Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure
the accuracy and completeness of this document.
However, as ongoing development efforts are continually
improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
We disclaim liability for errors, omissions,
or future changes.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks
and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
ErgoTrac is a trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporation.
SuperDisk is a trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporation.
The following are registered trademarks of
IBM Corporation: IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2.
The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association.
BaySwap is a registered trademark of
Phoenix Technologies, Ltd.
Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks
and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of
Adobe System Inc.
Netscape Communicator is a registered trademark of
Netscape Communications Corporation.
CompuServe and AOL is a registered trademark of
American Online Inc.
PC-Doctor is a trademark of Watergate Software, Inc.
LapLink is a registered trademark of
Traveling Software Inc.
McAfee VirusScan is a registered trademark of NAI.
EarthLink is a registered trademark of Earthlink
Network, Inc.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property
of their respective owners.
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. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
■
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
■
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a
different circuit than the receiver.
■
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF
emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
Your LifeBook 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.
■
Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway,
railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired
hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■
Places where telephones are specifically installed to
alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or
medical assistance personnel.
■
Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities,
convalescent homes and prisons.
■
Workstations for the hearing impaired.
■
Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.
■
Stores where telephones are used by patrons to
order merchandise.
■
Public transportation terminals where telephones are
used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.
■
In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the
rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible
telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired
customers on request.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Copyright
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 Telephone Network
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational, and safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
LifeBook 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 téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant
être connecté à une boucle ou à un circuit téléphonique,
utilisé par ce périphérique afn 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 véri?er
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.
WARNING
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.
The LifeBook™ E Series notebook from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is
powered 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’s
hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is
compatible with the IBM® PC AT.
It comes with Windows® 98 Second Edition or Windows
2000 pre-installed.
The LifeBook 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 OK to restart your LifeBook.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown 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.
WARNING
The warning icon highlights information that can be
hazardous to either you, your LifeBook, 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 LifeBook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.
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 LifeBook is backed by a one year International
Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical
support. Check the service kit that came with your
LifeBook for warranty terms and conditions.
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook. We strongly recommend that you read it
before using your LifeBook – even if you are already
familiar with notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook, unpack it carefully,
and compare the parts you have received with the items
listed below.
For a pre-configured model you should have:
■
Fujitsu LifeBook (Figure 2-1)
■
Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
■
AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
■
Wei g ht S ave r
■
Phone/ Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
■
Recovery and Application Restore CD-ROMs
■
Getting Started Guide
■
User’s Guide
■
Product Registration card
■
Product Catalog
■
International Limited Warranty Brochure
■
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Getting Started Manual (Microsoft Windows 98
Second Edition pre-installed models only)
■
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started
Manual (Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
pre-installed models only)
■
First Cabin Registration card and envelope
Depending on your configuration these devices may also
come with your LifeBook:
■
DVD software CD (for models with DVD)
■
IR Mouse (selected or custom configured models only)
■
USB Camera and software CD (custom configured
models only)
■
Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive or
External 3.5" floppy disk drive
■
Modular SuperDisk™ 120 drive
■
Modular Lithium ion battery
■
Modular Hard Disk drive
Depending on your configuration, one of the following
devices is installed in the Flexible Bay.
■
Modular 6x DVD drive
■
Modular 4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive
■
Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive
Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following
pages to learn about all of your LifeBook’s components.
Figure 2-2 AC Adapter
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LifeBook E Series – Section Two
LIFEBOOK FEATURES
The Fujitsu LifeBook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features,
including: (See Specifications on page 95 for more infor-
mation)
■
Latest high-speed Intel mobile processor
■
100MHz SDRAM system memory
■
Clear, bright TFT display
■
Lithium ion battery
■
Built-in 12GB, 9GB or 6GB hard drive
■
ATI Mobility-P video, 4MB of video RAM
■
External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities
■
Dual monitor support
■
LifeBook Security Application Panel
■
Communication Port which supports one of
the following:
■
Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with
V.90 support
■
Internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) network
interface card with RJ-45 connector
■
Flexible Bay which can support the following devices:
■
6x DVD drive
■
4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive
■
24x max CD-ROM drive
■
3.5" floppy disk drive
■
SuperDisk 120 drive
■
Second Lithium ion battery
■
Second hard drive
■
Full audio and video features:
■
64 voice wavetable
■
Zoomed Video support for full motion
video acceleration
■
Built-in stereo speakers
■
Built-in mono microphone
■
Stereo line-in jack
■
Stereo headphone jack
■
Microphone jack
■
Combination PC card slot accommodates 2 Type II
or 1 Type III cards
■
Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for
wireless data transfer
■
Pointing device for superb cursor control and comfort
■
Full-size 87-key keyboard with three dedicated
Windows keys
■
Hot swappable PS/2 port for external components
■
USB device support
■
DMI 2.0-compliant and WFM 1.1a-enabled
VALUABLE LIFEBOOK SOFTWARE
For Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Pre-Installed Models
■
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Operating
System
■
Microsoft Internet Explorer
■
LapLink Professional
■
PC-Doctor
■
PMSet 98
■
McAfee VirusScan
■
Adobe Acrobat Reader
■
Netscape Communicator
■
DVD Player (units with DVD)
■
Lifebook Application Panel
■
Security Application
■
Internet Service Providers:
■
AOL
■
CompuServe™
■
Earthlink™
For Microsoft Windows 2000 Pre-Installed Models
■
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating
System
■
Microsoft Internet Explorer
■
Netscape Communicator
■
Adobe Acrobat Reader
■
Lifebook Application Panel
■
Security Application
POINT
Some software may come separately on a CD and will
have to be installed.
8
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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
100MHz Bus speed system:
■
32MB SDRAM
■
64MB SDRAM
■
128MB SDRAM
Docking/Expansions
■
Full Dock II
■
LAN Dock II
■
Por t Replicator II
■
Universal LAN Hub
Power
■
Lithium ion battery
■
Auto/Airline Adapter
■
AC Adapter
Storage
■
Floppy Disk Drive Cable
■
External Floppy Disk Drive
■
Modular 10GB Primary Hard Disk drive
■
Modular 12GB Primary Hard Disk drive
■
Modular 2nd 10GB Hard Disk drive
■
Modular SuperDisk 120 drive
■
Modular DVD drive
■
Modular CD-RW drive
■
Modular CD-ROM drive
PC Cards
■
CardBus Ethernet 10/100
■
CreditCard Ethernet 10/100
■
Ethernet 10/100+ Modem 56K
Additional Accessories
■
Wireless Infrared (IR) Mouse
■
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
■
Numeric Key pad
■
USB Camera
■
Monitor stand
■
Presentation Audio system
■
MindPath PocketPoint
■
Te l eA da pt 1 6' Te le C or d
■
Notebook Guardian Lock
Carrying Cases
■
Diplomat
■
Diplomat with Airpro
■
Folio
■
ProPack Backpack
■
Executive Plus
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LifeBook E Series – Section Two
Built-in Microphone
Status Indicator Panel
Closed Cover Switch
Pointing Device
Stereo Speaker
Microphone Jack
Stereo Line-in Jack
Headphone Jack
Display Panel Latch
Power and
Suspend/Resume
Button
Display Panel
Wireless IR
Mouse Receiver
Keyboard
Stereo Speaker
Volume Control
Lock Indicator
LED
LifeBook Security Application Panel
Figure 2-3 LifeBook with display open
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s
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 LifeBook.
(Figure 2-3) (See Status Indicator Panel on page 16 for
more information)
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Wireless IR Mouse Receiver
The Wireless IR Mouse Receiver allows the use of an
optional wireless IR Mouse. (Figure 2-3)
Power and Suspend/Resume Button
The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used
to Power On your LifeBook from its Off state. It is also
used as the Suspend/Resume button. This allows
you to suspend LifeBook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook from suspend mode, and power
on your LifeBook when it has been shut down from
Windows 98 Second Edition. (Figure 2-3) (See Power ON
on page 41 for more information) and (See Power and
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 Using the Keyboard on page 19 for
more information)
Pointing Device
The pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with
two buttons. Your Lifebook may come with the ErgoTrac
(Figure 2-3) or a Touchpad. (See ErgoTrac Pointing
Device on page 21 for more information) or (See
Touchpad Pointing Device on page 23 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 Volume
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 connect an external
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)
Lock Indicator LED
The Lock Indicator LED shows the security status of
your LifeBook. (See LifeBook Security Application Panel
on page 29 for more information)
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LifeBook E Series – Section Two
Communications Port
DC Power Jack
Reset Switch
PC Card Slot
Figure 2-4 LifeBook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s
left-side components.
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 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 LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC
Corporation are certified for use in the United States
and Canada.
Reset Switch
The reset switch allows you restart your LifeBook.
(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)
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional
physical lock down device. (Figure 2-4)
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 LifeBook. 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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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)
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Flexible Bay Release Button
Lithium Battery Bay
Figure 2-5 LifeBook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’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)
■
Modular 6x DVD drive
■
Modular 4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive
■
Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive
■
Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive
■
Modular SuperDisk 120
■
Modular Lithium ion battery
■
Modular 2nd 10GB hard disk drive
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LifeBook E Series – Section Two
PS/2 Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External Monitor Port
USB Port
Docking Port
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
Figure 2-6 LifeBook rear panel
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s 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 Universal 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 bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s
bottom panel components.
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook. In addition,
the configuration portion of the label has the serial
number, Microsoft Windows Certificate of Authenticity,
and manufacturer information that you will need to give
your support representative. It identifies the exact
version of various components of your LifeBook.
(Figure 2-7)
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your LifeBook comes with high speed Synchronous
Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your LifeBook, hence improving overall
performance. (Figure 2-7) (See Memory Upgrade Module
on page 65 for more information)
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LifeBook E Series – Section Two
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.
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 is
in at that time.
■
Steady On: This means that there is power to your
LifeBook and that it is ready for use.
■
Flashing: This means that your LifeBook is in
Suspend mode.
■
Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook has been
turned off with the power switch.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook 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 LifeBook
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 source your LifeBook
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.
(Figure 2-9)
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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-ROM drive is being accessed.
If the Auto Insert function is active, the indicator will
flash periodically when your system is checking the
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. If the Auto Insert
function is not active, the indicator will only flash when
you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. The
default setting is the Auto Insert function active. (See
Auto Insert Function on page 60 for more information)
POINT
The Windows 98 Second Edition DVD/CD Auto Insert
function will periodically check for a DVD/CD installed
in the drive, causing the DVD/CD-ROM Access
indicator to flash. The DVD/CD Auto Insert 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 Function on page 60 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.
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 Super-
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 LifeBook 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 keyboard is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. (See Using the
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 Using the Keyboard on
page 19 for more information)
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
(See Using the 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 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.
(Figure 2-10)
■
Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook 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 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 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 LifeBook 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
LifeBook and is always used in conjunction with another
key.
■
[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 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+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.
■
[FN]+ Suspend/Resume: Pressing the Power and
Suspend/Resume botton while holding [FN] activates
the Save-to-Disk 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 ErgoTrac™ pointing device
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
The ErgoTrac pointing device is built into your Fujitsu
Lifebook. It is used to control the movement 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 LifeBook, 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 item you
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 procedure does not
function with the right button. To double-click, move the
cursor to the item you wish to select, press and release the
left button twice. (Figure 2-13)
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Figure 2-13 Double-clicking
POINT
If the interval between clicks is too long, double-clicking
will not be executed.
POINT
Parameters for the ErgoTrac can be adjusted from the
Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows
Control Panel.
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.
ERGOTRAC CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your
ErgoTrac with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box. There are four aspects of the
ErgoTrac operation which you can adjust:
■
Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for
right or left handed operation, in addition to
setting up the time interval allowed between
clicks when double-clicking.
■
Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for
the cursor depending on its functionality.
■
Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between
the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the
cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for
the cursor arrow.
■
General: This tab allows you to choose the type of
mouse you are utilizing. Your LifeBook is setup to use
the ErgoTrac pointing device. If you wish to use an
external mouse you will need to change the settings.
Figure 2-14 Dragging
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