Fujitsu LifeBook L2020 User's Guide

Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.

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(1) This device may not be allowed to cause

harmful interference,

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This will only plug into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged

or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water. d. If the product does not operate normally

when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions since improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to normal condition. e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, indicating a need for service.

14. CAUTION. When replacing the battery, be sure to install it with the polarities in the correct position. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommeded by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

15. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA, SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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HIGH SAFETY REQUIRED USE

This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use, but is not designed,developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss (hereinafter ‘High Safety Required Use’), including without limitation, nuclear power reaction core control in nuclear atomic facility, airplane automatic aircraft flight control, air traffic control, operation control in mass transport control system, medical instrument for life support system, missile launching control in weapon system. You shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required for the High Safety Required Use.

DATA STORAGE MEDIA AND CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

The only effective protection for the data stored in a computer, such as on a hard disk, is for you, Purchaser to regularly back up the data. Fujitsu and its affiliates, suppliers, service providers and resellers shall not be responsible for any software programs, data or other information stored or used on any media or part of any Product returned to Fujitsu or its service providers for Warranty Service or other repair, including but not limited to the costs of recovering such programs, data or other information. It is solely your responsibility as the Purchaser to back up any software programs, data, or information stored on any storage media or any part of a Product returned for Warranty Service or repair to the designated service centers.

AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS WARNING

FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.

Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the Australian EMI Standards.

Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be operated in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This modem has been specifically configured to ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do not adjust your modem or software outside the values indicated below. To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.

Call Attempts/Retries:

Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a connection to a given number (Note: if the modem can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful, there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again.

Failure to set the modem, and any application software used with the modem, to the values shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, this would be in violation of the Labelling Notice for this equipment, and the Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of non-compliant equipment.

NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS connections are likely to be restricted to lower bit rates when connected to some PSTN implementations. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

This equipment shall not be used in any manner, which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:

For repeat calls to the same number.

There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.

For Automatic calls to different numbers.

The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.

For Automatically answered Incoming Calls

Incoming calls shall be answered between 3 and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.

For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all devices connected to a single line at anytime should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment is 0.5.

This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.

This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. It is strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not used.

WARNING

CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/ APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDE THE NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.

Note: Modem setting in Windows

A. If you are located in Australia

1. Click Start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

B. If you are located in New Zealand

1. Click start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

Note:

The screens and illustrations shown in this examples may slightly vary depending on the operating environment that you have installed.

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Fujitsu LifeBook® L Series

Table of Contents

NAMES OF THE PARTS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............. 1

Front panel ...................................................1

Side panels .................................................. 3

Bottom panel ................................................6

Rear panel ................................................... 7

STATUS INDICATING LEDS ............. 9

Power Indicator ............................................ 9

Charging Status Indicator ............................ 9

Power Level Indicator ...................................9

Num Lock (Numerical Lock) Indicator ..........10

CD Access Indicator .................................... 10

Hard Disk Aaccess Indicator ........................10

Caps Lock Key .............................................10

Scroll Lock Indicator ..................................... 10

Incoming Mail Indicator ................................ 10

RUNNING THE COMPUTER

ON ITS BATTERY ......................... 11

Charging the battery .................................... 11

Running the computer on its battery ............ 11

Checking the power level of the battery ....... 12

Changing the internal battery pack .............. 14

POWER SOURCES ........................... 16

Connecting the power adapters ................... 16

Power On ..................................................... 17

Power Off ..................................................... 17

INSTALLING MEMORY ..................... 18

Preparing what are needed .......................... 18

Installing memory .........................................18

Checking the memory capacity ....................22

TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 23

Identifying the Problem ................................ 23

Specific Problems ........................................ 23

Troubleshooting Table ..................................24

NOTE:

A copy of LifeBook User's Manual is located on your Microsoft Windows Desktop and Software Drivers CD. You can use this LifeBook User's Manual to find out more information about the functions and features of your notebook.

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NAMES OF THE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Front panel

1. Infrared/remote-control detector

Detects infrared rays from the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Do not touch this window when wireless communications are held. Doing so could cause degradation in communication performance.

2. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Information display device of your computer.

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The phenomena described below are due to the characteristics of LCD panels

and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective.

About the characteristics of LCD panels

• Your computer’s LCD was manufactured through the use of high technologies. For technical reasons, your LCD might have picture elements or dots that do not light up or those that always stay on.

• Colors reproduced by LCD panels vary to some extent from product to product for reasons of manufacturing processes. Also, a slight unevenness of density may show up as a result of changes in temperature.

Using the LCD dimmed for a long period of time could shorten the life of its backlight.

3. One-touch buttons

Used to start applications or play music CDs.

4. Infrared remote-control detector

Detects infrared rays from the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Do not touch this window when wireless communications are held. Doing so could result in degradation in communication performance.

5. Speakers

Sound output devices of your computer.

6. Keyboard lock

Allows you to lock and unlock the connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard.

7. Status indicating LEDs

Indicate the operating status of your computer.

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7 8

Side panels

 Left panel of the computer

1. Power switch

Used to turn on the computer, to place it into standby (hibernation) mode, and to resume system operation. Slide the switch to the O position to turn Off the computer, or to the position to 1 turn it On.

2. SD/Memory stick port

Allows you to insert an optional memory card.

3. PC card slots

Allows you to insert optional PC cards. The slot on the right side and the slot on the left side are called slot 1 and slot 2, respectively.

4. Wireless switch

Used to turn On and Off the Wireless LAN device.

5. PC card eject buttons

Used to eject the PC card.

6. Woofer

A Hi-Fidelity speaker that provides superb audio performance.

7. Antitheft lock

Allows you to connect a commercially available antitheft cable to your computer.

The antitheft lock is designed for Kensington Microsaver Security System.

8. DC-IN jack

Used to connect the supplied AC adapter.

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 Right panel of the computer

Before connecting headphones or a

microphone to your computer, always turn down your computer’s master volume to a minimum. Failure to do so could result in damage to the audio unit connected or could adversely affect your hearing.

1. CD/DVD drive

Your computer comes standard with a CDRW/DVD-ROM drive. The CD/DVD drive allows you to read information from CD/DVDs and play music CDs and DVD-Videos.

2. CD eject button

Press this button to insert a disk in the CD/ DVD drive or to eject it. This button is operative only when the computer is turned on.

3. Mic (microphone) jack

Allows you to connect a commercially available monaural microphone with a Ø3.5 mini-plug. This jack does not support some types of microphones (e.g., dynamic microphone), so you should consult a salesperson before purchasing a microphone.

4. Headphone jack

Allows you to connect commercially available headphones with a Ø3.5 mini-plug. This jack is not compatible with some types of cable connectors, so you should consult a salesperson before purchasing headphones.

When you are listening to music with

headphones, be careful not to turn up the volume excessively. Listening to very loud sounds for a long time could adversely affect your hearing. When you are wearing headphones connected to the computer, do not turn or off the computer, or very loud sounds could adversely affect your hearing.

5. IEEE* 1394 (DV) port (*: pronounced “aitriple-ee”)

Allows you to connect a peripheral device, such as a digital video camera (DVC), to the computer through a DV cable.

6. Woofer

A Hi-Fidelity speaker that provides superb audio performance.

7. USB port

Allows you to connect a peripheral device compliant with USB standard.

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(Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.)

Bottom panel

1. Internal battery pack

An internal battery pack is installed here.

Rear panel

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1. Handle

Used when carrying your computer.

2. Air outlet

Opening through which heat is forcibly discharged from the computer. When you turn on the computer, the cooling fan rotates for a few seconds. When the temperature in the computer rises high, the cooling fan automatically starts to rotate to discharge heat from the computer.

Do not obstruct the air outlet. Doing so prevents heat from being discharged from the computer and could result in damage to your computer.

Do not put anything around the air outlet. Objects placed around it, if any, may be heated by heat discharged through the air outlet.

3. Expansion RAM module slot

Used to install additional memory.

4. Modem port

Allows you to connect your computer to a phone line through the supplied modular cable for using an online service or browsing the Internet.

5. LAN port

Allows you to connect your computer to a LAN (local area network), using an optional LAN cable.

6. Air inlet

Opening through which the cooling fan takes outside air into the computer.

Be careful not to obstruct the air inlet.

Doing so prevents heat from being discharged from the computer and could result in damage to your computer.

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(Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.)

STATUS INDICATING LEDS

When your computer is turned off, no

indicators are displayed on the status indicating LCD, except when the battery pack is being charged.

1. Power Indicator

Indicates the operating status of the computer.

• Lit green: The computer is turned on.

• Blinks green: The computer is on standby.

• Not lit: The computer is turned off.

2. Charging Status

Indicator

When the AC adapter is connected to your computer, this indicator lets you know whether the battery pack is being charged.

• Lit green

Fully charged or not charged because no battery pack is installed

• Lit orange

Being charged

• Blinks orange Charging suspended (because a battery temperature alarm was set off *)

• Not lit Not charged because no AC adapter is connected

*: If the internal battery becomes very hot or

cold for some reason, the battery protection feature will be activated and set off a battery temperature alarm to stop charging the battery.

3. Power Level Indicator

Indicates the state of charge or remaining life of the internal battery pack.

• Lit green Between 51% and 100% charged*

• Lit orange Between 50% and 13% charged*

• Lit red Between 0% and 12% charged*

• Blinks orange Measuring the remaining life of the internal battery pack (4 seconds after being installed)

• Blinks red Something is wrong with the battery.

• Not lit No battery installed

If you install the internal battery pack

when the computer is off, the power level indicator will blink for a while, then indicate the power level of the battery pack for 5 seconds. Or it will turns off if the battery pack is not charged.

If the AC adapter is not connected when the internal battery pack is installed, the

power level indicator will not stay on but blink at intervals of 6 seconds: ON for 1 second and OFF for 5 seconds.

4. CD Access Indicator

Lit when access is being made to the CD.

5. Hard Disk Aaccess Indicator

Lit when access is being made to the hard disk.

Never press the power button when the hard disk access indicator is lit. Doing so could result in the corruption of data on the hard disk.

7. A Caps Lock Key

Lit when the keyboard is placed in [Caps Lock] mode. To enter or exit [Caps Lock] mode, press the [Caps Lock] key while holding down the [Shift] key.

8. Scroll Lock Indicator

Lit when the window is locked so that it cannot be scrolled up or down. To enter or exit [Scroll Lock] mode, press the [Num Lock] key while holding down the [Fn] key. The reaction of the window depends on the application used.

9. Incoming Mail Indicator

Blinks each time you get incoming e-mail if a onetouch button is so set up.

6. 1 Num Lock (Numerical Lock) Indicator

Lit when the keyboard is placed in [Num Lock] mode. To enter or exit [Num Lock] mode, press the [Num Lock] key.

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RUNNING THE COMPUTER ON ITS BATTERY

Charging the battery

1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer.

2. The charging status indicator lights up.

It indicates whether the battery pack is being charged.

3. When the charging status indicator turns green, disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.

Charge the supplied battery pack before using it for the first time after purchase

or if it is not recharged for more than one month.

To fully charge the battery pack, continue charging until the charging

status indicator turns green. When the battery pack is 90% or more

charged, it cannot be recharged even when the AC adapter is connected. The battery pack can be recharged when its power level (or remaining battery life) is 89% or less.

The chargeability of the battery pack decreases when it is charged in an very

hot or cold place. When the battery pack is very hot, for

example, immediately after the use of the computer, the battery protection feature may be activated to prevent the battery from being recharged. (If this happens, the charging status indicator blinks orange.) When the battery temperature comes down, your computer automatically restarts to charge the battery pack.

Running the computer on its battery

This section explains how to run your computer on its battery pack.

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your computer and press the power button to start the computer.

Power button

Turn on the main power switch if it is in the OFF position.

The operating time of the battery pack shortens when it is used in a cold place.

The chargeability of the battery pack decreases after it has been used over a

long period of time, and its operating time shortens accordingly. If the battery runs down soon, replace it with a new battery.

A rise in the battery temperature may slow down your computer. If this

happens, connect the AC adapter to your computer.

Checking the power level of the battery

 Battery temperature alarm

(charging status indicator)

When the computer is turned on or the battery is being charged, the power level indicator lights up or blinks to let you know the state of charge of the internal battery pack.

 The way the power level indicator

shows the power level

Lit when the computer is running or blinks when the computer is on standby.

Lit/blinks green: Battery is between about

↓ 51% and 100% charged.

Lit/blinks orange: Battery is between about

↓ 13% and 50% charged.

Lit/blinks red: Low battery condition (about

12% or less charged) or dead battery condition (0% charged). When the battery starts to run low (low battery condition), your computer sounds a low battery alarm through the speakers.

For reasons of the characteristics of lithium-ion batteries, the power level

indictor may not correctly indicate the state of charge of the battery under certain conditions (temperature conditions, number of times the battery has been discharged and recharged, and so on).

When the battery is 90% or more charged, it cannot be recharged even

when the AC adapter is connected to your computer. The battery can be recharged when its power level is 89% or less.

If the battery pack becomes very hot or cold, the charging status indicator will blink orange to tell that the battery protection feature has been activated and stopped charging the battery. When the battery pack temperature returns to normal, the charging status indicator stops blinking and turns orange, and your computer automatically restarts to charge the battery pack.

 Battery failure alarm (power level

indicator)

If the battery pack cannot be charged normally, the power level indicator will blink red.

If the power level indicator blinks red, turn off the computer and remove and reinstall the battery pack correctly. If the power level indicator blinks red even though the battery pack is installed correctly, it is in a defective condition or at the end of its useful life. So replace it with a new one.

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 Low battery condition

When the battery is discharged to a very low level, the power level indicator lights or blinks red. If this happens, connect the AC adapter to your computer immediately to recharge the battery.

The use of a weak battery may result in the lost of the data you are currently

creating or saving. When the battery starts to run low, connect the AC adapter to your computer as soon as possible, or if no AC adapter is available, immediately save the data you are creating, exit all programs and turn off your computer.

Reading or writing data on the hard disk requires a large amount of electric

power. Therefore, when the battery is weak, connect the AC adapter to your computer before reading or writing data on the hard disk.

Leaving the battery weak for a specific period of time causes the computer to

automatically go into standby mode. When data is being read or written on the hard disk, however, the computer does not go into standby mode before the reading or writing of data is complete.

Your computer is configured by default so that it will go into standby mode when

the power level reaches about 3%.

 Precautions in using the battery

pack

The battery pack is shock-sensitive. To avoid damage due to shock, be careful

not to drop the battery pack when installing or removing it. For safety’s sake, do not use any battery that has been given a strong impact. The use of a damaged battery could results in an electric shock or explosion.

Do not take the battery apart

Taking the battery apart or touching its internal components could result in an electric shock or fire.

About the battery life

- Batteries are consumable and gradually deteriorate with the passage of time even when they are not used. Therefore, to check the condition of your battery pack, you should run your computer on the battery pack at least once a month.

- Leaving the battery pack in a hot place for a long time accelerates the deterioration of the battery.

- The battery pack is consumable and its chargeability decreases gradually as it is used. When the battery reaches the end of its useful life, replace it with a new one.

- The battery becomes exhausted in a very short time when its useful life is ending.

- When the battery reaches the end of its useful life, remove it from the computer. Leaving a dead battery in the computer could cause shock hazards or fire.

About the disposal of the battery pack

- Before disposing of the battery pack, take necessary measures to prevent it from shorting, for example, sealing its connector with an insulating tape. After removing the internal battery pack, do not mix it with other types of battery.

The internal battery pack (lithium-ion battery) contains precious resources. Therefore, you should dispose of the disused battery pack as a recyclable material if possible.

About the operating time

- The energy saving features of your computer helps you conserve battery power.

- Battery life greatly varies depending on the ambient temperature. The life of a battery may shorten when it is used in a cold place.

You should power your computer from the AC adapter when:

- Using an online service or navigating the Internet.

- Using the hard disk or DVD/CD drive frequently.

- Connecting to a LAN.

- Resetting the computer to the factory defaults.

- Connecting two or more external devices, such as PC cards and USB devices, to your computer at the same time.

Changing the internal battery pack

Be sure to turn off your computer before changing the internal battery pack. To

avoid shock hazards and fire, be careful not to touch internal components of the computer, including the battery connector.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Tip your computer with LCD facing upward.

Tip your computer toward you carefully so that it will not hit against anything.

3. Remove the internal battery pack while pressing the tabs in the direction of the arrow.

The internal battery pack is detached from the connector.

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Internal battery

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pack

4. Install a new battery pack

Insert the new battery pack into the battery housing with the slit in the battery pack aligned with the projection on the computer, and push in the battery pack until it clicks into place.

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After removing the internal battery pack, take necessary measures to prevent a short circuit, for example, sealing its connector with an insulating tape. After removing the battery pack, do not mix it with other types of battery.

The internal battery pack (lithium-ion battery) contains precious resources. Therefore, you should dispose of the disused battery pack as a recyclable material if possible.

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Internal battery pack

DC Power Jack

DC Output Cable

AC Adapter

AC Cable

POWER SOURCES

Your LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery an AC adapter.

Connecting the power adapters

The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and charging the batteries.

Connecting the AC adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

Switching from AC adapter power to battery power

1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.

2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch from

DC power to battery power.

The Lithium ion battery is not charged at the point of purchase. Remember to connect the AC adapter to your notebook to charge the battery fully before you use it for the first time.

Power On

Power/Suspend/Resume button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook.

When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one battery is installed and charged, or that the AC adapter is connected and has power.

To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume located above the keyboard. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, or you can turn it off.

Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook.

When you power on your LifeBook notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.

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Notebook

Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time.

Power Off

Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from Windows, check that the Hard Drive, optical drive, PC Card and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your LifeBook notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

Never turn your LifeBook notebook off while an application is running. Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power. If files are open when you turn the power off, you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors.

Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows, allows your LifeBook notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors.

The proper sequence is:

1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut

Down.

2. Select the Shut Down option from within the

Windows Shut Down dialog box.

3. Click OK to shut down your LifeBook

notebook.

After satisfactory completion of the POST, your Life-Book notebook will load your operating system.

If you are going to store your LifeBook notebook for a month or more, see the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.

INSTALLING MEMORY

Here are the initial and maximum memory capacities of your computer.

Initial memory capacity Maximum memory capacity

256 MB 768 MB

Preparing what are needed

• Memory (expansion RAM module)

1 memory module can be installed.

Installing memory

When installing or removing memory, be sure to turn off your computer and

disconnect the AC adapter to avoid shock hazards.

Keep small objects, such as covers, caps and screws, out of the reach of

babies and children to avoid the danger of suffocation. In the event a baby or child has swallowed such an object, consult the doctor immediately.

Memory is composed of static-sensitive parts and it is easily broken by static

electricity built up in a human body. Before handling memory, always touch an appropriate metal object to discharge static electricity from your body.

When installing or removing memory, be sure to turn off your computer in

advance. If you install or remove memory with the computer placed in standby or hibernation mode, data could become lost or the computer or memory could be damaged.

To avoid damage, do not to touch internal components unnecessarily.

To avoid damage, be careful not to drop small parts into your computer.

1. Turn off the computer by sliding the main power switch to the O position, and disconnect the AC adaptor.

2. If the keyboard is detached, attach it.

3. Close the keyboard.

Fold the tilt feet flat.

Certain components around the memory slots become very hot.

To avoid possible burns, do not install or remove memory immediately after turning off the computer but wait for its internal components to cool down.

When installing or removing a memory module, hold it by the edge so as not to

touch any contacts or IC. Also, be careful not to touch internal components or terminals of the computer. Touching these parts with oily fingers could result in a poor connection.

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4. Raise the LCD panel.

5. Tip your computer carefully toward you and place it on its LCD panel, as shown in the figure below.

When tipping your computer toward you, do it on a flat desk or the like covered

with a soft cloth. Be careful that the LCD, in particular, does not touch any object with sharp edges or projections.

When tipping your computer toward you, be especially careful not to give an

impact to it nor drop it.

7. Install memory.

Insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the projection on the connector, and push the memory down until it clicks into place.

Notch in the RAM module

8. Attach the expansion RAM module slot cover and secure it with screws.

Attach the cover removed in step 6.

6. Remove the screws (2) shown in the figure below, and detach the expansion RAM module slot cover.

Cover

 Changing the memory

1. Turn off the computer by sliding the main power switch to the O position, and disconnect the AC adopter.

2. If the keyboard is detached, attach it.

3. Close the keyboard.

Fold the tilt feet flat.

4. Raise the LCD panel.

When tipping your computer toward you, do it on a flat desk or the like covered

with a soft cloth. Be careful that the LCD, in particular, does not touch any object with sharp edges or projections.

When tipping your computer toward you, be especially careful not to give an

impact to it nor drop it.

6. Remove the screws (2) shown in the figure below, and detach the expansion RAM module slot cover.

Cover

5. Tip your computer carefully toward you and place it on its LCD panel, as shown in the figure below.

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7. Remove the memory.

Undo the hooks on both sides that secure the memory module. The memory raises itself slightly. Then pull the memory diagonally upward to remove it from the slot.

8. Install a new memory module.

Insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the projection on the connector, and push the memory down until it clicks into place.

Notch in the RAM module

9. Attach the expansion RAM module slot cover and secure it with screws.

Attach the cover removed in step 6.

Cover

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After changing memory, check the memory capacity of your computer to

be sure that the memory is installed correctly.

Checking the memory capacity

If the memory is not installed correctly, the error message “Expansion memory

error” or another message in English may appear or nothing may be displayed on your desktop when you turn on the computer for the first time after installing the memory. If such a case, press and hold down the power button for 4 seconds or more to turn off your computer, and remove and reinstall the memory.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Click the “Start” button and select “Control Panel”.

The Control Panel window appears.

3. Click “Performance and Maintenance”, and then “System”.

The “System Properties” dialog box appears.

4. Check if the circled numerical value in the figure below has increased by the size of memory you added.

In this example, 256 MB of memory has been installed a computer. Your system uses 128 MB of memory as graphic memory (can be adjusted from 16,32,64 and 128MB from BIOS), so that a memory capacity 128MB smaller than the actual memory capacity is displayed in this window. The memory capacity displayed may be further 1 MB less than the actual memory capacity, depending on the system configuration.

You can change the graphic memory (VRAM) size, using “UMA Video Memory Size” in the “Advanced menu of BIOS Setup”.

5. Click “OK”.

The “Performance and Maintenance” dialog box appears again.

If the memory capacity displayed is not correct, check if the memory is installed properly.

Memory capacity

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