Fujitsu LifeBook E5320, LifeBook E5520, LifeBook E6530 User Manual
SERIES
E
The Power And Choices You Demand.
User’s Guide
Copyright
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the accuracy and completeness of this document.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive
Telephone: (408) 935-8800
Declares that product: Model Configurations:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Milpitas, CA 95035
LifeBook E6530
LifeBook E5520
LifeBook E5320
LifeBook E5140
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
LifeBook E Series
CAUTION
Changes or modification not expressly approved by
Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. H o wev er, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
■
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
■
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a
different circuit than the receiver.
■
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF
emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
Your LifeBook Series notebook may be supplied with an
internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC
Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information:
1. The telephone number to which the notebook
is connected.
2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this equipment.
3. That the equipment requires a standard
modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC
Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCC Registration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard
modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68
compliant and a line cord between the modem and the
telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices
that you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of those devices ring when your number is
called. Too many devices on one line may result in
failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most,
but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the
devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of
the number of devices you may connect to your line,
as determined by the RENs, contact your local
telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
your telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as
soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC.
This fax modem also complies with fax branding
requirements per FCC Part 68.
Your telephone company will probably ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the telephone network
until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may
not be used on coin-operated telephones provided by
your telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for more information.
This equipment includes automatic dialing capability.
When programming and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
■
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call.
■
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such
as early morning or late evening.
FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible
telephones in the following locations or applications:
■
All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit
card telephones.
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Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway,
railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired
hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■
Places where telephones are specifically installed to
alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or
medical assistance personnel.
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Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities,
convalescent homes and prisons.
■
Workstations for the hearing impaired.
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Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.
■
Stores where telephones are used by patrons to
order merchandise.
■
Public transportation terminals where telephones are
used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.
■
In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the
rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible
telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired
customers on request.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by
Fujitsu™ PC Corporation or any equipment failures
may give the telecommunication company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment from the
telephone line.
The connecting arrangement code for this equipment
is CA11A.
The Load Number is 0.2.
The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal
device denotes the percentage of the total load to be
connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by
the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a
loop may consist of any combination of devices such
that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not
exceed 100.
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.
Notice to Users of the Canadian T elephone Network
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational, and safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
LifeBook Series notebook computers are supplied with
an internal modem which complies with the Industry
Canada certification standards for telecommunication
network protection and safety requirements. Before
connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user
should ensure that it is permissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities.
The user should be aware that compliance with the
certification standards does not prevent service
degradation in some situations.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien
L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie
l’équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie que
l’équipement satisfait certaines normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le département ne garantit pas le fonctionnement de l’équipement à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
La série LifeBookTM E possède un modem interne
conforme aux normes de certification d’Industrie
Canada pour protéger les réseaux de télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes de sécurité. Avant de
connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique,
l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de connecter cet
équipement aux installations de télécommunications
locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité
aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas
empêcher la dégradation du service.
LifeBook E Series
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 PC Corp.,
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la
compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet équipement
est CA11A.
Le numéro de charge est 0.2.
Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal télépho-
nique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant
être connecté à une boucle ou à un circuit téléphonique,
utilisé par ce périphérique afin de prévenir toute
surcharge. La terminaison d’une boucle peut être constituée de n’importe quelle combinaison de périphériques
de sorte que le total de numéros de charge de tous les
périphériques n’excède pas 100.
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.
UL Notice (For Authorized Repair Technicians Only)
CAUTION
For continued protection against risk of fire, replace
only with the same type and rating fuse.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
Table of Contents
Fujitsu LifeBook E Series Notebook
Table of Contents
SECTION ONE
PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fujitsu PC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION TWO
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive
Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hard Drive or Removable
Media Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . 18
PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ScrLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Double-Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ErgoTrac Control Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Double-Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Touchpad Control Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status Indicator Panel
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 25
LifeBook E Series
Flexible Bay Devices
Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . 27
LifeBook Security
Application Panel
Setup Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . . . . . 29
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operating Your LifeBook Security
Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Uninstalling the Security
Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Launching Applications with
the Security Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pre-Installed Software
Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . 34
PC Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LapLink Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
McAfee VirusScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PMSet 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ESS AudioRack 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LifeBook Security Application Panel Software. . . 35
LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 35
BaySwap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SECTION THREE
GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 40
Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Starting Your LifeBook
Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Booting the System with Windows 98 . . . . . . . . 42
Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Management
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Save-to-Disk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows 98 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SECTION FOUR
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Lithium Ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SuperDisk™ 120 or
Floppy Disk Drive
Loading a Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Software Eject for LS-120 Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
CD-ROM Drive
Loading a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic Insertion Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DVD/CD-ROM Drive
DVD Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Loading a DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing a DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the DVD Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the DVD Player on Battery Power . . . . . . 59
Automatic Insertion Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hard Disk Drive
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Modular Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table of Contents
PC Cards
Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Memory Upgrade
Module
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 65
To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module:. . . . . . 66
Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Device Ports
Communications Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Universal Serial Bus Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Wireless Infrared Mouse Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Stereo Line-In Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
External Monitor Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
External Floppy Disk Drive Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
SECTION FIVE
TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION SIX
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance
LifeBook Series Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Floppy Disks and Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
SECTION SEVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . 85
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Recovery CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
SECTION EIGHT
Glossary
Index
LifeBook E Series
Section One
Preface
Preface
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fujitsu PC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preface
1
LifeBook E Series – Section One
2
Preface
Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook E Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is power ed by
an Intel® Pentium® or Celeron™ microprocessor, has a
built-in color display, a vast array 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
Series’ hardware and built-in system software. Your
notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.
It comes with Windows 98 Second Edition pre-installed.
The LifeBook E Series notebook is a completely self-
contained unit with an active-matrix (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
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example:
OK
to restart your notebook.
Shutdown the computer?
WARNING
The warning icon highlights information that can be
hazardous to either you, your notebook, or your files.
Please read all warning information carefully.
FUJITSU PC 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@fpc.fujitsu.com
■
Web site: http://www.8fujitsu.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 On-line
You can go directly to the on-line Fujitsu Product
catalog for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.
POINT
The point icon highlights information that will enhance
your understanding of the subject material.
CAUTION
The caution icon highlights information that is
important to your safety, to the safe operation of your
computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read
all caution information carefully.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on-line
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
Your notebook is backed by a one year International
Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical
support. Check the service kit that came with your
notebook for warranty terms and conditions.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Section Two
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Status Indicator Panel
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive
Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hard Drive or Removable
Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . .18
PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Double-Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ErgoTrac Control Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Double-Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Touchpad Control Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 25
Flexible Bay Devices
Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . 27
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LifeBook Security Application Panel
Setup Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . . . . .29
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Operating Your LifeBook Security
Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Uninstalling the Security
Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Launching Applications with
the Security Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Pre-Installed Software
Learning About Your Application Software . . . . 34
PC Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
LapLink Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
McAfee VirusScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PMSet 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ESS AudioRack 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
LifeBook Security Application
Panel Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . .35
BaySwap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook E Series notebook
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook E Series notebook. We strongly recommend
that you read it before using your notebook – ev en if you
are already familiar with notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully,
and compare the parts you have received with the items
listed below.
For a Pre-configured model you should have:
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LifeBook E Series notebook from Fujitsu
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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
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AC adapter with AC power cord
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Weight Saver
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Phone/ Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable or
(Figure 2-2)
Internal LAN (RJ-45) cable
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Recovery and Application Restore CD-ROMs
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Getting Started Guide
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User’s Guide
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Product Registration card
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Product Catalog
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International Limited Warranty Brochure
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Microsoft Windows 98 Guide
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Microsoft Windows Manual and
Certificate of Authenticity
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First Cabin Registration card and envelope
(Figure 2-1)
Depending on your configuration these devices may also
come with your notebook:
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DVD software CD (for models with DVD-ROM drive)
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IR Mouse (selected or custom configured models only)
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USB Camera and software CD (custom configured
models only)
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Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive or
External 3.5" floppy disk drive
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Modular SuperDisk 120 drive
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Modular Lithium Ion battery
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Modular Hard Disk drive
Depending on your configuration, one of the following
devices is installed in the Flexible Bay.
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Modular 6x max DVD-ROM drive
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Modular 4x max CD-RW drive
■
Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive
Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following
pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.
Figure 2-2 AC Adapter
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LIFEBOOK FEATURES
The LifeBook E Series notebook is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available with a variety
of features, including:
more information)
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Latest high-speed Intel mobile processor
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SDRAM system memory
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Clear, bright TFT display
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Lithium Ion battery
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Built-in 10GB, 8GB or 6.4GB hard drive
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ATI Mobility-P video, 4MB of video RAM
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External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities
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Dual monitor support
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LifeBook Security Application Panel
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Communication Port which supports one of
the following:
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Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with
V.90 support
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Internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) network
interface card with RJ-45 connector
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Flexible Bay which can support the following devices:
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6x max DVD-ROM drive
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4x max CD-RW drive
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24x max CD-ROM drive
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3.5" floppy disk drive
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SuperDisk 120 drive
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Second Lithium Ion battery
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Second hard drive
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Full audio and video features:
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64 voice wavetable
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Zoomed Video support for full motion
video acceleration
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Built-in stereo speakers
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Built-in mono microphone
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Stereo line-in jack
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Stereo headphone jack
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Microphone jack
(See Specifications on page 97 for
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Combination PC card slot accommodates 2 Type II
or 1 Type III cards
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Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for
wireless data transfer
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Integrated pointing device for superb cursor control
and comfort
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Full-size 87-key keyboard with three dedicated
Windows keys
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Hot swappable PS/2 port for external components
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USB device support
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wfm/DMI 2.0 compliant
VALUABLE LIFEBOOK SOFTWARE
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Microsoft Windows 98 operating system
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Press Interactive Training for Windows 98
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LapLink Professional
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PC-Doctor
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PMSet 98
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McAfee VirusScan
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Netscape Communicator
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DVD Player (units with DVD drive)
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Internet Service Providers:
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AOL
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Compuserve™
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Earthlink
POINT
Some software may come separately on a CD and will
have to be installed.
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POPULAR ACCESSORIES
For ordering or additional information on
Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at
www.fujitsu-pc.com or call 1-800-733-0884.
Memory Upgrades
66MHz or 100MHz Bus speed system:
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32MB SDRAM
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64MB SDRAM
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128MB SDRAM
Docking/Expansions
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Full Dock II
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LANdock II
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Port Replicator II
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Universal LAN Hub
Power
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Lithium Ion battery
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Auto/Airline A dapt er
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AC Adapter
Storage
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Floppy Disk Drive Cable
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Modular 10G Hard Disk drive
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Modular SuperDisk 120 drive
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Modular DVD-ROM drive
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Modular CD-RW drive
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Modular CD-ROM drive
PC Cards
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CardBus Ethernet 10/100
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CreditCard Ethernet 10/100
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10/100+ Modem 56K
Additional Accessories
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Wireless Infrared Mouse
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Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
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Numeric Keypad
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USB Camera
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Monitor stand
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Presentation Audio system
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MindPath PocketPoint
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TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord
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Notebook Guardian Lock
Carrying Cases
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Diplomat
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Diplomat with Airpro
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Folio
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ProPack Backpack
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Executive Plus
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Built-in Microphone
Status Indicator Panel
Closed Cover Switch
Intergrated
Pointing Device
Stereo Speakers
Microphone Jack
Stereo Line-in Jack
Headphone Jack
Display Panel Latch
Display Panel
Power Button and
Suspend/Resume Button
IR Wireless
Mouse Receiver
Keyboard
Stereo Speakers
Volume Control
LED
LifeBook Security Panel
Figure 2-3 LifeBook E Series notebook with display open
Locating the Controls and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your notebooks
top and front components.
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel. (Figure 2-3)
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Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics. (Figure 2-3)
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows mono audio input.
(Figure 2-3)
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your notebook.
(Figure 2-3) (See Status Indicator Panel on page 16 for
more information)
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
IR Wireless Mouse Receiver
The IR Wireless Mouse Receiver allows the use of an
optional wireless IR Mouse. (Figure 2-3)
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power butt on is al wa ys used t o Power On your notebook from its Off state.It is also used as the Suspend/
Resume button. The Suspend/Resume button 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 from
Windows 98. (Figure 2-3) (See Power ON on page 41 for
more information) and (See Power/Suspend/Resume
Button on page 44 for more information)
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
(Figure 2-3)
Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back
lighting when the display panel is closed. (Figure 2-3)
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys. (Figure 2-3) (See Keyboard on page 19 for more
information)
LifeBook Security Application Panel
The LifeBook Security Application Panel provides
hardware security and one-touch application launch
capability.(Figure 2-3) (See LifeBook Security Application
Panel on page 29 for more information)
Volume Control
The volume control provides manual control of the
sound level of all audio output. (Figure 2-3)
(See V olume
Control on page 25 for more information)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (Figure 2-3) (See Microphone Jack on
page 68 for more information)
Stereo Line-in Jack
The stereo line-in jack allows you to c onnect an e xt e rnal
audio source. (Figure 2-3) (See Stereo Line-In Jack on
page 69 for more information)
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-3) (See Head-
phone Jack on page 69 for more information)
Pointing Device
The pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with
two buttons. (Figure 2-3) (See ErgoTrac Pointing Device
on page 21 for more information) and (See Touchpad
Pointing Device on page 23 for more information)
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Communications Port
DC Power Jack
Reset Switch
Figure 2-4 LifeBook E Series notebook left-side panel
PC Card Slot
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your notebooks
left-side components.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/A irline adapte r to po we r your not ebook and charge the internal Lithium Ion Battery.
(Figure 2-4)
Communications Port
The communications port may be configured with
either a Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack for an internal
56K modem or an Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack for an
internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) port.
(Figure 2-4) (See Communications Port on page 67 for
more information)
Anti-theft Lock
PC Card Eject Buttons
Internal Hard Drive Release Button
Infrared Port
CAUTION
The internal modem on all Fujitsu notebooks from
Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the
United States and Canada. The modem may be
certified in other countries. Please access our Web site
at www.8fujitsu.com for a list of the other world-wide
locations where the internal modem has been certified.
Reset Switch
The reset switch allows you restart your notebook.
(Figure 2-4)
PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II
PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (Figure 2-4)
(See PC Cards on page 63 for more information)
CAUTION
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 speed is
33600bps at upload.
CAUTION
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital
PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a
digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your
PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some
hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out
BEFORE you connect your modem.
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Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional
physical lock down device. (Figure 2-4)
Internal Hard Drive Release Button
The internal hard drive release button allows you to
remove the internal hard drive. The release button will
not work if a Anti-theft lock is installed. (Figure 2-4)
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device
without a cable. (Figure 2-4)
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Flexible Bay Release Button
Lithium Battery Bay
Figure 2-5 LifeBook E Series notebook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your notebook’s
right-side components.
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.
(Figure 2-5) (See Lithium Ion Battery on page 51 for more
information)
Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Release Button
The Flexible Bay release button releases the Flexible Bay
device. (Figure 2-5)
Flexible Bay
The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following
devices. (Figure 2-5) (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 26
for more information)
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Modular 6x max DVD-ROM drive
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Modular 4x max CD-RW drive
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Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive
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Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive
■
Modular SuperDisk 120
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Modular Lithium Ion battery
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Modular 10G hard disk drive
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PS/2 Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External Monitor Port
Figure 2-6 LifeBook E Series notebook rear panel
USB Port
Docking Port
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your notebooks rear
panel components.
PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2
keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (Figure 2-6)
(See PS/2 Port on page 67 for more information)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM
port.) (Figure 2-6) (See Serial Port on page 67 for more
information)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an
LPT port.) (Figure 2-6) (See Parallel Port on page 67 for
more information)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 2-6) (See
External Monitor Port on page 69 for more information)
USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect U niv ersal Serial Bus
devices. (Figure 2-6) (See Universal Serial Bus Port on
page 68 for more information)
Docking Port
The docking port allows you to connect an optional port
replicator or docking station. (Figure 2-6) (See Docking
Port on page 69 for more information)
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
The external floppy disk drive port allows you to attach
an optional external floppy disk drive. (Figure 2-6)
(See External Floppy Disk Drive Port on page 69 for more
information)
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Main Unit and Configuration Label
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Lithium Ion
Battery Bay
Figure 2-7 LifeBook E Series notebook bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your notebooks
bottom panel components.
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your notebook. In addition,
the configuration portion of the label has the serial
number and manufacturer information that you will
need to give your support representative. It identifies the
exact version of various components of your notebook.
(Figure 2-7)
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your notebook comes with high speed Synchronous
Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your notebook, hence improving overall
performance. (Figure 2-7) (See Memory Upgrade Module
on page 65 for more information)
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Power
AC Adapter
Battery
Identifier
Battery
Level
Battery
Charging
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
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
Series 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 notebook is
in at that time.
■
Steady On: This means that there is power to your
notebook and that it is ready for use.
■
Flashing: This means that your notebook is in
Suspend mode.
■
Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been
turned off with the power switch.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol will remain 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 the power switch.
Hard Drive
Access
PC Card
Slot Identifier
Floppy Disk
Drive Access
PC Card
Access
NumLk
ScrLk
CapsLk
AC ADAPTER INDICATOR
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook
is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline
adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different
states that can tell you what power sourc e your not ebook
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 notebook.
(Figure 2-9)
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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.
(Figure 2-9)
POINT
If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are
not connected, and the power switch 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 switch is in the On or Off position,
and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM DRIVE
ACCESS INDICATOR
The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator tells you
that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-R OM drive is being accessed.
If the Automatic Insertion function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is
checking the DVD/CD-RW/CD-R OM driv e. If the Automatic Insertion function is not active, the indicator will
only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
drive. The default setting is the Automatic Insertion
function active. (See Automatic Insertion Function on
page 60 for more information)
POINT
The Windows 98 DVD/CD Automatic Insertion
function will periodically check for a DVD/CD installed
in the drive, causing the DVD/CD-ROM Access
indicator to flash. The DVD/CD automatic insertion
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
(See Automatic Insertion Function on page 60 for
file.
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.
CAUTION
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme
temperatures can be permanently damaged.
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FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
ACCESS INDICATOR
The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether
the floppy disk or SuperDisk 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 S uper-
Disk™ 120 or Floppy Disk Drive on page 53 for more
information)
PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS
The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not
your 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 63 for more information)
NUMLK INDICATOR
The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboar d is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. (See Keyboard on
page 19 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 Keyboard on page 19 for
more information)
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
(See Keyboard on page 19 for more information)
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Function Keys
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Fn Key
Start Key
Numeric Keypad
Figure 2-10 Keyboard
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your Fujitsu LifeBook Series notebook has an integral
87-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard
functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the W indows
keys and other special function keys. This section
describes the following keys. (Figure 2-10)
■
Numeric keypad: Your 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.
Start Key
Application Key
Cursor Keys
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.
Once this feature is activated you can enter n umerals 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 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
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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).
FUNCTION KEYS
Your 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.
[FN] Key
The [FN] key provides extended functions for the
notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
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[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.)
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[FN+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [FN]
will lower the brightness of your display.
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[FN+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [FN]
will increase the brightness of the display.
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[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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[FN+Suspend/Resume]: Pressing [Suspend/
Resume] while holding [FN] activates the Save-toDisk mode. (See Power Management on page 44 for
more information)
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Cursor
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Left Button
Right Button
Cursor Control
Figure 2-11 ErogTrac™ pointing device
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
The ErgoTrac pointing device is built into your Fujitsu
LifeBook Series notebook. It is used to contr ol the mov ement of the cursor to select items on your display panel.
The ErgoTrac 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 either
the USB or PS/2 port on your notebook, and used
simultaneously with the ErgoTrac. However, if you
boot the system with an external mouse connected
the ErgoTrac will be disabled or enabled depending
on the specifications in your BIOS settings. Also, if the
Infrared Mouse is enabled, your PS/2 external device
will be disabled.
more information)
(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 41 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 it em y ou
wish to select, press the right button once, and then
immediately release it. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12 Clicking
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This proc edure does not
function with the right button. To double-click, move the
cursor to the item you wish to select, press and r elease the
left button twice. (Figure 2-13)
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