Fujitsu LifeBook C6530 User's Guide

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name : FPCA

Declares that product: Model : LifeBook C6530

Address : Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd

200 Pandan Loop #05-03, Pantech 21 The Computer Centre

Singapore 128388

Telephone : 65-776 0688

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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 reliab le 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 nev er be placed near or over a r adiator or heat register, or in a b uiltin 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 y ou 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 tech-

nician 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 posi-

tion. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemb le or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equiv alent type recommeded by the manufacturer . Dispose of the used battery accor ding 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 cer tified, rated 10A 250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT

Warnings

This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their meanings are as follows. Please learn these icons before reading this manual. Learning these icons will be useful for understanding this manual.

Icon Meaning

WARNING CAUTION

The symbols below are used together with the icons above to indicate what type of danger or damage is involved.

symbols Meaning

Incorrect handling ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation that could result in death or severe injury.

Incorrect handling ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation that could result in moderate or minor injury or could result in equipment damage.

The symbol indicates a w arning or caution. The symbol indicates the concrete nature of the warning. (The e xample on the left is a caution f or electric shock.)

The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior. The symbol inside the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition. (The example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

The indicates instructions that must be followed. The symbol inside indicates the concrete nature of those instructions. (The e xample on the left tells you to unplug the power plug from the socket.)

Key notation and operation methods

Explanations of key operations do not show all the characters on the keyboard. Instead they indicate just the keys necessary to the explanation as follows. Examples: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [ → ] key When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time, this is indicated b y connecting them with [+]. Examples: [Ctrl] + [F3] keys; [Shift] + [ ↑ ] key

Screen examples

The screens shown in this manual are examples. Please understand that the file names and screens you use may be different.

Notation in text

Here is what symbols in text mean.

Symbol Meaning

Critical Points

Critical Point Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or software.

Column Gives the meaning and brief explanation of a term.

Column

→ Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual.

Command input (key input)

Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing keys) is indicated as follows.

Example:

In the position indicated in the example above by the ↑, the space left between the characters indicates that a space needs to be left in the entry by pressing the space bar (the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard). Commands are written in this manual as lowercase latin letters, but uppercase letters may be used.

Product names

The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual. “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.

“Microsoft® MS-DOS® operating system Version 6.2/V” is written as “MS-DOS”. “Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1” is written as “Windows 3.1”. “Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0” is written as “Windows NT 4.0”. “Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 3.51” is written as “Windows NT 3.51”. “Windows NT 4.0” and “Windows NT 3.51” are both written as Windows NT. “LifeBook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.

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Configuration of this Manual

SECTION 1

This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and battery operation.

SECTION 2

This section explains installation of options for this computer.

SECTION 3

This section explains the BIOS setup program, which is necessary for setting the date and time and power conservation mode. This section also explains how to set the password for protecting data in this computer.

SECTION 4

This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.

SECTION 1

SECTION 2SECTION 3

SECTION 4

CONTENTS

SECTION 1

1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ........................2

Front .............................................................................................. 2

Left Side/Right Side .......................................................................4

Rear/Bottom .................................................................................. 6

Status Indicator LCD ..................................................................... 8

2. Keyboard.........................................................................10

Keyboard ..................................................................................... 10

Numeric Keypad Mode ................................................................ 10

Names of the Main Keys and their Functions.............................. 11

3. Turning on the Power.....................................................14

4. Turning off the Power.....................................................16

Turning Off the Power .................................................................. 16

5. Suspend/Resume Function ...........................................18

What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? .................................... 18

Precautions for Suspending......................................................... 18

Suspending.................................................................................. 19

Using the Resume Function ........................................................ 21

6. Battery .............................................................................22

Battery Charging.......................................................................... 22

Battery Operation ........................................................................ 23

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge .................................... 24

Low Battery State ........................................................................ 25

Replacing the Battery Pack ......................................................... 26

Bridge Battery .............................................................................. 28

Precautions for Battery Pack ....................................................... 29

7. Floppy Disk Drive ...........................................................30

Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk ................................................... 30

What is a Floppy Disk? ................................................................ 31

Precautions on Handling ............................................................. 32

8. CD-ROM Drive.................................................................33

CD-ROMs .................................................................................... 33

Loading/Ejecting a CD-ROM ....................................................... 34

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SECTION 2

9. Internal Fax Modem........................................................36

What is a Fax Modem?................................................................ 36

Connection .................................................................................. 36

Modem Warnings......................................................................... 37

10.SPDIF Features ...............................................................38

How to use the SPDIF Output Connector?.................................. 38

1. Options............................................................................40

Options ........................................................................................ 40

2. PC Cards .........................................................................42

Precautions for PC Cards ............................................................ 42

Installing PC Cards ...................................................................... 43

Removing PC Cards .................................................................... 44

3. Expansion RAM Modules................................................46

Installing an Expansion RAM Module .......................................... 46

Removing an Expansion RAM Module ........................................ 49

4. Mouse ...............................................................................51

Connecting the Mouse................................................................. 51

Using the Mouse.......................................................................... 51

5. Numeric Keypad ..............................................................53

Connecting a Numeric Keypad .................................................... 53

6. Printer ...............................................................................54

Connecting a Printer .................................................................... 54

7. CRT Monitor.....................................................................56

Connecting an External CRT Monitor .......................................... 56

8. One-touch operation buttons .........................................58

Checking new arrival of E-mail .................................................... 60

9. Wireless Mouse................................................................61

Precautions on safety .................................................................. 61

Preparation and Preliminary knowledge ...................................... 63

Setup of personal computer and wireless mouse........................ 64

Replacing batteries ...................................................................... 65

For good maintenance................................................................. 66

Caution ........................................................................................ 67

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 67

Specifications .............................................................................. 68

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

1. BIOS setup .......................................................................70

2. POST Diagnostic Screen ................................................95

1. When This Happens .........................................................98

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This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, Flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and battery operation.

SECTION 1

1. Names of the Parts and their Functions

Front

3 4

6 7

Latch

This is pulled to release the lock when the LCD display panel is opened.

LCD Display Panel

Displays text, graphics, etc.

LCD

Displays the status of the computer main unit. See “Status Indicator LCD”.

Closed Cover Switch

This switch puts out the backlighting when the LCD display panel is closed.

Condenser Microphone

Allows sound recording.

Suspend/Resume Button

This button suspends/resumes the computer main unit. From here on, it is written as SUS/ RES button.

Keyboard

Keys are pressed to give commands to the computer main unit.

Pointing Device

This moves the mouse pointer.

CD/One-Touch Button

Press this button to play back a CD or to activate an application software.

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Speaker

Outputs the stereo sound of the computer main unit.

Left Side/Right Side

12 13 14

15 16 17 18

Anti-theft lock

Can be connected with a commercially available anti-theft cable.

Critical Point

The anti-theft lock is for the Kensington Microsaver Security System.

19 20 21 22 23

MAIN switch

This is the switch for turning the power to the computer main unit on and off.

PC card slot

Slot for inserting separately sold PC cards. The lower slot is numbered 0 and the upper slot is numbered 1.

PC card eject button

Pressed to eject the PC card.

Headphone jack

For connecting commercially available headphones.

Critical Point

Things that can be fitted to the headphone jack. Headphones, earphones, amplifier-installed external speakers (mini-plug with 3.5mm outer diameter. However you may not be able to fit them because of the shape, so check before inserting.)

Line In jack

Terminal for audio input.

Microphone jack

Can be connected with a commercially available microphone.

Volume control

Adjusts the sound volume. Turning it towards you lowers the volume; turning it awa y from you raises it.

Critical Point

If the volume is raised too high when using a microphone, howling may occur between the speaker and the microphone.

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Modular connector

This is for connecting to the telephone line.

Floppy disk eject button

Pressed when removing a floppy disk.

Floppy disk drive

Used when reading or writing data from/to a floppy disk.

EJECT button

Pressed when setting or removing a CD-ROM.

Critical Point

The CD-ROM drive of this unit is locked electrically. A CD-ROM can be set or removed only when this unit is in operation mode.

CD-ROM drive

Used when playing a music CD or using an application software of a CD-ROM.

Rear/Bottom

(available only

in Japan)

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Expansion keyboard/mouse connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold numeric keypad or mouse.

Serial interface connector

Connector for connecting separately sold equipment which has an RS-232C standard interface.

CRT interface connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold CRT monitor.

Parallel interface connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold printer.

Infrared communications port

Interface for carrying out infrared communications.

PDC connector (available only with Japanese model)

Connentor for connecting a cellular phone by use of a cellular phone connenting cable which is separately sold.

USB connector (Invalid for the Windows NT system)

Connector for connecting a peripheral equipment which meets the USB standard.

DC-IN connector

Connector for connecting the AC adaptor that comes with this computer.

Battery pack

Houses a battery pack.

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Status Indicator LCD

1 2 11 12

SUS/RES indicator ( )

When this computer is operating, this indicator lights up; when the computer is in suspend mode , this indicator flashes.

AC adaptor indicator ( )

Lights up when the power is being supplied from the AC adaptor.

Battery pack mounting indicators (1, )

Lights up when the battery pack is mounted.

Battery charging indicator ( )

Lights up when the battery is charging; flashes when the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

Remaining battery charge indicator ( )

Displays the amount of charge remaining in the corresponding battery.

CD-ROM drive access indicator ( )

Lights up while data is being read from the CD-ROM.

Hard disk access indicator ( )

Lights up while the internal hard disk is being accessed.

Floppy disk access indicator ( )

Lights up while data is being read/written on the floppy disk.

PC card access indicator ( , 2)

Lights up while the PC card in the corresponding PC card slot is being accessed.

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Num Lock indicator ( 1) Lights up when [Shift] + [Num Lk] is pressed to put the keyboard into numeric keypad mode.

Caps Lock indicator ( A ) Lights up when [Shift] + [Caps Lock] is pressed to put the keyboard into CAPS mode.

Scroll Lock indicator ( ) Lights up or goes out each time the [Scr Lk] key is pressed.

Critical Points

If you turn off the main switch or operate the SUS/RES button while the hard disk access indicator or floppy disk access indicator is lit, the data being accessed may be destroyed. When the main switch is switched off, all the indicators other than charging go off. However, the AC adaptor lamp comes on regardless of the status indicator lamp when power is being supplied. When you use Windows 98, if the CD automatic insertion function is enabled, the system periodically checks for a CD. Therefore, the CD-ROM drive access indicator on the status indicator LCD lights up periodically.

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2. Keyboard

Keyboard

The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing. The keys can be divided into two types.

: Control keys : Character keys

Num Lk

Insert

Delete

F1Esc F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

Q W E R T Y U I O P

Tab

CapsLock

Shift Shift

Ctrl Alt

A S D F G H J K L :

Z X C V B N M

789

456

()

123

Alt Ctrl

—

;

Scr Lk

Prt Sc

{

}

]

[

}

]

SysRq

Enter

Back Space

Pause Break

Pg Up

Pg Dn

Home

End

Numeric Keypad Mode

The mode in which some of the character keys are used as numeric keys (with a key layout that makes numeric input easier) instead of their normal functions is called numeric keypad mode. The keyboard is switched to numeric keypad mode with [Num Lk]. (In numeric keypad mode, 1 is displayed on the status indicator LCD.) The keys surrounded by thick lines in the diagram above become the numeric keypad. The numbers input with these keys are printed in pink on the front of each key.

Critical Point

When the separately sold numeric keypad is connected, if you press [Num Lk] to put the computer into numeric keypad mode, the keys on the external numeric keypad are enabled, but the numeric keypad section on the keyboard is disabled.

Names of the Main Keys and their Functions

[Esc] (escape) key

The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the previous operation.

[F1]-[F12] (function) keys

The usage depends on the application software.

[Fn] key

A key unique to this computer; it has the following functions. [Fn] + [F3] This switches ON/OFF of the speaker.

When a pip sounds with this operation, the speaker is on. When nothing sounds, the speaker is turned off.

[Fn] + [F5] This selects whether or not to use the entire LCD display panel for display

in text mode.

[Fn] + [F6] Turns down the backlight of the LCD. [Fn] + [F7] Turns up the backlight of the LCD.

Critical Point

Luminance of the backlight of the LCD can be turned up (with [Fn] + [F7] keys) or turned down (with [Fn] + [F6] keys) in three degrees.

[Fn] + [F10] Rotates among the three display options: LCD only, CRT only , both LCD

and CRT.

[Space] key

Inputs a single space character. (This is the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the ke yboard.)

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[↑] [↓] [←] [→]

[Enter] key

[Ctrl] (control) key

(cursor) keys

Move the cursor.

Also called the return key or the line feed key. This key inputs line feeds and executes command.

Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.

[Shift] key

[Alt] key

[Caps Lock] key

[Num Lk] (numerical lock) key

[Scr Lk] (scroll lock) key

[Print Screen] key

[Pause] key

[Break] key

[Insert] key

[Delete] key

[Home] key

[End] key

[Page Up] key

[Page Down] key

[Back Space] key

Used in combination with other keys.

Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.

T o loc k the ke yboard into caps mode , press this k ey together with the Shift k ey. Pressing this key again ends caps mode.

Press this key to put the computer into numeric keypad mode.

Its functions depend on the application software.

Press this key to make a hard copy of the screen.

Press this key to pause the screen display.

Its functions depend on the application software.

Press this key to insert a new character between characters. The new characters are entered at the cursor position.

Press this key to delete a character . Pressing the Delete key and the [Ctrl] and [Alt] keys at the same time resets this computer.

Press this key to move the cursor directly to the head of the row or the head of the document.

Press this key to move the cursor directly to the end of the ro w or the end of the document.

Press this key to switch to the previous screen.

Press this key to switch to the next screen.

Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor position.

[Sys Rq] (system request) key

When this key is supported by the application software, this ke y is used for such functions as resetting the keyboard. Press this key together with the Alt key.

[ ] (Windows) key

Press this key to display the Start menu.

[ ] (Application) key

Press this key to display the shortcut menu for the selected item. This key has the same role as the mouse right click.

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3. Turning on the Power

Turning on the power

This item explains the normal way to turn the computer main unit power on and off.

1 Connect the AC adaptor.

AC adaptor

3 Switch on the main switch of the compu-

ter main unit.

MAIN switch

2 Open the LCD display panel.

Latch

Pull the latch to release the lock, then lift the display panel with your hand.

Power is supplied from the A C adaptor or the battery, the power comes on, and the POST starts. Also, the etc. on the status indicator LCD are displayed.

Critical Point

Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. These can result in breakdown.

Column

POST is the abbreviation for POWER ON SELF TEST, which is a self-diagnostic test that checks for abnormalities within the computer. This test is automatically carried out when the power is switched on for this computer. If the power is switched off during the POST, an error message is displayed the ne xt time the computer is started up. Do not cut off the po wer during the POST.

SECTION 1

4. Turning off the Power

Turning Off the Power

This item explains how to turn off the power.

Critical Points

Do not turn back on the computer immediately after turning it off, but wait for 10 seconds or so. When the computer is not used for a long time, unload the flopp y disk and the CD-R OM from the computer before turning it off.

1 Click the [Start] button.

The Start menu is displayed.

2 Click [Shut Down].

The following message is displayed.

3 [Check that Shut down the computer is selected, then click Yes].

The power is turned off. If the computer will be unused for a long period, disconnect the AC adaptor.

Critical Points

If the MAIN switch is not turned off after the step 3, press the SUS/RES button to turn on the personal computer next time.

If “Restart” or “Restart computer” is selected on the dialog box that appears as a result of the steps 2, the personal computer will be restarted. “Restart” means that the personal computer erases all data saved in the memory once and again reads the program of the operating system from the floppy disk or hard disk into it.

4 Turn off the MAIN switch.

Slide the MAIN switch in the direction of the arrow (toward side).

MAIN switch

Critical Point

If the personal computer won’t be used for a long time after this step, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor and to remove the battery pack from it.

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5. Suspend/Resume Function

What Is the Suspend/Resume Function?

When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES button, the suspend/resume function retains the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time you press the SUS/RES button.

Precautions for Suspending

Pay attention to the following points when using the suspend function.

Do not hold down the SUS/RES button for more than 4 seconds, otherwise the computer will be turned off.

When the computer is connected to a network using a LAN or modem and when the peripheral equipment is expanded with a PC card, you may not be able to use the suspend/resume function. When you have expanded functions with a PC card, also check the manual for the cards you are using.

Do not operate the SUS/RES button when using Windows NT. In the following cases, do not use the suspend function, b ut turn on/off the computer main unit

power supply with the main switch.

• When this computer is unused for a long period

When this computer will be unused longer than the effective period (about one da y maximum) for battery power for suspend mode, sa ve all data, close Windows 98, then turn off the main switch. If you suspend with the BIOS setup Suspend Mode set to Save to Disk, the power goes off with the main switch still on. In this case , it does not matter if you turn off the main switch. The next time you turn on the main switch, operation resumes.

• When installing or removing options

There are some options that can be installed without turning off the main switch. See SECTION 2 of this manual and the manual that comes with the option product.

Critical Points

The SUS/RES button does not work in the following cases.

If the battery is dead while the computer is powered from it. When the BIOS setup SUS/RES button is set to disabled.

Suspending

There are three ways to suspend this computer, using the SUS/RES button, Closed Cover switch and for Windows 98, using the [Shut Down] dialog.

Using the SUS/RES button

1 Suspending

Check that and are out. When you press the SUS/RES button, flashes and the computer goes into suspend mode.

SUS/RES button

Critical Points

Which of the two destinations suspending saves the data in the computer to depends on the BIOS setup Power menu setting as follows.

System RAM:

When “Suspend” is set with the BIOS setup Power menu “Suspend Mode” item, the data is saved to system RAM. P o wer f or the system RAM is supplied from the AC po wer supply if the AC adaptor is connected or from the battery if the AC adaptor is not connected.

Save to Disk area:

If “Save to Disk” is set with the BIOS setup Power menu “Suspend Mode” item, the data is

written to the Save to Disk area on the hard disk. If you hold down the [Fn] key while pressing the SUS/RES button, the data is saved to the hard disk regardless of the Power menu setting.

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Using the Closed Cover switch

1 Close the LCD display panel.

This unit goes into suspend mode using the Closed Cover switch.

Critical Point

When the BIOS setup “Lid Closure Suspend” setting is “Disabled”, this unit does not go into suspend mode even if you close the LCD display panel.

Using the [Exit Windows] dialog box.

1 Click on the [START] button, then on [Exit

Windows].

The [Exit Windows] dialog box will appear on the screen.

2 Choose [Standby] and click on [OK].

This computer is suspended.

Critical Points

If the BIOS setup Suspend Mode setting is “Suspend”, suspend mode is ended in the following cases. Save important data to a floppy disk or the hard disk.

• The main switch is switched off.

• In battery operation, the battery runs out. (The battery is still used in suspend mode.) If you start with the internal battery fully charged, suspend mode lasts about one day maximum with the AC adaptor not connected.

Using the Resume Function

You can make the computer resume the current application program, using either the SUS/ RES button or the closed cover switch.

Critical Point

Immediately after putting it into the Suspend mode, do not make the computer resume the program but wait for 10 seconds or so.

Using the SUS/RES button

1 Press the SUS/RES button.

Pressing the SUS/RES button will cause the

indicator on the status display panel to stop

blinking and light up permanently , and will bring the

computer into operation.

SUS/RES button

Using the closed cover switch 1 Open the LCD display.

Opening the LCD display will turn on the Cover

Close switch and make the computer resume the

current program.

Latch

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Critical Point

The Resume function does not operate if Lid Open Resume in the BIOS Setup dialog box is not selected.

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6. Battery

Battery Charging

For portability, this computer can operate either from the AC adaptor or from its battery. This item explains how to charge the battery.

1 Connect the AC adaptor.

AC adaptor

Relationship between computer modes and battery charging time

Main switch SUS/RES button Computer mode Charging mode Charging time

OFF

Resume Standard charging Suspend

––

Operating mode

Suspend mode

During charging, status indicator LCD and the remaining battery charge is displayed.

Stopped

is displayed.

Quick charge

is displayed on the

About XX hours

Critical Points

When the battery charge indicator ( ) goes out and status of the remaining battery power indicator on the left side changes from blinking ( ) to continuous lighting ( ),charging the battery is complete. Spend considerable hours for charging the battery so that it is fully charged. The battery capacity falls if the ambient temperature is too low or too high. Just after use of the battery , charging it ma y result in f ailure because the battery temperature has risen and the battery protection function is activated. In such the case, leave the battery in the charging status and charging will start a while later with drop of the battery temperature.

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