Fujitsu LifeBook C2330 User's Guide

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Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

(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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Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network

Your LifeBook notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this

equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information:

1. The telephone number to which the notebook is connected.

2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

3. That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant.

4. The FCC Registration Number.

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

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

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

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

Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coinoperated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

• Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.

• Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or medical assistance personnel.

• Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons.

• Workstations for the hearing impaired.

• Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

• Stores where telephones are used by patrons

to order merchandise.

• Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.

• In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request.

DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network

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

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

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

The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A.

The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices such that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100.

For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the

telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.

UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 adapter, output rating 19VDC, 3.16A. Refer to the illustration below for the correct AC Adapter output polarity:

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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

rating fuse.

Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufac-turer’s instruction.

Proper Disposal of Battery

Under federal, state or local law, it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the rubbish bin or trash cans. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of unwanted batteries.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger telecommunications line

cord.

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 the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Battery Charging Status Indicator ................ 8

Power Level Indicator ...................................8

Hard Disk/CD Access Indicator .................... 9

E-mail Notification indicator ......................... 9

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

Caps Lock Indicator ..................................... 9

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

RUNNING THE COMPUTER

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

Charging the battery .................................... 10

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

Checking the power level of the battery ....... 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

INSTALLING ADDITIONAL

MEMORY....................................... 16

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

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

Checking the memory capacity ....................19

Changing memory ........................................ 20

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 22

Identifying the Problem ................................ 22

Specific Problems ........................................ 22

Troubleshooting Table .................................. 23

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.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

(Windows that appear vary depending on the computer and situation.)

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.

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Properties of LCD screens – Although LCD panels are

manufactured with a very high degree of precision using high technologies, some may have dots on the screen that do not go on or go off. They do not mean that LCDs are in defective condition. Note that the exchange and return of the product may not be accepted.

2. LCD panel

Displays images output by the computer.

– Colors reproduced by LCD panels

vary to some extent from product to product for reasons of manufacturing processes. Also, a slight unevenness of density may show up as a result of changes in temperature.They do not mean that LCDs are in defective condition.

A residual image will be observed if the same display is not changed for a long

time. The residual image will disappear in time.

– To avoid this problem, it is

recommended that the power to the display be turned off using the energy-saving function, or that a screen saver be used.

Irregularity and small spots may be observed depending on the conditions

of display.

3. Status indicating LED

Indicates the operating status of the computer.

4. Speaker

Sound output devices of the computer.

6. One-touch brightness button

Used to maximize the brightness of LCD display with one-touch. Please take note when the LCD brightness already set to Maximum using the Fn+F7, this button will not function.

7. Power or Sus/Resume button

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

8. One-touch button

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

* The CD Player only operate when OS in

operation.

9. Scroll button

Used to scroll up and down through a document in the window.

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

using the scroll button.

10. Flat point

Used to operate the mouse pointer.

Set/adjust the volume of the speaker to the range that the sound is not distorted.

Adjustment of the volume exceeding the range may cause damage to the speaker.

5. Cover close switch

When your close or open the LCD panel, this switch automatically places your computer into standby (hibernation) mode, makes it resume operation, or turns on or off the backlight of the LCD.

11. Keyboard

Used to type characters and enter commands in your computer.

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Exterior features: Side views

 Right view of the computer

1. SD card/Memory stick slot

Allows you to insert an optional memory card.

2. IEEE1394 (DV) port

Allows you to connect a peripheral device, such as a digital video camera (DVC), to the computer through a DV cable.

3. Headphone jack

Allows you to connect commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm mini plug. Note that this jack is not compatible with all kinds of headphone plugs. Before buying microphones, make sure that their plug is compatible with this jack.

When you are listening to music with headphones, be careful not to turn up

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

Take off the headphones when turning on or off the computer. Failure to do so

could adversely affect your hearing.

4. Microphone jack

Connect commercially available microphones with a 3.5 mm mini plug to record monaural voice. This jack may not support some types of microphones (e.g., dynamic microphone). Before buying microphones, make sure that their plug is compatible with this jack.

Connect a microphone only to the microphone terminal, otherwise it may

cause failures.

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.

5. Infrared port

This port enables you to make infrared communication.

6. 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.

7. Floppy disk eject button

Press this button to eject the floppy disk.

8. PC card eject button

Press this button to eject the PC card.

9. PC card slot

Allows you to insert optional PC cards. The lower and upper slots are referred to as slot 1 and slot 2.

10. Floppy disk drive

Used to read and write data on floppy disks.

11. USB port

Used to connect USB devices to your computer.

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 Left view of the computer

1. DC-IN port

Used to connect the AC adapter included with your computer.

2. Air outlet

Opening through which heat is forcibly discharged 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, the cooling fan automatically starts to rotate to discharge heat from the computer.

Do not obstruct the air outlet. Doing so prevents heat from being discharged from the computer and could result in damage to your computer.

Do not put anything around the air outlet. Objects placed around it, if any, may be

heated by heat discharged through the air outlet.

NOTE:

Writing capability of the optical drive will depend on the optical drive that bundled with the system.

If this LifeBook come with an optical drive that can read DVD titles, then this

drive is pre-set at factory to read DVD title with region codes for specific Asia Pacific markets (e.g. code 3 for Asian, code 4 for Australia, code 6 for China).

The first time you play a DVD title with a region code different from that of the

DVD optical drive - the region code set at factory, you will be prompted to change the region code of the DVD optical drive. The region code of a DVD optical drive can be changed up to 4 times, after which it will be locked so that the DVD optical drive can only play DVD titles of the final region code set.”

4. CD eject button

Press this button to insert a disc in the optical drive or to eject it. This button is operative only when the computer is turned on.

3. Optical drive

Your notebook comes with an internal Combo Drive (DVD-ROM and CD-RW) or a DVD SuperMulti (DVD-ROM, DVD ± RW , DVD RAM , CD-RW and CD-ROM) drive installed in this modular bay.

Port 1

Port 2

Por t 3

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(Windows that appear vary depending on the computer and situation.)

Exterior features: Rear/Top view of the computer

1. USB ports

Used to connect USB devices to your computer.

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

straight into the port with the right side up.

2. LAN port

Used to connect the computer to a LAN (local area network) via an optional LAN cable.

3. Serial port

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

4. Parallel port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.

5. Video output (S-video) terminal

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

6. External monitor connector

Used to connect an optionally available external monitor.

7. Modem port

Used to connect your computer to a phone line through the supplied modular cable for using an online service or browsing the Internet.

8. Antitheft lock

Used to connect a commercially available antitheft cable.

The antitheft lock supports Kensington Micro Saver Security System.

(Windows that appear vary depending on the computer and situation.)

External features: Bottom view of the computer

1. Internal battery pack

Accommodates an internal battery pack.

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Be careful not to obstruct the air inlet. Doing so prevents heat from being discharged from the computer and could result in damage to your computer.

2. Air inlet

Allows the cooling fan to draw outside air into your computer.

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(Windows that appear vary depending on the computer and situation.)

OPERATING STATUS INDICATOR LCD

When you turn off your computer, all indicators on the operating status

indicating LED will go off, except when the battery in your computer is being charged.

1. Battery Charging Status

Indicator ( )

When the AC adapter is connected to your computer, this indicator lets you know whether the battery pack is being charged.

• Lit green

Fully charged or not charged because no internal battery pack is installed

• Lit orange

Being charged

• Blinks orange

Charging suspended (because a battery temperature alarm was set off *)

• Off

Not charged because no AC adapter is connected

* If the internal battery becomes very hot

or cold for some reason, the battery protection feature will be activated and set off a battery temperature alarm to stop charging the battery.

2. Power Level Indicator ( )

Indicates the remaining life of the battery pack.

• Lit green

Between 51% and 100% charged *

• Lit orange

Between 13% and 50% charged *

• Lit red

Between 0% and 12% charged *

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• Blinks orange

During battery status measurement (4 seconds after the installation of the internal battery pack)

• Blinks red

Something is wrong with the battery.

• Off

No battery installed

* The computer is running or the battery is

being charged.

If the internal battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the power

level indicator will display battery charge level for 5 seconds after it blinks orange.

If an AC adapter is not connected or when the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp is turned off as it is.

If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is fully charged when

the computer is switched to the standby mode, the LED of the power level indicator does not light but blink. The LED blinks at intervals of turning ON/ OFF of 1 second and 5 seconds, respectively.

3. Hard Disk/CD Access Indicator ( )

Lights when the hard disk or the CD is being accessed.

4. E-mail Notification indicator ( )

With the link of the one-touch button setting, this indicator blinks when an E-mail is received.

5. Num Lock Indicator ( )

Lights when the keyboard is 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

key.

6. Caps Lock Indicator ( )

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

the key).

To enter or exit Caps Lock mode, press the

key.

7. 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

key while holding down the

key.

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

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

the power button when the Hard disk/ CD access indicator is lit.

RUNNING THE COMPUTER ON ITS BATTERY

Charging the battery

1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer.

2. The charging status indicator lights up.

It indicates whether the battery pack is being charged.

3. When the charging status indicator turns green, disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.

Charge the supplied battery pack before using it for the first time after purchase

or if it is not recharged for more than one month.

To fully charge the battery pack, continue charging until the charging status

indicator turns green.

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

when the AC adapter is connected. The battery pack can be recharged when its power level (or remaining battery life) is 89 % or less.

The chargeability of the battery pack decreases when it is charged in a very

hot or cold place.

The battery temperature rises immediately after the battery operation,

and the battery protection function may operate, disabling the battery to be charged. (If this happens, the charging status indicator blinks orange.) When the battery temperature comes down, your computer automatically restarts to charge the battery pack.

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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

(Windows that appear vary depending on the

computer and situation.)

The operating time of the battery pack shortens when it is used in a cold place.

The chargeability of the battery pack decreases after it has been used over a

long period of time, and its operating time shortens accordingly. If the battery runs down quickly, replace it with a new battery.

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

happens, connect the AC adapter to your computer.

Checking the power level of the battery

You can check the power level of the battery by the battery power level indicator of the status indicating LED while the power is on or the battery pack is being charged.

 Battery charged level (power

level indicator)

Lit when the computer is running or blinks when the computer is on standby.

Lit green/Blinks green

Between about 51 % and 100 % charged

↓

Lit orange/Blinks orange

Between about 13% and 50% charged

↓

Lit red/Blinks red

Low battery condition (about 12% or less charged) or dead battery condition (0 % charged). When the battery starts to run low (low battery condition), your computer sounds a low battery alarm through the speakers if the speakers are turned on.

For reasons of the characteristics of lithium-ion batteries, the power level

indictor may not correctly indicate the state of charge of the battery under certain conditions (temperature conditions, number of times the battery has been discharged and recharged, and so on).

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

when the AC adapter is connected. The battery pack can be recharged when its power level (or remaining battery life) is 89 % or less.

 Battery temperature alarm

(charging status indicator)

If the battery pack becomes very hot or cold, the charging status indicator will blink orange to tell that the battery protection feature has been activated and stopped charging the battery. When the battery pack temperature returns to normal, the charging status indicator stops blinking and turns orange, and your computer automatically restarts to charge the battery pack.

 Battery failure alarm (power level

indicator)

If the battery pack cannot be charged normally, the power level indicator will blink red.

If the power level indicator blinks red, turn off the computer and remove and

reinstall the battery pack correctly. If the power level indicator blinks red even though the battery pack is installed correctly, it is in a defective condition or at the end of its useful life. Replace it with a new one.

Low battery condition

When the battery is discharged to a very low level, the power level indicator of the status indicating LED lights or blinks red. If this happens, connect the AC adapter to your computer immediately to recharge the battery.

The use of a low battery may result in the loss of the data you are currently

creating or saving. Connect the AC adapter to your computer as soon as possible. If no AC adapter is available, immediately save the data you are creating, exit all programs and turn off your computer.

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

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

Leaving the battery low for a specific 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 does not go into standby mode until the reading or writing of data is complete.

Your computer is configured by default to go into standby mode when the power

level reaches about 3 %. If you want to change this setting, follow

these steps: Open the “Power Options Properties” dialog box, click the “Alarms” tab, and then click the check box for “Low battery alarm when power level reaches” in the “Low battery alarm”

section ( changes to ). If you change this setting, power supply

to your computer will be cut off when the battery goes dead. As a result, data being saved or created might become lost or your computer might malfunction.

DC Power Jack

DC Output Cable

AC Adapter

AC Cable

Getting Started with your LifeBook

Notebook

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. Do

not touch any connectors on the computer or battery pack.

Otherwise, you might get an electric shock or your computer might break down.

Changing the internal battery pack

1. Turn off your computer.

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

Close the LCD panel carefully so as not to give an impact to it. Failure to do so

could result in damage to the LCD panel.

4. Install a new battery pack.

Align the stopper of the main unit of the personal computer with the slit of the internal battery pack, and firmly insert the battery pack so that the hook makes a sound.

Hook

Internal battery pack

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

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

The internal battery pack (lithium-ion battery) contains precious resources. Therefore, you should dispose of the disused battery pack as a recyclable material if possible.

3. Remove the internal battery pack while pressing the hook in the arrow direction.

The internal battery pack is removed from the connector.

Hook

Internal battery pack

INSTALLING ADDITIONAL MEMORY

Installing memory

The processing ability of your computer can be enhanced by increasing its memory capacity. This section explains how to increase the memory capacity.

Preparing necessary items

• Memory (Expansion RAM module)

Up to 1 memory module can be selected from among (256 MB), (512 MB), and (1 GB).

Here are the initial and maximum memory capacities of your computer.

Initial memory Max.Memory

capacity capacity

256MB 1280MB

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

disconnect the AC adapter to avoid shock hazards.

Otherwise, you might get an electric shock.

If a child swallows any small part removed, such as the cover, cap or a

screw, he or she might be choked with it. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep them out of the reach of small children.

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

Certain components around the memory slots become very hot.

Do not try to install or remove memory immediately after turning off the computer. Otherwise, you might get burned.

When installing or removing a memory module, hold it by the edge so as not to

touch any contacts or IC. Also, be careful not to touch internal components or terminals of the computer. Touching these parts with oily fingers could result in a poor connection.

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

electricity built up in a human body. Before handling memory, always touch an appropriate metal object to discharge static electricity from your body.

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

advance. If you install or remove memory with the

computer placed in standby or hibernation mode, data could become lost or the computer or memory could be damaged.

Do not touch internal components unnecessarily. Doing so might cause

damage to your computer.

Do not drop unnecessary objects such as computer components into the main

unit of the personal computer. Doing so might cause damage to your computer.

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

User-Installable Features

4. Raise the tab of the keyboard in the direction of the arrow mark, and lightly pull it in the direction of LCD display.

Ta b

If the keyboard does not move after the tab of the keyboard is raised, remove

the two screws fixing the keyboard from the main unit of the personal computer. Then, raise the tab to move the keyboard. To set the keyboard back to the original position, be sure to tighten the screws.

5. Carefully raise the keyboard to open.

Keyboard

2. Remove the internal battery pack.

3. Raise the cover by sliding to the left.

Cover

(Windows that appear vary depending on the

computer and situation.)

Expansion RAM module slot

6. Install memory.

Open the slot cover, align the notch in the memory module with the projection on the connector, insert the memory diagonally into the slot, and push down the memory until it clicks into place.

Cover Notch in the memory

8. Attach the cover removed in step 3.

Cover

9. Install the internal battery pack.

Perform step 4 in the “Changing the internal battery pack” section.

7. Gently lower the keyboard.

Align the tab of the keyboard with the tab slot of the main unit of the personal computer and close so that the cable is not be pinched between the keyboard and the main unit of the personal computer.

keyboard

Tabs on the keyboard

After installing the memory, check the memory capacity of your computer to

make sure the memory is installed correctly.

User-Installable Features

Checking the memory capacity

If the memory is not installed correctly, the error message “Expansion memory

error” or another message will be displayed when you turn on the computer for the first time after installing the memory.

In that case, press the power supply button for more than 4 seconds. Turn off the power to the computer. Then install the memory again.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Click the “Start” button and select “Control Panel.”

The “Control Panel” window appears.

3. Click “Performance and Maintenance,” and then “System.”

The “System Properties” dialog box appears.

4. Check if the circled numerical value in the figure below has increased by the size of memory you added.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

Memory capacity

In this example, 256 MB of memory has been added to a computer that originally had 256 MB of memory.

The memory of this computer is displayed 8 MB to less because part of memories is used for the memory for graphics.

Memory may be indicated 1 MB less depending on the system you use.

5. Click OK.

The Performance and Maintenance window appears again.

If the numerical value displayed does not watch with the memory capacity of your

computer, check if the memory is installed correctly.

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