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B5FH-5281-01EN-00

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation

Address: 5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Telephone: [phone]

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.

Santa Clara, CA 95054

LifeBook E7010
LifeBook E7110

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Fujitsu LifeBook® E Series

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Locating the Controls
and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hard Drive or Removable

Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Wireless Infrared Mouse

Preparing Your IR Mouse for Use . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TouchPad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Flexible Bay Devices

Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . 23

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .26

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Operating Your LifeBook

Security Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .27

Launching Applications with

the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .28

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GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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LifeBook E Series

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Windows Product Activation

(Windows XP Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Management

Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 38

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature. . . . . . . . . . . 39

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Windows 98 Second Edition

Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Hard Disk Drive

Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

PC Cards

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Removing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SmartCard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 53

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 53

Checking the Computer Recognition

of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Device Ports

Communications Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

IEEE 1394 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Wireless Infrared Mouse Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Headphone/SPDIF Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

External USB Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Media Drive

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R,

CD-RW, or Combo (“Media”) . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . 47

Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using Dolby Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . 48

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Fujitsu Service Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software

Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Using DISE with Windows 2000/XP. . . . . . . . . . 72

Installing and Using DISE with Windows 98 . . . 73

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

DVDs and CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

CD-Based Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Application Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Appendix

INTEGRATED WIRELESS
LAN USER’S GUIDE

FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Before Using This Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Connecting Windows 98/2000 Systems. . . . . .105

Network Connection: Windows 98. . . . . . . . . .106

Network Connection: Windows 2000. . . . . . . .108

Connecting Windows XP Systems . . . . . . . . . .111

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

If a Second LAN Device is Installed . . . . . . . . . .121

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Wireless LAN Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

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GLOSSARY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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Preface

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LifeBook E Series - Section 1

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Preface

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® E Series notebook from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is
powered by an Intel microprocessor, has a built-in color
display, a number of possible configurations, and brings
the computing power of desktop personal computers
(PCs) to a portable environment.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your
notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home
Edition, or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.

The LifeBook notebook is a completely self-contained
unit with either an active-matrix XGA or SXGA+ TFT
color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that
enables it to support a variety of optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with additional information about a specific topic
are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shut down the computer?

POINT

The point icon highlights information that will enhance
your understanding of the subject material.

CAUTION

The caution icon highlights information that is
important to the safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all caution
information carefully.

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the
following ways:

■

Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)

■

Fax: [phone]

■

E-mail: [e-mail]

■

Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com

Before you place the call, you should have the
following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the
fastest possible solution:

■

Product name

■

Product configuration number

■

Product serial number

■

Purchase date

■

Conditions under which the problem occurred

■

Any error messages that have occurred

■

Hardware configuration

■

Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by
clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site
URL link, located in the Service and Support Software
folder of the Windows Start menu.

POINT

You must have an active internet connection to use the
on-line URL links.

WARRANTY

Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook
notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or
three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the
information that came with your LifeBook notebook for
further warranty terms and conditions.

WARNING

The warning icon highlights information that can be
hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or
your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

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Getting to Know
Your LifeBook Notebook

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LifeBook E Series – Section 2

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1. LifeBook E Series

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you
read it before using your LifeBook notebook – even if
you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.

For a pre-configured model you should have:

■

LifeBook E Series notebook computer (Figure 2-1)

■

Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

■

AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)

■

USB floppy disk drive

■

Weight Saver

■

Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

■

Drivers and Applications Restore CD

■

Getting Started Guide

■

User’s Guide (this guide)

■

Fujitsu Service Assistant CD

■

International Limited Warranty Brochure

■

Microsoft-associated materials

■

Premium Care registration card and envelope

Depending upon the configuration of your system, one
or more of the following items may also be included in
the box:

■

Infrared (IR) Mouse (Figure 2-3)

■

DVD Application CD

■

CD-RW Application CD

■

Additional battery(ies)

Figure 2-2. AC Adapter

Figure 2-3. Infrared Mouse

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Status

Indicator

Panel

Closed

Cover

Switch

Touchpad

Pointing

Device

Stereo

Speaker

IEEE 1394

Jack

Display
Panel Latch

Display Panel

LifeBook Security/
Application Panel

Power and
Suspend/
Resume
Button

Wireless IR
Mouse Receiver

Keyboard

Headphone/
SPDIF Jack

Microphone
Jack

Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook with display open

Locating the Controls
and Connectors

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components.

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that
correspond with specific components of your LifeBook
notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for

more information)

Stereo Speaker

Wireless IR Mouse Receiver

The Wireless IR Mouse Receiver allows you to use a
wireless IR Mouse.

Power and Suspend/Resume Button

The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used
to Power On your LifeBook notebook from its Off state.
It is also used as the Suspend/Resume button. This
allows you to suspend notebook activity without
powering off, resume your notebook from suspend
mode, and power on your LifeBook notebook when it
has been shut down. (See Power On on page 35 for more

information) and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button
on page 38 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Closed Cover Switch

The closed cover switch turns off the LCD backlighting
when the display panel is closed.

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Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

(See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you
simple cursor control. (See TouchPad Pointing Device on

page 21 for more information)

LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides
hardware security and one-touch application launch
capability. (See LifeBook Security/ Application Panel on

page 26 for more information)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 56 for

more information)

Headphone/SPDIF Jack

The headphone/SPDIF jack allows you to connect head­phones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone/

SPDIF Jack on page 56 for more information)

The SPDIF jack allows you to download digital audio
onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital
Interface) format. (See Optical Digital Audio-Out

Connector on page 49 for more information)

IEEE 1394 Jack

The 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook
notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital video
camera. See “IEEE 1394 Jack” on page 55.

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Wireless LAN with On/Off Switch
(Wireless LAN models only)

Fan Vents

Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

Modem Port

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note­book’s left-side components.

Modem Port

The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11)
telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K
modem. (See Communications Ports on page 55 for more

information)

POINT

The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90
standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the
highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The maximum upload
speed is 33600bps.

Anti-theft Lock Slot

PC Card Slots

PC Card Eject Buttons

Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

(On wireless LAN models only)

The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN
device on and off.

CAUTION

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital
PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a
digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook.
Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for
details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure
to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. Third­party hardware is available to allow modem-to-PBX
interface.

PC Card Slots

The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type I or
Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.

(See PC Cards on page 51 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical lock down device.

Fan Vents

The fan vents assist in the proper cooling of the system.

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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Flexible Bay Release Latch

Flexible Bay

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note­book’s right-side components.

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following
devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more

information)

■

Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

■

Modular DVD drive

■

Modular CD-ROM drive

■

Modular Lithium ion bay battery

Flexible Bay Release Latch

The Flexible Bay release latch releases the Flexible Bay
device.

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Serial Port

Parallel Port

External Monitor Port

Infrared Port

PS/2 Port

LAN Port

S-Video Out Port

USB Ports

DC Power Jack

Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook back panel

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note­book’s rear panel components.

Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM
port.) (See Serial Port on page 55 for more information)

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an
LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page 55 for more informa-

tion)

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 57

for more information)

Infrared Port

The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi­cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device
without a cable.

PS/2 Port

The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2
keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (See PS/2 Port on

page 55 for more information)

LAN Port

The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports

on page 55 for more information)

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video out port is used to transmit a higher
resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.

(See S-Video Out Port on page 56 for more information)

USB Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus
devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 55 for

more information)

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your Life­Book notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion
battery.

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Part Number

Label

(approximate

location)

Main Unit

Label

(approximate

location)

Lithium ion
Battery Bay

Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-

book’s bottom panel components.

Configuration Label and Version Label

The configuration label shows the configuration part

number, the Fujitsu part number, and the various

components that make up your LifeBook notebook. The

version label contains the system part number and serial

number. These labels provide manufacturer information

that you will need to give your support representative in

the event you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu.

Docking
Port

Certificate of
Authencity

(approximate
location)

Memory Upgrade
Compartment

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed PC2100
DDR266 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your LifeBook notebook, hence improving
overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on

page 53 for more information)

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion

battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery

when stored over a long period of time or for swapping

a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 43 for more informa-

tion)

Docking Port

The docking port a llows you to connect a n optional port

replicator or docking station. (See Docking Port on

page 57 for more information)

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Battery
Level

Battery
Charging

Media Drive
Access

Figure 2-9 Status Indicator Panel

Power

Battery
Identifier

AC Adapter

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just
above your keyboard. Within this panel are symbols that
correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook
notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those
components are operating. (Figure 2-9)

POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system
is operational. It has several different states, each of
which tells you what mode your LifeBook notebook is in
at that time.

■

Steady On: This means that there is power to your
LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

■

Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is
in Suspend mode.

■

Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook
has been turned off with the power switch.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol remains on even if your notebook is shut off.
The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you
have either adapter connected and are shut down from
Windows, but have not turned off the power switch.

Hard Drive
Access

PC Card
Slot Identifier

Floppy Disk
Drive Access

PC Card
Access

NumLk

CapsLk

ScrLk

Security

Indicator

different states that can tell you what power source your
LifeBook notebook is using.

■

On: This means that either of the adapters are
currently in use.

■

Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and
you do not have an adapter connected.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the
primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second
Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the
primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the
Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this
symbol states how much charge is available within each
installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a
battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook note­book. (Figure 2-10)

AC ADAPTER INDICATOR

The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook
notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/
Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two

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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 2-10 Battery Level Indicator

CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced
immediately.

POINT

If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not
connected, and the power 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.

POINT

The Windows DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification
function will periodically check for a DVD/CD installed
in the drive, causing the Media Drive Access indicator to
flash. The DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification function
allows your system to automatically start a DVD/CD as
soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It
will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an
application if the DVD/CD has an auto-run file.

(See
Auto Insert Notification Function on page 49 for more
information)

HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is
being accessed.

POINT

The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which
hard drive is being accessed.

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether
the floppy disk drive is being accessed. This indicator
will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no
floppy disk drive is installed. (See External USB Floppy

Disk Drive on page 45 for more information)

CAUTION

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme
temperatures can be permanently damaged.

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Media Drive Access indicator tells you that the DVD
or CD-RW drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert
function is active, the indicator will flash periodically
when your system is checking the DVD or CD-RW
drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not
active, the indicator will only flash when you access the
DVD or CD-RW drive. The default setting is the Auto
Insert Notification function active. (See Auto Insert Noti-

fication Function on page 49 for more information)

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS

The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not
your LifeBook notebook is accessing a PC Card(s). The
indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC
Card even if there is no card installed. The number
inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being
accessed. (See PC Cards on page 51 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 17 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.

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CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters. (See Using the Keyboard on

page 17 for more information)

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

(See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information)

SECURITY INDICATOR

The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set)
when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes.
You must enter the password that was set in the Security
Panel before your system will resume operation.

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Function Keys

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Numeric Keypad

Fn Key

Start Key

(surrounded with
thick black line)

Figure 2-11 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 87-key
keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions
of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and
other special function keys. This section describes the
following keys.

■

Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook allows
certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard
characters and as numeric and mathematical keys.
The ability to toggle between the standard character
and numerical keys is controlled through the
[NumLk] key.

■

Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow
keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the
right, left, up, or down within windows, applications
and documents.

■

Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12]
are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
special actions that vary depending on what program
is running.

■

Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows
operating system and function the same as the
onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on
your pointing device.

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as
both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.
NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.
Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.

Start Key

Application Key

Cursor Keys

Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0
through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),
multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal
points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function
keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the
front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func­tions.

POINT

If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external key­pad. The indicator will come on, however it will not
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has three Windows keys: two
Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys
display the Start menu. This button functions the same
as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application
key functions the same as your right mouse button and
displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please
refer to your Windows documentation for additional
infor-mation regarding the Windows keys.)

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right).

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FUNCTION KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1
through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software
documentation to find out how these keys are used.

The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the
notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.

■

[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Audio Mute on and off.

■

[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the touchpad on and off. (This function key combina­tion only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced>
Keyboard/Mouse Features>Internal Pointing Device is
set to Manual Setting.)

■

[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows
you to toggle between video compensation and no
compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing
on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less
than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still
cover the entire screen.)

■

[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will lower the brightness of your display.

■

[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the brightness of the display.

■

[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.

■

[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.

■

[Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows
you to change your selection of where to send your
display video. Each time you press the combination
of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices,
in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in
display panel and external monitor or external
monitor only.

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Wireless Infrared Mouse

This section contains information on using the optional
Wireless Infrared (IR) Mouse with your LifeBook note­book.

PREPARING YOUR IR MOUSE FOR USE

To prepare your IR Mouse, you need to:

1. Activate the port in your notebook’s BIOS.

2. Purchase and install two AAA batteries.

3. Turn the IR Mouse power switch to your preferred
setting.

POINT

By activating the IR Mouse, your PS/2 port may not
work. If you need to use the PS/2 port, you need to
change your BIOS setting again.

To activate the IR Mouse Port in your BIOS

1. Power On or Restart your notebook.

2. Press [F2] as soon as the Fujitsu screen appears.

3. When you see the Phoenix
press the right arrow key once to display the
Advanced Menu.

4. Press the down arrow three times until Ke yboard/
Mouse Features is highlighted.

5. Press [Enter].

6. Once the Keyboard/Mouse Features Menu appears,
press the down arrow three times until Infrared
Mouse is highlighted.

7. Press the [Spacebar] once to enable the Infrared
Mouse setting.

8. Press [F10], then [Enter] to save the changes, exit
the BIOS, and restart your notebook.

Range of Operation

Your IR Mouse communicates with the IR Mouse port
on your notebook, located at the bottom right-hand
corner of your Display Panel. In order for your mouse to
communicate effectively with your notebook, you will
need to keep it within the area in which the signals from
the mouse can be received by your notebook. This area
is pie-shaped, with the tip at the front of the mouse, and
the back approximately 1.5 feet from the port on the L
setting and 3 feet on the H setting (optimal settings).

This area, and the effective distance at either the L or the
H setting is subject to environment, type of use, and
other factors, and will vary. (Figure 2-12)

®

BIOS Setup Utility,

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-12. IR Mouse Area of Operation

To Install the Batteries

Turn your IR Mouse over, release the battery compart­ment cover by depressing the tab, remove the cover, and
set it aside. Insert the batteries in the compartment,
making sure that the “+” on the batteries corresponds
with the “+” in the compartment. Replace the cover.

(Figure 2-13)

Figure 2-13. IR Mouse Battery Installation

Power Switch and Settings

The power switch is located on the bottom of the mouse.
Use your fingernail or the tip of a pen to slide it from the
off position to either the L or the H setting. (Figure 2-14)

On the L setting, your mouse can communicate with the
computer up to approximately 1.5 feet away. On the H
setting it can communicate up to approximately 3 feet
away. The H setting, however, depletes the mouse’s
batteries more quickly.

OFF

L
H

Figure 2-14. IR Mouse Power Switch

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CAUTION

Be careful when using any other IR devices—such as TV
remote controls—in the vicinity of your LifeBook
notebook while using your IR Mouse. Your notebook
could have difficulty distinguishing the signals.

Extending Battery Life

The life of the batteries in your IR Mouse is subject to
many factors, including operating environment, types of
use, and consistency of use.

To extend the life of the batteries:

1. Turn the IR Mouse off when not in use.

2. Use the L setting whenever possible.

3. Keep the IR Mouse port on your notebook and the
IR port on the front of your mouse clean by wiping
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.

4. Keep the ball and ball chamber clean.

Cleaning the Ball and Ball Chamber

In the bottom of your IR Mouse you will find a ring,
with a ball underneath it. The ball, and the chamber in
which it rolls, may require cleaning from time to time.

In order to clean the ball and chamber (Figure 2-15):

1. Turn the ring counter-clockwise until it stops. Lift
the ring out, and set it aside.

2. Turn the mouse over, and let the ball fall into the
palm of your other hand.

3. Clean the ball, the inside of the chamber, the rollers,
and the back of the ring with a clean, dry, soft cloth.

4. Place the ball back into the chamber, replace the ring
(being careful to set the ring flush against the back of
the mouse), then turn the ring clockwise until it
stops.

Figure 2-15. Cleaning the IR Mouse

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Cursor

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Cursor Control

Left Button

Right Button

Figure 2-16. TouchPad pointing device

TouchPad Pointing Device

The TouchPad pointing device may come built into your
Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the
movement of the pointer to select items on your display
panel. The TouchPad is composed of a cursor control
and a left and right button. The cursor control works the
same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around
the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of
your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the
cursor will move. The left and right buttons function the
same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the
buttons may vary depending on the application that is
being used. (Figure 2-16)

POINT

An external mouse can be connected to either the
USB or PS/2 port on your LifeBook notebook, and be
used simultaneously with the TouchPad. However, if
you boot the system with an external mouse connected
the TouchPad will be disabled or enabled depending on
your BIOS settings. Also, if the Infrared Mouse is
enabled, your PS/2 external device will be disabled.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more informa­tion)

the item you wish to select, press the right button once,
and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the clicking operation by tapping
lightly on the TouchPad once. (Figure 2-17)

Figure 2-17. Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press
the left button twice, and then immediately release it.
You also have the option to perform the double-click
operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice.

(Figure 2-18)

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

Figure 2-18. Double-clicking

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POINT

If the interval between clicks is too long, the
double-click will not be executed.

DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to
the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left
button while moving the item to its new location
and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
TouchPad. First, tap the TouchPad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
TouchPad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-19)

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your
TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box.

Figure 2-19. Dragging

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Flexible Bay Devices

Your LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The
Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular CD-ROM
drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, Lithium ion
battery, or weight saver. (Figure 2-20)

You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices
installed. All devices listed here are also options which
can be purchased separately. (Figure 2-21)

■

Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you to access
software and audio CDs.

■

Modular DVD drive: This allows you to access movies,
software, and audio DVD/CDs.

■

Modular DVD-CD-RW combo drive: This allows you
to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as
well as to write to CDs.

■

Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable
battery that can be used to power your LifeBook note­book when an adapter is not connected.

■

Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no
device is needed.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Flexible Bay

Figure 2-20 Flexible Bay

DVD/CD-RW
Combo Drive

DVD Drive

CD-ROM Drive

Lithium ion
Bay Battery

Weight Saver

Figure 2-21 Flexible Bay Devices

POINT

You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when
the LifeBook notebook is in operation.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MODULAR DEVICES

There are two ways to remove and install modular
devices in the Flexible Bay:

■

Cold-swapping: Swapping devices while your
LifeBook notebook is powered off. (Reference the
following section.)

■

Hot-swapping: Swapping devices while your
system is active using BayManager
(Reference the sections of this chapter entitled "Hot­swapping with BayManager..." and "Hot-swapping
under Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP".)

™

software.

Cold-swapping

To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-22)

1. Close any open files.

2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.

3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch, then press the
latch in to release the modular device. This will push
your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the
device.

4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.
This will require light force.

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Flexible Bay
Release Latch

Figure 2-22 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay

POINT

BayManager does not support hot-swapping devices in
Full Dock II device bay.

CAUTION

If you are swapping out a bay battery module, make
sure that a charged main battery is installed or an AC
Adapter is connected to the system. Failure to do so
could result in data loss.

Using BayManager

It’s easy to swap modular devices on your LifeBook note­book using BayManager.

Please wait for 30 seconds after Windows 98 Second
Edition boots up or resuming from Standby/Hiberna­tion before using the BayManager.

To hot-swap modular devices follow these easy steps:

Figure 2-23 Installing a device in the Flexible Bay

CAUTION

Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay.
If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the
device. If the device does not move easily in the bay,
remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will
require a firm push to latch the device in place.

5. Slide the device you are installing into your
LifeBook notebook until it clicks into place.

6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.

7. You can now access and use the device.

Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the
new device and activate it within your system. The drive
letters associated with the device will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

Hot-swapping with BayManager
under Windows 98 Second Edition

BayManager provides a simple yet powerful method of
switching modular devices on your LifeBook notebook
without having to reboot. Windows 98 Second Edition
does not natively support hot-swapping. With BayMan­ager, you can swap modular devices while your OS is
running, this is called hot-swapping.

1. Point your mouse on the BayManager icon on the
Windows Taskbar (it looks like an open laptop
computer).

2. Double-click the left mouse button to display the
Softex BayManager Window.

POINT

A device is protected from being removed while the
OS is using it. If the device is in use, an Error Message
window pops up and requests you to close any open files.
Close any open files and restart procedure at step 1.

3. Click Remove/Swap or Insert button to change a
device in the Flexible Bay. A message appears telling
you that it is safe to swap devices.

4. Swap the modular devices.

5. Click OK button.

After the "System Device Change" message disappears,
you will be able to access and use the device.

Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the
new device and activate it within your system. The drive
letters associated with the device will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

Key information About BayManager

You can see the type of device present in the Flexible Bay
by pointing to the BayManager icon on the taskbar or in
Storage Devices tab of BayManager Properties.

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