Fujitsu LifeBook C2220 User's Guide

Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.

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Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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(1) This device may 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WARNING

CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/ APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDE THE NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.

Note: Modem setting in Windows

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® C Series

Table of Contents

NAMES OF THE PARTS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............. 1

Exterior features: Front/Top view

of the computer .......................................1

Exterior features: Side views ........................3

Exterior features: Rear/Top view

of the computer .......................................6

External features: Bottom view

of the computer .......................................7

OPERATING STATUS

INDICATOR LCD........................... 8

SUS/RES Indicator ...................................... 8

AC Adapter Indicator .................................... 8

Battery Loading Indicator ............................. 8

CD Access Indicator .................................... 8

Hard Disk Access Indicator ..........................8

Floppy Disk Access Indicator .......................8

PC Card Access Indicators .......................... 9

Num Lock Indicator ...................................... 9

Caps Lock Key .............................................9

Scroll Lock Indicator ..................................... 9

RUNNING THE COMPUTER

ON ITS BATTERY ......................... 10

Recharging the battery ................................. 10

Running the computer on its battery ............ 11

Checking the remaining battery life .............. 11

Low battery condition ................................... 12

POWER SOURCES ........................... 13

Connecting the Power Adapters .................. 13

Power On ..................................................... 14

Power Off ..................................................... 14

CHANGING THE INTERNAL

BATTERY PACK ........................... 15

ADDING MEMORY ............................ 16

Preparing necessary items .......................... 16

Installing memory .........................................16

Changing memory ........................................ 18

TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 20

Identifying the Problem ................................ 20

Specific Problems ........................................ 20

Troubleshooting Table ..................................21

NOTE:

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

Exterior Features: Front/Top view of the computer

1. Latch

Used to lock the LCD panel to prevent it from opening accidentally. To unlock the LCD panel, slide the knob to the right.

2. LCD panel

Displays images output by the computer.

About the properties of LCD screens The phenomena below are inherent in the properties of LCD screens and do not indicate that LCD screens are faulty.

– The TFT color LCD screen of your

computer, composed of more than 2,350,000 picture elements or pixels (Number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1024 by 768 pixels), was manufactured through the use of high technologies. For technical reasons, your LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit, which however does not indicate that your LCD screen is faulty.

– Colors reproduced by LCD screens

for computers vary to some extent from product to product for reasons of manufacture. Also, a slight unevenness of density may show up because of changes in temperature.

3. Power or Sus/Resume button

Used to turn on and off the computer, place it in standby mode and make it resume operation.

4. Keyboard

Used to type characters and enter commands in your computer.

5. Flat Point

Used to control the mouse pointer.

6. One-touch buttons

Used to start programs and control the playback of audio CDs.

7. Operating status indicator LCD

Indicates the operating status of the computer. The backlight is lit in blue when the computer power on with the AC Adapter attached. Power on with battery, the backlight will not lit.

8. Mode selector

Used to switch the one-touch buttons from one operating mode to another.

Some applications may not allow you to scroll up and down through a document,

using the scroll button.

9. Speakers

Sound output devices of the computer.

10. Scroll button

Used to scroll up or down through the document in the active window. (Mouse driver must be install for this function.)

11. Cover close switch

Places the computer in standby mode and turns off the backlight of the LCD screen when you close the LCD panel, and makes the computer resume operation when you open the LCD panel.

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Exterior Features: Side views

 Left view of the computer

1. Modem port

Used to connect the computer to a phone line via the supplied modular cable when using a BBS (online service) or navigating the Internet.

2. Video output terminal (S-terminal)

Used to send S-video signals to the TV connected.

3. IEEE 1394 (DV) port

Used to connect a peripheral device, such as a digital video camera (DVC), to the computer via a DV cable.

4. SD/Memory stick port

Used to insert an optional memory card.

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5. Antitheft lock

Used to connect a commercially available antitheft cable.

6. DC-IN jack

Used to connect the AC adapter included with your computer.

7. PC card slots

Used to insert optional PC cards. The upper and lower slots are referred to as Slot 2 and Slot 1, respectively.

8. PC card eject button

Press this button to eject the PC card.

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 Right view of the computer

Before connecting headphones or a microphone to your computer, always

turn down your computer’s master volume to a minimum.

Failure to do so could result in damage to the audio unit connected or could adversely affect your hearing.

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When you are listening to music with headphones, do not to turn up the

volume excessively. Listening to very loud sounds for a long time can adversely affect your hearing.

When you are wearing headphones plugged into the computer, do not turn

or off the computer, or very loud sounds may adversely affect your hearing.

1. Headphone jack/Optical digital audio

output terminal

• Headphone jack Used to connect commercially available headphones with a f3.5 mini plug. This jack is incompatible with some types of cable connectors, so you should consult a salesperson before purchasing headphones.

• Optical digital audio output terminal Used also to plug in the fiber-optic cable from an audio unit, e.g., an MD recorder, with an optical digital input terminal. (Compatible with optical mini-plugs)

2. Microphone jack

Used to connect a commercially available monaural microphone with a f3.5 mini plug. This jack does not support some types of microphones (e.g., dynamic microphone), so you should consult a salesperson before purchasing a microphone.

3. Floppy disk eject button

Press this button to eject the floppy disk.

4. CD eject button

Press this button to eject the CD or DVD from the optical disk drive. This button operates only when the computer is turned on.

5. Wireless switch (Provided only for wireless LAN device-equipped models)

Used to turn on and off the wireless LAN device. Always keep this switch in the OFF position where the use of electronic devices is prohibited, e.g., in hospitals and on airplanes.

6. Infrared port

This port enables you to make infrared communication

7. USB ports

Used to connect USB-compliant peripheral devices.

8. Floppy disk drive

Reads and writes data on floppy disks.

9. Optical disk drive

Hold either a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives.Standard optical drive may vary between countries,please check with your local distributor for actual configuration.

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Por t 4

Port 2

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Exterior Features: Rear/Top view of the computer

1. USB ports

Used to connect USB-compliant devices.

2. LAN port

Used to connect the computer to a LAN (local area network) via an optional LAN cable for using online service or navigating the Internet.

3. Serial port

The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS232) devices.

4. Air outlet

Provided to discharge heat from the computer. When you turn on the computer, the cooling fan rotates for a few seconds. When the temperature in the computer rises high, it automatically begins to rotate to discharge heat from the computer.

Do not block the air outlet. Doing so prevents heat from being discharged

and could result in damage to your computer.

5. Parallel port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.

6. External monitor port

Used to connect an optionally available external monitor.

7. Wireless Lan antenna

A wireless LAN antenna is built in here.

When connecting an external device to your computer, insert its connector

straight into the port with the right side up.

External Features: Bottom view of the computer

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1. Battery bay

An internal battery pack is installed here.

2. Built-in 1.44MB floppy drive

An internal floppy drive is installed here.

3. Built-in optical disk drive

An internal optical disk drive is installed here.

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OPERATING STATUS INDICATOR LCD

1. SUS/RES Indicator ( )

Lights when the computer is in operation and blinks when it is on standby.

2. AC Adapter Indicator ( )

Lights when the computer is powered from the AC adapter.

3. Battery Loading Indicator ( )

Lights when a battery pack is installed in your computer.

• Charging status indicator ( )

Lights when the internal battery is being charged.

• Battery life indicator ( )

Indicates the remaining life of the internal battery pack.

4. CD Access Indicator ( )

Lights when the CD/DVD drive is being accessed.

5. Hard Disk Access Indicator ( )

Lights when the hard disk is being accessed.

To prevent the corruption of data recorded on the hard disk, do not press

the power button when the hard disk access indicator is lit.

6. Floppy Disk Access Indicator ( )

Lights when the floppy disk is being accessed.

To prevent the corruption of data recorded on the floppy disk, do not press

the power button when the floppy disk access indicator is lit.

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7. PC Card Access Indicators ( or )

Light when a PC card is being accessed.

lights when the PC card in the lower

slot is being accessed, while lights when the PC card in the upper slot is being accessed.

8. Num Lock Indicator ( )

Lights when the keyboard is locked in Num Lock mode (in which you can use the keyboard as a ten-digit keypad).

To enter or exit Num Lock mode, press the

Lock key.

9. Caps Lock Key ( )

Lights when the keyboard is locked in Caps Lock mode (in which you can enter uppercase letters without pressing and holding down the Shift key).

To enter or exit Caps Lock mode, press the

key.

10.Scroll Lock Indicator ( )

Lights when the active window is locked to prevent it from being scrolled up or down.

To enter or exit Scroll Lock mode, press the

Lock key while holding down the

key.

The reaction of the active window varies from program to program.

RUNNING THE COMPUTER ON ITS BATTERY

Recharging the battery

1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer.

When you connect the AC adapter to your computer, the AC adapter automatically starts to charge the internal battery pack, and

the charging status indicator ( ) and the battery life remaining at that time are

displayed on the operating status indicator LCD.

2. After the charging status indicator has gone off, disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.

Recharge the supplied battery pack prior to first using it after purchase or if

it is not recharged for more than one month.

Once the battery has been fully charged, the charging status indicator goes off

and the battery life indicator at the left end stops blinking ( ) and goes

on ( ). Allow sufficient time for the battery to be fully charged.

When the battery is 90% or more charged, it cannot be recharged even if

the AC adapter is connected. The battery can be recharged when its remaining life is 89% or less.

The chargeability 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 the use of the computer, the battery protection function may be activated to prevent the battery from being recharged. (The charging status indicator blinks.) In such a case, stop charging the battery and wait for a while until the battery temperature comes down.

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Running the computer on its battery

To run your computer on its internal battery pack, perform these steps.

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your

computer and press the power button.

Power button

The battery runs down in a relatively short time when it is used in a cold place.

The chargeability of the battery degrades over time and its life shortens

accordingly after it has been used over an extended period of time. If the battery goes dead soon, replace it with a new battery.

A rise in battery temperature may slow down the operation of your computer. If

this happens, connect the AC adapter to your computer.

Checking the remaining battery life

The remaining battery life is displayed on the operating status indicator LCD when the battery is being charged or your computer is turned on.

 Indication of the remaining

battery life

The remaining battery life is approximately between 100% and 76%.

The remaining battery life is approximately between 75% and 51%.

The remaining battery life is approximately between 50% and 26%.

The remaining battery life is approximately between 25% and 13%. (During charging, it indicates that the remaining battery life is approximately between 0% and 25%.)

Indicates that the battery is weak (remaining life: 12% or less). blinks.

Indicates that the battery is completely exhausted (remaining life: 0%).

Low battery condition

For reasons of lithium-ion battery properties, the battery life indicator may

not correctly indicate the remaining battery life under some circumstances (temperature conditions, number of times the battery has been recharged, and so on).

When the battery is still 90% or more charged, it cannot be recharged even if

you connect the AC adapter to your computer. The battery can be recharged when its remaining life is 89% or less.

 Indication of a battery problem

Indicates that the battery cannot be

charged for some reason or other.

If is displayed, turn off your computer, remove and install the battery all over again. If this persists, your might have to replace the battery pack with a new one because it is most likely defective.

When the battery is discharged to a critically low level, the battery life indicator on the operating status indicator LCD blinks ( ). If it blinks, connect the AC adapter to your computer to recharge the battery.

The use of a weak battery could result in the lost of data you are currently

working with or saving. When the battery runs low, connect the AC adapter to your computer as soon as possible, or if no AC adapter is available, immediately save the data you are working with, exit all programs and turn off your computer.

Reading or writing data on the hard disk requires a large amount of electrical

power. Therefore, when the battery is weak, connect the AC adapter to your computer before reading or writing data on the hard disk.

Leaving the battery weak for a certain period of time causes the computer to

automatically go into standby mode. When data is being read or written on the hard disk, however, the computer will not go into standby mode before the data reading or writing process is complete.

By default, your computer is set so that it will go into standby mode when the

battery life reaches about 3%. To change this setting, follow these

steps: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, click the Alarms tab, and then click “Set off low battery alarm when power level reaches” in the Low battery alarm section to activate this

option ( changes to ). Note that changing this setting causes

your computer to shut down as soon as the battery goes dead, and could result in the lost of data not saved or could make your computer unstable.

DC Power Jack

DC Output Cable

AC Adapter

AC Cable

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POWER SOURCES

Your LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery an AC adapter.

Connecting the power adapters

The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and charging the batteries.

Connecting the AC adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power

jack of your LifeBook notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical

outlet.

Switching from AC adapter power to battery power

1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.

2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch from

DC power to battery power.

The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter to use your LifeBook notebook.

Power On

Power/Suspend/Resume button

The Power/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 LifeBook notebook.

When you turn on your LifeBook 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.

To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume located above the keyboard. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, or you can turn it off.

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 power 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. 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.

Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time.

Power Off

Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from Windows, check that the Hard Drive, optical drive, PC Card and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your LifeBook notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

Never turn your LifeBook notebook off while an application is running. Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power. 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 LifeBook 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 to shut down your LifeBook notebook.

After satisfactory completion of the POST, your LifeBook notebook will load your operating system.

If you are going to store your LifeBook notebook for a month or more, see the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.

User-Installable Features

CHANGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY PACK

Be sure to turn off your computer before changing the internal battery pack. To

avoid shock hazards and damage to your computer, be careful not to touch internal components of the computer, including the battery connector.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Close the LCD panel, and place your computer upside down.

Close the LCD panel gently to avoid damage due to shock. Failure to do so

could result in damage to the LCD panel.

3. Remove the battery pack while pressing the lugs in the direction of the arrow.

The internal battery pack is disengaged from the connector.

4. Install a new battery pack.

With the slits in the battery pack aligned with the projections on the computer, place the battery pack in the battery bay and push it down until it clicks into place.Internal battery packLugLug

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Internal battery pack

After removing the internal battery pack, take measures to prevent it from

shorting, for example, sealing its connector with an insulating tape. After removing the battery pack, do not mix it with other batteries.

The internal battery pack (lithium-ion battery) contains precious resources.

Therefore, you should dispose of the disused battery pack as a recyclable material whenever possible.

Internal battery pack

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ADDING MEMORY

Here are the size of the memory that came standard with your computer, and

the maximum size of the memory that can be installed on your computer.

Memory Max.Memory installed expandable to

256MB 768MB

Preparing necessary items

• Memory (Expanded RAM module)

You can purchase the memory module from your supplier.

• Philips screwdriver (Size: #1)

Used to remove screws from the computer. To avoid damage to screw heads, use a screwdriver appropriate to the size of the screws (M2.5).

Installing memory

Some components around the memory slot are very hot immediately after use.

To avoid burns, do not install or remove memory immediately after turning off the computer but wait for a while until its internal components cool down.

When installing or removing memory, hold its edge so as not to touch any

terminal or IC. Also, be careful not to touch internal components or terminals of the computer. Touching these parts with oily fingers could result in poor electrical contact.

Memory is composed of static-sensitive parts, and it is easily broken by static

discharged from a human body. Before touching memory, always touch an appropriate metal object to discharge static from your body.

When installing or removing memory, be sure to turn off your computer. If you

install or remove memory with the computer placed in standby or hibernation mode, data not saved could be lost or the computer or memory could be broken.

When installing or removing memory, be sure to turn off your computer and

disconnect the AC adapter from it to avoid shock hazards.

Keep small objects, such as a cover, caps and screws, out of the reach of

babies and children to avoid the danger of suffocation.

In case a baby or child has swallowed such an object, consult the doctor immediately.

To avoid damage, do not to touch internal components unnecessarily.

To avoid damage, be careful not to drop small objects removed, such as screws, into the computer.

User-Installable Features

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Slide the cover to the left to remove it.

Cover

3. Lift the lugs on the keyboard in the direction of the arrow, and pull it gently toward the LCD panel.

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5. Install memory.

Remove the memory slot cover, insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory aligned with the projection on the connector, and then turn the memory down until it clicks into place.

Notch in the memory

6. Close the keyboard gently.

Close the keyboard with the lugs on it aligned with the lugs on the computer main unit. At that time, be careful that no cable gets caught between the keyboard and the computer main unit.

Keyboard

4. Lift the keyboard gently to open it.

Keyboard

Expansion RAM module slot

Lugs on the keyboard

7. Attach the cover removed in step 2.

Remove the memory

Cover

 Checking the memory capacity

In case memory is not installed properly, the error message “Expansion memory

error” or another message will be displayed in English when you first turn on the computer after installing the memory. If such a message appears, press the power button to shut down the computer, and reinstall the memory.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.

The Control Panel window is displayed.

3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then System.

The System Properties dialog box is displayed.

4. Check whether the circled numeric value in the figure below has increased by the size of the memory you have added.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

5. Click OK.

The Performance and Maintenance window appears again.

If the numeric value displayed does not agree with the memory capacity of your

computer, check to see if the memory is installed properly.

Changing memory

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Slide the cover to the left to remove it.

Cover

3. Lift the lugs on the keyboard in the direction of the arrow, then pull it gently toward the LCD panel.

Memory capacity

In this example, 256 MB of memory on the system.

The memory capacity displayed may be 64 MB less than the actual memory capacity, depend how much memory you allocate from the BIOS for the Video memory. You either can select 16MB,32MB or 64MB for the Video memory.

Lug

User-Installable Features

4. Lift the keyboard gently to open it.

Keyboard

Expanded RAM module slot

5. Remove the memory.

Remove the cover of the memory slot and remove the hook on each side from the memory module. The memory comes up slightly. Then, pull the memory diagonally up to remove it from the slot.

Hook

7. Close the keyboard gently.

Close the keyboard with the lugs on it aligned with the lugs on the computer main unit. At that time, be careful that no cable gets caught between the keyboard and the computer main unit.

Keyboard

Lugs on the keyboard

8. Attach the cover removed in step 2.

Cover

6. Install a new memory module.

Insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory aligned with the projection on the connector, and then turn the memory down until it clicks into place.

Notch in the memory

After you have changed memory, check the memory capacity of you computer

to be sure that the memory is installed properly.

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, 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 LifeBook 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 LifeBook 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.

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 LifeBook 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 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 LifeBook 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.

Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to your supplier until you have talked to a

support representative.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table

Problem Possible Cause Possible 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 LifeBook notebook.

BIOS audio settings are incorrect.

Software driver is not configured correctly.

Optical Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize media discs.

The disc is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive.

Media player tray is not latched shut.

Setup utility is set to something other than media player or Auto for Secondary Master Controller.

Wrong drive designator was used for media player in the application.

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.

Open media player tray and re-install the media disc properly.

Push on the front of the media player tray until it latches.

Revise BIOS settings for the Secondary Master Controller.

Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as the one used by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a media player, drive designators are automatically adjusted.

Windows Media Player auto insert notification function is disabled.

Media disc is dirty or defective.

Start the media player from the desktop or application software or re-enable the Windows media player auto insert notification function.

Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. It if still will not work try another media disc in the drive.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Optical Drive Problems

The Media Player Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no disc is in the tray or the media drive is not installed.

The Windows media player auto insert notification function is active and is checking to see if a media disc is ready to run.

This is normal.

The media player will not play international DVD titles

The LifeBook notebook fails to Auto-Play a DVD movie.

The region code for the DVD does not match that of the media player.

The media player software has not been installed.

All Fujitsu notebook DVD players are set to play DVD titles with region code number 3, which is specified for the Asia market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the DVD Forum acting on the requirements of Hollywood. Different region codes are recorded on video DVD titles for publication in different areas of the world. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then playback is impossible.

NOTE: You can change the region code on the DVD player using the Properties menu of the DVD software. Note, however, that you can only change the region code up to four times. After the fourth change, the last region code entered becomes permanent, and cannot be changed.

Locate and install the DVD-ROM Applications CD.

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