Fujitsu LifeBook C6544 User's Guide

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All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Explanations of the adjustments for the track pad cursor control are tak en in part from the ALPS GlidePoint Driver

translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or tr ansmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name : FPCA

Address : Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd

Telephone : 65-776 0688

Declares that product: Model : LifeBook C6544

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

Singapore 128388

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Par t 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 unstab le car t, 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 b uiltin installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the mar king 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 unab le 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 po wer 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 equivalent type recommeded by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the man ufacturer’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).

A USTRALIAN 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 A CA Standards. Do not adjust your modem or software outside the values indicated below. To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.

Call Attempts/Retries:

Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a connection to a given number (Note: if the modem can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful, there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again.

Failure to set the modem, and any application software used with the modem, to the values shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, this would be in violation of the Labelling Notice for this equipment, and the Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of non-compliant equipment.

NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS connections are likely to be restricted to lower bit rates when connected to some PSTN implementations. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

This equipment shall not be used in any manner, which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service. This device is equipped with pulse dialling while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialling. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialling. It is strongly recommended that pulse dialling 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 98

The default modem setting in Windows 98 operating system is United States of Amer ica. If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate country where you are located.

Dial type must be set to Tone Dialing if you are either in Australia or New Zealand. Please see below instruction for quick modem setup.

A. If you are located in Australia

1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.

2. Choose Australia in “What country/region are you in now?”

3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”

4. Close

B. If you are located in New Zealand

1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.

2. Choose New Zealand in “What country/ region are you in now?”

3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”

4. Close

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 warning or caution. The symbol ∆ indicates the concrete nature of the warning. (The example on the left is a caution for 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 example 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 by 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

“Microsoft “Microsoft “Microsoft “Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0” is written as “Windows NT 4.0”. “Microsoft “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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Windows® 2000 operating system” is written as “Windows 2000”.

Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.

MS-DOS® operating system Version 6.2/V” is written as “MS-DOS”.

Windows® operating system Version 3.1” is written as “Windows 3.1”.

Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 3.51” is written as

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.

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CONTENTS

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

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

Right Side ...................................................................................... 5

Left Side ........................................................................................ 7

Rear/Bottom .................................................................................. 8

One-touch Buttons/CoolView....................................................... 10

2. Keyboard ..........................................................................14

Keyboard ..................................................................................... 14

Numeric Keypad Mode ................................................................14

Names of the Main Keys and their Functions .............................. 15

3. Turning on the Power ......................................................18

Turning on the power ................................................................... 18

4. Turning off the Power ......................................................20

Turning Off the Power .................................................................. 20

5. Suspend/Resume Function ............................................22

What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? .................................... 22

Precautions for Suspending......................................................... 22

Suspending ..................................................................................23

Using the Resume Function ........................................................ 25

6. Battery ..............................................................................26

Battery Charging.......................................................................... 26

Battery Operation ........................................................................ 27

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge .................................... 28

Low Battery State ........................................................................ 29

Replacing the Battery Pack ......................................................... 30

Bridge Battery .............................................................................. 32

Precautions for Battery Pack ....................................................... 33

7. Floppy Disk Drive ...........................................................34

Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk ................................................... 34

What is a Floppy Disk? ................................................................ 35

Precautions on Handling ............................................................. 36

8. CD-ROM Drive..................................................................37

CD-ROMs ....................................................................................37

Loading/Ejecting a CD-ROM ....................................................... 38

9. Internal Fax Modem.........................................................40

What is a Fax Modem? ................................................................40

Connection ..................................................................................40

Modem Warnings .........................................................................41

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SECTION 2

10. SPDIF Features ..............................................................42

How to use the SPDIF Output Connector?.................................. 42

1. Options .............................................................................44

Options ........................................................................................ 44

2. PC Cards .......................................................................... 46

Precautions for PC Cards ............................................................ 46

Installing PC Cards ...................................................................... 47

Removing PC Cards .................................................................... 48

3. Expansion RAM Modules................................................49

4. Mouse ...............................................................................52

Connecting the Mouse................................................................. 52

Using the Mouse.......................................................................... 52

5. Numeric Keypad ..............................................................54

Connecting a Numeric Keypad .................................................... 54

6. Printer ...............................................................................55

Connecting a Printer .................................................................... 55

7. CRT Monitor / TV..............................................................57

Connecting an External CRT Monitor .......................................... 57

Connecting to a TV ...................................................................... 58

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SECTION 4

8. Wireless Mouse ................................................................59

1. BIOS setup .......................................................................68

2. POST Diagnostic Screen ................................................ 93

1. When This Happens......................................................... 96

2. Care and Maintenance ..................................................101

3. Glossary .........................................................................106

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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.

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1. Names of the Parts and their Functions

Front

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1 Display Panel Latch

Locks the LCD panel so that it will not inadvertently be opened. To unlock and open the LCD panel, slide this latch to the right.

2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel

Shows a screenful of data from the computer main unit.

Critical Points

About the characteristics of the LCD panel

Note that the following symptoms reflect the characteristics of the LCD and imply no hardware problem:

The TFT color liquid crystal display of this personal computer is made up of more than 441 million pixels (dots) (at 1,400x1,050 dots resolution) or 235 million pix els (at 1,024x768 dots resolution) which are fabricated using an advanced technology. Consequently, the display may have some pixels that will not turn on or that always stay on. Such pixels do not imply any display failure and should not be regarded as defective. The liquid crystal displays used in the personal computers of this model may have different hues for reasons associated with the fabrication processes. Your liquid crystal display may characteristically bear some color shadings due to changes in the ambient temperature.

3 Closed Cover Switch

Used to place the personal computer into the Standby (Suspend) or Resume mode or to turn off the backlight of the LCD when you open or close the LCD.

4 SUS/RES Button

Used to turn on the personal computer and to place it into the standby or resume mode.

5 Keyboard

Used to type in letters and give commands to the personal computer.

6 Flat Point

Used to manipulate the mouse pointer. Pressing the scroll button at the center causes the screen to scroll up or down.

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Critical Points

The flat point may malfunction due to condensations or moisture formed on its surface. The mouse pointer may not function normally if you manipulate it with a wet or sweaty hand or if the surface of the flat point is dirty. In such a case, turn off the personal computer and clean it with a soft cloth moistened with mild neutral detergent. Depending on the application you are using, you may not be able to scroll the screen using the scroll button.

7 CoolView

Shows the status of messages from the personal computer, notification on incomming E-mail with messages and blinking backlight.

8 Speakers

Produce the sound of the personal computer.

9 One-touch Button

Pressed to activate an application or to receive incoming e-mail. This button is also used to play back an audio CD.

Critical Points

Do not set the MAIN switch to OFF when using the one-touch button.

Right Side

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Caution

Failure of an attached device or a hideous or deafening sound may cause harmful effects on your ears. Set the volume control on your personal computer’s main unit to its minimum before plugging a cable into the HEADPHONE, LINE IN, or MICRO IN jack.

Volume Control

Adjusts the volume of the speakers. Turning the volume control anti clockwise raises the volume and turning it clockwise reduces the volume. If you can hear no sound when you adjust the volume control, keep pressing [F3] while holding down [Fn] until y ou hear a beep . Also make sure that the volume setting in the [Volume Control] dialog box is not set to “Mute. ” You can set the balance and volume of the sound input/output in the [Volume Control] dialog box. If the v olume is found inadequate even when the volume is set to its maximum level, set the volume control in the [Volume Control] dialog box.

2 HEADPHONE Jack

Connects to a commercially available headphone (3.5 mm mini-plug). Some models of headphones may not fit in this jack, ho wever. Make a check before purchasing a headphone.

Caution

Take care not to listen over your headphone at too high a volume. Listening over a headphone at a deafening sound level for an extended period may cause harmful effects on your ears.

Do not turn on or off your personal computer with a headphone on. A loud pop might cause harmful effects on your ears.

3 Stereo Line-in Jack and Optical Digital Audio Output Terminal

The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source. This terminal also serves as an Optical Digital Audio Output Terminal.

The Optical Digital Audio Output Terminal allows you to download digital audio onto Sony & Philips Mini-disc player’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format.

Important note

Since light is emitted from the optical digital audio output terminal, do not peek into the terminal when plugging in a cable. The frequency of the digital audio generated from the optical digital audio output terminal is fixed at 48 kHz. You can record no sound on any digital device (e.g., MD player) that has no sampling rate converter built in. For details, refer to the instruction manual attached to the digital device. The sound that is recorded on a digital device (e.g., MD player) connected to the optical digital audio output terminal cannot be output in digital form. All output from the optical digital audio output terminal is subject to copy protection.

4 MIC IN Jack

Connects to a commercially availab le microphone for recording (monaur al) (compatible with a 3.5 mm mini-plug). Some models of commercially available microphones (e.g., movingcoil microphones) are incompatible with this jack. Make a chec k before purchasing a microphone.

5 Floppy Disk Drive

Used to read and write floppy disk data.

6 CD/DVD Drive

Used to read in CD-ROM data and play back audio CD. A CD-R/RW drive can rewrite CD-R/RW data and a DVD-ROM drive can play back DVD video or read in DVD-ROM data.

Left Side

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1 MAIN Switch

The main power switch of the personal computer.

2 Cooling Fan

Used to vent hot air out of the personal computer interior. The fan starts rotating when the temperature inside the personal computer increases to a certain level.

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Caution

Do not block the vent of the cooling fan. The heat would stagnate inside the personal computer, causing machine failures.

3 PC Card Slots

Used to house optional PC cards. The lower slot is designated as slot 1 and the upper slot as slot 2.

Critical Points

In some optional OSes, “slot 1” is referred to as “slot 0” and “slot 2” as “slot 1.”

4 PC Card Eject Button

Pressed to eject a PC card.

5 Built-in Battery Pack

Houses a built-in battery pack.

Rear/Bottom

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1 Theft Prevention Lock Slot

Can accept a commercially available theft prevention cable.

Critical Points

The theft prevention lock is compatible with the Kenglngton’s microsaver security system.

2 Extended Keyboard/Mouse Connector

Connects to an optional keyboard or mouse.

3 Parallel Connector

Connects to an optional printer.

4 IEEE 1394 (DV) Terminal

Used to connect between the personal computer and a peripheral, such as digital video camera (DV), with a DV cable.

5 USB Connector

Connects to a USB compatible peripheral such as a USB mouse.

6 S Video Output Terminal

Used to transmit the S video signal.

7 External Display Connector

Connects to an external display such as an optional CRT display.

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8 Modular Connector

Used to connect between the personal computer and a telephone line with the attached modular cable for communication with a BBS or the Internet.

9 Serial Connector

Connects to an RS-232C compatible device.

! DC-IN Connector

Accepts the attached AC adapter.

Important note

When cabling a peripheral device, check the orientation of its cable connector and plug it straight into the mating connector.

" Expansion RAM Module Slot

Used to house an optional memory module.

One-touch Buttons/CoolView

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1 Mode Switch

The position of the Mode Switch determines the functionality of the one-touch buttons. Set the Mode Switch at the center when you are not using one-touch button.

2 CoolView

Shows the status of and messages from the personal computer.

3 One-touch Buttons

The one-touch buttons are used to start applications, control audio CD, with the display panel closed. The functionality of the one-touch b uttons is determined as summarized in the table below depending on the position of the Mode switch.

Mode Switch Button Position (1) (2) (3) (4)

Application Button A Button B Internet button E-mail button (Upper)

Lock (Center) All buttons are disabled. Prevents a button from being pressed

inadvertently.

CD Player (Lower) Stop/Eject Play/Pause Fast Backward Fast Forward

While Windows 98 is activ e, the CD Play er one-touch buttons are interlocked with the actions of the CD player buttons, except the Eject button.

While Windows 98 is not active, the CD Player one-touch buttons are interlocked with action of the CD player buttons.

Critical Points

For instructions to change an application assigned to a one-touch button, see the Lifebook Application Panel Software installed in your computer

If you changed settings so that the EJECT function is activated when the button is pressed, do not press the

button while you are using a CD. An error window might appear.

4 Mode Display

As you switch the Mode s witch for the one-touch buttons, the current mode is shown enclosed in a box.

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Critical Points

The mode is not shown if the MAIN switch is set to OFF.

5 CD Mark

The

mark revolves when you play back an audio CD when the personal computer is in

the standby mode or at the end of Windows.

6 CD T rack Display

The number of the track on playbac k is shown when an audio CD is being pla y ed back using the one-touch buttons for the CD player.

• Numerals

Indicate the track number of the track on playback. The track number of the first track is indicated when the CD player is in the stopped state.

•— — Appears when no audio CD is set or when an audio CD is being read.

•SP

Appears when the personal computer is in the power save mode. Pressing the restores the CD player in the state in which you can manipulate the audio CD.

7 Volume Level Display

Indicates the volume you set up with the volume control in 8 increments.

Critical Points

There may be times when the volume setting you made with the v olume control do not ag ree with the volume level display.

8 Message Display Area

Shows various messages depending on the situations such as when the personal computer is started and when e-mail arrives.

9 SUS/RES ( )

Stays on when your personal computer is running and flashes when it is in the standby mode.

! AC Adapter ( )

Stays on when power is being supplied from the AC adapter.

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" Battery ( 1. )

Stays on when a battery is installed.

# Battery Charging ( )

Stays on when the battery is being charged. Flashes when the battery is not being charged because it is too hot or cold.

$ Battery Level (

Indicates the charge level of the battery.

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% Hard Drive Access ( )

Stays on when the internal hard disk drive is being accessed.

& CD Access ( )

Stays on when the CD is being accessed.

( Floppy Disk Drive Access ( )

Stays on when the floppy disk is being accessed.

) PC Card Access (

Stay on when the corresponding PC card is being accessed.

~ Num Lock (

Stays on when the keyboard is in the numeric lock mode. Press [Num Lk] to turn on and off the numeric lock mode.

+ Caps Lock (

Lit when the personal computer is placed into the Caps Lock mode (letters are entered all in uppercase). Press [Caps Lock] while holding down [Shift] to turn on and off the Caps Lock mode.

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, Scroll Lock ( )

Lit when the personal computer is set up so that the screen will not scroll at all (scroll lock). Press [Screen Lk] while holding down [Fn] to turn on and off the scroll lock mode. The operation of the personal computer depends on the application that is being executed.

Critical Points

Data on the hard disk drive or floppy disk drive may be corrupted if you turn off the MAIN switch or manipulate the SUS/RES switch when the Hard Disk Drive Access or Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is on. While the MAIN switch is set to OFF, all CoolView illuminators are off except when the battery is being charged. Under some optional OSes, PC Card Access display “Slot 1” ma y appear as “Slot 0” and “Slot 2” as “Slot 1.” Checks for the presence or absence of a CD are made periodically if the automatic CD insertion feature is enabled. Accordingly , the CD Access illuminator on the CoolView lights periodically. Follow the steps shown below to disable the automatic CD insertion feature.

1 Click [Start], [Settings], and [Control Panel] in that order. 2 Click [ ] (System).

3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 Click [ ] to the left of [CD-ROM].

A CD-ROM device will appear.

5 Click the CD-ROM device and click [Properties].

The [CD-ROM Device Properties] dialog will box appear. 6 Click the [Settings] tab. 7 Click and uncheck [Automatically notify insertion] under “Options.” 8 Click [OK]. 9 Click [OK] or [Close] in the [System Properties] dialog box.

You will be brought back to the [Control Panel] window. 10 Restart the personal computer .

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To re-enable automatic CD insertion, click and check [Automatically notify insertion] in Step 7.

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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

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Numeric Ke ypad 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 displa y panel for displa y

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 keyboard.)

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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 ke y together with the Shift key. 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 row 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

[

[ ] (Application) key

When this key is supported by the application software, this key 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.

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

computer 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 indicator LCD are displayed.

etc. on the status

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 next time the computer is started up . Do not cut off the pow er during the POST.

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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 floppy disk and the CD-ROM from the computer before turning it off.

1 Click the [Start] button.

The Start menu is displayed.

2 Click [Shut Down].

The follo wing 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.

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