Fujitsu LifeBook I4187, LifeBook I4190 User Manual

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The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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FPC58-0424-01

B5FH-2021-01EN-00

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation Address: 5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Telephone: (408) 982-9500 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 i-4187 LifeBook i-4190

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

LifeBook i Series

CAUTION

Changes or modifications 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

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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 Fujitsu LifeBook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this LifeBook 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 LifeBook 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:

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Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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Workstations for the hearing impaired.

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Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

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Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise.

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Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.

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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.

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.

Fujitsu 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.

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 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.

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 LifeBook

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.

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 Corporation, 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 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 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.

LifeBook i Series

UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 Vdc, with a current of 3.36 A.

AC Adapter output polarity:

The modem-to-telephone network connection must be a line cord using a minimum #26 AWG wire.

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 Lithium (clock) 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.

Fujitsu i Series LifeBook

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

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

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

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

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK

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

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 18

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Double-Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Scrolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Touchpad Control Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LifeBook Application Panel

Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Application Launch Media Player Buttons . . . . . 21

Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . . 21

Using the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Desktop Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status Indicator Panel

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

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

Battery Level Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Media Player Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hard Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

PC Card Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 28

Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LifeBook i Series

Starting Your LifeBook

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Booting the System with

Windows 98 Second Edition or Me. . . . . . . . . . 30

Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Management

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button. . . . . . . . . . 32

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 32

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Windows 98 Second Edition

or Me Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

PC Cards

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Removing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 47

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 47

Checking the Computer Recognition

of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Universal Serial Bus Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Stereo Line-In Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector. . . . . . . . . 49

S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

TROUBLESHOOTING

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

External USB Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Media Player Drive

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R,

or CD-RW (“Media”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Media Player on Battery Power . . . . .42

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MiniDisc Recorder

Connecting an Optical Digital Cable. . . . . . . . . .44

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Emergency Media Player Tray Release . . . . . . . . 64

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Driver and Applications Restore CD . . . . . . . . . . 64

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

Fujitsu LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Floppy Disks and Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Integrated Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LifeBook Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

GLOSSARY

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

LifeBook i Series

Preface

LifeBook i Series

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

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

This manual explains how to operate your Fujitsu LifeBook’s hardware and built-in system software.

Your LifeBook comes with Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition or Millennium Edition (Me) preinstalled.

The Fujitsu 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: Shut down the computer?

FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:

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

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Fax: 1-901-259-5700

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E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com

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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:

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Hardware configuration

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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

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.

WARNING

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

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.

LifeBook i Series – Section One

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

LifeBook i Series – Section Two

Figure 2-1 Fujitsu i Series LifeBook

Overview

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.

Overview

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:

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LifeBook i Series from Fujitsu (Figure 2-1)

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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

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

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Driver and Application Restore CD

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide

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First Cabin Registration card and envelope

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Getting Started with Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Microsoft Me Manual

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.

POINT

Detailed specifications about your LifeBook can be found in the chapter entitled “Specifications” on page 75.

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

LifeBook i Series – Section Two

Display Panel

TouchPad

Scroll Button

LifeBook Application Panel

Stereo Speakers

Media Player Eject Button

Display Panel Latch

Status Indicator Panel

Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button

Closed Cover Switch

Emergency Media Player Tray Release

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.

Display Panel

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

Panel on page 28 for more information.)

LifeBook Application Panel

The LifeBook Application Panel allows you to either launch your favorite applications by the touch of a

Media Player

Keyboard

button or to use as a media player when your unit is on.

(See LifeBook Application Panel on page 21 for more information.)

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook. (See

Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information.)

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

The Suspend/Resume/Power On button 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 or Me. (See Suspend/Resume/Power On

Button on page 32 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 back lighting when the display panel is closed.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 16 for more information.)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and scroll buttons). (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 19 for

more information.)

POINTS

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The media player that your LifeBook uses is determined by the configuration of your system.

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The terms “media” and “media disc” in this document refer to any of the possible media drives or media discs available for your LifeBook (i.e., DVD, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW).

Media Player

The media player allows you to play back a media disc.

(See Media Player Drive on page 40 for more information.)

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Media Player Eject Button

The Media Player Eject Button allows you to open the media player tray to remove or install a DVD, CD-R, or CD-ROM. (See Media Player Drive on page 40 for more

information.)

Emergency Media Player Tray Release

The Emergency Media Player Tray Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook.

LifeBook i Series – Section Two

Air Flow Vent

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Buttons

Figure 2-4 LifeBook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s left-side components.

PC Card Slots

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

page 45 for more information.)

Air Flow Vent

The air flow vent helps your LifeBook maintain a proper temperature.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Headphone Jack

Volume Control

Figure 2-5 LifeBook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s right-side components.

Headphone Jack

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

page 50 for more information.)

Stereo Line-in Jack

The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source. (See Stereo Line-In Jack on page 49 for more

information.)

Microphone Jack

Stereo Line-in Jack and Optical Digital

Audio-Out SPDIF

USB Port

Cooling Fan

Optical Digital Audio-Out

The optical digital audio-out 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.)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 49 for

more information.)

Volume Control

The volume control provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output. (See Volume Control on

page 18 for more information.)

USB Port

The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 49 for more

information.)

Cooling Fan

The cooling fan helps your LifeBook maintain a proper temperature.

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Anti-Theft Lock Slot

USB Port

RJ-11 Modem Jack

Reset Switch

Figure 2-6 LifeBook back panel

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s back panel components.

S-Video Port

The S-Video output is used to transmit the S-Video signal. The S-Video port is used to connect to a compatible TV or VCR.(See S-Video Out Port on page 50 for

more information.)

S-Video Port

External Monitor Port

DC Power Jack

WARNING

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.

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 50

for more information.)

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (See Modem

(RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 49 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 modems on all Fujitsu LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries.

USB Port

The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 49 for more

information.)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

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.

Reset Switch

The Reset Switch allows you to reboot the system in the event it gets hung up and cannot be exited using a software exit. Inserting a small device such as an opened paper clip into the Reset Switch hole will cause the system to reboot.

Expansion RAM Slot

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Figure 2-7 LifeBook bottom panel

Certificate of Authenticity Label (approximate location)

Main Unit and Configuration Label

Lithium ion Battery Bay

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

The 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 and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your LifeBook. (See

Configuration Label on page 75 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 37 for more information.)

Expansion RAM Slot

The expansion RAM slot allows you to add optional memory upgrades. (See Installing a Memory Upgrade Module on page 47 for more information.)

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Battery Charging

Power

AC Adapter

Battery Identifier

Battery Level

Media Player Access

Hard Drive Access

Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu 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.

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

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

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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.

Floppy Drive Access

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On: This means that either of the adapters are

PC Card Access

NumLk

ScrLk

CapsLk

currently in use.

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

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

The Battery Level indicator states whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within the battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook.

(Figure 2-9)

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11%

Critical Low or Dead Battery

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.

Shorted Battery

Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator

CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

(Figure 2-9)

Status Indicator Panel

POINT

If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, or the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicator will also be off.

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR

Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether the 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.

CAUTION

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

MEDIA PLAYER ACCESS INDICATOR

The Media Player Access indicator tells you that the media player drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the media player drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the media player drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active.

(See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 42 for more information)

NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

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.

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

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

FLOPPY DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Floppy Drive Access indicator states whether the external 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 39 for more information)

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS

The PC Card Access indicators state whether or not your LifeBook is accessing a PC Card. The indicators will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed. The first indicator represents the builtin PC card slot; the second indicates when a modular PC Card slot is installed. (See PC Cards on page 45 for more

information)

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Function Keys

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.

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Numeric keypad

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Cursor keys

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Function keys

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Windows 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.

Start Key

Application Key

Cursor Keys

POINT

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook has three Windows keys, consisting of two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.)

CURSOR KEYS

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

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.

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

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[FN+F4}: Pressing [F4] while holding down [FN] allows you to toggle between an internal mouse (touchpad) and an external mouse (PS/2-type).

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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 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.

Keyboard

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Volume Control

Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

CAUTION

Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. Both the main LifeBook volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other, but it should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the main volume control setting and the software setting will control the maximum knob setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

There is the hardware volume control located on the LifeBook itself, and the volume control set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. In addition to those, there are also application volume controls that are set individually within each program.

Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. For example:

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Your hardware volume control is all the way down, therefore your individual software application’s volume control has no effect on the volume.

We recommend that you use the hardware volume controls to set the upper limit for the sound level and then make fine adjustments with the Volume Control on the Taskbar and individual application software.

SETTING THE HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL

1. Turn the volume control knob to the right of your LifeBook to increase the volume.

2. Turn the volume control knob to the left to decrease the volume. (See figure 2-5 on page 11 for location)

Touchpad

Left Button

Scroll Button

Right Button

Touchpad Pointing Device

Figure 2-11 Touchpad pointing device

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. 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, a left and right button, and a scrolling 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. 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. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. (Figure 2-11)

POINT

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An external mouse can be connected to the USB port on your LifeBook, and 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 the specifications in your BIOS settings.

Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)

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To toggle between the internal mouse and an external mouse, press [F4] while holding down the [FN] button.

(See BIOS

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12)

Figure 2-12 Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

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

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operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.

(Figure 2-13)

Figure 2-13 Double-clicking

POINTS

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f the interval between clicks is too long, the

double-click will not be executed.

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Parameters for the Touchpad 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. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-14)

reached the desired section of the page, release the button. (Figure 2-15)

Figure 2-15 Scrolling

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

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

Figure 2-14 Dragging

SCROLLING

Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have

LifeBook Application Panel

Selector Switch

Application Launcher buttons

Figure 2-16 LifeBook Application Launcher Buttons

LifeBook Application Panel

A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook is the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to operate the media player drive as an independent audio media player or launch applications with the touch of one button.

POINTS

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LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook. If the date and time are incorrect, you can adjust this setting in the Windows Control Panel.

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The media player that your LifeBook uses is determined by the configuration of your system.

Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include a Media Player, Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel system makes your LifeBook more than just another notebook computer.

The panel consists of the following elements:

SELECTOR SWITCH

Located at the far left of the panel, this switch allows you to select the function of the panel—either as an Application Launcher, a Media Player, or as a lock. Set the switch to the middle position when the Application Launcher buttons are not being used.

APPLICATION LAUNCH MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS

When the selector switch is in the Application position, pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. When the selector switch is in the Media Player position, the buttons operate the media player, and when the selector switch is in the Lock position, the buttons are disabled and do nothing when pressed.

CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL

When you start Windows 98 Second Edition or Me, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray (the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed). When you see this icon you will know that the LifeBook Application Panel is active.

As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4. Click on Application Panel Setup.

The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your LifeBook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch

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