Fujitsu LifeBook C340, LifeBook C350 User Guide
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Telephone: (408) 935-8800
Declares that product: Model: LifeBook C340.
LifeBook C350.
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful
interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
David Woo Fujitsu 8/28/98
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation 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
The LifeBook™C Series notebook computers are
supplied with an internal modem which complies
with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is
a label that contains the FCC Registration Number
and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this
equipment among other information. If requested,
the user must provide their telephone company with
the following information:
1. The telephone number to which the notebook
is connected.
2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this equipment.
3. That the equipment requires a standard modular
jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC
Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCC Registration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the
telephone network or premises wiring using a standard
modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68
compliant and a line cord between the modem and the
telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices
that you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of those devices ring when your number is
called. Too many devices on one line may result in
failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of
the devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain
of the number of devices you may connect to your
line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local
telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your
service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you
in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will
notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
This fax modem also complies with fax branding
requirements per FCC Part 68.
Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network
until the problem is corrected and you are sure that
the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment
may not be used on coin service telephones provided
by your telephone company. Connection to party lines
is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public
utility commission, public service commission or
corporation commission for more information.
This equipment includes automatic dialing capability.
When programming and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
■
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call.
■
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such
as early morning or late evening.
FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid
compatible telephones in the following locations
or applications:
■
All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit
card telephones.
■
Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway,
railroad or pedestrian) where a person with
impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■
Places where telephones are specifically installed
to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police
or medical assistance personnel.
■
Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities,
convalescent homes and prisons.
■
Workstations for the hearing impaired.
■
Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.
■
Stores where telephones are used by patrons
to order merchandise.
■
Public transportation terminals where telephones
are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or
rental cars.
■
In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent
of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible
telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing
impaired customers on request.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Notice to Users of the Canadian
Telephone Network
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This 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.
The LifeBook C Series notebook computers are
supplied with an internal modem which complies
with the Industry Canada certification standards for
telecommunication network protection and safety
requirements. Before connecting this equipment to
a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware
that compliance with the certification standards does
not prevent service degradation in some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any
repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu
™
PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the
telecommunication company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
The connecting arrangement code for this equipment
is CA11A.
The Load Number is 0.8.
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.
CAUT ION
For safety, users should ensure that the
electrical ground of the power utility, the
telephone lines and the metallic water
pipes are connected together. Users
should NOT attempt to make such
connections themselves but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority or electrician. This may be
particularly important in rural areas.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau
Téléphonique Canadien
L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie
l’équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie
que l’équipement satisfait certaines normes de
protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux
de télécommunications. Le département ne garantit
pas le fonctionnement de l’équipement à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
La série LifeBook C possède un modem
interne conforme aux normes de certification
d’Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux
de télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes
de sécurité. Avant de connecter cet équipement à une
ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est
permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations
de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti
que même la conformité aux normes de certification
ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation
du service.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications
doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp.,
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner
la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que
l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne
téléphonique.
Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet
équipement est CA11A.
Le numéro de charge est 0.8.
Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal
téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge
totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un
circuit téléphonique, utilisé par ce périphérique afin de
prévenir toute surcharge. La terminaison d’une boucle
peut être constituée de n’importe quelle combinaison
de périphériques de sorte que le total de numéros de
charge de tous les périphériques n’excède pas 100.
A VERTISSEMENT
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs
doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du
service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques
et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont
connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE
doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions
eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter
les services d’inspection d’installations
électriques appropriés ou un électricien.
Ceci peut être particulièrement important
en régions rurales.
UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only
with the same type and rating fuse.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instruction.
WARNING: CMOS and NiCAD batteries may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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Table of Contents
T able of Contents
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK C
SERIES FROM FUJITSU
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook C Series Features . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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SECTION TWO
STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting your LifeBook for the First Time . . 13
Registering your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . 16
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software . . . . . . . . . . 17
SECTION THREE
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES
FROM FUJITSU
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device . . . . . 29
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
SECTION FOUR
CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK C
SERIES FROM FUJITSU
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 51
Main Menu – Setting Standard
System Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
Feature Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Security Menu – Setting the
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Power Menu – Setting Power
Management Feature Controls . . . . . . 75
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source . . . . . . . . . . 83
Info Menu – Displaying Basic
System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . . 89
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
File Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
SECTION FIVE
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
User Installable Features . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lithium ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parallel Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Stereo Line In Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Mouse or Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Memory Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . 102
SECTION SIX
TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 128
Emergency CD-ROM
Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Modem Setup and Commands . . . . . . . 131
Recovery CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
SECTION SEVEN
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 136
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 137
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
LifeBook C Series Specifications . . . . . . 140
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
Preface
Preface
PREFACE
The LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer.
It is powered by an Intel Pentium
processor, has a built-in HPA DSTN color display, a CD-ROM drive, an internal 56K modem
with v.90 support, and brings the computing
power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to
a portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook C Series’ hardware and built-in
system software. The LifeBook C Series is
compatible with the IBM
with Windows 98 pre-installed.
A LifeBook C Series notebook is a completely
self-contained unit with a dual-scan (DSTN)
color LCD display. It has a powerful interface
that enables it to support a variety of optional
features and software. (Figure P-1.)
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE
Screen examples in this manual are intended as
examples only, and screen and file names may
differ in actual use.
Messages displayed by the LifeBook C Series
appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
Keyboard keys are shown in boldface
Helvetica type.
Example: Fn, F1, Esc, and Ctrl.
Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
POINT
The point icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding
of the subject material.
CAUTION
The caution icon highlights information
that is important to your safety, to the
safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all
caution information carefully.
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
Figure P-1 LifeBook C Series
with Both Fujitsu and
Third Party Options
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Preface
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Setting Up Your LifeBook C Series
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook C Series Features . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section One
Section One
Section One
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
C SERIES FROM FUJITSU
This section describes how to set up your
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu. We strongly
recommend that you read it before using your
notebook – even if you are already familiar with
notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have
received with the items listed below.
For a standard configuration you should have:
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LifeBook C Series notebook from Fujitsu.
(Figure 1-1.)
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AC adapter with AC power cord (located in
the Accessories box). (Figure 1-2.)
■
Lithium ion battery. (Already installed
in the battery bay of your notebook.)
■
RJ-11 telephone cable (located in the
Accessories box).
■
Getting Started Guide.
■
User’s Guide.
■
Microsoft Windows 98 Manual.
■
Registration card and customer
information pack.
■
Recovery CD-ROM
(located in the Accessories box).
■
Additional equipment and/
or documentation.
Once you have checked and confirmed that
your notebook system is complete, read through
the following pages to learn about all of your
LifeBook’s components.
Figure 1-1 LifeBook C Series Notebook
Figure 1-2 AC Adapter Unit
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OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK
C SERIES FEATURES
The LifeBook C Series is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available with
standard features including: (See Appendix A,
pages 140–143, for detailed information on
individual models.)
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233MHz or 266MHz Intel
Pentium II processor.
■
32MB SDRAM standard,
expandable to 96MB.
■
12.1" HPA dual-scan
with 800 x 600 resolution (C340) or 13
DSTN color display with 1024 x 768
resolution (C350)
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2MB video RAM.
■
Built-in 3.2GB (C340) or 4.0GB (C350)
hard drive.
■
Lithium ion battery.
■
Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with
v.90 support.
(DSTN) color display
" HPA
Setting Up Your LifeBook C Series
CAUTION
■
Your internal modem is designed to allow
faster downloads from v.90 compliant
digital sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates may not reach
56kbps and will vary with line conditions.
CAUTION
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to
■
■
the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s
documentation for details. Some hotels
have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
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■
■
■
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
Full audio and video features:
■
16-bit SoundBlaster Pro-compatible
sound chip.
■
Zoomed Video support for full motion
video acceleration.
■
Built-in stereo speakers.
■
Built-in mono microphone.
■
Stereo line in jack.
■
Stereo headphone jack.
■
Microphone jack.
Two Type II/one Type III PC Card slots.
Integrated ErgoTrac™ pointing device for
superb cursor control and comfort.
External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities.
Full-size keyboard with three dedicated
Windows keys.
Hot swappable PS/2 port for external
components.
USB device support.
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Standard pre-installed software:
■
Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.
■
LapLink for file transfers via modem
or LapLink cable. (Not provided.)
■
Microsoft Works for business applications
including word processing, spreadsheets
and databases.
■
Quicken Basic 98 for money management.
■
PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.
■
PMSet 98 for system power management.
■
McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.
■
SoftPEG for MPEG video.
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Standard user install software:
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AOL Free Trial.
■
AT&T WorldNet™.
■
Netscape®Communicator.
POINT
Windows 98 comes pre-installed with
Internet Explorer 4.01.
POINT
This unit does not come pre-installed
with the Windows 95 or Windows NT
operating systems. Windows 98 is the
only operating system supported on
your notebook.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
For detailed specifications on each model
refer to Appendix A on pages 140–143.
Closed Cover Switch
Display Panel
Setting Up Your LifeBook C Series
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
Display Panel Latch
One
Status Indicator Panel
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
CD-ROM Drive
Left Speaker
Keyboard
Contrast Control
Brightness Control
Power and Suspend/Resume Button
Right Speaker
Floppy Disk Drive
Built-in Microphone
Figure 1-3 LifeBook C Series with Display Open
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TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
Display Panel Latch
This latch locks and releases the display panel.
When the display panel is released it pops up
slightly to make it easier to open. (Figure 1-3.)
Display Panel
This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for
the display of text and graphics. (Figure 1-3.)
Brightness Control
The brightness control adjusts the overall
intensity of the display panel back lighting.
(Figure 1-3.)
Contrast Control
The contrast control (located to the left of the
brightness control) sets the ratio of the intensity of the light to dark areas of the display.
(Figure 1-3.)
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows mono audio
input to your notebook. (Figure 1-3.)
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Status Indicator Panel
An LCD display of the status of the power state
and source, Suspend mode, battery charge (battery in either Multi-function Bay), floppy disk
drive activity, hard drive or Zip drive activity,
CD-ROM drive activity, PC Card activity,
CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-3.)
Power and Suspend/Resume Button
The Power button allows you to power on your
notebook, suspend notebook activity without
powering off, resume your notebook from
suspend mode, and power off your notebook.
This multi-function button acts as both the
suspend/resume control and the power switch.
(See page 20 for more information on the
power button.) (Figure 1-3.)
Left and Right Speakers
The built-in dual speakers output
stereo sound from the notebook.
(Figure 1-3.)
CAUTION
Holding down the Power Button for
more than four seconds will power off
your notebook without first shutting
down Windows 98. (See Power Off,
page 20, for more information.)
Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD
back lighting when the display panel is closed,
thus saving power. This switch also behaves
as a Suspend/Resume button. To change the
functionality of this switch, adjust the settings
in the Advanced Features submenu of the
Power menu in the BIOS Setup Utility.
(See pages 93-100.) (Figure 1-3.)
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys for input into the notebook.
(Figure 1-3.)
Setting Up Your LifeBook C Series
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
The integrated ErgoTrac pointing device is
composed of a short, comfortable, dish-shaped
finger mouse and two buttons. Its button-like
shape is both responsive and comfortable for
your finger when rocked gently. (Figure 1-3.)
CD-ROM drive
A 20x speed maximum CD-ROM drive.
(Figure 1-3.)
PC Card Eject Buttons
PC Card SlotsPC Card Lock
Figure 1-4 LifeBook C Series Left-side Panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type
I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.
(See pages 98-100 for more information on PC
Cards.) The button to the left of the card slots
locks the card(s) in place, and the buttons
to the right of the slots eject the card(s) from
the slots. (Figure 1-4.)
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
PS/2 Port
The port allows you to connect an external PS/2
keyboard, mouse, or numeric keypad.
(Figure 1-5.)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an
external mono microphone. (Figure 1-5.)
Stereo Line In Jack
The stereo line in jack allows you to connect an
external audio source to your notebook, like an
audio cassette player. This jack will not support
an external microphone. (Figure 1-5.)
Stereo Line
In Jack
Headphone Jack
Volume Control
Microphone
Jack
Figure 1-5 LifeBook C Series Right-side Panel
Floppy
Disk Drive
One
PS/2
Port
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Headphone Jack
You can connect headphones or powered
external speakers to the headphone jack.
(Figure 1-5.)
Volume Control
The volume control is a knob which provides
manual control of the sound level of all audio
output from your notebook. (Figure 1-5.)
CAUTION
There are also software volume controls.
The knob setting and the software settings
will interact. Be sure to check both the
software volume control and the knob on
your notebook if you are experiencing
problems. (See Volume Control on page
33 for more information.)
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REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
RJ-11 Telephone Jack
This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to
the internal modem. (Figure 1-6.)
Reset Button
The Reset button is for restarting your notebook in the event that your operating system
has halted and cannot be restarted by the
CTRL+ALT+DEL keys. (Figure 1-6.)
CAUTION
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to
the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s
documentation for details. Some hotels
have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the
AC adapter or the optional auto/airline adapter
to power the notebook and charge the internal
Lithium ion Battery. (Figure 1-6.)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect
parallel devices, such as a parallel printer to
your notebook. (This is also sometimes
referred to as an LPT port.) (Figure 1-6.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
RS-232C devices, such as serial printers or
serial scanners. (This is also sometimes
referred to as a COM port.) (Figure 1-6.)
External Monitor Port
This port allows you to connect an external
VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 1-6.)
Setting Up Your LifeBook C Series
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal
Serial Bus devices, such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and speakers.
(Figure 1-6.)
Anti-theft Lock Slot
This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical
lock down device. (Figure 1-6.)
Reset Button
Parallel Port
Serial Port
Cooling Fan
External
Monitor Port
DC Power Jack
RJ-11 Telephone Jack
USB Port
Figure 1-6 LifeBook C Series Rear Panel
Anti-theft
Lock Slot
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Main Unit and Configuration Label
This label shows the model number and other
information about your notebook. In addition
the configuration portion of the label has the
serial number and manufacturer information
that you will need to give your support representative so that he or she can help you. It identifies the exact version of various components
of your notebook. (Figure 1-7.)
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The Battery Bay contains the internal Lituium
ion Battery. It can be opened for the removal of
the Battery when stored over a long period of
time or for swapping a discharged battery with
a charged Lithium ion Battery. (Figure 1-7.)
Main Unit and
Configuration Label
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Figure 1-7 LifeBook C Series Bottom View
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Section One
10
Starting Your LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting your LifeBook for the First Time . . . 13
Registering your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . 16
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 17
Section Two
Section Two
SECTION TWO
STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES
FROM FUJITSU
This section describes the initial power on and
setup of your notebook. It provides information on power sources, powering on, shutting
down, initial software setup and the registration
of your LifeBook C Series.
POWER SOURCES
Your notebook has three possible power
sources: the internal Lithium ion battery; the
AC adapter; or an optional auto/airline adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or an optional auto/airline
adapter provides power for operating your
notebook and charging the battery.
(Figure 1-2.)
To Connect the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC Output cable of the AC
adapter into the DC Power jack on the
rear panel of your notebook. (Figure 2-1.)
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Figure 2-1 Connecting the AC Adapter
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC
electrical outlet.
To Connect the Optional Auto/airline Adapter
1. Plug the DC Output cable into the DC
Power jack on the rear panel of
your notebook.
2. Plug the auto/airline adapter plug into the
cigarette lighter or accessory plug of a car
or other vehicle with the ignition key in the
On or the Accessories position or into the
DC Power jack on an airplane seat.
To Switch From AC Adapter Power
To Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have a charged or partially
charged battery installed.
2. Remove the AC or auto/airline adapter
from the DC Power jack.
CAUTION
The internal Lithium ion battery is not
charged when you purchase your notebook. Initially you will need to connect the
AC adapter or the auto/airline adapter to
use it. If you purchase a second Lithium ion
battery it will not be charged when you get
it. You will need to charge it prior to use. It
can take up to three (3) hours to charge
the battery if your notebook is turned off
or is in Suspend mode. If your notebook is
in use it can take up to nine (9) hours or
more to charge a battery.
Starting Your LifeBook C Series
LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu
DISPLAY PANEL
Opening the Display Panel
Lifting the latch releases the top of the display
panel from the front of the notebook body.
When the display panel is released it pops up
slightly to make it easier to open. Lift the display panel backward until the screen is at a
comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 2-2.)
Figure 2-2 Opening the Display Panel
Adjusting the Display Panel
Before you turn on your notebook, you may
want to check the brightness and contrast level
of the screen. Start with both the brightness
and contrast sliders in the middle position.
(Figure 2-3.)
Figure 2-3 Adjusting the Display
You may need to adjust the brightness
and contrast levels after you start your
notebook and periodically for different
operating environments.
POINT
The higher the brightness level, the more
power the notebook will consume and
the faster your batteries will discharge.
For maximum battery life, make sure that
the brightness is set as low as possible.
STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Power On
The Power Button is located above your keyboard to the right of the Status Indicator Panel.
This button is always used to Power On your
notebook from its Off state. Once you have
connected your AC adapter or have charged
your internal Lithium ion Battery, you can press
this button to Power On your notebook.
CAUTION
When you turn on your notebook be
sure you have a power source. This
means that the internal Lithium ion
Battery is installed and charged, or that
the AC adapter or the auto/airline
adapter is connected and has power.
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Section Two
CAUTION
Do not carry your notebook around
with the power on or subject it to shocks
or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
When powered On, your notebook carries out a
Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration. If a fault is found a
short series of beeps will sound and/or an error
message will be displayed. (See Troubleshooting
on pages 128-130) Depending on the nature of
the problem you may be able to continue by
starting the operating system or by entering
the setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On
Self Test (POST) your notebook will load your
operating system. (See Boot Menu on pages 83-
84 to see which kind of disk will be the source.)
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Figure 2-4 Power On
Booting the System
We strongly recommend that you not attach
any other external devices and do not put any
CD or floppy disk in your drives until you have
gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your notebook for the first
time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen.
If you do nothing the system will read the hard
drive for the operating system software, flash
the notebook configuration information on the
screen, and then the Windows 98 Setup Wizard
Screen will appear. You will then be stepped
through the condition of use process. You must
complete this initial process before you will be
able to use your notebook. (If you wish to
access the BIOS setup utility before you go
through the condition of use process you must
press the F2 key while the Fujitsu logo is still
visible. If you press the Esc key while the
Fujitsu logo is still present you will get a dialog
box which will allow you to select which drive
is to be used for finding the operating system.)
If you turn off the power without using the on
screen Cancel button you will get an error
message when you start your notebook again.
Condition of Use Process
The first time you start your notebook you
must confirm your acceptance of the copyright
limitations for your pre-installed software.
After you complete the Condition of Use
process these screens will not appear again.
There are 6 screens to read carefully and
respond to.
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