may be disabled.
The brightness is turned
all the way up.
The batteries are very old.
The batteries have been
exposed to high
temperatures.
The batteries are too hot
or too cold.
Verify that the batteries are properly
connected by re-installing them.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.
Use both the primary battery and an optional
second battery and/or use a power adapter for
this
application when at all possible.
Check the power management and/or setup
utility settings in the Power Savings menu and
adjust according to your operating needs.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The
higher the brightness the more power your
display uses.
Replace the batteries.
Replace the batteries.
Restore the notebook to normal operating
temperature. The Charging icon on the Status
Indicator panel will flash when the battery is
outside its operating range.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend
Resume button
does not work.
The Suspend/Resume
button is disabled from the
Advanced submenu of the
Power menu of the setup
utility.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
The system
powers up, and
displays power on
information, but
fails to load the
operating system.
An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
notebook (boot)
sequence.
You did not hold the
button in long enough.
There may be a conflict
with the application
software.
The boot sequence
settings of the setup utility
are not compatible with
your configuration.
You have a secured
system requiring a
password to load your
operating system.
Internal hard drive was
not detected.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
problem.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a
few seconds if your application is preventing
the CPU from checking for button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button again.
Set the operating source by pressing the
[ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen
or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility
and adjust the source settings from the Boot
menu.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter
the setup utility and verify the Security settings
and modify them as accordingly.
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master
submenu, located within the Main menu, to try
to auto detect the internal hard drive.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages
to determine the meaning and severity of the
problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply
status indicators.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Shutdown and Startup Problems
Your notebook
appears to change
setup parameters
when you start it.
BIOS setup changes were
not saved when you made
them and exited the BIOS
setup utility returning it to
previous settings.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit
when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Your system
display won’t turn
on when the
system is turned
on or when the
system has
resumed.
Video Problems
The built-in display
is blank when you
turn on your
LifeBook notebook.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up
battery has failed.
The system may be
password-protected.
Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.
Contact your support representative for
repairs.
This is not a user serviceable part but has a
normal life of 3 to 5 years.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that
the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking,
enter your password.
Clear the Closed Cover switch.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Video Problems
The built-in display
is blank when you
turn on your
LifeBook notebook.
(continued)
The notebook is set for an
external monitor only.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
allows you to change your selection of where
to send your display video. Each time you
press the combination of keys you will step to
the next choice. The choices, in order are:
built-in display only, external monitor only, both
built-in display and external monitor.
The LifeBook
notebook turned
on with a series of
beeps and your
built-in display is
blank.
The display goes
blank by itself after
you have been
using it.
The angle of the display
and the brightness
settings are not adequate
for your lighting
conditions.
The power management
time-outs may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
failure which does not
allow the display to
operate.
The notebook has gone
into Video timeout,
Standby mode, Suspend
mode or Save-to-Disk
mode because you have
not used it for a period of
time.
The power management
time- outs may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.
Move the display and the brightness control
until you have adequate visibility.
Press any button the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push
the Power/ Suspend/Resume button. (The
display may be shut off by Standy mode, Auto
Suspend or Video Timeout)
Contact your support representative.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume 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.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/ Suspend/Resume button.
(The display may be shut off by Standby
Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
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Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.
Check the Closed Cover switch.
Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Video Problems
The application
display uses only a
portion of your
screen and is
surrounded by a
dark frame.
You are running an
application that does not
support 800 x 600/1024 x
768 pixel resolution
display and display
compression is enabled.
Display compression gives a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not
support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution
by changing your display compression setting,
(See the Video Features submenu, located
within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)
The Display is dark
when on battery
power.
You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
display any
information.
You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
come on.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
operation of an
application.
The Power Management
utility default is set on low
brightness to conserve
power.
Your BIOS setup is not set
to enable your external
monitor.
Your external monitor is
not properly installed.
Your operating system
soft-ware is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
LifeBook notebook.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or
double- click on the battery gauge and adjust
Power Control under battery settings.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing
[Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS
setup and enable your external monitor. (See
the Video Features submenu, located within
the Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)
Reinstall your device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all
messages are errors some may simply be
status.