Fujitsu LifeBook P2040 User Manual

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

Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.

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The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.

PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink Network, Inc.

Crusoe, LongRun, and Transmeta are trademarks of the Transmeta Corporation.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.

Netscape 6.01 is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

PowerQuest and Drive Image are registered trademarks of PowerQuest Corporation.

InterVideo and WinDVD are trademarks of Intervideo, Inc.

SigmaTel is a registered trademark of SigmaTel, Inc.

Rage Mobility-M is a trademark of ATI Technologies, Inc.

McAfee is a registered trademark of Network Associates/ McAfee.com Inc.

The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook 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.

Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyrights 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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B5FH-4471-01EN-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: Base 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 P-2040

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

LifeBook P Series

CAUTION

Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu 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 LifeBook notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information:

1. The telephone number to which the LifeBook notebook is connected.

2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

3. That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant.

4. The FCC Registration Number.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still

have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68.

Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin-operated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is

subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers:

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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.

LifeBook notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations.

Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu 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.

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 notebook e possède un modem interne conforme aux normes de certification d’Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de télécommunica- tions 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, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur décon- necte 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 télépho- nique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un circuit téléphonique, utilisé par ce périphérique afin de prévenir toute surcharge. La terminaison d’une boucle peut être constituée de n’importe quelle combinaison de périphériques de sorte que le total de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques n’excède pas 100.

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.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent véri?er que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales.

LifeBook P 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 2.5A minimum.

AC Adapter output polarity:

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

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 LifeBook P Series

Table of Contents

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

AC Adapter Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Charging Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

DVD/CD-RW Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . .12

Hard Drive or Removable

Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Numeric Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Caps Lock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Scroll Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Quick Point Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Quick Point Device Control Adjustment . . . . . . .16

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Flexible Bay Devices

Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . .18

LifeBook Application Panel

Application Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

E-mail Notification LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using the E-mail Notification LED. . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the CD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .26

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Windows Product Activation

(Windows XP Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . .29

Installing Click Me! (Windows 2000 only) . . . . .29

Power Management

Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Hibernation Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

LifeBook P Series

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

External USB Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Software . . . . . . . .38

Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R, or CD-RW . . . . . . .38

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Software. . . . . . . 39

Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive

on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . .40

PC Cards

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . .42

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 43

Checking the Computer Recognition

of New Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

IEEE 1394 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Mini-VGA Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector. . . . . . . . . 46

Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Emergency DVD Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software

Drive Image® Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . 61

Care and Maintenance

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Floppy Disks and Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Learning About Your Application Software . . . . 73

LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 73

Windows XP Home Software Only . . . . . . . . . . 74

Windows 2000 Software Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Troubleshooting

Fujitsu Service Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Preface

LifeBook P Series

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook P Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a small but powerful computer. It is powered by a 800MHz Crusoe™ TM5800 processor with LongRun™ Power Management from Transmeta™, has a built-in color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the functionality 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® 2000 or Windows XP Home pre-installed.

The LifeBook P Series notebook is a completely selfcontained 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 notebook.

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

POINT

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

CAUTION

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

FUJITSU 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 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 online URL links.

WARRANTY

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions.

WARNING

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

LifeBook P Series – Section One

Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

LifeBook P Series – Section Two

Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your 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.

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LifeBook P Series notebook(Figure 2-1)

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

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External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-3)

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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

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Weight Saver

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Mini-VGA cable

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Driver and Application Restore CD

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this document)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Certification of Authenticity with operating system manual.

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Premium Care registration card and envelope

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Fujitsu Service Assistant flyer

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Fujitsu Service Assistant installation CD

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

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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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Modular 2nd battery

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High-capacity battery

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DVD Application CD

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CD-RW Application CD

Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

Figure 2-3 External Floppy Disk Drive

LifeBook P Series – Section Two

Display Panel

E-Mail Button

Closed Cover Switch

Display Panel Latches

LifeBook Application Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Stereo Speaker

Quick Point Pointing Device

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.

E-Mail Button

The E-Mail button helps you manage your e-mail.

(See E-mail Notification LED on page 20 for more information)

Closed Cover Switch

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

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button

Keyboard

Stereo Speaker

Quick Point Pointing Device

The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouselike buttons and one cursor control button. (See Quick

Point Pointing Device on page 15 for more information)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information)

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

The Suspend/Resume/Power On button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Suspend/Resume Button on page 30

for more information)

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more

information)

LifeBook Application Panel

The LifeBook Application Panel provides one-touch application launch capability. (See LifeBook Application

Panel on page 20 for more information)

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

(DVD/CD-RW drive installed)

Flexible Bay

DVD/CD-RW Drive Eject Button

Figure 2-5 LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate either the standard DVD/CD-RW Drive or an optional bay battery. If neither device is installed, the weight saver should be installed. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 18 for more

information)

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device.

DVD/CD-RW Drive Eject Button

The DVD/CD-RW Drive eject button releasing the drive tray under normal circumstances.

Emergency CD Tray Release

The Emergency CD Tray Release allows you to open the CD tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook.

Emergency CD Tray Release

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

LifeBook P Series – Section Two

Headphone Jack

PC Card Eject Button

PC Card Slot

Air Vents

Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Headphone Jack

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

page 45 for more information)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 41 for more information)

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards on page 41

for more information)

Mini-VGA Connector

Anti-theft Lock SlotIEEE 1394 Port

IEEE 1394 Jack

The 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.(See IEEE

1394 Jack on page 45 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

Mini-VGA Jack

The mini-VGA jack allows you to connect your LifeBook notebook to an external monitor with an optional cable adapter. (See Mini-VGA Port on page 46 for more infor-

mation)

Air Vents

The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating.

Microphone Jack

Optical Digital

Audio-/Line-Out

S-Video Jack

USB Ports

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Power Off Button

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

Modem (RJ-11) Jack

Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook back panel

DC Power Jack

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Optical Digital Audio-/Line-Out Jack

The optical digital audio-/line-out jack allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format or to use external speakers with your LifeBook. (See Optical

Digital Audio-Out Connector on page 46 for more information)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 46 for

more information)

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 45 for

more information)

USB Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 45 for

more information)

Power Off Button

The power off button allows you to shut down the system in the event that standard methods do not work.

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port

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

modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 45

for more information)

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 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.

POINT

The internal multinational 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.

For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsupc.com/modems

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection.

(See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 45 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 notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.

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Screw Hole for Removing the Keyboard

Battery Bay Release Button

Figure 2-8 LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

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

Lithium ion Battery Bay Lock Button

Slide this lock button to lock/unlock the internal battery.

Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location)

Battery Bay Release Button

Lithium ion Battery Bay

Battery Bay Release Button

Slide the release button to release the internal battery.

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 35 for more information)

Main Unit and Configuration Label

The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook.

Battery Charging Indicator

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Power

AC Adapter

Battery Identifier

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Access

Battery Level

Figure 2-9 Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu 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 notebook is in at that time.

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

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

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

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

AC ADAPTER INDICATOR

The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using.

PC Card Access

Hard Drive Access

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On: This means that either of the adapters are

Numeric Lock

Scroll Lock

Caps Lock

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 INDICATORS

The 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)

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

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CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

(Figure 2-10)

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 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.

DVD/CD-RW DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

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

Insert Notification Function on page 40 for more information)

HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

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

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATOR

The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card, even if there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 41 for more

information)

NUMERIC LOCK INDICATOR

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

CAPS LOCK INDICATOR

The Caps Lock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

SCROLL LOCK INDICATOR

The Scroll Lock indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

Function Keys

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Fn Key

Windows Start Key

Numeric Keypad

Figure 2-11 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-11)

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Windows Application Key

Cursor 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. (Figure 2-11)

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays 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 information regarding the Windows keys.)

(Figure 2-11)

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). (Figure 2-11)

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.

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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.

(Figure 2-11)

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

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

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[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “Entering the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 27)

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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 1280 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)

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

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

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

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

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

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[Fn+F11]: When a television is connected via the SVideo port, pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will toggle the display on and off.

* There are eight brightness levels.

** There are 17 audio levels.

Right Button

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Left Button

Cursor Control

Figure 2-12 Quick Point pointing device

Quick Point Pointing Device

The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and three buttons on the palm rest of your notebook. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball 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 button functions the same as a left mouse button while the right button has the same function as a right mouse button. When used with the cursor control, the middle button allows you to scroll up and down a screen. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure 2-12)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the top button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the bottom button once, and then immediately release it. (Figure 2-13)

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the top button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press and release the top button twice. (Figure 2-14)

Figure 2-14 Double-clicking

POINTS

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

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Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.

DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the top button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the top button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. (Figure 2-15)

Figure 2-13 Clicking

Figure 2-15 Dragging

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QUICK POINT DEVICE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. There are three aspects of Quick Point operation, which you can adjust:

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Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in doubleclicking.

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Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality.

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Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow.

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Volume Control

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

POINT

Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.

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Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9] functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding

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

POINT

There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle.

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Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.

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Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.

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

We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.

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Flexible Bay

Figure 2-16 Flexible Bay

Flexible Bay Devices

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-ROM combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-16)

The modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs, as well as the ability to write to CDs.

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

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

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Lithium ion Battery

Weight Saver

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Cold-swapping

To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-18)

1. Close any open files.

2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.

3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. 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.

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay Devices

REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES

To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay, you can perform either a cold-swapping or hotswapping of the device. Cold-swapping means swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off. Hot-swapping occurs when your system is powered on with a charged main battery or AC Adapter.

CAUTION

You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the notebook is in operation. If left empty, dust or foreign matter may accumulate inside the notebook.

Figure 2-18 Removing/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 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

To hot-swap Flexible Bay devices while the system is powered on, follow these steps:

1. Prior to performing the hot-swap, make sure you have a charged main battery installed, or an AC Adapter is powering the system.

2. If your system is in Suspend mode, press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.

3. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon (Windows 2000 Professional) or the Safely Remove Hardware icon (Windows XP Home) in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

4. From the list that appears, click the device you want to remove.

5. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device.

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

7. Press the Suspend/Resume button so that the computer goes into suspend state.

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CAUTION

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

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

10. You can now access and use the device.

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E-Mail Notification LED

E-Mail button

LifeBook Application Panel buttons

Figure 2-19 LifeBook Application Panel

LifeBook Application Panel

One of the unique features of your LifeBook is the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is actively running or in suspend mode.

Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that you use to operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. (For Windows XP users, it’s in Start -> Control Panel -> Application Panel.) They include Application Panel Setup, E-mail LED Setup, and Internet Setup. The LifeBook Application Panel makes your LifeBook more than just another notebook computer.

The panel consists of the following elements:

APPLICATION LAUNCH BUTTONS

There are two application launch buttons. When these are selected, user-defined applications will be launched. You can customize these buttons to open whichever applications you want when they are pressed. Note that although there is an Internet Setup tab in the Application Panel Setup window, there is no Internet-assigned button in this LifeBook model.

To use the E-mail LED notification, you must have access to a POP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication. Contact your service provider to determine if they support POP3 without Security Password Authentication.

DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup:

1. Click on Start.

2. (Windows 2000 only) Click on Settings.

3. Click on Control Panel.

4. Click on Application Panel.

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 notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific applications. For a list of the default applications associated with each button, refer to (See Application Launcher Defaults on page 72 for more information).

POINT

The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook. Please carefully select the tab you wish to change.

E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LED

By setting up the E-mail LED notification in conjunction with your E-mail button setup, you can connect to your ISP, check for and retrieve new mail, terminate connection, and activate the E-mail LED to notify that

new mail has arrived.

POINT

The E-mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an e-mail program.

To change an application associated with the Application A, Application B, or E-mail buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on Go To Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application.

When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You

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