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according to FCC Part 15
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Declares that product: Model Configurations: LifeBook E4010
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LifeBook E Series Notebook
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TouchPad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Flexible Bay Devices
Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . .20
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel. . . . . . .22
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Operating Your LifeBook
Security Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .23
Launching Applications with
the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .24
Status Indicator Panel
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Hard Drive or Removable
Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .14
PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .30
Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
LifeBook E Series Notebook
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . .33
Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Management
Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 34
Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature. . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 49
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 49
Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Device Ports
Communications Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Wireless LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
IEEE 1394 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . 51
Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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TROUBLESHOOTING
External USB Floppy Disk Drive
Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Media Drive
Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . .43
Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . 44
Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Hard Disk Drive
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
PC Cards
Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
SmartCard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 66
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance
LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Floppy Disks and Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table of Contents
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chipset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Application Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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Connection using Windows 2000
Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . .107
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Other settings
Setting of power-saving function . . . . . . . . . . .113
Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Wireless LAN Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
IP address information
IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Wireless LAN Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
GLOSSARY
Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
APPENDIX:
INTEGRATED WIRELESS
LAN USER’S GUIDE
FCC Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Before Using the Wireless LAN
For better communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Stopping transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Starting Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Connection using Windows XP
Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . .101
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
LifeBook E Series Notebook
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Preface
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LifeBook E Series Notebook - Section 1
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Preface
Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook® E Series notebook from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is
powered by an Intel microprocessor, has a built-in color
display, a number of possible configurations, and brings
the computing power of desktop personal computers
(PCs) to a portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your
notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.
It comes with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.
The LifeBook notebook is a completely self-contained
unit with either an active-matrix XGA or SXGA+ TFT
color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that
enables it to support a variety of optional features.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic
are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shut down the computer?
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 the safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all caution
information carefully.
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the
following ways:
■
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
■
Fax: 1-901-259-5700
■
E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com
■
Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com
Before you place the call, you should have the
following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the
fastest possible solution:
■
Product name
■
Product configuration number
■
Product serial number
■
Purchase date
■
Conditions under which the problem occurred
■
Any error messages that have occurred
■
Hardware configuration
■
Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by
clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site
URL link, located in the Service and Support Software
folder of the Windows Start menu.
POINT
You must have an active internet connection to use the
on-line URL links.
WARRANTY
Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook
notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or
three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the
information that came with your LifeBook notebook for
further warranty terms and conditions.
WARNING
The warning icon highlights information that can be
hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or
your files. Please read all warning information carefully.
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Getting to Know
Your LifeBook Notebook
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LifeBook E Series Notebook – Section 2
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Figure 2-1. LifeBook E Series
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you
read it before using your LifeBook notebook – even if
you are already familiar with notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-2. AC Adapter
For a pre-configured model you should have:
■
LifeBook E Series notebook computer (Figure 2-1)
■
Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
■
AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
■
Weight Saver
■
Modular optical drive
■
Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
■
Drivers and Applications Restore CD
■
Getting Started Guide
■
User’s Guide (this guide)
■
International Limited Warranty Brochure
■
Microsoft-associated materials
■
Premium Care registration card
Depending upon the configuration of your system, one
or more of the following items may also be included in
the box:
■
External USB floppy disk drive
■
DVD Application CD
■
CD-RW Application CD
■
Additional battery(ies)
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LifeBook E Series Notebook – Section 2
Status
Indicator
Panel
Closed
Cover
Switch
Tou ch pa d
Pointing
Device
Stereo
Speaker
Headphone
Jack
Microphone
Jack
Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open
Locating the Controls
Stereo Speaker
Display
Panel Latch
Display Panel
LifeBook Security/
Application Panel
Power and
Suspend/
Resume
Button
Keyboard
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components.
Display Panel Latch
The display latch locks and releases the display panel.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook. (See
Status Indicator Panel on page 13 for more information)
Power and Suspend/Resume Button
The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used
to power on your notebook from its Off state. It is also
used as the Suspend/Resume button. This allows you to
suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume
your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your
notebook when it has been shut down. (See Power On on
page 31 for more information) and (See Power and
Suspend/Resume Button on page 34 for more information)
Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD backlighting
when the display panel is closed.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.
(See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information)
Touchpad Pointing Device
The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you
simple cursor control. (See TouchPad Pointing Device on
page 18 for more information)
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides
hardware security and one-touch application launch
capability. (See LifeBook Security/ Application Panel on
page 22 for more information)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 52 for
more information)
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on
page 52 for more information)
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Wireless LAN Antenna On/Off Switch
Fan Vents
Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
Modem Port
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
Modem Port
The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11)
telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K
modem. (See Communications Ports on page 51 for more
information)
POINT
The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90
standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the
highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The maximum upload
speed is 33600bps.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
PC Card Slots
PC Card Eject Buttons
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 PC Cards on page 47 for more information)
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical lock down device.
Fan Vents
The fan vents assist in the proper cooling of the system.
Wireless LAN Antenna On/Off Switch
The Wireless LAN Antenna On/Off Switch turns the
wireless LAN antenna on and off in systems with an
optional Wireless LAN device installed. For systems
without an optional Wireless LAN device installed, the
Wireless Antenna On/Off Switch is present, but nonfunctional.
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 LifeBook 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. Thirdparty hardware is available to allow modem-to-PBX
interface.
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Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
Flexible Bay Release Latch
Flexible Bay
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
Flexible Bay
The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following
devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 20 for more
information)
■
Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive
■
Modular DVD drive
■
Modular CD-ROM drive
■
Modular Lithium ion bay battery
Flexible Bay Release Latch
The Flexible Bay release latch releases the Flexible Bay
device.
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Serial Port
Parallel Port
External Monitor Port
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Infrared Port
LAN Port
S-Video Out Port
Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel
BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s rear panel components.
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM
port.) (See Serial Port on page 51 for more information)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an
LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page 51 for more infor-
mation)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 52
for more information)
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device
without a cable.
DC Power Jack
USB 2.0 Ports (Qty. 2)
USB 2.0 Ports
The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus
2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial Bus (USB)
2.0 Ports on page 51 for more information)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion
battery.
LAN Port
The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports
on page 51 for more information)
S-Video Out Port
The S-Video out port is used to transmit a higher
resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.
(See S-Video Out Port on page 52 for more information)
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Part Number
Label
(approximate
location)
Main Unit
Label
(approximate
location)
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
Docking
Port
Certificate of
Authenticity
(approximate
location)
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Configuration Label and Version Label
The configuration label shows the configuration part
number, the Fujitsu part number, and the various
components that make up your LifeBook notebook. The
version label contains the system part number and serial
number. These labels provide manufacturer information
that you will need to give your support representative in
the event you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu.
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium 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.
(See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information)
Docking Port
The docking port allows you to connect an optional port
replicator or docking station. (See Docking Port on
page 52 for more information)
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed PC2100
DDR266 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your LifeBook notebook, hence improving
overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on
page 49 for more information)
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Power
Battery
Identifier
AC Adapter Battery
Level
Battery
Charging
Hard Drive
Access
Media Drive
Access
Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just
above your keyboard. Within this panel are symbols that
correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook
notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those
components are operating. (Figure 2-8)
POWER INDICATOR
The Power indicator symbol states whether your system
is operational. It has several different states, each of
which tells you what mode your LifeBook notebook is in
at that time.
■
Steady On: This means that there is power to your
LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.
■
Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is
in Suspend mode.
■
Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook
has been turned off with the power/suspend/resume
button.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol remains on even if your notebook is shut off.
The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you
have either adapter connected and are shut down from
Windows, but have not turned off with the power/
suspend/resume button.
PC Card
Slot Identifier
Floppy Disk
Drive Access
PC Card
Access
NumLk
CapsLk
ScrLk
Security
Indicator
Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two
different states that can tell you what power source your
LifeBook notebook is using.
■
On: This means that either of the adapters are
currently in use.
■
Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and
you do not have an adapter connected.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS
The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the
primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second
Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the
primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the
Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this
symbol states how much charge is available within each
installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a
battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-9)
AC ADAPTER INDICATOR
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook
notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/
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76%–100% Charging
76%–100%
51%–75%
26%–50%
11%–25%
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator
CAUTION
A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced
immediately.
POINT
If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not
connected, and the power is Off, the Battery Level
indicators will also be off.
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS
Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators
is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that
specific battery is charging. This indicator operates
whether the power on or off, and will flash if the battery
is too hot or cold to charge.
POINT
The Windows DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification
function will periodically check for a DVD/CD installed
in the drive, causing the Media Drive Access indicator to
flash. The DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification function
allows your system to automatically start a DVD/CD as
soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It
will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an
application if the DVD/CD has an auto-run file.
(See
Auto Insert Notification Function on page 45 for more
information)
HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE
MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is
being accessed.
POINT
The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which
hard drive is being accessed.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
ACCESS INDICATOR
The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether
the floppy disk drive is being accessed. This indicator
will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no
floppy disk drive is installed. (See External USB Floppy
Disk Drive on page 41 for more information)
CAUTION
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme
temperatures can be permanently damaged.
MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Media Drive Access indicator tells you that the DVD
or CD-RW drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert
function is active, the indicator will flash periodically
when your system is checking the media drive. If the
Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the media drive.
The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. (See Auto Insert Notification Function on
page 45 for more information)
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PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS
The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not
your LifeBook notebook is accessing a PC Card(s). The
indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC
Card even if there is no card installed. The number
inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being
accessed. (See PC Cards on page 47 for more information)
NUMLK INDICATOR
The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. (See Using the
Keyboard on page 16 for more information)
POINT
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external
keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.
CAPSLOCK INDICATOR
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters. (See Using the Keyboard on
page 16 for more information)
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
(See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information)
SECURITY INDICATOR
The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set)
when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes.
You must enter the password that was set in the Security
Panel before your system will resume operation.
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Function Keys
Fn Key
Start Key
Numeric Keypad
(surrounded with
thick black line)
Figure 2-10 Keyboard
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 87-key
keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of
a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and
other special function keys. This section describes the
following keys.
■
Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook allows
certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard
characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The
ability to toggle between the standard character and
numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk]
key.
■
Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow
keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the
right, left, up, or down within windows, applications
and documents.
■
Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12]
are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
special actions that vary depending on what program
is running.
■
Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows
operating system and function the same as the
onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on
your pointing device.
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as
both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.
NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.
Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.
Start Key
Application Key
Cursor Keys
Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0
through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),
multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal
points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function
keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the
front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.
POINT
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.
WINDOWS KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has three Windows keys: two
Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys
display the Start menu. This button functions the same
as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application
key functions the same as your right mouse button and
displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please
refer to your Windows documentation for additional
information regarding the Windows keys.)
CURSOR KEYS
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right).
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FUNCTION KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1
through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software
documentation to find out how these keys are used.
The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the
notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
■
[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Audio Mute on and off.
■
[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the touchpad on and off. (This function key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced>
Keyboard/Mouse Features>Internal Pointing Device is
set to Manual Setting.)
■
[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows
you to toggle between video compensation and no
compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing
on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less
than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still
cover the entire screen.)
■
[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will lower the brightness of your display.
■
[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the brightness of the display.
■
[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.
■
[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.
■
[Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows
you to change your selection of where to send your
display video. Each time you press the combination
of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices,
in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in
display panel and external monitor or external
monitor only.
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Cursor
Cursor Control
Left Button
Right Button
Figure 2-11. TouchPad pointing device
TouchPad Pointing Device
The TouchPad pointing device is built into your Fujitsu
LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The
TouchPad is composed of a cursor control and a left and
right button. The cursor control works the same way a
mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It
only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger,
and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will
move. The left and right buttons function the same as
mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons
may vary depending on the application that is being
used. (Figure 2-11)
POINT
An external mouse can be connected to the USB port
on your LifeBook notebook, and be used simultaneously with the TouchPad. However, if you boot the
system with an external mouse connected the TouchPad will be disabled or enabled depending on your
BIOS settings.
more information)
(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for
CLICKING
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button.
To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish
to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to
the item you wish to select, press the right button once,
and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the clicking operation by tapping
lightly on the TouchPad once. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12. Clicking
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press
the left button twice, and then immediately release it.
You also have the option to perform the double-click
operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice.
(Figure 2-13)
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Figure 2-13. Double-clicking
POINT
If the interval between clicks is too long, the
double-click will not be executed.
DRAGGING
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to
the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left
button while moving the item to its new location
and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
TouchPad. First, tap the TouchPad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
TouchPad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-14)
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Figure 2-14. Dragging
TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize
your TouchPad with selections made from within the
Mouse Properties dialog box.
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Figure 2-15 Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Devices
Your LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The
Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular CD-ROM
drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, Lithium ion
battery, or weight saver. (Figure 2-15)
You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices
installed. All devices listed here are also options which
can be purchased separately. (Figure 2-16)
■
Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you to access
software and audio CDs.
■
Modular DVD drive: This allows you to access movies,
software, and audio DVD/CDs.
■
Modular DVD-CD-RW combo drive: This allows you
to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as
well as to write to CDs.
■
Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable
battery that can be used to power your LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected.
■
Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no
device is needed.
Flexible Bay
CD-ROM Drive
DVD/CD-RW
Combo Drive
DVD Drive
Lithium ion
Bay Battery
Weight Saver
Figure 2-16 Flexible Bay Devices
POINT
You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when
the LifeBook notebook is in operation.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MODULAR DEVICES
There are two ways to remove and install modular
devices in the Flexible Bay:
■
Cold-swapping: Swapping devices while your
LifeBook notebook is powered off. (Reference the
following section.)
■
Hot-swapping: Swapping devices while your system is
active using BayManager
sections of this chapter entitled "Hot-swapping".)
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software. (Reference the
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-17)
1. Close any open files.
2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.
3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch, then press the
latch in to release the modular device. This will push
your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the
device.
4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.
This will require light force.
Flexible Bay
Release Latch
Figure 2-17 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay
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Figure 2-18 Installing a device in the Flexible Bay
CAUTION
Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay.
If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the
device. If the device does not move easily in the bay,
remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will
require a firm push to latch the device in place.
5. Slide the device you are installing into your
LifeBook notebook until it clicks into place.
6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the
new device and activate it within your system. The drive
letters associated with the device will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.
Hot-swapping
Under Windows 2000 and XP, hot-swapping is provided
through the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility. The icon
for the utility appears on the taskbar. Refer to your
Windows manual on using this feature.
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Figure 2-19 LifeBook Security/Application Panel
123 4
Numbered Buttons for
entering password and
launching applications
Enter
Button
LifeBook Security/ Application Panel
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the
Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your
notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/
Application Panel also allows you to launch applications
with the touch of a button when your system is on.
If the security system is activated, upon starting your
LifeBook notebook or resuming from suspend mode the
security system requires you to enter a password code
using the buttons on the Security/Application Panel.
After entering a correct password, your LifeBook
notebook resumes system operation. (Figure 2-19)
SETTING UP YOUR
LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security
panel application is pre-installed without any passwords.
The following sections provide detailed information on
your security panel, and how to set, change or remove
passwords.
Numbered Buttons
Use these buttons to enter your password. (Figure 2-19)
Enter Button
After entering the button strokes, push this button to
enter the password into the notebook. (Figure 2-19)
notebooks in a group environment should not use a
common password. A password consists of one to five
button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke
consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simultaneously. The following are valid button strokes:
n
Pushing [4] by itself
n
Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time
n
Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time
n
Pushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time
The following are valid passwords. The numbers
within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more
than one button.
n
{[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]
n
[4], [enter]
n
{[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter]
Setting Passwords
When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set.
You have a choice of having no password or setting a
supervisor and user password. You must set the supervisor password before the user password.
POINTS
n
The purpose of supervisor password is to be able to
bypass the user password in case the user password
is forgotten. The supervisor password alone will not
lock the system.
n
You have to set both the supervisor and user passwords for the security panel to work.
PASSWORDS
The user and supervisor password may be set on this
LifeBook notebook. A supervisor password is typically
the same for all notebooks in a working group, office, or
company to allow for system management. Individual
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Setting Supervisor Password
You must have set a supervisor password before setting
any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass
the user password.
1. Go to the Start menu.
2. Click on Run.
3. Type in
"C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\
Security Panel Application\
Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE" (be sure to use
the quotation marks), then press [Enter]
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
Supervisor password.
Setting User Password
1 Go to the Start menu.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on Security Panel Application > Security
Panel Application.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
user password.
POINT
You may change or remove the supervisor or user
password by repeating the steps defined above.
OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY
APPLICATION PANEL
The security lock feature is in effect both when the system
resumes from OFF or suspend state. You always need to
push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user password. Your system will not begin the boot sequence
without entering your supervisor/user password.
From Off State
1. Turn on your system.
2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the
password and press Enter button.
For example, if the password is 22222,
Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter
button.
The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal operation.
From Suspend State
1. Press your Suspend/Resume button.
2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button.
The notebook should resume normal operation.
Incorrect Password Entry
If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three
times in succession, the system will “beep” for about one
minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute
(while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the LifeBook notebook will resume normal operation. If no
password or an invalid password is entered while the
system beeps, the system will return to its previous
locked state (suspend or off) and the Security Indicator
will go off. To reactivate the LifeBook notebook after a
password failure, you must press the Suspend/Resume
button, then enter a correct password.
POINT
Remember the user password you specified on the
Security Panel Application. If you forget the password
you will not be able to use your computer. The supervisor password can override the user password.
PRECAUTIONS
Opening and Closing the Cover
Closing the cover may place the notebook into suspend
mode. Opening the cover does not automatically place
the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must
enter the proper security password after pushing the
Suspend/Resume button.
Low Battery Operations
If your LifeBook notebook has a low battery, pushing
the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security
Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, and the
Security Indicator LED turns off after one minute. To
resume normal operation, first attach a power supply to
the LifeBook notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook.
UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY
PANEL APPLICATION
You have two options when uninstalling the security
panel application:
n
Uninstall the security panel application software.
This will disable all security feature.
n
Uninstall the security panel application with
password still active. This will not allow any
changes to the password.
Uninstalling the Security Panel
Application Software
Remove passwords when User wants no password
protection whatsoever and doesn’t want to give anybody
the utility to set a password on their computer. In this
case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the
passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the
application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure
in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time,
select REMOVE, enter current password then click Next.
When asked to confirm select Yes .
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Removing Security Panel Application with
Passwords Still Active
Using this feature will not allow any changes to
the password.
POINT
Removing the applications does not remove the
password. It simply removes the utility to change/add/
remove passwords. To change your password you must
reinstall the application.
User:
1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the
Control Panel.
3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and
click Add/Remove.
4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,
click Ye s .
Supervisor:
1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the
Control Panel.
3. Select the Security Panel Application for
Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove.
4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,
click Ye s .
Reinstalling the Security Application Panel
To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you
will need your Drivers and Applications Restore CD. The
Secpanel folder located in the Utilities\Security Panel
contains the setup files for supervisor and user security
application.
1. Double-click the Setup FJSECS.EXE file. The
Installing Security Panel Application window will
appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Double-click the Setup FJSECU.EXE file. The
Installing Security Panel Application window will
appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Supervisor and user passwords can be set by the
Windows Software which are FJSECS.EXE and
FJSECU.EXE respectively. FJSECU.EXE for user password cannot run without supervisor password.
First you need to run FJSECS.EXE to set supervisor password before setting user password. Follow instructions
under Setting Passwords on page 22.
If you forget both passwords, contact Fujitsu Service and
Support at 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu
charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted
LifeBook notebook. When calling please have a valid
credit card and provide proof of ownership. You will
then be given instructions on where to ship your LifeBook notebook.
LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH
THE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL
The security panel also enables you to launch applications
with the touch of a button when your system is on.
Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined
application. Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with
software utilities that let you operate and configure your
LifeBook Security/Application Panel. These utilities are
found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under
LifeBook Application Panel. They include Application
Panel Setup, Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel.
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application
Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a
finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray
(the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is
displayed). When you see this icon you will know that
LifeBook Application Panel is active.
As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application
Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To
set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have
provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly
and easily helps you make the most of this valuable
feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with
Application Panel Setup:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Application Panel Setup.
The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There
are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on
the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your
LifeBook notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to
launch the associated programs, as defined in Chapter 7.
POINT
The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the
same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook,
please select the tab you wish to change carefully.
To change an application associated with the Application
buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to
reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on
Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with
this button, and then click OK. The button will now
launch the new application.
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The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your
Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer),
unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to
reconfigure it to launch another program follow these
easy steps:
1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box.
2. Click on Browse from Start Menu.
3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click
on the application you wish to launch with this
button.
4. Click OK.
The button will now launch the new application. If you
want to return to launching your Windows default
Internet browser with this button, you need only click
on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet
browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for
the “other application”. If you wish to go back to
launching the “other application” from this button, you
will need to reconfigure it as described above.
POINT
The Internet or E-mail buttons can be configured to
launch any application you wish, not just an Internet
browser or e-mail program.
Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook
Application Panel
To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow
these easy steps:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Deactivate Panel.
To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for
step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.
POINT
Every time you start Windows the LifeBook Application
Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you
shut down.
When you have finished with Application Panel Setup
click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can
reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as
you like.
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Getting Started
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AC Cable
Getting Started
DC Power Jack
DC Output Cable
AC Adapter
Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter
Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has four possible power
sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, a secondary
Lithium ion battery (for Flexible Bay installation), an
AC adapter, or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter
provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook
and charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of
your LifeBook notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
(Figure 3-1)
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack
on your LifeBook notebook.
2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette
lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the
On or Accessories position.
OR
3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power
jack on an airplane seat.
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the
Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery
installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
POINT
The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase.
Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter
or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your LifeBook
notebook.
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Display Panel Latch
Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel
that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments
and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology.
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
1. Slide the display panel latch to the right to release
the locking mechanism.
2. Lift the display panel backwards, being careful not to
touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle.
ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS
Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you
may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a
more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to
adjust the brightness keyboard and power management
utility
Keyboard
■
[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the
brightness of your display.
■
[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the
brightness of the display.
POINT
If using AC power, your LifeBook notebook’s brightness
setting is set to its highest level by default. If using
battery power, the brightness setting is set to its middle
level by default.
POINT
The higher the brightness level, the more power the
LifeBook notebook will consume and the faster your
batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, set
the brightness level as low as possible.
Using the BatteryAid Utility (Windows 2000 only)
Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management
Utility changes the setting permanently.
1. Double-click the Battery Icon in the lower right
corner of your display (it looks like a small battery
with a leaf extending from the top). This will open
the BatteryAid Properties dialog box.
2. Click on the Fujitsu BatteryAid 2/2 tab and adjust
your LCD Backlighting to the desired level.
3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change
the settings.
You may need to readjust the brightness level periodically depending on your operating environment.
CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL
1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull
it forward until it is flush with the body of
your LifeBook notebook.
2. Push down until you hear a click. This will
engage the locking mechanism and prevent
your display panel from opening unexpectedly.
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Getting Started
Starting Your
LifeBook Notebook
POWER ON
Power and Suspend/Resume Button
The Power and Suspend/Resume button is used to power
on your LifeBook notebook, to resume from Standby or
Save-to-Disk mode, to place your notebook in Standby or
Save-to-Disk mode or to power off. You can also turn off
your notebook by choosing Shut Down from the
Windows Start menu.
Power/
Suspend/
Resume
Button
Figure 3-3 Powering Up the System
Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged
the internal Lithium ion Battery, you can press this
button to Power On your LifeBook notebook.
(Figure 3-3)
POINT
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you
have a power source. This means that at least one
battery is installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/
Airline adapter is connected and has power.
CAUTION
Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the
power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk
damaging your notebook.
When you Power On your notebook, it will perform a
Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts
and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is
found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/
or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self
Test Messages on page 64 for more information)
Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be
able to continue by starting the operating system or by
entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test
(POST), your LifeBook notebook will load your operating system.
POINT
Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the
Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error
message to be displayed when you turn your notebook
on the next time.
(See Power On Self Test Messages on
page 64 for more information)
BOOT SEQUENCE
The procedure for starting-up your Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves
your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is first
turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it
needs to find instructions to start up your notebook.
This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you
power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a
boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your
operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including
a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is
completed without a failure and without a request for
the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating
system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
■
You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
■
You restart your LifeBook notebook from the
Windows Shut Down dialog box.
■
The software initiates a system restart. Example:
When you install a new application.
■
You reset the system by pressing the three keys
[CTRL+ALT+DEL].
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the
operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating
conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change
the BIOS’ environment to operate your LifeBook notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
■
Device control feature parameters, such as changing
I/O addresses and boot devices.
■
System Data Security feature parameters, such
as passwords.
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Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears
on the screen. This will open the main menu
of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current
settings displayed.
3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key
to scroll through the other setup menus to review or
alter the current settings. Additional navigational
information is located at the bottom of the BIOS
screen.
BIOS Guide
A guide to your LifeBook notebook’s BIOS is available
online. Please visit our service and support Web site at
www.fujitsupc.com/support. Once there, select Support,
then select Notebooks under User’s Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your
LifeBook series. If you are unsure of your notebook’s
BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.
POINT
If your data security settings require it, you may be
asked for a password before the BIOS main menu
will appear.
BOOTING THE SYSTEM
We strongly recommend that you do not attach any
external devices and do not put a CD or floppy disk in
any drive until you have gone through the initial power
on sequence.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first
time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you
do nothing, the system will load the operating system,
and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
Designed to accommodate the needs of users in many
different countries, Windows needs to be configured the
first time you use it. Windows has three parts:
■
Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter
custom information for your configuration file and
setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook
will be prepared to dial out.
■
Registration: Easy online registration for Windows
with Microsoft, and for your LifeBook notebook with
Fujitsu.
■
Windows License Agreement and Final Settings:
You have the opportunity to review the Windows
License Agreement.
POINT
You may click Cancel at any time within this process to
shut down Windows. You may restart this process at
any time in the future, but you must complete it in
order to use your computer.
Getting Started
Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in
the information as directed. You will be asked for such
items as the language you wish to use, the country in
which you live, your first and last name, and about how
you dial out from where you will be using your LifeBook
notebook. For the modem settings, enter your current
location information where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone line
and plan to register at a later time, you may click the
Skip button, and you will go directly to the condition of
use page.
Once you have set up your LifeBook notebook to dial
out, Windows will make a free telephone call to test the
settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be returned
to the phone settings page where you may try to fix
them. If you are unable to fix the settings please contact
Fujitsu Service and Support. (See Fujitsu Contact Infor-
mation on page 1 for more information). If you would
simply like to move on, and register at a later time, you
may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the
Condition of Use page.
Windows Registration
If your connection is successful, you will go to a
Registration Confirmation page. Enter the requested
information, then check the box at the bottom to
register your copy of Wind ows wit h Microsoft. Once you
have finished, click the Next button to continue.
Final Settings
The first part of your final settings is the Windows End
User License Agreement. Read the agreement carefully.
When you finish reading you must accept or reject the
terms of the agreement and then click on the Next button.
POINTS
■
If you reject the terms of the license agreement you
will be asked to review the license agreement for
information on returning Windows or to shut down
your LifeBook notebook.
■
You cannot use your LifeBook notebook until you
have accepted the License Agreement. If you stop the
process your notebook will return to the beginning of
the Windows Welcome Process, even if you shut your
notebook down and start it up again.
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REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
What are the benefits of registering?
You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook
notebook, which, if your notebook is ever lost, may help
in getting it returned to you. You will also receive technical support access and useful product mailings.
How do I register my LifeBook notebook?
You can register your LifeBook by going to our Web site:
www.fujitsupc.com/support
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to use the last option.
INSTALLING CLICK ME!
The first time you boot up your system, you will see an
icon called Click Me! on the desktop. When you click the
icon, your system will automatically build the icon tray
in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide
links to utilities that you will frequently access.
The icon is automatically deleted after you launch Click
Me! and restart the system.
Getting Started
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Power Management
Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features
for conserving battery power. Some of these features are
automatic and need no user intervention, such as those
for the internal modem. However, others depend on the
parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal
power management for your LifeBook notebook may be
controlled from settings made in your operating system
or from settings made in the BIOS setup utility.
Besides the options available for conserving battery
power, there are also some things that you can do to
prevent your battery from running down as quickly.
For example, you can create an appropriate power saving
profile, put your notebook into Suspend mode when it is
not performing an operation, and you can limit the use
of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery
powered computers, there is a trade-off between
performance and power savings.
POWER AND SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON
When your LifeBook notebook is active, the Power and
Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put
your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Power and
Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active,
but not actively accessing anything, and immediately
release the button. You will hear two short beeps and
your system will enter Suspend mode.
If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power and
Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook to
active operation. You can tell whether or not your
system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See Figure 2-8 on page 13 for location) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your LifeBook notebook
is fully operational. If the indicator is both visible and
flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Save-to-Disk mode. (See Save-to-Disk Mode)
SUSPEND MODE
Suspend or Standby mode in Windows 2000 Professional saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s
system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off
the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of the other
internal components except those necessary to maintain
system memory and allow for restarting. Your LifeBook
notebook can be put in Suspend mode by:
■
Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when
your system is turned on.
■
Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down
menu.
■
Timing out from lack of activity.
■
Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery
Warning condition.
Your LifeBook notebook’s system memory typically
stores the file(s) on which you are working, open application(s) information, and any other data required to
support the operation(s) in progress. When you resume
operation from Suspend mode, your LifeBook notebook
will return to the point where it left off. You must use the
Power and Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your LifeBook notebook will not resume.
POINTS
■
If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery
power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend
mode, though not as fast as when fully operational.
■
Disabling the Suspend/Resume button prevents it
from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in
Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode. The resume function
of the button cannot be disabled.
■
The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode
should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your
PC Card documentation for more information.
■
When PC Cards or external devices are in use,
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode cannot return to
the exact state prior to suspension because all of the
peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the
system re-starts.
■
If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hibernation
(Save-to-Disk) mode, changes to open files are not
lost. The files are left open and memory is kept active
during Suspend mode, or the memory is transferred
to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode.
■
The main advantage of using the Hibernation (Saveto-Disk) function is that power is not required to
maintain your data. This is particularly important if
you will be leaving your LifeBook notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The
drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and
resets peripheral devices.
■
Your system is set to use the Max Battery power
scheme when running on battery power. If you
change the power scheme to a different profile, your
battery life may vary.
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POINT
Save-to-Disk mode requires allocating a significant
amount of hard drive capacity for saving all system
memory, which reduces your usable disk space. When
you purchase your LifeBook notebook it will have space
allocated for the memory installed. If you upgrade the
original system by adding a memory upgrade module
without changing the size of your Save-to-Disk
allocation you will get an error message when you try to
activate Save-to-Disk mode and it will not work.You
can download the Save-to-Disk File Allocation
information from our Web site at
f you need help, contact your support representative
I
for recommendations.
www.fujitsupc.com.
HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your
LifeBook notebook’s system memory to the hard drive
as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable
or disable this feature.
Enabling or Disabling the Hibernation Feature
The default setting is not enabled. To enable or disable
the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select
Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, select Power Management.
3. Select Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or
disable this feature.
Using the Hibernation Feature
1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select
Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, select Power Management
-> Power Options.
3. Select Advanced tab, then select Hibernate from the
pull-down menu for Power buttons.
DISPLAY TIMEOUT
The Video Timeout is one of the power management
parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the
display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the
user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer
activity will cause the display to restart automatically.
This feature is independent of the Power and Suspend/
Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in
Windows and BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS Setup Utility
on page 31 for more information)
HARD DISK TIMEOUT
The Hard Disk Timeout is another one of the power
management parameters. This feature saves power by
turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive
activity for the user selected timeout period. Any
attempt to access the hard drive will cause it to restart
automatically. This feature is independent of the Power
and Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and
disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS
Setup Utility on page 31 for more information)
RESTARTING THE SYSTEM
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure
that you use the following procedure.
1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2. Select the Restart option from within the Windows
Shut Down dialog box.
3. Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook. Your
notebook will shut down and then reboot.
POINT
Turning off your LifeBook notebook without exiting
Windows or turning on your notebook within 10
seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause an
error when you start the next time.
CAUTION
Never turn your LifeBook notebook off while an
application is running. Be sure to close all files, exit all
applications, and shut down your operating system
prior to turning off the power with the power/suspend/
resume button. If files are open when you turn the
power off, you will lose any changes that have not been
saved, and may cause disk errors.
POWER OFF
Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down
from the Windows 2000 Professional Start menu, check
that the Hard Drive, DVD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, PC Card
and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off.
(See Figure 2-8 on page 13) If you turn off the power
while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data
loss. To assure that your LifeBook notebook shuts down
without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from
Windows allows your LifeBook notebook to complete its
operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to
avoid errors. The proper sequence is:
1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2. Select the Shut Down option from within the
Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3. Click OK to shutdown your LifeBook notebook.
If you are going to store your notebook for a month or
more see Care and Maintenance Section.
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User-Installable
Features
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User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion
battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The
rechargeable battery is durable and long lasting, but
should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high
voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may become
shorter if it is used under the following conditions:
■
Your system is set to use the Max Battery power
scheme when running on battery power. If you change
the power scheme to a different profile, your battery
life may vary.
■
When used at temperatures that exceed a low of
5°C (40°F) or a high of 35°C (95°F). Extreme
temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but
can also cause battery deterioration. The charging
icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you
try to charge a battery that is outside its operating
temperature range. (See Battery Charging Indicators on
page 14 for more information)
■
When using a high current device such as a modem,
media drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter
will conserve your battery life.
RECHARGING THE BATTERIES
If you want to know the condition of the primary
Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator
located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator
changes as the battery level changes.
The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using
the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the
battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged
is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the
AC or Auto/Airline adapter.
POINT
Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the
percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level
icon on the Status Indicator Panel.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery
therefore you do not need to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. The charge times will be
significantly longer if your LifeBook notebook is in use
while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the
battery more quickly, put your LifeBook into Suspend
mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the
battery. (See Power Management on page 34 for more
information on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure)
CAUTION
■
Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook. It may damage your AC adapter, optional
Auto/Airline adapter, another battery or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your
notebook by draining all available current into the
bad battery.
■
Under federal, state, or local law it may be illegal to
dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash.
Please take care of our environment and dispose of
batteries properly. Check with your local government
authority for details regarding recycling or disposing
of old batteries. If you cannot find this information
elsewhere, contact your support representative at
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487).
POINT
Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness,
applications, features, power management settings,
battery condition and other customer preferences.
Media drive or hard drive usage may also have a
significant impact on battery life. Battery charging
capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is
running low quickly, you should replace it with a new
one.
POINT
Using heavy current devices such as a Modem or
frequent DVD or CD-RW accesses may prevent
complete charging.
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to the
low battery message, the batteries will continue to
discharge until they are too low to operate. When this
happens, your LifeBook notebook will go into Suspend
mode. There is no guarantee that your data will not be
lost once the notebook reaches this point.
CAUTION
To prevent loss of data, you should save all your active
data and put your LifeBook notebook into Suspend
mode when the low battery message first appears, until
you can provide a new power source. When you are in
Suspend mode, there must always be at least one
power source active. If you turn off the power with the
power/suspend/resume button, or remove all power
sources while your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend
mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard
drive will be lost.You should provide power to your
notebook from a charged battery, an AC power
adapter, or Auto/Airline as soon as possible.
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Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your
LifeBook notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend
mode you will be unable to resume operation until you
provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a
charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will
need to press the Suspend/Resume button to resume
operation. In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data
can be maintained for some time, but if a power source
is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop
flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data
that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can
continue to use your LifeBook notebook while an
adapter is charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the
battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display
the operating level available in that battery.
(See Figure 2-9 on page 14) If this display shows a
Shorted Battery, it means that the battery is damaged
and must be replaced so it does not damage any other
parts of your LifeBook notebook.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have
a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not
charged.
Battery
Release
Latches
Figure 4-1 Replacing the Battery
Follow the steps below to replace a battery (Figure 4-1):
1. Have a charged battery ready to install.
2. Shut down your notebook and disconnect
the AC adapter.
3. Press the battery release latches toward the battery.
4. Lift the battery by the latch end and remove it from
the bay.
5. Slide a charged battery into the bay and press it
down until the latches click into place.
6. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
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Figure 4-2 Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk
External USB Floppy Disk Drive
An external USB floppy disk drive is available as an
option for your LifeBook notebook. The external floppy
disk drive can read and write information on removable
1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.
POINT
Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a
USB floppy drive. Reference the BIOS manual for further information on changing the default boot drive.
The BIOS manual can be found on the Fujitsu PC web
site: www.FujitsuPC.com, under Support.
LOADING A DISK
To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy
steps:
1. Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards
and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive.
(Figure 4-2)
2. Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button
pops out and you hear a click.
User-Installable Features
Eject Button
CAUTION
If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access
indicator is active, there is a risk of damaging the data
on the disk, the disk itself or even the disk drive.
PREPARING A DISK FOR USE
Before you can use a new disk, it needs to be prepared
so your LifeBook notebook knows where to store information. This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk. You will need to format new disks, unless
they are preformatted. (Please refer to your operating
system manual for step-by-step instructions on formatting a
disk)
To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a
disk, slide the “write protect” tab until a small hole is
exposed. This sets the disk into a protected state where
nothing can be added or removed. If you want to add or
remove data on a protected disk, slide the “write
protect” tab to close the small hole. (Figure 4-3)
Write Enabled
POINT
When there is no disk in the drive, the Eject button is
flush with your notebook.
EJECTING A DISK
To eject a disk from the disk drive, follow these easy
steps:
1. Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator
is inactive.
2. Press the Eject button. This will push your disk
partially out of the drive.
3. Remove the disk.
Write Protected
Figure 4-3 Floppy Disk Write Protect
CAUTION
Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will
erase all of the information on the disk.
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Figure 4-4. Media Player Drive
DVD/CD Eject Button
DVD/CD Holder Tray
Media Drive
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a media player
drive which is either a CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW
combo player. A DVD drive gives you access to movie,
software, and audio DVD/CDs. A DVD/CD-RW drive
allows you to write data onto recordable CDs in addition
to all of the standard DVD drive functions.
MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE
DVD model only: With the media player drive and media
player software you can play DVD movies on your LifeBook notebook. The media player includes controls
which allow you to take full advantage of the features of
a DVD movie, as well as standard features such as fast
forward, fast reverse, pause, etc.
DVD/CD-RW Combo model only: With the combo drive,
you can play DVD movies, read audio CDs, and write
data onto recordable CD-R or CD-RW discs.
POINTS
■
Prior to using your Media Player, you must install
the Media Player software. Refer to the applicable
readme file on the Driver Applications CD-ROM for
instructions on installing you Media Player software.
■
You should periodically check the Fujitsu Web site at
www.fujitsupc.com for current updated drivers.
■
Prolonged use of the media player drive, such as
watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your
battery life.
LOADING MEDIA
To load a disc into your media player drive, follow these
steps:
1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the
media player drive to open the holder tray. The tray
will come out of the notebook a short distance.
2. Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily
be placed in the tray.
CAUTION
There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it
was shipped; please make sure it is removed before operating the drive, otherwise your drive may be damaged.
3. Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the
hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the
raised circle in the center of the tray.
4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a
click. (Figure 4-5)
POINT
If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification
Function, you will have to start the drive from your
desktop, since your notebook will not automatically
recognize that media has been loaded.
CAUTION
Do not operate your media player drive unless your
LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat surface. Using a
drive when the system is not level may damage the
drive or prevent proper operation.
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Figure 4-5 Loading/Ejecting Media
User-Installable Features
REMOVING MEDIA
1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the
media player drive. This will stop the drive and the
holder tray will come out of the notebook a short
distance.
2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be
removed from the tray.
3. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder
tray.
4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you
hear a click.
EMERGENCY DVD/CD-ROM TRAY RELEASE
If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open
the DVD/CD-ROM tray with a paper clip or your pen
inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the
front of the tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and
push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out a short
distance.
Starting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only)
1. Insert the DVD movie into the media player drive of
your notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates,
skip Step 2.
2a.Windows 2000 only: From the Start menu, select
Programs, then select InterVideo WinDVD and
click InterVideo WinDVD . This will launch the
DVD movie.
2b. Windows XP only: The first time you insert a movie
into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to
select what you want the system to do when discs are
inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a
prompt). Until you make a selection, you will receive
the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.
3. Click OK to close the About DVD Player
Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.
Opening the DVD/CD-RW Drive Control Panel
With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering
how the movie should play and what you wish to view.
You can do this by using the DVD/CD-RW Combo
Drive control panel and the mouse.
1. Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown
menu for options.
2. Select View, then Player for all the controls available.
This will open the control panel into the bottom of
the screen.
Figure 4-6 Emergency Removal of a CD/DVD
USING THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE
POINTS
■
Prior to using your Media Player, you must install
the Media Player software.
■
For details on using your media player, consult the
Help file that accompanies the software.
Using the Media Player Control Panel
The Media Player software allows you to watch the
movie much like a VCR player. You have the option to
pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any
point.
1. To Pause the movie, click the button.
2. To Rewind the movie, click the button to rewind
to a specific portion of the movie, or the button
to return to the opening screen.
3. To Fast-forward the movie, click the button to
forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the
button to jump to the ending credits.
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4. To Stop the movie, click the button.
Exiting the Media Player
1. Click on the U located in the upper right corner of
the title bar. This will open a Media Player dialog
box.
2. Click Ye s to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the
Media Player dialog box and return to the movie.
USING DOLBY
TM
HEADPHONE
The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multichannel sound sources, such as movies, with realistic
surround sound using your conventional stereo headphones.
Dolby Headphone is a signal processing system that
enables your stereo headphones to realistically portray
the sound of a five-speaker playback system.
POINTS
■
Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround
5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.
■
After making changes to the Dolby Headphone
feature and clicking OK, wait at least ten seconds
before making another change in order to allow the
system to stabilize.
To use the Dolby Headphone feature, perform the
following steps:
1. Insert the disc in the media player tray. When you do
so, WinDVD will start automatically.
2. Place your cursor over the Fujitsu logo on the
WinDVD cotrol panel and click on it. If the disc
supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu
appears.
3. Verify that Dolby headphones is checked on the
menu. If you do not want it active, select Disable.
USING THE MEDIA PLAYER ON
BATTERY POWER
Since media player drives consume a lot of power, your
overall battery life will be shorter when operating the
media player drive continuously (such as watching a
DVD movie). Many movie run-times are longer than
your LifeBook notebook can support on a single battery.
If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you
may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or
attach AC power during the movie to view it in its
entirety.
POINTS
■
Prolonged use of the media player drive, such as
watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your
notebook’s battery life.
■
Many movie run-times are longer than your system
can support on a single battery. If you are watching a
DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap
in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power
during the movie to view it in its entirety.
■
An additional fully-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power. If you don’t have an additional battery,
you may purchase one either on-line at www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-877-372-3473.
To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:
1. Have an additional fully-charged battery or your AC
adapter ready for use.
2. Start watching your DVD movie.
3. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately
stop the movie and exit the media player.
CAUTION
If you do not stop the media player quickly and the
LifeBook notebook attempts to auto-suspend (critical
battery low state) the notebook will shut down
improperly. If this occurs, you will need to perform a
hard reset and follow the instruction, if any, presented
to you before the system will reboot.
4. Manually place your notebook into suspend mode
by depressing the Suspend button. Plug in a power
adapter and replace the discharged battery with an
additional fully-charged battery. If you do not have
an additional battery, you may use the AC power
adapter as your power source to continue watching
the movie while recharging the installed battery.
5. Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend
button again. This step is not required if you
attached AC power without entering suspend mode.
6. Restart your media player, locate and skip to the
chapter of the movie you were last watching.
7. Continue watching your DVD movie.
POINT
Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to
swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them.
However, it is best to be prepared since actual battery life
while operating the media player drive cannot be
guaranteed.
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AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION
The Auto Insert Notification function allows your LifeBook notebook to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon
as it is inserted in the media player drive and the tray is
closed. Your notebook will begin playing an audio DVD/
CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD includes an
auto run file.
To prevent a CD from playing automatically as soon as it
is inserted, refer to the related help file for your specific
operating system.
User-Installable Features
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Hard Disk Drive
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity
is dependent on which model you are using. Some LifeBook notebooks may also contain a removable hard disk
drive in addition to the internal hard disk drive. (See
Specifications on page 77 for more information)
FORMATTING THE HARD DISK DRIVE
The internal hard disk drive is formatted, or initialized,
at the factory. You do not need to format it under
normal circumstances. If you decide to reformat due to
corruption or upgrade, please refer to your operating
system documentation for the correct procedure.
CAUTION
Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all of the
data currently stored on it, including the operating
system and installed programs.
Before you reformat your hard disk drive, please note:
■
Any data that currently resides on your hard disk drive
must be backed-up to floppy disks or other data
storage media, or it will be permanently lost. These
back-up disks can then be used to reinstall and restore
your data. (See your operating system manual for more
information on backing-up your data files)
■
All application software that is installed on the
hard disk drive, must be reinstalled from the
original source.
■
The factory-installed software, including the operating
system, can be restored using the Drive Image Special
Edition (DISE) software that came with your LifeBook
notebook (See Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) on
page 66 for more information).
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PC Card
User-Installable Features
PC Card Slots
Eject Button
Figure 4-7 Installing/Removing PC Cards
PC Cards
Your LifeBook notebook supports two Type I and II and
one Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of
functions depending on which type of PC Card you
install.
Some types of PC Cards available on the market include:
■
Fax/data modem
■
Local area network (LAN)
■
Wireless LAN PC card
■
IDE solid-state disk
■
SCSI
■
Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA™ 2.1 or
CardBus standards.
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slots. To install a
PC Card, follow these easy steps:
CAUTIONS
■
Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook
notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage
the card and/or your notebook.
■
Do not insert a PC Card if it not clean and dry. Inserting a dirty or wet card could damage your notebook.
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on the installation o f your card. Some PC Cards may
require your LifeBook notebook to be Off while
installing them.
2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently occupying
the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3. If either of the eject buttons is extended, press it in
until it clicks.
4. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product
label facing up.
5. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated
in the opening.
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, perform the following steps:
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require
your notebook to be Off while removing them.
CAUTION
Loss of data could occur if proper shutdown
procedures are not observed.
Windows 2000 Professional PC Cards should be
stopped using the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility on
the taskbar. Refer to your operating system manual for
the correct procedure.
Windows XP has a Safe Removal of Hardware utility on
the taskbar. Refer to your operating system manual for
the correct procedure.
POINT
If the dialog box states that the device cannot be
removed, you must save all of your open files, close
any open applications and shut down your LifeBook
notebook. Once your notebook has been shut down,
you must turn Off the power using the power/suspend/
resume button.
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2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing
the eject button associated with the slot the card is
in. When pressed, the button will pop up.
3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with
the notebook. This will push the PC Card slightly
out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.
CAUTION
If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do
not pull the cable when removing the card.
SMARTCARD READER
An embedded SmartCard Reader is provided on your
LifeBook notebook. SmartCards are the same size and
shape as credit cards, but they contain an integrated
microprocessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of
different information, and provides the user with many
possible options, such as allowing them to make secure
purchases, pay for phone calls, store security information, and provide personal identification and informa-
tion.
POINT
In order to use the embedded SmartCard Reader, you
must purchase an optional SmartCard adapter for
installation into an available Type II PC Card slot. For
more information, visit our online store at
www.fujitsupc.com.
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Memory Upgrade Module
Your LifeBook notebook comes with 128MB or 256MB of
memory factory installed. To increase your LifeBook
notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. You can also replace the
original memory module with a higher capacity module.
The memory upgrade must be a PC2100 DDR266 SODIMM module, but it can be any capacity up to 1024MB
(total). To ensure 100% compatibility, we recommend
that you only purchase additional memory from the
Fujitsu on-line accessory store at:
www.fujitsupc.com/accessories.
CAUTION
Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade
module compartment, except the ones specifically
shown in the directions for installing and removing
the memory upgrade module.
INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE
MODULE
1. Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook using the
power/suspend/resume button, and remove any
power adapter
(AC or auto/airline).
2. Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.
3. Turn the LifeBook notebook bottom side up, with
the front panel toward you.
4. Remove the screw at the front of the memory
upgrade module compartment. (Figure 4-8)
5. Remove the cover by tilting the front edge up
and then pulling forward until the tabs on the
cover are free.
User-Installable Features
CAUTION
The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged
by electro-static discharge (ESD). Be sure you are
properly grounded when handling and installing the
module.
6. Remove the memory upgrade module from the
static guarded sleeve.
7. Align the memory upgrade module with the part
side up. Align the connector edge of the memory
upgrade module with the connector slot in the
compartment. The connector will be pointing
toward the rear of the LifeBook notebook.
8. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle.
Press the connector edge of the module firmly down
and into the connector until it lodges under the
retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. (Figure 4-9)
Figure 4-9. Installing a Memory Upgrade Module
9. Replace the cover by hooking the tabs under the rear
edge of the compartment opening and tilting down
until flush with the bottom of your LifeBook notebook.
10. Replace the screw.
Slot 2
Slot 1
Figure 4-8. Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment
POINT
If you use only one memory module in your system, be
sure it is installed in Slot 2. Slot 2 is the slot that is
further away from the edge of the system.
(Figure 4-8)
POINT
The memory upgrade module is not something you
should routinely remove from your notebook. Once it is
installed, you should leave it in place unless you want
to increase system memory capacity.
REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE
1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory
Upgrade Module.
2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the
memory upgrade module at the same time.
3. While holding the clips out, remove the module
from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the
rear of your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 4-10)
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Figure 4-10. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
5. Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.
POINT
After installing your added memory module, you must
complete the Resetting the Save-to-Disk Parameters
procedure in order for the Save-to-Disk mode to
operate properly on your LifeBook notebook.
(See
Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature on page 35 for
more information)
2. Allow the system to start booting and press the F2
key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This
will open the main menu of the BIOS setup. Tap on
[Info] at the top of the screen. The current settings
will be displayed. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31
for more information)
The System Memory and the Extended Memory
capacity, as detected by your LifeBook notebook during
the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the
bottom of the main menu screen. The chart below shows
you the possible displays that can be shown on the main
menu screen. In the chart, Slot 2 is the original DR266
memory slot, while Slot 1 is the upgrade slot. (See Figure
4-8 on page 49 for location).
POINT
If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that
your memory upgrade module is properly installed. (If
the module is properly installed and the capacity is still
not correctly recognized, see the Troubleshooting
section starting on page 55)
Installed
CHECKING THE COMPUTER RECOGNITION
OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITY
Once you have changed the system memory capacity
by either adding or removing a memory upgrade
module, be sure to check that your notebook has
recognized the change.
You can check the memory capacity by looking at the
main menu of the BIOS setup:
1. Turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook using
the power/suspend/resume button.
Slot 2 Slot 1 Total RAM Installed
128MB 0MB 128MB
128MB 128MB 256MB
128MB 256MB 384MB
256MB 0MB 256MB
256MB 128MB 384MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
512MB 128MB 640MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
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Device Ports
Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple
ports to which you can connect an external device
including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
COMMUNICATIONS PORTS
Your LifeBook has a Modem jack (RJ-11) and a LAN
jack (RJ-45) to accommodate external communications.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for your
internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow
these easy steps: (See Figure 2-4 on page 9 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a
telephone outlet.
CAUTION
Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as
it may cause serious damage to the modem or your
LifeBook notebook. It should be noted that some hotels
use the Digital PBX systems, please be sure to find out
BEFORE you connect your modem. Consult your PBX
manufacturer’s documentation for more information.
POINT
The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90
standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the
highest allowed by the FCC, and its actual connection
rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum
speed is 33600bps at upload.
LAN PORT
This port allows you to connect a LAN (RJ-45) cable for
high-speed network or broadband connections (e.g.,
DSL, cable modem). When your LifeBook notebook is
connected to the Port Replicator, the LAN port on the
system is not accessible; the Port Replicator LAN port is
the only one that should be used when it as attached to
the system. (See Figure 2-4 on page 9 for location)
WIRELESS LAN PORT
The optional Wireless LAN port allows you to connect
with another device wirelessly. (See Integrated Wireless
LAN* User’s Guide on page 95 for more information)
IEEE 1394 JACK
The 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack allows you to download digital
files (such as digital video and images) to the computer
at up to 400Mbps. Hot-swappable and plug-n-play, it is
much faster than USB, CardBus, or parallel port. In
order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps: (See
Figure 2-3 on page 8 for location)
User-Installable Features
POINT
The 1393 port in this system uses a four-pin
configuration. If you intend to interface with devices
which have a six-pin configuration, you will need to
purchase an adapter.
PARALLEL PORT
The parallel port, or LPT port, allows you to connect
parallel devices, such as a printer to your LifeBook notebook. In order to connect a parallel interface device
follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 11 for
location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
SERIAL PORT
The serial port, or COMM port, allows you to connect
serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to
connect a serial interface device follow these steps: (See
Figure 2-6 on page 11 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) 2.0 PORTS
The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you
to connect USB devices such as game pads, pointing
devices, keyboards and speakers. USB 2.0 is downwardcompatible with USB 1.1 devices, so older USB devices
will work with these ports. USB 2.0 is a much faster
design, running forty times faster than USB 1.1. To
connect a USB device follow these steps: (See Figure 2-6
on page 11 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
INFRARED PORT
The Infrared IrDA 1.1 (4Mbps) port allows for wireless
data transfer between your LifeBook notebook and
other IrDA-compatible devices, such as another
computer or a printer, without the use of a cable.
(See Figure 2-4 on page 9 for location)
It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out
this form of communication, both devices must be
placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each
other without obstruction. The devices must also be
separated by at least 6" but no more than 36" for
maximum performance.
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The following conditions may interfere with infrared
communications:
■
A television, radio remote control unit, or a wireless
headphone is being used nearby.
■
Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or incandescent light
shines directly on the port.
CAUTIONS
■
Do not move either device while communication is
active as it may interrupt data transmission.
■
Be careful not to scratch the infrared port lens.
Scratches, dirt, or other surface marks can
degrade operation.
POINT
With Windows 2000 Professional, file transfer is
provided through Wireless Link in the Control Panel.
MICROPHONE JACK
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. Your microphone must be equipped
with a 1/8"(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into
the microphone jack of your LifeBook notebook. In
order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:
(See Figure 2-3 on page 8 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
POINT
If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, you
will disable the built-in stereo speakers.
DOCKING PORT
The docking port is used for the connection of your
notebook to an optional port replicator or docking
station. In order to connect your notebook to one of
these devices follow the instructions that came with your
port replicator or docking station. (See Figure 2-6 on
page 11 for location)
CAUTION
Some LifeBook notebooks have a sliding panel that
encloses the ports. The sliding panel can be damaged if
it is left open while the notebook is moved.
EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. In order to connect an external
monitor follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page
11 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on
each end of the connector.
S-VIDEO OUT PORT
The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly
any S-Video device, such as a VCR or television. The
S-Video standard provides for a higher quality picture
than NTSC or PAL. In order to connect an S-Video
device, follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 11
for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
HEADPHONE JACK
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones,
or powered external speakers to your LifeBook notebook. Your device must be equipped with a 1/8" (3.5
mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones
or speakers follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-3 on
page 8 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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POINT
Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change
your selection of where to send your display video. Each
time you press the key combination, you will
step to the next choice, starting with the built-in display
panel only, moving to the external monitor only, finally
moving to both the built-in display panel and an
external monitor.
5
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Your LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few
problems in the field. However, you may encounter
simple setup or operating problems that you can solve
on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that
you can solve by replacing the device. The information
in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of
these straightforward problems and identify failures that
require service.
IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
If you encounter a problem, go through the following
procedure before pursuing further troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your LifeBook notebook and to an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot
is seated properly. You can also remove the card
from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause
of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external
connectors are plugged in properly. You can also
disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as
possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your LifeBook notebook. Make sure it has
been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the
Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more
detailed troubleshooting information.
Troubleshooting
n
Conditions under which the problem occurred
n
Any error messages that have occurred
n
Hardware configuration
n
Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your
LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial
numbers. (See Figure 2-7 on page 12 for location)
POINT
Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to Fujitsu PC
Corporation until you have received a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number from a support
representative.
POINT
If you keep notes about what you have tried, your
support representative may be able to help you more
quickly by giving additional suggestions over the
phone.
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your
support representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
Fax: 1-901-259-5700
E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com
Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com.
Before you place the call, you should have the following
information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
n
Product name
n
Product configuration number
n
Product serial number
n
Purchase date
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SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook,
try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of
the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you
difficulty.
TROUB LE SHOOTING TA BL E
You will find a description of common causes for that
symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if
anything, you can do to correct the condition under
Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may
not apply to your LifeBook notebook.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The volume is turned too low. Adjust the volume control on your notebook.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Headphones are plugged into
your notebook.
BIOS audio settings are
incorrect.
Problem Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56
DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56
Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57
Floppy Disk Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57
Hard Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Memory Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Parallel, Serial and USB Device Problems . . . . . page 59
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Shutdown and Start-up Problems . . . . . . . . . . . page 61
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62
Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63
Adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software, operating system and applications.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within
the Multimedia Device Configuration menu. (See
BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information)
Software driver is not configured correctly.
DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems
Notebook fails to recognize
DVD/CDs.
DVD/CD is not pushed down
onto raised center circle of
the drive.
DVD/CD-ROM tray is not
latched shut.
Setup utility is set to something other than DVD/CDROM or Auto for the
Secondary Master Controller.
Wrong drive designator was
used for DVD/CD in the
application.
Windows DVD/CD Auto
Insert Notification function is
disabled.
DVD/CD is dirty or defective. Wipe DVD/CD with a non-abrasive CD cleaning
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Open the DVD/CD-ROM tray and re-install the
disk properly.
Push on the front of the DVD/CD-ROM tray
until it latches.
Revise BIOS settings for the Secondary Master
Controller. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for
more information)
Verify that the drive designator used by the application is the same as that used by the operating system.
When the operating system is booted from a DVD/
CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.
Start the DVD/CD from the desktop or application
software or re-enable the Windows DVD/CD Auto
Insert Notification function. (See Auto Insert Notifi-
cation Function on page 45 for more information)
cloth and reinsert. If it still will not work try another
DVD/CD in the drive.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
LifeBook notebook fails to
auto-play DVD movie.
DVD Player Software is not
installed.
Troubleshooting
Install DVD Player Software using the DVD Application.
The DVD/CD-ROM Access
indicator on the Status
Indicator Panel blinks at
regular intervals when no
disk is in the tray or the
DVD drive is not installed.
Docking Problems
Notebook does not turn on
when installed in Docking
Station.
(15" systems only) When
the system is put into or
removed from the dock (see
details under "possible
cause"), the screen resolution changes.
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
Country designator could be
set incorrectly.
The Windows DVD/CD Auto
Insert Notification function is
active and is checking to see if
a DVD/CD is ready to run.
LAN Dock AC adapter is not
plugged in.
Notebook is not properly
seated in the LAN Dock.
When ClickMe! was run when
the system was set up for the
first time, the system automatically assigned SXGA+ resolution to the docking profile that
was selected at the time
(depending upon whether the
system was docked or
undocked at the time). Since
ClickMe! is only run once, the
docking profile for the other
configuration (docked or
undocked) remains as XGA,
and must be changed
manually.
Select the DVD player software from the programs
list and right-click on the window. Select Properties
and verify that the region selected is "USA, Canada."
This is normal. However, you may disable this
feature. (See Auto Insert Notification Function on
page 45 for more information)
Provide power to the LAN Docking Station.
Remove and re-dock your notebook and verify that
the Docked LED illuminates.
Boot the system in the configuration in which the
screen resolution is incorrect (docked or undocked).
Right click on the desktop, and select Properties,
then click on the Settings tab.
Under Screen Resolution, drag the scroll bar to the
right until "1400 x 1050 pixels" is selected. Click
[Apply], then click [OK] to accept the changes.
Click [OK] again to exit the window.
You cannot access your
floppy disk.
You tried to write to a write
protected floppy disk.
Floppy disk is not loaded
correctly.
BIOS setup utility states
Diskette Controller:
Disabled.
The floppy disk drive may not
be properly installed.
Security is set to protect access
to floppy disk data.
Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable. (See
External USB Floppy Disk Drive on page 41 for more
information)
Eject floppy disk, check orientation and reinsert.
(See External USB Floppy Disk Drive on page 41 for
more information)
Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to
enable Diskette Controller. (See BIOS Setup Utility
on page 31 for more information)
Remove and reinstall your floppy disk drive. (See
Flexible Bay Devices on page 20 for more information)
Verify your password and security settings.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Hard Drive Problems
You ca n no t a cce ss y our
hard drive.
The setup utility is incorrectly
set for your internal hard drive.
Set Primary Master correctly in the BIOS. (See BIOS
Setup Utility on page 31 for more information)
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
You have installed an
external keyboard or
mouse, and it does not
seem to work.
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the notebook.
Security is set so your oper-
Verify drive designator used by application is in use
by the operating system. When the operating system
is booted from a CD, drive designations are
automatically adjusted.
Verify your password and security settings.
ating system cannot be started
without a password.
The hard disk drive has
crashed.
The notebook has gone into
Contact Fujitsu or your local authorized reseller for
a replacement hard disk drive.
Push the Power and Suspend/Resume button.
Suspend mode.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Try to use your intergrated pointing device to restart
your system. If this fails, turn your LifeBook note-
book off using the power/suspend/resume button,
wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.
The NumLock key is set. Press the NumLock key to reset it.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Your operating system
software is not set up with the
Reinstall your device. (See Device Ports on page 51 for
more information)
Check your device and operating system docu-
mentation and activate the proper driver.
correct driver for that device.
Your mouse or keyboard is
connected to the wrong PS/2
port on the LAN Dock.
Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port and the
external keyboard or numeric key pad into the PS/2
Keyboard port. (See Device Ports on page 51 for more
information)
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Memory Problems
Your Power On screen, or
Main menu of the BIOS
setup utility information,
does not show the correct
amount of installed
memory.
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Your operating system software is not setup with the
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
correct software driver for that
device.
Your system has crashed. Try to restart your LifeBook notebook. If that fails,
turn off the power using the power/suspend/resume
button, wait at least 10 seconds, and then power on.
Your memory upgrade module
is not properly installed.
Remove and reinstall your memory upgrade
module. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 49
for more information)
You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.
(See Power On Self Test Messages on page 64 for more
information)
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
Messages about modem
operation are generated by
whichever modem application
is in use.
Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems
Troubleshooting
See your application software documentation for
additional information.
You have installed a parallel
port device, a serial port
device or a USB device.
Your LifeBook notebook
does not recognize the
device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card slot does not work or
is locking up the system.
The device is not properly
installed.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have
correct software driver active.
You may have th e w ro ng I/ O
address selected for your
device.
Your device and another device
are assigned the same I/O
address.
Parallel port is set to output
only.
The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Remove and reinstall the device. (See Device Ports on
page 51 for more information)
Close the application and restart your LifeBook
notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
See your device documentation and software documentation to determine the required I/O address.
Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. (See
BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information)
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to
bi-directional or ECP.
Remove and reinstall the card. (See PC Cards on
page 47 for more information)
Close the application and restart your LifeBook
notebook.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
Your software may not have
the correct driver active.
You may have th e w ro ng
I/O address selected for your
PC Card device.
You r PC Ca rd de vi ce an d
another device are assigned the
same I/O address.
The installed primary battery
is completely discharged, there
is no optional second battery
installed or there is no Power
adapter (AC or Auto/Airline)
installed.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
See your PC Card documentation to determine
the required I/O address. Change the settings in
the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for
more information)
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status
Indicator Panel on page 13 for more information)
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
seems to happen.
(continued)
The battery or batteries are low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
The AC or auto/airline adapter
is not plugged in properly.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence
and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator
Panel on page 13 for more information) If a battery is
indicating a short, remove that battery and operate
from another power source or replace that battery.
presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status
Indicator Panel on page 13 for more information) Use
a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged
or install a charged battery.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. (See
Power Sources on page 29 for more information)
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet, airplane
seat jack, or the car’s cigarette
lighter.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for
a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC
outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in
a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or
Accessories position.
Try a different Power adapter or install a charged
optional second battery.
Press any button or key on the keyboard, or move
the mouse. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/
Resume button. Check your power management
settings, or close your applications and go to the
Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to better suit your operation needs.
You are operating on battery
power only and have ignored a
low battery alarm until the
Install a power adapter and then push the Power and
Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Sources on
page 29 for more information)
batteries are all at the dead
battery state and your machine
has gone into Dead Battery
Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted. (See Status Indicator
Panel on page 13 for more information)
Your LifeBook notebook
will not work on battery
alone.
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Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
The installed batteries are
dead.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
Replace the battery with a charged one or install
a Power adapter.
No batteries are installed. Install a charged battery.
The batteries are improperly
installed.
Your installed batteries
are faulty.
Verify that the batteries are properly connected
by re-installing them.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted. (See Status Indicator
Panel on page 13 for more information)
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The batteries seem to
discharge too quickly.
You are running an application
that uses a great deal of power
due to frequent hard drive or
DVD/CD-ROM access, or use
of a modem or LAN PC card.
Troubleshooting
Use both the primary battery and an optional
second battery and/or use a power adapter for this
application when at all possible.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
The batteries are very old. Replace the batteries.
The batteries have been
exposed to high temperatures.
The batteries are too hot
or too cold.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Power and Suspend/
Resume button does not
work.
The Power and Suspend/
Resume button is disabled
from the Power -> Advanced
submenu of the setup utility.
You did not hold the button
in long enough.
There may be a conflict with
the application software.
Check the power management and/or setup utility
settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust
according to your operating needs.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher
the brightness the more power your display uses.
Replace the batteries.
Restore the LifeBook notebook to normal operating
temperature. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few
seconds if your application is preventing the CPU
from checking for button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button again.
The system powers up, and
displays power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the notebook
(boot) sequence.
The boot sequence settings
of the setup utility are not
compatible with your
configuration.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Internal hard drive was
not detected.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key
while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2]
key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source
settings from the Boot menu. (See BIOS Setup
Utility on page 31 for more information)
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the
setup utility and verify the Security settings and
modify them accordingly. (See BIOS Setup Utility on
page 31 for more information)
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master
submenu, located within the Main menu, to try to
auto detect the internal hard drive.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
See the POST messages to determine the meaning
and severity of the problem. Not all messages are
errors; some are status indicators. (See Power On Self
Test Messages on page 64 for more information)
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your LifeBook notebook
appears to change setup
parameters when you start
it.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when you exited the
BIOS setup utility, returning it
to previous settings.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up
battery has failed.
Video Problems
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when
exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal
life of 3 to 5 years.
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your LifeBook notebook.
The LifeBook notebook
turned on with a series of
beeps and your built-in
display is blank.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
Something is pushing on the
Closed Cover switch.
The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate
for your lighting conditions.
The LifeBook notebook is set
for an external monitor only.
The power management timeouts may be set for very short
intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on
and go off again.
Power On Self Test (POST)
has detected a failure which
does not allow the display
to operate.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Clear the Closed Cover switch. (See Figure 2-3 on
page 8 for location)
Move the display and the brightness control until
you have adequate visibility.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
allows you to change your selection of where to
send your display video. Each time you press the
combination of keys you will step to the next
choice. The choices, in order are: built-in display
only, external monitor only, both built-in display
and external monitor.
Press any button or key on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Power and Suspend/Resume button. (The display
may be shut off by Standy mode, Auto Suspend or
Video Timeout.)
Contact your support representative.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
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The notebook has gone into
Video timeout, Standby mode,
Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk
mode because you have not
used it for a period of time.
Something is pushing on the
Closed Cover switch.
The power management timeouts may be set for very short
intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on
and go off again.
Press any button or key on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Power and Suspend/Resume button. Check your
power management settings, or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup
utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs. (See BIOS Setup Utility on
page 31 for more information)
Check the Closed Cover switch. (See Figure 2-3 on
page 8 for location)
Press any button or key on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Power and Suspend/Resume button. (The display
may be shut off by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or
Video Timeout.)
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The Built-in Display does
not close.
A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the
display and the keyboard.
Troubleshooting
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
The Built-in Display has
bright or dark spots.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any
information.
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal
for a large LCD display.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
Your external monitor
is not compatible with
your LifeBook notebook.
You are running an application
that does not support 800 x
600 pixel resolution display
and display compression is
enabled.
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Your operating system software is not setup with the
correct software driver for
that device.
This is normal; do nothing.
Display is faulty; contact your support representative.
See your monitor documentation and the External
Monitor Support portions of the Specifications
section on page 77.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller
display for applications that do not support 800 x
600 pixel resolution. You can fill the screen but have
less resolution by changing your display compression setting, (See the Video Features submenu,
located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)
(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information)
Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and
enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features
submenu, located within the Advanced Menu of the
BIOS.) (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more
information)
Reinstall your device. (See External Monitor Port on
page 52 for more information)
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the operation of
an application.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all messages are
errors some may simply be status.
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POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status
messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating
system can generate and an explanation of each message.
Error messages are marked with an *. The most
common errors are marked with a #. If an error message
is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and
check your operating system documentation both on
screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference
to the message and its meaning is not clear, contact
your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can
only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self
Test diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined
with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, (See
BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information) and
that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk
drive is properly defined and installed, avoid using it and
contact your support representative.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module,
verify that the module is properly installed. If it is
properly installed, you may want to check your
Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable
memory until you can contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in
System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the
memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed
bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data
if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where x = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly.
This may mean that the hard drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to check
for the hard drive type settings and correct them if
necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears
when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault
which might cause you to lose data if you continue.
Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to
correct the inconsistency.
*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.
This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to
correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that
you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact
your support representative for more information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to
replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact
your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your
keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use
an external keyboard until then. Contact your support
representative.
*Keyboard error nn
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code
for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard
but may be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error
probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the setup
utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you
still get this error, contact your support representative.
#*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or
drive C:. Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed
disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the
boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed
your installation greatly, the operating system should be
on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard
drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be
reinstalled from your back up media.
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Troubleshooting
*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a
potentially data-destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support
representative.
#*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the
[F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2] key to
enter Setup and change any settings.
#*Previous boot incomplete –
Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and
offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by
incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next
boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does
not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence,
you should turn off the power with the power/suspend/
resume button and contact your support representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board
repair. Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at
which the error was detected. You are risking data corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead.
This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted
battery which requires a support representative to
change. You can continue operating but you will have to
use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup
utility every time you turn off your LifeBook notebook.
This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified
incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and
reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block
at which the error was detected. This means that there is
a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to
operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your
support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the
computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper
Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the
BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual
memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
MODEM RESULT CODES
The operating system and application software that is
factory installed detects the modem characteristics and
provides the necessary command strings to operate the
modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by
generic AT commands from the operating system and
application software. The standard long form result
codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to
keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The
operating system and application software may suppress
display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
n
OK
n
NO CARRIER
n
NO DIALTONE
n
CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete
at 53,000 bps.)
n
ERROR
n
FAX
n
RING (This means an incoming call.)
n
BUSY
n
NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications
that are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
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RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
The Drivers and Applications CD contains:
■
Sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific
directories) that are unique to your LifeBook notebook configuration for use as documented below.
■
A link to the Drive Image Special Edition (DISE)
utility on your hard disk drive.
■
Read-me files that provide additional use information
for items on this CD-ROM.
CAUTION
If the DAR CD is in the drive when you boot up the
system, a message will appear informing you that
continuing to boot from the CD will overwrite all
information on the hard drive, including saved files, and
restore the hard drive to its factory configuration. If you
wish to install drivers or applications only from the CD,
remove the disk from the drive, reboot the system, and
insert the CD after Windows has started.
POINT
If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu
Support web site at www.fujitsupc.com to check for the
most current information, drivers and hints on how to
perform recovery and system updates.
DRIVE IMAGE SPECIAL EDITION (DISE)
PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE)
provides a way to restore your computer if you experience a hard disk crash or other sy stem failure. Fu jitsu has
used DISE to create an image of everything installed on
the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is
saved on a separate partition on the hard disk. You can
use DISE to restore the factory image and return your
computer to the state in which it was shipped from
Fujitsu.
Although it is not necessary, you can use DISE to store
additional image files that you create. For example, if
you install several applications and save data files on
your hard disk, you can create a new image file that
includes them and then save that image file on the hard
disk. Then, in the event of a hard disk failure, you can
restore the image that includes the applications and data
files you use.
POINT
Using the DISE feature will reduce the amount of usable
disk space on your hard disk drive.
partition, and it must be directly before the backup
partition on your hard disk.
There are two ways to implement the DISE utility: When
booting up the system, or from the desktop.
Creating a backup image when booting up
Before creating a backup image at boot-up, you must
first change the boot-up priority in the BIOS so that the
system will go to the CD drive first, rather than trying to
boot-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk
drive.
To change the boot-up priority:
1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the
Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu
and press [Enter].
4. Arrow down to the CD-ROM drive in the list, and
press the space bar (or the + key) to move the CDROM drive to the top of the list. (The system
attempts to boot from the devices in the order in
which they are listed.)
5. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS
Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
After you have changed the boot priority, you can create
a backup image when you are booting up:
1. Install the DAR CD in the drive prior to booting up.
When bootup begins, a message will appear
informing you that continuing to boot from the CD
will overwrite all information on the hard drive,
including saved files, and restore the hard drive to its
factory configuration.
2. When you are asked if you want to restore the
factory image, click [Y]es.
Creating a backup image from the desktop
To create a backup image from the desktop, select Drive
Image SE from the Program list. You will initially be
prompted to create a backup diskette. It is not necessary
to create the backup diskette, since the DAR CD
performs the same function.
1. At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen,
click Options> Create New Backup. DISE displays a
warning that it must go to DOS to create the image.
3. Click Ye s .
DISE creates an image file in the backup partition. If
you created a backup image previously, the new
image overwrites the old one.
Creating a Backup Image
You can create a backup image of your C:\ drive at any
time. The C:\ partition must be a FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
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Enlarging the Backup Partition
If there is not enough unused space in the backup partition on your hard disk, DISE will resize the partition.
DISE will display the minimum, maximum, and recom-
mended sizes for the backup partition. You choose the
size you want.
DISE takes the space from the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
partition that you are backing up. If there is not enough
unused space in that partition to take, you will not be
able to resize the backup partition and create an image
file. You can delete files from the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
partition to create more unused space on the hard disk.
Restoring a Backup Image
You can restore either a factory image or a backup image
you created. Be aware that restoring a backup image will
replace the contents of the C:\ partition with the image
you restore.
1. Disable virus protection software. If virus protection
software is enabled, DISE will hang.
2. From the DISE main window, click Options >
Restore Backup to restore an image you created, or
click Options > Restore Factory Backup to restore
the factory image.
DISE shuts down to DOS and restores the image file.
Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Application CD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may
have been un-installed or corrupted.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after
Windows has started. The LifeBook Easy
Installation screen appears.
2. Select the drivers and applications you want to
install from the list that is displayed.
3. Click [Start]. Follow the prompts that appear to
complete installation of the selected drivers and/or
applications.
Troubleshooting
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Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will
increase its life and reliability. This section provides
some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
WARNING
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be
supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to
the interior of any electrical products and do not permit
them to handle any cables.
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Caring for your Notebook
■
Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive
electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.
■
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable
carrying case.
■
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
■
Keep it away from food and beverages.
■
If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried
out, call your support representative.
■
Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).
■
Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your LifeBook notebook.
■
Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.
■
Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above
140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots
when they are not in use.
■
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
■
If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there
are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.
■
Do not drop your LifeBook notebook.
■
Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
■
Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug,
not the cord.)
■
Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free
cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
■
Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.
Never use glass cleaners.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
■
If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or
longer, turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium
ion batteries.
■
Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries separately. If you store your notebook with a battery
installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life
will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might
damage your notebook.
■
Store your notebook in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between 5ºF (-15ºC) and
140ºF (60ºC).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
■
Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is
turned on.
■
Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage.
Carry it with you.
■
Always bring your System Recovery CD (Windows
2000 systems only) that came with your notebook
when you travel. If you experience system software
problems while traveling, you may need it to correct
any problems.
■
When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper).
If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to
install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive
through a metal detector. Have your hard drive handinspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray
machine.
■
Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel
agent.
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Outlet Type Location
United States, Canada,
Mexico, parts of Latin
America, Japan, Korea,
the Philippines, Taiwan
Russia and the Commonwealth
of Independent States (CIS),
most of Europe, parts of Latin
America, the Middle East, parts
of Africa, Hong Kong, India,
most of South Asia
United Kingdom, Ireland,
Malaysia, Singapore,
parts of Africa
China, Australia,
New Zealand
BATTERIES
Caring for your Batteries
■
Always handle batteries carefully.
■
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do
not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not
carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they
may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.
Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
■
Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or
incinerate the battery.
■
Recharge batteries only as described in this manual
and only in ventilated areas.
■
Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a
day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.
■
Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6
months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
■
Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or
optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
■
If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery
power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight
to recharge the battery.
■
Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
■
Set the power management for maximum battery life.
■
Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it
is turned on and you are not actually using it.
■
Limit your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM access.
■
Disable the Windows CD Auto Insert function.
■
Always use fully charged batteries.
■
Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES
Caring for your Floppy Disks
■
Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and
dusty locations.
■
Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or
magnetic field.
■
Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or
disk label.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC)
and 125ºF (52ºC).
■
Do not touch the exposed part of the disk
behind the metal shutter.
Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive
■
To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry
soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or
a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene,
paint thinner or other volatile material.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or
cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F
(10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
■
Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating equipment.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject
to shock and vibration.
■
Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal,
or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk
drive or disk.
■
Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
DVDs AND CDs
Caring for your DVDs and CDs
DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will function
reliably if given reasonable care.
■
Always store your DVD/CDs in its case when it
is not in use.
■
Always handle DVD/CDs by the edges and avoid
touching the surface.
■
Avoid storing any DVD/CDs in extreme temperatures.
■
Do not bend DVD/CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■
Do not spill liquids on DVD/CDs.
■
Do not scratch DVD/CDs.
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■
Do not put a label on DVD/CDs.
■
Do not get dust on DVD/CDs.
■
Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■
If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm, condensation may form on
the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft,
lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO
NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CDs.
■
If a DVD/CD is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or
wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from
the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your Media Drive
Your media drive is durable but you must treat it with
care. Please pay attention to the following points:
■
The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high
speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
exposed to extreme temperatures.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it is
damp or dusty.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or
devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
■
Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD drive or
CD-RW drive.
Care and Maintenance
PC CARDS
Caring for your PC Cards
PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with
care. The documentation supplied with your PC Card
will provide specific information, but you should
pay attention to the following points:
■
To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their
protective sleeves when they are not installed in
your LifeBook notebook.
■
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
■
Keep the cards dry.
■
Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy
objects on top of them.
■
Do not force cards into the slot.
■
Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to
excessive vibration.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Specifications
This section provides the general hardware and environmental specifications for your LifeBook notebook.
Specific details about your system may vary from those
referenced here. For an updated list of current configu-
rations, please go to the Fujitsu PC Web site at:
www.fujitsupc.com.
POINT
All options listed are accurate as of the date of print; substitutions may have been made subsequent to date of
publication.
CONFIGURATION LABEL
Your LifeBook notebook contains a configuration label
located on the bottom of the system (See Figure 2-7 on
page 12 for location). This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your
notebook. Following is an example label, and information about its various parts.
Operating
System
Configuration ID
Memory
Hard
Drive Size
Devices
FPC ID
Configuration P/N: AMExxxxxxxxxxxxxx
FPC P/N: FPCM70xxx
E4010, PM 1.4G, 14T, XPP, 30G, 256M, DVD, WLAN
Model
Speed
Processor Screen
Size
Figure 7-1 Configuration Label
MICROPROCESSOR
■
Intel® Pentium M Processor
■
Up to 1.6GHz, depending upon the configuration of
your LifeBook (Refer to the configuration label on
your system to determine processor speed.)
CHIPSET
Intel 855GM, 400MHz bus speed
MEMORY
System Memory Range:
Upgradeable to 1GB, DDR266 (512MB x 2)
2 DIMM slots
Cache Memory
1MB on-die L2
BIOS Memory
1MB Flash ROM
VIDEO
Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display
with simultaneous display capability.
Video Color and Resolution
■
Internal:
14.1" XGA: 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 16M colors
15" SXGA+: 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16M colors
■
External: 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 64K colors at
60Hz
Simultaneous Video (XGA, SVGA, VGA compatible):
14.1": 1024 x 768, 16M colors max
15": 1400 x 1050, 16M colors max
Graphics Accelerator Card
Intel 855GM, with up to 64MB UMA with DVMT.
4x AGP supported
AUDIO
■
AC97 Codec Sigmatel 9767
■
Stereo headphone jack, 1 V
impedance 32 Ohms
■
Mono microphone jack, 100mV
impedance 10K Ohms
■
Two built-in stereo speakers, elliptical (~15 x 35 mm
or less, minimum
rms
or less, minimum
rms
diameter)
MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS
Floppy Disk Drive
■
Optional External USB Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
30GB, 40GB, or 60GB Ultra DMA 100
Media Drive
■
Modular CD, or,
■
Modular DVD drive, or,
■
Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive
FEATURES
Integrated Pointing Device: To u c h p a d
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Security Panel: 4-button security combination for both
hardware and software.
One Touch Panel: 4-button application launcher for
Internet, e-mail and software while your LifeBook notebook is On state. Your LifeBook Application Panel
buttons are assigned the following defaults:
Button Label Button Function Default Application
1 Application A Notepad
2 Application B Calculator
3 Internet Internet Explorer
4 E-Mail Netscape Messenger/
Outlook Express
Table 7-1. Application Launcher Buttons
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Theft Prevention Lock Slot
Lock slot for use with physical restraining security
systems. The locking system by Kensington is
recommended.
Communications
Integrated 10/100 base-Tx Ethernet LAN Internal V.90
standard 56K* fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K
fax).
Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11b)** with Antenna On/
Off switch. (Standard feature on Centrino model;
optional on Pentium M model)
* Actual data transfer rate over U.S. telephone lines varies
and is less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions.
** Operates at 2.4GHz; communications range may vary,
depending upon surrounding environment.
DEVICE PORTS
■
Combination PC Card slot for one Type III/two Type
II cards: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support
■
Embedded Smart Card Reader (requires optional
Smart Card holder and third-party software)
■
One 25-pin D-SUB two-way Centronics type
connector for parallel input/output devices;
Bi-directional, output only or ECP
■
One 120-pin connector for docking devices.
■
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external
monitor (see Display specifications)
■
One 9-pin D-SUB connector for RS-232C serial
input/output devices
■
One S-Video Out port
■
Two connectors for USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus)
input/output devices
■
Fast IR (up to 4 Mbps) compatible infrared port for
wireless data transfer
■
One stereo headphone jack (See Audio specifications)
■
One mono microphone jack (See Audio specifications)
■
One modular modem (RJ-11) connector
■
One modular LAN (RJ-45) connector
KEYBOARD
Built-in keyboard with all functions of 87 key keyboards.
■
Total number of keys: 87
■
Function keys: 12, [F1] through [F12]
■
Feature extension key: [Fn]
■
Windows keys: 3, two Start keys and an
application key
■
Key pitch: 19 mm
■
Key stroke: 2.7 mm
■
Built-in Touchpad pointing device with left and
right buttons
External Keyboard Support
■
USB-compatible
■
PS/2-compatible (with optional docking station)
External Numeric Keypad Support
■
USB-compatible
■
PS/2-compatible (with optional docking station)
External Mouse Support
■
USB-compatible
■
PS/2-compatible (with optional docking station)
Management Standard
DMI 2.0-ready, WFM 2.0-compliant
POWER
Batteries
Main 8-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 14.4V,
3800 mAh
Option: Second 6-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable,
10.8V, 3400 mAh (for Flexible Bay installation)
Adapters
AC Adapter: Autosensing 100-240V AC, 80W, supplying
19V DC, 4.22A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu
Model FPCAC33AP, which includes an AC cable.
Option: Auto/Airline Adapter: Converts the DC voltage
from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC
power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your
notebook.
Power Management
Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power
Interface)
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
9 kV
DIMENSIONS
Overall Dimensions
12.82" x 10.73" x 1.44"
(325.5 mm x 272.5 mm x 36.5 mm)
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Te mp e r at u r e
Operating: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
Non-operating: –15° to 60° C (5° to 140° F)
Humidi ty
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing.
Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing
Altitude
Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum
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POPULAR ACCESSORIES
For ordering or additional information on
Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at:
www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-800-733-0884.
Memory Upgrades
PC2100 DDR266 Memory Modules:
■
256MB
■
512MB
Docking
■
Port Replicator
Expansions
■
External USB floppy disk drive
Power
■
Additional main Lithium ion battery
Specifications
■
Modular Lithium ion battery
■
Auto/Airline Adapter
■
Additional AC Adapter
Additional Accessories
■
Numeric Keypad
■
Presentation Audio System
■
MindPath PocketPoint
■
TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord
■
Notebook Guardian Lock
■
IBM Modem Saver
■
Monitor Stand
Carrying Cases
■
Diplomat
■
ProPack Backpack
■
Executive Plus
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PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Software Application (Vendor) Windows 2000
Adobe Acrobat Reader X X X
Fujitsu HotKey Utility X X
Fujitsu BatteryAid/HotKey Utility X
PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition X X X
LifeBook Application Panel Software X X X
Security Application Panel Software X X X
McAfee.com VirusScan Online X X X
Earthlink XX
Netscape 7.0 X X X
Quicken 2003 New User Edition X X
Intel SpeedStep X
Microsoft Works X X
Windows XP
Home
Windows XP Pro
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with preinstalled software for playing audio and video files of
various formats. The software configuration installed is
dependent upon the operating system that is preinstalled on your system. (Refer to Table 7-2.) In addition, there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software.
Software vendors occasionally update their software
packages. To ensure that you are using the optimal
version for your LifeBook in the future, visit the software
company web sites periodically.
Manuals
Included with your LifeBook notebook you will find
manuals for your operating system and other preinstalled software. Manuals that are not included are
available online through the help system of the software.
We recommend that you review these manuals for
general information on the use of these applications.
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application software
have tutorials built-into them upon installation. We
highly recommend that you step through the tutorial
before you use an application.
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APPLICATION DESCRIPTIONS
Adobe Acrobat Reader
The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate,
and print PDF files from across all of the major
computing platforms.
Fujitsu BatteryAid Utility (Windows 2000)/
HotKey Utility (Windows XP)
Fujitsu BatteryAid allows you to optimize system power
by monitoring and managing battery status. Fujitsu
HotKey allows you to monitor and manage the status of
the screen brightness and system volume. (See your
BatteryAid online help for more information on the correct
way to use this program)
POINT
As your notebook does not support the CPU Clock
control, the option is not active within the Power Control
menu of BatteryAid.
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) by PowerQuest
DISE by PowerQuest provides a way to restore your
computer if you experience a hard disk crash or other
system failure. DISE is used to restore the factory image
and restore the system to its original state.
system requires you to enter a password code using the
buttons on the 5-button Security Panel. After entering a
correct password, your LifeBook notebook resumes
system operation.
McAfee.com
VirusScan Online
VirusScan Online, by McAfee.com, is a web-based antivirus program that can be run from the McAfee.com
Web site after loading data or programs onto your LifeBook notebook. It assists in the protection of the data
currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or
contamination due to computer virus.
(See your online help, or go to the McAfee web site at:
http://www.mcafee.com for more information on how and
when to run this program)
Netscape 7.0
Netscape 7.0 provides a suite of Internet tools.
Quicken 2003 New User Edition
Quicken 2003 by Intuit is a personal money management program. It has features such as portfolio management, account registries, on-line banking and bill paying
features.
Intel SpeedStep (Windows 2000)
Intel SpeedStep allows your Lifebook to operate in dual
mode. When connected to AC source, the system operates in Maximum Performance mode. When powered by
battery, the system switches to Battery Optimized mode
to conserve battery life. SpeedStep software is automatically loaded when you start your system and appears on
the system tray as flags in one of two modes:
(1) A checker flag indicates that the system is set for
Maximum Performance mode. (2) A blue flag with a
green center square indicates that the system is set for
Battery Optimized mode. You can change the setting or
disable the software by double-clicking the flag icon and
changing the settings in the Intel SpeedStep Technology
window.
LifeBook Application Panel Software
Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software
utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under
the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook
Application Panel. They include a CD Player, Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate
Panel, Deactivate Panel and E-mail LED Setup.
LifeBook Security Panel Software
LifeBook Security Panel allows you to secure your LifeBook notebook from unauthorized use. If the security
system is activated, upon starting your LifeBook notebook or resuming from Suspend mode the security
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Glossary
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Glossary
Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a
wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power
your LifeBook notebook.
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays
which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel
on the screen.
Auto/Airline Adapter
A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to
the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.
BatteryAid
Utility that allows the user to change the display brightness in order to optimize battery life.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of
default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on
until it loads your installed operating system from disk.
Information from the BIOS is transferred to the
installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware.
Bit
An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of
information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).
in specially structured ways to make your overall data
handling time faster.
CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface
which offers performance similar to the 32-bit
PCI architecture.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random
access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing
random access memor y which requires very low levels of
power to operate.
COMM Port
Abbreviation for communication port. This is your
serial interface connection.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating
system. Example: run a particular application or
format a floppy disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes
up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam
of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It
produces a visual image by varying the position and
intensity of the beam.
Data
The information a system stores and processes.
bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe
data transfer rates.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating system
from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.
Bus
An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU
and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
Cache Memory
A block of memory built into the microprocessor which
is much faster to access than your system RAM and used
DC
Direct current. A voltage or current that does not
fluctuate periodically with time.
DDR
Double Data Rate
Fast version of SDRAM that provides twice the bandwidth of standard SDRAMs.
Default Value
A pre-programmed value to be used if you fail to
set your own.
DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
DISE
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) by PowerQuest.
Provides a way to restore your computer if you experi-
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ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. DISE is
used to restore the factory image and restore the system
to its original state.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the
platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible
it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing
with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
Disk Drive
The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads
and control circuitry for reading and writing the data
on the disk.
Diskette
A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.
DMA
Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to
memory transfers of data which do not require CPU
action.
DMI
Desktop Management Interface. A standard that
provides PC management applications with a common
method of locally or remotely querying and configuring
PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals.
DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk
Operating System).
Driver
A computer program which converts application and
operating system commands to external devices into the
exact form required by a specific brand and model of
device in order to produce the desired results from that
particular equipment.
DVD
Digital Video Disc. This is a form of optical disc storage
for video, audio and computer data, envisioned to
replace current digital storage formats (CD-ROM, laser
and audio CD) because of its capability for storing
greater amounts of data. A typical single layer, singlesided DVD, for example, can contain 4.7GB of data and
a maximum of 17GB for the double-sided discs.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high
speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly.
Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day
or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.
Extended Memory
All memory more than the 640KB recognized by
MS-DOS as system memory.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which
is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where
the platter is very stiff.
Hexadecimal
A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary
number. (0-9, A, B, C, D, E, F) Example: 2F in hexadecimal = 00101111 in binary = 47 in decimal.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your LifeBook
notebook in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data
entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in electronic form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface
for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.
IEEE 1394
A type of data transfer protocol that allows for fast
transfer of digital files and data with devices such as
digital cameras.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light
spectrum which is invisible to humans.
IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
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Glossary
IrDA
Infrared Data Association. An organization which
produces standards for communication using infrared
as the carrier.
IRQ
Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal
to the CPU that an external event has occurred which
needs to be processed.
KB
Kilobyte.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers
and peripherals within a single limited geographic
location which can pass programs and data amongst
themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes
images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a
crystalline liquid.
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high powertime life for its size and is not subject to the memory
effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Modem
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The
equipment which connects a computer or other data
terminal to a communication line.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound
from all sources.
MPU-401
A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The standard for
TV broadcast and reception for the USA.
Operating System
A group of control programs that convert application
commands, including driver programs, into the exact
form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from
that particular equipment.
Parallel Port
A connection to another device through which data is
transferred as a block of bits simultaneously with a wire
for each bit in the block and with other wires only for
control of the device not for transfer of data.
LPT Port
Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel
interface ports because historically line printers were
the first and latter the most common device connected
to parallel ports.
MB
Megabyte.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily
accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
MHz
Megahertz.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard
communication protocol for exchange of information
between computers and sound producers such
as synthesizers.
Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside
and made to appear to the operating system as if it
were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating
system accordingly.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association. The Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association is an
organization that sets standards for add-in cards for
personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific
function associated with but not integral to a computer.
Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter keys
of a keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your
display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your
image will appear.
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POST
Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS
which checks the configuration and operating condition
of your hardware whenever power is applied to your
LifeBook notebook. Status and error messages may be
displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the
self test detects failures that are so serious that operation
can not continue, the operating system will not be
loaded.
Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your
computers telling your hardware what to do and how
and when to do it.
PS/2
An IBM series of personal computers which established
a number of standards for connecting external devices
such as keyboards and monitors.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of
your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information
(both program and data) as long as it has the proper
power applied to it.
other wires only for control of the device not for transfer
of data.
Shadow RAM
A technique of copying data or applications stored in
ROM (Read Only Memory) into RAM (Random Access
Memory) for access during actual operation. RAM is
much faster to access than ROM, however ROM
contents are not lost when power is removed.
Shadowing allows permanently stored information
to be rapidly accessed.
Smart Card
Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards,
but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. The
chip can hold a variety of different information, and
provides the user with many possible options, such as
allowing them to make secure purchases, pay for phone
calls, store security information, and provide personal
identification and information.
SRAM
Static Random Access Memory. A specific technology
of making RAM which does not require periodic
data refreshing.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated
circuitry which allows the user to add additional
memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases
all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your LifeBook notebook this refers to returning to active operation after
having been in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data
stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook
notebook and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is
transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion
of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an
LCD screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two
different sources.
Stroke (keyboard)
The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from
resting to fully depressed.
Suspend
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook
notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power
consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
SVGA
Super VGA.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for driving a
TV or computer monitor.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to
provide time of day and date.
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TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display
panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to
control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of
devices.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard
originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of
personal computers.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to
video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative
to reduce the total cost of ownership(TCO) of business
computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Glossary
Write Protect
Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a
storage media. Example: all information on a device
such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage
media such as a partition of a hard drive; a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.
XGA
Extended VGA.
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Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
NOTICE
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
n
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
n
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a
different circuit than the receiver.
n
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
This equipment (FMD MBH7MD33 Modem) complies
with Part 68 of the FCC rules, and the requirements
adopted by ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information, the FCC
registration number and ringer equivalence number
(REN) for this equipment; or a product identifier in the
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information or number must be provided to the telephone
company.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard jack
type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided
with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment
is 0.0B as shown on the label. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to a line, as
determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
the telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair
or warranty information, please refer to the manual or
contact Fujitsu PC Corporation, Customer Service. If
the equipment is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service
provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information).
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have any questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes
it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other
electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax
machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or
on the first page of the transmission, the date an time it
is sent and an identification of the business or other
entity, or other individual sending the message and the
telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
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DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
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
NOTICE: This equipment (Modem FMD MBH7MD33)
meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the
registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the
registration number signifies that registration was
performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada
approved the equipment.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the
user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities.
The user should be aware that compliance with the
certification standards does not prevent service
degradation in some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by
Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this terminal equipment is 0.0. The REN assigned to
each terminal equipment provides an indication of the
maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected
to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface
may consist of any combination of devices subject only
to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
CAUTION
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
AVIS: Le présent matériel (FMD MBH7MD33 Modem)
est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie
Canada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée par le numéro d’enregistrement. Le
sigle IC, placé devant le numéro d’enregistrement,
signifie que l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les
spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été
respectées. Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada a
approuvé le matériel.
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 eVectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute
défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie
de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du
présent matériel est de 0.0. L’IES assigné à chaque
dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface
téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut
consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs,
à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
AVERTISSEMENT
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.
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UL Notice
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL
Listed Class 2 adapter, output rating 19V DC, 4.22 A.
Refer to the illustration below for the correct AC
Adapter output polarity:
+
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
CAUTION
For continued protection against risk of fire, replace
only with the same type and rating fuse.
WARNING
Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS) battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
Regulatory Information
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