Copyright
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.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.
Crusoe™ and Transmeta™ are trademarks of the Transmeta 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.
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 doubleD 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.
© Copyright 2002 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced,
or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or
transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.
Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(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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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 builtin 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 tech-
nician 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 posi-
tion. 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 reactioncore 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
WARNING
Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating
outside the New Zealand EMI Standards.
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Note: Modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me
The default modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me operating system is United States of
America. If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate country
where you are located.
The Modem will only operate with Tone Dialing; Selection of Pulse dialing is not possible.
Please see below instruction for quick modem setup.
A. If you are located in Australia
1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.
2. Choose Australia in “What country/region
are you in now?”
3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”
4. Close
B. If you are located in New Zealand
1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.
2. Choose New Zealand in “What country/
region are you in now?”
3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”
4. Close
Note:
Please check with your local distributor for the availability of Win Me and Win 98SE support.
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Note: Modem setting in Windows XP
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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NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT
Warnings
This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and
correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their meanings
are as follows. Please learn these icons before reading this manual. Learning these icons will be
useful for understanding this manual.
Icon Meaning
WARNING
CAUTION
The symbols below are used together with the icons above to indicate what type of danger or
damage is involved.
Symbol Meaning
Incorrect handling or ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous
situation that could result in death or severe injury.
Incorrect handling or ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous
situation that could result in moderate or minor injury or could result in
equipment damage.
The symbol indicates a w arning or caution. The symbol inside the
indicates the concrete nature of the warning. (The example on the left
is a caution for electric shock.)
The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior. The symbol inside
the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition. (The
example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)
The indicates instructions that must be followed. The symbol inside
indicates the concrete nature of those instructions. (The example on
the left tells you to unplug the power plug from the socket.)
Key notation and operation methods
Explanations of key operations do not show all the characters on the keyboard. Instead they
indicate just the keys necessary to the explanation as follows.
Examples: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [ → ] key
When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time, this is indicated by connecting them with
[+].
Examples: [Ctrl] + [F3] keys; [Shift] + [ ↑ ] key
Screen examples
The screens shown in this manual are examples. Please understand that the file names and
screens you use may be different.
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Notation in text
Here is what symbols in text mean.
Symbol Meaning
Critical Points
Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or
software.
Gives the meaning and brief explaination of a term.
Column
→ Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual.
Command input (key input)
Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing
keys) is indicated as follows.
Example:
In the position indicated in the example above by the ↑, the space left between the characters
indicates that a space needs to be left in the entry by pressing the space bar (the long key with
nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard). Commands are written in this
manual as lowercase latin letters, but uppercase letters may be used.
Product names
The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual.
“Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system” is written as “Windows XP”.
“Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.
“Microsoftt® Millennium® Edition operating system” is written as “Windows Me”
“Microsoft® MS-DOS® operating system Version 6.2/V” is written as “MS-DOS”.
“Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1” is written as “Windows 3.1”.
“Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 3.5” and “Microsoft® Windows
NT® Workstation operating system Version 3.5” are both written as “Windows NT 3.5”.
“Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 3.51” and “Microsoft® Windows
NT® Workstation and NT Server Version 4.0” are both written as “Windows NT 4.0”.
“Windows NT 3.51” and “Windows NT 4.0” are both written as Windows NT.
“Fujitsu LifeBook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.
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Configuration of this Manual
SECTION 1
This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the
names of the parts and their functions, quick point operation methods and other devices.
SECTION 2
This section explains installation of options for this computer.
SECTION 3
This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are
displayed. Care and Maintenance. Read this section as the necessity arises.
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1
1. Locating the Controls and Connectors ...............................2
Top and Front Components ................................................................. 2
Left-Side Panel Components............................................................... 4
Right-Side Panel Components ............................................................ 5
Back Panel Components ..................................................................... 6
Bottom Components ............................................................................ 8
2. Status Indicator LCD............................................................. 9
3. Keyboard ..............................................................................12
Using The Keyboard .......................................................................... 12
4. Quick Point Pointing Device ...............................................14
5. Volume Control ....................................................................16
Controlling The Volume ..................................................................... 16
6. Flexible Bay Devices ...........................................................17
Removing and Installing Modular Devices ........................................ 17
7. LifeBook Application Panel ................................................20
Application Launch Buttons ............................................................... 20
E-MAIL Notification LED .................................................................... 20
Desktop Control Panel....................................................................... 21
Using The E-MAIL Notification LED .................................................. 22
Using The CD Player ......................................................................... 22
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1. Power Sources.....................................................................26
Connecting The Power Adapters ....................................................... 26
2. Display Panel .......................................................................27
Opening The DIisplay Panel .............................................................. 27
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness ................................................... 27
Closing The Display Panel................................................................. 28
3. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook ...................................... 29
Power On ........................................................................................... 29
Boot Sequence .................................................................................. 29
BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 30
Booting the System ........................................................................... 30
Windows Product Activation (WINDOWS XP only) ........................... 31
4. Power Management .............................................................32
Suspend/Resume Button .................................................................. 32
Suspend Mode .................................................................................. 32
Hibernation Feature ........................................................................... 33
Display Timeout ................................................................................. 34
Hard Disk Timeout ............................................................................. 34
Windows Power Management ........................................................... 34
Restarting the System ....................................................................... 34
Power Off ........................................................................................... 35
5. Lithium ion Battery..............................................................36
Recharging the Batteries ................................................................... 36
Replacing the Battery ........................................................................ 38
6. External USB Floppy Disk Drive ........................................ 40
Loading a Disk ................................................................................... 40
Ejecting a Disk ................................................................................... 40
Preparing a Disk for Use ................................................................... 41
7. DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ..................................................42
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Software................................................. 42
Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R, or CD-RW (“MEDIA”) ............................. 43
Removing Media ............................................................................... 44
Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Software ............................................. 44
Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive on Battery Power................................ 45
Auto Insert Notification Function ....................................................... 46
8. PC Cards .............................................................................. 47
Installing PC Cards............................................................................ 47
Removing PC Cards .......................................................................... 48
9. Memory Upgrade Module ...................................................49
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module ................................................ 49
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module .............................................. 52
Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity ....... 52
10. Device Ports......................................................................... 54
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack ........................................................ 54
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack ................................................................. 54
IEEE 1394 Jack ................................................................................. 55
S-Video Out Port ............................................................................... 55
Universal Serial Bus Ports ................................................................. 55
Headphone Jack................................................................................ 55
Microphone Jack ............................................................................... 56
Mini-VGA Port .................................................................................... 56
Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector.................................................. 57
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SECTION 3
1. Troubleshooting ..................................................................60
Identifying the Problem ...................................................................... 60
Specific Problems .............................................................................. 60
Troubleshooting Table ........................................................................ 61
Power On Self Test Messages ........................................................... 70
Emergency DVD Tray Release .......................................................... 73
2. Care and Maintenance ........................................................74
Batteries ............................................................................................ 76
Floppy Disks and Drives .................................................................... 76
Media Care ........................................................................................ 77
PC Cards ........................................................................................... 78
3. Glossary ...............................................................................79
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1
1. Locating the Controls and Connectors ...............................2
Top and Front Components ................................................................. 2
Left-Side Panel Components............................................................... 4
Right-Side Panel Components ............................................................ 5
Back Panel Components ..................................................................... 6
Bottom Components ............................................................................ 8
2. Status Indicator LCD............................................................. 9
3. Keyboard ..............................................................................12
Using The Keyboard .......................................................................... 12
4. Quick Point Pointing Device ...............................................14
5. Volume Control ....................................................................16
Controlling The Volume ..................................................................... 16
6. Flexible Bay Devices ...........................................................17
Removing and Installing Modular Devices ........................................ 17
7. LifeBook Application Panel ................................................20
Application Launch Buttons ............................................................... 20
E-MAIL Notification LED .................................................................... 20
Desktop Control Panel....................................................................... 21
Using The E-MAIL Notification LED .................................................. 22
Using The CD Player ......................................................................... 22
SECTION 2
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1. Power Sources.....................................................................26
Connecting The Power Adapters ....................................................... 26
2. Display Panel .......................................................................27
Opening The DIisplay Panel .............................................................. 27
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness ................................................... 27
Closing The Display Panel................................................................. 28
3. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook ...................................... 29
Power On ........................................................................................... 29
Boot Sequence .................................................................................. 29
BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 30
Booting the System ........................................................................... 30
Windows Product Activation (WINDOWS XP only) ........................... 31
4. Power Management .............................................................32
Suspend/Resume Button .................................................................. 32
Suspend Mode .................................................................................. 32
Hibernation Feature ........................................................................... 33
Display Timeout ................................................................................. 34
Hard Disk Timeout ............................................................................. 34
Windows Power Management ........................................................... 34
Restarting the System ....................................................................... 34
Power Off ........................................................................................... 35
5. Lithium ion Battery..............................................................36
Recharging the Batteries ................................................................... 36
Replacing the Battery ........................................................................ 38
6. External USB Floppy Disk Drive ........................................ 40
Loading a Disk ................................................................................... 40
Ejecting a Disk ................................................................................... 40
Preparing a Disk for Use ................................................................... 41
7. DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ..................................................42
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Software................................................. 42
Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R, or CD-RW (“MEDIA”) ............................. 43
Removing Media ............................................................................... 44
Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Software ............................................. 44
Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive on Battery Power................................ 45
Auto Insert Notification Function ....................................................... 46
8. PC Cards .............................................................................. 47
Installing PC Cards............................................................................ 47
Removing PC Cards.......................................................................... 48
9. Memory Upgrade Module ...................................................49
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module ................................................ 49
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module .............................................. 52
Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity ....... 52
10. Device Ports......................................................................... 54
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack ........................................................54
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack ................................................................. 54
IEEE 1394 Jack ................................................................................. 55
S-Video Out Port ............................................................................... 55
Universal Serial Bus Ports................................................................. 55
Headphone Jack................................................................................ 55
Microphone Jack ............................................................................... 56
Mini-VGA Port .................................................................................... 56
Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector.................................................. 57
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SECTION 3
1. Troubleshooting ..................................................................60
Identifying the Problem...................................................................... 60
Specific Problems.............................................................................. 60
T roub leshooting Table ........................................................................ 61
Power On Self Test Messages ........................................................... 70
Emergency DVD Tray Release .......................................................... 73
2. Care and Maintenance ........................................................74
Batteries ............................................................................................ 76
Floppy Disks and Drives.................................................................... 76
Media Care ........................................................................................ 77
PC Cards ........................................................................................... 78
3. Glossary ...............................................................................79
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Top and Front Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components.
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1 Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.
2 Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
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3 E-Mail Button
The E-Mail button helps you manage your e-mail.
4 Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed.
5 Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
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6 Quick Point Pointing Device
The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouse-like buttons and one cursor control button.
7 Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.
8 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.
9 Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your
LifeBook notebook.
! LifeBook Application Panel
The LifeBook Application Panel provides one-touch application launch capability.
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Left-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
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1 Flexible Bay (DVD/CD-RW drive installed)
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.
2 Flexible Bay Eject Lever
The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device.
3 Emergency CD Tray Release
The Emergency CD Tray Release allows you to open the CD tray without powering on your
LifeBook notebook.
4 DVD/CD-RW Drive Eject Button
The DVD/CD-RW Drive eject button releasing the drive tray under normal circumstances.
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Right-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
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1 Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or pow ered external speakers.
2 PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card.
3 PC Card Eject Button
The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
4 IEEE 1394 Jack
The 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and a peripheral such as a digital video
camera.
5 Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
6 Mini-VGA Jack
The mini-VGA jack allows y ou to connect y our Lif eBook notebook to an e xternal monitor with an
optional cable adapter.
7 Air Vents
The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating.
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Back Panel Components
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.
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1 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.
2 Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an e xternal mono microphone.
3 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.
4 USB Ports
The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
5 Power Off Button
The power off button allows y ou to shut do wn the system in the event that standard methods do
not work.
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6 Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational
56K modem.
CAUTION
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the
internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or
your entire 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.
7 LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection.
8 DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the
internal Lithium ion battery.
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Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
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1 Battery Bay Release Button
Slide the release button to release the internal battery.
2 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 Lithiumion battery.
3 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.
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SECTION 1
2. Status Indicator LCD
The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu Lif eBook
notebook These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating.
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Battery
Identifier
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1 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.
• Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for
use.
• Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode.
• Steady Off: This means that your system is either in 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.
2 AC Adapter Indicator ( )
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the A C adapter or the
batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook
notebook is using.
• On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use.
• Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected.
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3 Battery Level Indicators ( )
The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the
optional second Lithiumion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithiumion battery ,
while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Ba y optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states
how much charge is availab le within each installed battery. The symbol will only be display ed f or
a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook.
76%-100% Charging
76%-100%
51%-75%
26%-50%
11%-25%
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
CAUTION
A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.
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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.
4 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 oper ates whether the po wer s witch 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.
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5 DVD/CD-RW Drive Access Indicator ( )
The DVD/CD-R W Access indicator tells you that the D VD/CD-RW combo driv e is being accessed.
If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your
system is checking the D VD/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.
6 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator ( )
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed.
7 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.
8 Numeric Lock Indicator ( )
The Numeric Lock indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad
mode.
9 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.
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3. 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.
• Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard
characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to tog-gle between the standard
character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.
• Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to
the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.
• Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to
produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.
Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as
the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.
Function Keys
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1 Numeric Keypad
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric
keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk
feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9,
perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points
( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are
marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.
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Windows Application Key
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2 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 ref er to your Windows documentation for additional
information regarding the Windows keys.)
3 Cursor Keys
The cursor keys are the four arro w k eys on the k e yboard which allow y ou to mo v e 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 Fn Key Windows.
4 Function Keys
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these
keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how
these keys are used.
The [Fn] key provides e xtended functions for the notebook and is alwa ys used in conjunction with
another key.
[Fn+F3]
Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.
[Fn+F4]
Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the 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”)
[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.)
[Fn+F6]
Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.*
[Fn+F7]
Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.*
[Fn+F8]
Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook
note]book.**
[Fn+F9]
Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.**
[Fn+F10]
Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send y our
display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice.
The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external
monitor or external monitor only.
[Fn+F11]
When a television is connected via the S-Video port, pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will
toggle the display on and off.
* There are eight brightness levels.
** There are 17 audio levels.
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4. Quick Point Pointing Device
Left button
Right button
Cursor Control
The Quick Point is b uilt into y our Lif eBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor
to select items on your display panel. The Quick P oint is composed of a cursor control at the center of
the keyboard and three buttons on the palm rest of y our notebook. The cursor control works the same
way a mouse ball does, and mov es 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 b utton allows you to scroll up and do wn
a screen. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being
used.
Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button.
Double click Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the
T o left-clic k, move the cursor to the item y ou wish
to select, press the top button once, and then
immediately release it. To r ight-click, move the
cursor to the item you wish to select, press the
bottom button once, and then immediately release
it.
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.
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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.
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If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.
Parameters for the Quic k P oint can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located
in the Windows Control Panel.
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 Quic k P oint operation, which y ou
can adjust:
• Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to
setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in double-clicking.
• Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality.
• Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the
speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow.
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5. Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
Critical 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:
• Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.
• 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.
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There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle.
• Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.
• 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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6. Flexible Bay Devices
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Flexible Bay
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.
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
Removing and Installing Modular Devices
To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay, you can perform either a cold-swapping or
hot-swapping 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.
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Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps:
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
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 betters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and
Windows Explorer.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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7. LifeBook Application Panel
LifeBook Application Panel buttons
E-Mail
Notification LED
E-Mail button
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.
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.
Critical Point
The E-mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an e-mail
program.
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.
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Desktop Control Panel
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup:
1 Click on Start.
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(Windows 2000 only)
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 preconfigured to launch specific applications. For a list of the default applications associated with each
button.
Click on Settings.
Critical 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.
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 can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.
Critical Point
The E-mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an e-mail program.
Enabling/disabling Application Launcher button
In the center of each application setup page is a Specify the Button Action field. When you click on
the drop-down arrow, you are offered two choices: Start a Program, and Never Use a Button. The first
will enable the button, and the second will disable the button. You can enable/disable either of these
functions simply by clicking on the option.
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At the bottom of each setup page are two check boxes:
• Keep this button active even on Standby
• Keep this button active even on Hard Drive Timeout The first will enable/disable the button when
your system is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/ disable the button when your hard
drive has timed out.
Critical Point
If you choose to have the buttons work when the note-book is in standby or off, they will
function even if hit accidentally. This will turn on your notebook even if you are not present or
using your notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before
using the notebook. As a precaution, close the lid when you are away from your notebook.
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Using The E-MAIL Notification LED
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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.
To configure the E-mail Notification LED:
1 Click on Start.
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(Windows 2000 only)
3 Click on Control Panel.
4 Click on Application Panel.
5 Click on the E-mail tab.
6 The E-mail Setup screen will appear. Click on the E-Mail Account Settings button. The E-Mail
Account Settings window appears.
Based upon the configuration of your system and the method you plan to use for connecting, enter
the information in the requested fields. If you are unsure of the information requested, click on the
field and press the [F1] button. If you are still unsure, consult your Service provider.
After you have filled in the requested information for each of the E-Mail Account Settings tabs, click
OK to return to the Application Panel window.
Configure the E-mail button to launch the mail software you want to use (i.e., Outlook Express,
Netscape Messenger, etc.) by either browsing to the application using the Browse button, or opening
the Start Menu using the Go to Start Menu button.
After the setup (Dial Up Networking/E-mail/E-mail LED) is completed, you are ready to retrieve mail.
When you press the E-mail button, your system will establish connection with your provider, check for
and retrieve new mails, terminate the connection, and activate the blinking LED to alert you of new mail.
Click on Programs.
Using The CD Player
Your LifeBook Application Panel utility includes a desktop media player panel. You may use this panel
to operate as a CD Player.
To use the desktop CD player panel:
1 Click on Start.
2 Click on Programs.
3 Click on Lifebook Application Panel.
4 Click on CD Player.
The desktop control panel will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.
To close the panel, click on the “x” button.
To minimize the panel, click on the “-” button.
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You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Simply double click on the track
display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down
menu. On the same pop-up are three other options: “Always on top”, “Continuous Play”, and “Disable
Stop/Eject button for CD removal”. If you click on “Always on top” the desktop controls will always be
seen on your screen, no matter what other application you are running.
If you click on “Continuous Play,” your CD Player will automatically start over at the beginning as soon
as it finishes the last track.
If you click “Disable Stop/Eject button for CD removal,” the Stop/Eject button on the CD player toolbar
is either enabled or disabled.
You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on your desktop. Drag it by clicking on the
display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel. When you have placed it where you would
like, release the mouse button.
Critical Point
If you have your display set to 256K colors the basic display will appear no matter which one
you select. You will need to set your display colors to more than 256K in order to select other
display appearances.
When you close the CD Player’s desktop control panel, it will stop the audio CD Player.
System Requirements and Precautions
System Requirements
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows
• Memory: 32MB or more
• Hard drive: 2MB or more free space
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Precautions
• LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook. If the date and time
are off, you can adjust this setting in the Windows Control Panel.
• If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and data tracks into the CD Player, the CD
Player may fail to play the first audio track.
• The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for the CD Player desktop control panel adjusts
the volume of the CD audio line only. It does not adjust your notebook’s master software volume
control or the manual volume on the LifeBook notebook.
• The CD Player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True
Color (24-bit or more). If you have your notebook’s display set for 256 colors or less, the CD
Player control panel will display in a “basic” mode.
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1. Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a few possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an
optional high-capacity Lithium ion battery and AC adapter.
DC Output Cable
AC Cable
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
Connecting The Power Adapters
The AC adapter provides power for operating your 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.
Critical Point
The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect the
AC adapter to use your notebook.
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2. Display Panel
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright
environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology.
Display Panel Latch
Opening The DIisplay Panel
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1 Slide the Display Panel latch to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the
display slightly.
2 Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle.
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the
screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, by using the
keyboard or the power management utility.
Using the Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.
[Fn+F6]
Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
[Fn+F7]
Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
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Using the Power Management Utility (Windows 2000 only)
Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management changes the setting permanently.
1 Double-click the Battery icon in the lower right corner of your display . This will open the BatteryAid
Properties dialog box.
2 Select the Power Control tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level.
3 Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings.
Y ou ma y need to readjust the brightness lev el periodically depending on your operating environment.
Critical Point
The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster
your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, mak e sure that the brightness is set as
low as possible.
Closing The Display Panel
1 Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your
LifeBook notebook.
2 Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your
display panel from opening unexpectedly.
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3. Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On
Suspend/Resume/Power On button
The Suspend/Resume/Power On 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 notebook.
Critical Point
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.
Press the Suspend/Resume/Power On button, which is located below the display on the right. When
you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, or you can turn
it off.
Critical Point
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 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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After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating
system.
Critical Point
Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause
an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time.
Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your
notebook’s BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty,
and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program.
Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a
Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a
standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed
without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating
system’s opening screen.
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The boot sequence is executed when:
• You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.
• You reset the system by pressing the three keys [CTRL+ALT+DEL].
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or
change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
• Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.
• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2 Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of
the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
3 Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to
review or alter the current settings.
Booting the System
We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your
drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen.
If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will
begin.
Designed to accommodate the needs of many users, in many different countries, Windows needs to
be configured the first time you use them. Windows has three parts:
• Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter custom information for your configuration file
and setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook will be prepared to dial out.
• Registration: Easy online registration for Windows with Microsoft.
• Windows License Agreement and Final Settings:
You have the opportunity to review the Windows License Agreement.
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Critical Point
You may click Cancel at any time within this process to shut down Windows. You may restart
this process at any time in the future, but you must complete it in order to use your computer.
Final Settings
The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement. Read the agreement
carefully. When you finish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then
click on the Next button.
Critical Point
If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license
agreement for information on returning Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook.
You cannot use your LifeBook notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement. If
you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome
Process, even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again.
Windows Product Activation (WINDOWS XP only)
After initial startup of the system, you have thirty days to activate your copy of Windows XP. Product
activation ensures that your copy of Windows cannot be used on another system.
Until you activate the product, you will be prompted whenever you turn on the system that activation
is required. Follow the on-screen directions to activate your operating system. The product only needs
to be activated once, unless significant hardware changes are made to your system.
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Note that Product Activation and Registration are not the same thing. Registration is optional, whereas
Product Activation is a required procedure.
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4. Power Management
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some
of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem.
However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as
those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled
from settings made in your operating system, prebundled power management application, or from
settings made in BIOS setup utility.
Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can
do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate
power saving profile, put your notebook into Suspend mode when it is not performing an operation,
and you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there
is a trade-off between performance and power savings.
Suspend/Resume Button
When your LifeBook notebook is active, the Suspend/ Resume button can be used to manually put
your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active,
but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short
beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode.
If your LifeBook notebook is suspended, pushing the Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook
to active operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the
Power indicator. If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the
indicator is both visible and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible
at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode.
Suspend Mode
Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory
during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the
display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain
system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Suspend mode by:
• Pressing the Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.
• Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu.
• Timing out from lack of activity.
• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.
Your LifeBook notebook’s system memory typically stores the file(s) on which you are working, open
application (s) information, and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress. When
you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You
must use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power
source available, or your notebook will not resume.
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Critical Point
If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues
to discharge while your notebook is in Suspend mode, though not as fast as when fully
operational.
Disabling the Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook
notebook in Suspend or Hibernation mode. The resume function of the button cannot be
disabled.
If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or
Hibernation mode, changes to open files are not lost. The files are left open and memory is
kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive
during Hibernation mode.
CAUTION
• The Suspend or Hibernation mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC
Card documentation for more information.
• When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Hibernation mode cannot return to the exact
state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be reinitialized when the
system restarts.
Hibernation Feature
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory to the hard
drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.
Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
The default settings is not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy
steps:
1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
2 From the Control Panel select Power Options.
3 Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature.
Using the Hibernation Feature
1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
2 From the Control Panel select Power Options.
3 Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons.
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Display Timeout
The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning
off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period. Any
keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically. This feature is independent
of the Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility.
Hard Disk Timeout
The Hard Disk Timeout is another one of the power management parameters. This feature saves
power by turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive activity for the user selected timeout
period. Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause it to restart automatically. This feature is
independent of the Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS
setup utility.
Windows Power Management
Power Management
The Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of
the power management settings. For example, you can use the Power Management to set the timeout
values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery
power or one of the adapters.
The settings may also be changed in the BIOS.
Restarting the System
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
1 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2 Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3 Click OK to restart your notebook. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot.
Critical Point
Turning off your LifeBook notebook without exiting Windows or turning on your notebook
within 10 seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause an error when you start the next
time.
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Power Off
Before turning off the power, check that the Hard Drive, DVD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, PC Card and the
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 notebook shuts down without error, use the
Windows shut down procedure.
CAUTION
Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to
turning off the power with the power switch. 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 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 notebook.
4 Move the power switch to the off position.
If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section.
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5. Lithium ion Battery
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your
notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but
should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:
• When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of 5°C (41°F) or a high of 35°C (95°F). Extreme
temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The
Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is
outside its operating temperature range.
• When using a high current device such as a modem, DVD/CD-RW drive, or the hard drive, using
the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.
Critical Point
Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power
management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences.DVD, CD-RW, CDROM, or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. The battery
charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is running low quickly, you
should replace it with a new one.
CAUTION
Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook. It may damage your AC adapter or
your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available
current into the bad battery.
Recharging the Batteries
If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator
located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery level changes.
The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery make
sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC
adapter.
Critical Point
Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the
Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the
battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is
in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook
into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.
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CAUTION
Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM accesses
may prevent charging completely.
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond
to the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate.
When this happens, your notebook will go into Suspend mode.
There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point.
CAUTION
• Once the low battery notification message appears, you need to save all your active data and
put your LifeBook notebook into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power source.
You should provide a charged battery use an AC power adapter as soon as possible.
• When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active. If you
turn off the power with the power switch, or remove all power sources while your LifeBook
notebook is in Suspend mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost.
Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode.
Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation
until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have
provided power, you will need to press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power
source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you
have lost the data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your notebook
while an adapter is charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to
display the operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means
that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your
LifeBook notebook.
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Replacing the Battery
With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that
is not charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, colds-wapping and warm-swapping:
Cold-swapping Batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1 Have a charged battery ready to install.
2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
3 Slide the battery bay release buttons to open the bay.
4 Remove the battery from the bay.
5 Slide the new battery into the bay.
6 Close the bay and slide the battery bay release button back.
7 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Battery Bay
Release Buttons
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Warm-swapping Batteries
To warm-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1 Close any open files.
2 Put your notebook into suspend mode
3 Plug in an AC Adapter to ensure power is supplied to the system, or install a fully charged
modular battery in the Flexible Bay.
4 Slide the battery bay release buttons to open the bay.
5 Remove the battery from the bay.
6 Slide the new battery into the bay.
7 Close the bay and slide the battery bay release button back.
8 Press the Suspend/Resume button to return your notebook to normal operation.
Critical Point
If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated, you may not be able to use your
notebook or charge your battery.
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6. External USB Floppy Disk Drive
Eject Button
Your LifeBook notebook has an external USB floppy disk drive which can read and write information
on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.
Critical Point
Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive.
Loading a Disk
To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps:
1 Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the
drive.
2 Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button pops out and you hear a click.
Critical Point
When there is no disk in the drive, the Eject button is flush with your notebook.
Ejecting a Disk
To eject a disk from the disk drive, follow these easy steps:
1 Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is inactive.
2 Press the Eject button. This will push your disk partially out of the drive.
3 Remove the disk.
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Critical Point
If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is active, there is a risk of
damaging the data on the disk, the disk itself or even the disk drive.
Preparing a Disk for Use
Before you can use a new disk, it needs to be prepared so your LifeBook notebook knows where to
store information. This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk. You will need to format
new disks, unless they are preformatted.
To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk, slide the “write protect” tab until a small
hole is exposed. This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed. If
you want to add or remove data on a protected disk, slide the “write protect” tab to close the small
hole.
Write Enabled
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Write Protected
Critical Point
Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk.
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7. DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Media Holder Tray
Media Eject Button
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook may contain a DVD/CD-RW combo drive. A DVD player gives you
access to movie, software, and audio DVD/CDs. A CD-RW player allows you to access software or
audio CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs.
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Software
With the DVD/CD-RW drive and DVD/CD-RW drive software you can play DVD movies on your
notebook.
The DVD/CD-RW includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features of a DVD
movie, as well as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. With the CD-RW
drive, you can read audio CDs, and write data onto a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Critical Point
Prior to using your DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, you must install the DVD/CD-RW drive
software. Refer to the applicable readme file on the Applications CD-R OM for instructions on
installing you DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive software.
CAUTION
Do not operate your DVD/CD-RW drive unless your LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat
surface. Using a drive when the system is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper
operation.
Critical Point
Prolonged use of the DVD/CD-RW drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially
reduce your battery life.
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Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R, or CD-RW (“MEDIA”)
To load a disc into your DVD/CD-RW drive, follow these steps:
1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive to open the holder tray.
The tray will come out of the notebook a short distance.
2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.
CAUTION
There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped; make sure it is removed
before operating the drive, otherwise you may damage the drive.
3 Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc
onto the raised circle in the center of the tray.
4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
Critical Point
If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from
your desktop, since your notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded.
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c. d.
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Removing Media
1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive. This will stop the drive
and the holder tray will come out of the notebook a short distance.
2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.
3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.
4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Software
Critical Point
Prior to using your DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, you must install the DVD/CD-RW drive
software. Refer to the applicable readme file on the Applications CD-ROM for instructions on
installing you DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive software.
For details on using your DVD/CD-RW drive, refer to the Help file that comes with the application.
Starting a DVD Movie
1 Insert the DVD movie into the DVD/CD-RW drive of your notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature
activates, skip Step 2.
2a
Windows 2000 only
and click InterVideo WINDVD or double-click on the InterVideo WINDVD icon on the desktop.
This will launch the DVD movie.
2b
Windows XP Home only
prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start
automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection, you will receive the same prompt
whenever you insert a disc.
3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.
: From the Start menu, select Programs, then select InterVideo WINDVD
: The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be
Opening the DVD/CD-RW Drive Control Panel
With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish
to view.
You can do this by using the DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive control panel and the mouse.
1 Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.
2 Select View, then Player for all the controls available. This will open the control panel into the
bottom of the screen.
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Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Control Panel
The DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You
have the option to pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.
1 To Pause the movie, click the J button.
2 To Rewind the movie, click the 2 button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the
™ button to return to the opening screen.
3 To Fast-forward the movie, click the 3 button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or
the £ button to jump to the ending credits.
4 To Stop the movie, click the 5 button.
Exiting the DVD/CD-RW Application
1 Click on the × located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a DVD/CD-RW drive
dialog box.
2 Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the DVD/CD-RW drive dialog box and return
to the movie.
Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive on Battery Power
Since a DVD/CD-RW drive consumes a lot of power, your overall battery life will be shorter when
operating the drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation.
Many movies run-times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single battery. If
you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged
battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.
Critical Point
Prolonged use of the DVD/CD-RW drive, such as when watching a DVD movie, will substantially
reduce your notebook’s battery life. Many movie run-times are longer than your system can
support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need
to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its
entirety.
An additional fullycharged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies
on battery power. If you don’t have an additional battery, you may purchase one.
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To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:
1 Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.
2 Start watching your DVD movie.
3 When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the DVD/CD-RW
drive.
CAUTION
If you do not stop the D VD/CD-RW drive quickly and the LifeBook notebook attempts to autosuspend (critical battery low state) the notebook will shut down improperly. If this occurs, you
will need to install a fresh power source (either a battery or AC Adapter).
4 Connect an AC Adapter to your system, or install a fully charged battery in the Flexible Bay prior
to removing the main battery.
5. Manually place your notebook into suspend mode by depressing the Suspend button and replace
the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery.
6 Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This step is not required if you
attached AC power without entering suspend mode.
7 Restart your D VD/CD-RW drive, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie y ou were last watching.
8 Continue watching your DVD movie.
Critical Point
Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to
complete them.
However, it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while operating the DVD/CD-RW
drive cannot be guaranteed.
Auto Insert Notification Function
The Auto Insert Notification function allows your LifeBook notebook to automatically start a D VD/CD
as soon as it is inserted in the DVD/CD-RW drive and the tray is closed. Your notebook will begin
playing an audio DVD/ CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD includes an auto run file.
To prevent a CD from playing automatically as soon as it is inserted, refer to the related help file for
your specific operating system.
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8. PC Cards
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of
functions.
PC Card Slot
PC Card
Eject Button
Some available PC Cards:
• Fax/data modem cards
• Local area network (LAN) cards
• SCSI cards
• Wireless LAN (802.11b) cards
• Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.
Installing PC Cards
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
WARNINGS
• Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or bootup process
may damage the card and/or your notebook.
• Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you
may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.
1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC
Cards may require your notebook to be Off while installing them.
2 Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot.
If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3 Insert your PC Card into the slot, with the product label facing up.
4 Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening. You will hear a click and the
Eject button will pop away from your notebook.
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Removing PC Cards
To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
CAUTION
Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a
card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure).
1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may
require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.
Critical Point
If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open
files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook. Once your notebook has
been shut down, you must turn Off the power using the power switch.
2 Push the Eject button in until it is flush with the notebook. This will push the PC Card slightly out
of the slot allowing you to remove the card.
CAUTION
If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the
card.
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9. Memory Upgrade Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with 128MB of on-board high speed Synchronous Dynamic
RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory capacity, you may
install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be Micro dual-in-line (uDIMM)
SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from Fujitsu.
CAUTION
The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be
sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.
Installing a Memory Upgrade Module
To install a memory upgrade module follow these steps:
WARNING
You must turn off power and remove any modem connection before installing the memory
upgrade module.
1 Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook, and remove any power adapter, battery pack, and
modem connection.
2 Place your LifeBook notebook with the bottom facing up on a clean work surface.
3 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw from the hole indicated.
4 Turn the system over and open the top cover all the way, so that it is lying flat on the work
surface.
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5 Pry the spacer panel in front of the keyboard away from the system.
Spacer panel
6 Slide the keyboard forward slightly until it disengages and can be lifted freely.
CAUTION
Be very careful when pivoting the keyboard below. The keyboard is connected with fragile flat
cables.
7 Carefully pivot the front of the keyboard away from the laptop until it is lying on the display.
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8 Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector slot
in the compartment.
9 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 o angle and press it firmly onto the connector.
10 Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the
retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.
11 Carefully flip the keyboard back into its original position, and slide it towards the front of the
unit until it is seated.
12 Replace the spacer panel you removed in step 4.
Installation of the new memory module is now complete.
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13 Replace the screw you removed in step 3.
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Critical Point
The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your LifeBook
notebook. Once it is installed, y ou should leave it in place unless y ou want to increase system
memory capacity.
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
1 Perform steps 1 through 7 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.
2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.
3 While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards
the back of your LifeBook notebook.
4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.
5 Replace the keyboard by following steps 10 and 11 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.
Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity
Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade
module, be sure to check that your LifeBook notebook has recognized the change.
You can check the memory capacity by looking at the main menu of the BIOS setup:
1 Turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook using the power switch.
2 Allow the system to start booting and press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the
screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displa y ed. Use
the right arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup menu.
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The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity, as detected by your LifeBook notebook
during the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen. The
chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu screen.
Critical Point
If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgrade module is properly
installed. (If the module is properly installed and the capacity is still not correctly recognized,
see the Troubleshooting section.)
Installed
On Board
128MB
128MB
* Transmeta CPU uses 16MB of RAM for Code Morphing Software (CMS). For more information
on CMS, click on the Technology link on the refer to the Transmeta web site at:
www.transmeta.com.
Slot 1
0
128MB
Total RAM
Installed
128MB
256MB
Displayed
System
Memory
640K
640K
Extended
Memory*
112MB
240MB
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10. Device Ports
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external
devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable
follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet.
The modem sound is deactivated by default, to activate modem sound follow these easy steps:
1 Right click on the Speaker icon in your system tray.
2 Select Open Volume.
3 Select Option/Properties.
4 Under “Show the following volume controls”, click on Phone and click OK.
5 Uncheck the Mute box under Phone Balance.
WARNING
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the
internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or
your entire LifeBook 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.
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. If
your notebook has been configured with internal LAN capability you will need to configure your
notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer to your network administrator for
information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
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IEEE 1394 Jack
The 1394 port allows you to connect devices that are compliant with IEEE standard 1394. This port is
effectively a very fast communications port. In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
* Some digital devices - such as digital cameras use IEEE 1394 ports for fast transfer of digital
files and data.
S-Video Out Port
The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or
television. The S-Video standard provides for a higher quality picture than NTSC or PAL. In order to
connect an S-Video device, follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
When S-Video is connected, you can toggle the S-Video device on and off by pressing the [F11] key
while holding down the [Fn] key.
Universal Serial Bus Ports
The Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game
pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. In order to connect a USB device follow these
easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your
notebook. Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In
order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in stereo speakers will be disabled.
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Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must be
equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook.
In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:
1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Mini-VGA Port
The mini-VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor. In order to connect an external monitor
follow these easy steps:
1 Take the mini-VGA cable out of the accessory package that came with your system.
2 Align the connector with the port opening.
3 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Critical Point
Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your
display video. Each time you press the key combination, you will step to the next choice,
starting with the built-in display panel only, moving to the external monitor only, finally moving
to both the built-in display panel and an external monitor.
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Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector
The optical digital audio-out connector allows you to download digital audio to MiniDisc recorders. It
uses SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. Use the following setting when using the digital
audio-out connector.
Critical Point
Before using the SPDIF function, make sure that WinDVD software is installed on your
system.
Certain older CDs and DVDs will not work in conjunction with the SPDIF connector.
1 Connect the MiniDisc recorder or external speaker to the Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector.
2 Insert the disk you want to play in the DVD/CD-RW tray.
3 Click on Start —> Programs —> InterVideo WinDVD. (In Windows XP systems, you can go
directly from Start to InterVideo WinDVD.)
4 When the WinDVD interface appears, click on the Properties icon in the bottom of the display (it
looks like a wrench).
5 Click on the Audio tab and select Enable S/PDIF output.
6 Click on the Apply button.
WARNING
Do not look into the connector. There may be a beam coming out from the SPDIF connector,
so do not look into the connector when inserting the cable, or you can damage your eyesight.
Critical Point
The frequency of the digital sound output from the SPDIF output connector is fixed to 48KHz.
If a sampling rate convertor is not installed in your connecting digital electronic device (e.g.,
MD player), recording is not possible. Please see the user manuals for the electronic devices
for further details.
The sound recorded through connecting a digital electronic device (e.g., MD player) to the
SPDIF output connector cannot be used as digital output.
All output data from the SPDIF output connector has copyright protection information included.
Please be careful, as there are several types of cables for connecting a digital electronic
device (e.g., MD player) to the digital audio-out connector, depending on the connector type.
The connector on your computer is an Optical Mini Plug (3.5mm diameter mini plug)
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1. Troubleshooting
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may
encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with
peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps
you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require
service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the
card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You
can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5 Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
6 Go through the boot sequence.
7 If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more
detailed troubleshooting information.
Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem
column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of
common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if anything, you can
do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to
your notebook.
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Troubleshooting Table
Problem Page
Audio Problems.............................. page 61
DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems........ page 61
Floppy Disk Drive Problems.......... page 62
Hard Drive Problems..................... page 62
Keyboard or Mouse Problems....... page 62
Memory Problems .......................... page 63
Modem Problems ........................... page 63
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The volume is turned too low.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Headphones are plugged into
your notebook.
BIOS audio settings are
incorrect.
Software driver is not configured
correctly.
DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize DVD/CD-RW
drive
Protective sheet is still in the
DVD/CD-RW drive tray.
DVD/CD-RW disc is not pushed
down onto raised center circle of
the drive.
DVD/CD-RW drive tray is not
latched shut.
Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD
Player software is installed.
Wrong drive designator was
used for DVD/CD-RW drive in
the application.
Windows DVD/CD-RW auto
insertion function is disabled.
DVD/CD-RW disc is dirty or
defective.
Problem Page
USB Device Problems................... page 63
PC Card Problems ........................ page 64
Power Failures................................ page 64
Shutdown and Startup Problems .. page 66
Video Problems.............................. page 67
Miscellaneous Problems ............... page 69
Adjust the volume control on your
notebook.
Adjust the sound volume control
settings in your software, operating
system and applications.
Plugging in headphones disables the builtin speakers, remove the headphones.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default
values within the Multimedia Device
Configuration menu.
Refer to your application and operating
system documentation for help.
Replace DVD/CD-RW disc in tray.
Open DVD/CD-RW tray and re-install
DVD/CD-RW disc properly.
Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW
drive tray until it latches.
Install DVD Player software.
Verify the drive designator used by the
application is the same as the one
used by the operating system. When
the operating system is booted from a
DVD/ CD, drive designations are
automatically adjusted.
Start the DVD/CD-RW drive from the
desktop or application software or reenable the Windows DVD/CD-RW auto
insertion function.
Wipe disc with a non-abrasive CD
cleaning cloth and reinsert. If it still will
not work try another disc in the drive.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The DVD/CD-RW Access
indicator on the Status
Indicator Panel blinks at
regular intervals when no
DVD/CD-RW disc is in the
tray or the drive is not
installed.
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access your
floppy disk.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your
hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard
does not seem to work.
You have installed an
external keyboard or
mouse, and it does not
seem to work.
The Windows DVD/CD-RW auto
insertion function is active and is
checking to see if a DVD/CDRW disc is ready to run.
You tried to write to a write
protected floppy disk.
Floppy disk is not loaded
correctly.
BIOS setup utility states
Diskette Controller: Disabled.
The floppy disk drive may not be
properly installed.
Security is set to protect access
to floppy disk data.
The setup utility is incorrectly set
for your internal (Primary
Master) or optional second hard
drive (Primary Slave).
The wrong drive designator was
used by an application when a
bootable CD-ROM was used to
start the notebook.
Security is set so your operating
system cannot be started
without a password.
The notebook has gone into
Suspend mode.
Your application has locked out
your keyboard.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Your operating system software
is not setup with the correct
software driver for that device.
This is normal. However, you may
disable this feature.
Eject the floppy disk and set it to write
enable.
Eject floppy disk, check orientation
and re-insert.
Revise the setup utility Main menu
settings to enable Diskette Controller.
Remove and re-install your floppy disk
drive.
Verify your password and security
settings.
Revise BIOS settings to set both
Primary Master and Primary Slave
correctly.
Verify drive designator used by
application is in use by the operating
system. When the operating system is
booted from a CD, drive designations
are automatically adjusted.
Verify your password and security
settings.
Push the Suspend/Resume/Power
On button.
Try to use your integrated pointing
device to restart your system. If this
fails, turn your notebook off using the
Power Off button located on the back of
the system. Wait 10 seconds or more,
and then turn the system back on.
Re-install your device.
Check your device and operating
system documentation and activate
the proper driver.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
When the system is slightly
inclined and the QuickPoint
device has been worked
with slowly for several
seconds, the cursor slowly
moves across the screen
when you are not using it.
Memory Problems
Your Power On screen, or
Main menu of the BIOS
setup utility information,
does not show the correct
amount of installed memory.
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device but your LifeBook
notebook does not
recognize the device, or
the device does not seem
to work properly.
Your operating system software
is not setup with the correct
software driver for that device.
Your system has crashed.
This happens due to the design
specifications of the Quick Point
device.
Your memory upgrade module is
not properly installed.
You have a memory failure.
Messages about modem operation
are generated by whichever
modem application is in use.
The device is not properly
installed.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have the
correct software driver active.
You may have the wrong I/O
address selected for your
device.
Your device and another device
are assigned the same I/O
address.
Check your device and operating
system documentation and activate
the proper driver.
Try to restart your notebook. If that fails ,
turn off the power using the Power Off
button located on the back of the
system. Wait 10 seconds or more, and
then turn the system back on.
If this occurs, wait until the cursor
stops moving; it should then work
properly.
Remove and re-install your memory
upgrade module.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST)
messages.
See your application software
documentation for additional
information.
Remove and re-install the device.
Close the application and restart your
notebook.
See your software documentation and
activate the correct driver.
See your device documentation and
software documentation to determine
the required I/O address. Change the
settings in the BIOS setup utility.
Check all I/O addresses located within
the BIOS setup utility and any other
installed hardware or software to make
sure there are no duplications.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card slot does not work
or is locking up the
system.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook is
not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have the
correct software driver active.
You may have the wrong I/O
address selected for your PC
Card device.
Your PC Card device and
another device are assigned the
same I/O address.
The installed primary battery is
completely discharged, there is
no optional second battery
installed or there is no Power
adapter installed.
The primary battery is installed
but is faulty.
The battery or batteries are low.
The power adapter is not
plugged in properly.
The Power adapter has no
power from the AC outlet.
The Power adapter is faulty.
Remove and re-install the card.
Close the application and restart your
notebook.
See your software documentation and
activate the correct driver.
See your PC Card documentation to
determine the required I/O address.
Change the settings in the BIOS.
Check all I/O addresses located within
the BIOS setup utility and any other
installed hardware or software to make
sure there are no duplications.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to
determine the presence and condition
of the batteries. Install a charged
battery or a Power adapter.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify
the presence and condition of the
batteries. If a battery is indicating a
short, remove that battery and operate
from another power source or replace
that battery.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to
determine the presence and condition
of the batteries. Use a Power adapter
to operate until a battery is charged or
install a charged battery.
Verify that your adapter is connected
correctly.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet,
check for a line switch or tripped circuit
breaker for the AC outlet.
Try a different Power adapter or install
a charged optional second battery.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
Your LifeBook notebook
will not work on battery
alone.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short for
your operating needs.
You are operating on battery
power only and have ignored a
low battery alarm until the
batteries are all at the dead
battery state and your machine
has gone into Dead Battery
Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure.
Your power adapter has failed or
lost its power source.
The installed batteries are dead.
No batteries are installed.
The batteries are improperly
installed.
Your installed batteries are
faulty.
Press any button on the keyboard, or
move the mouse to restore operation.
If that fails, push the Suspend/Resume
button. Check your power
management settings, or close your
applications and go to the Power
Savings menu of the setup utility to
adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs.
Install a power adapter and then push
the Suspend/Resume button.
Verify the condition of the batteries
using the Status Indicator panel, and
replace or remove any batteries that
are shorted.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in
and the outlet has power.
Replace the battery with a charged
one or install a Power adapter.
Install a charged battery.
Verify that the batteries are properly
connected by re-installing them.
Verify the condition of the batteries
using the Status Indicator panel and
replace or remove any batteries that
are shorted.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The batteries seem to
discharge too quickly.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume/
Power On button does not
work.
The system powers up,
and displays power on
information, but fails to
load the operating
system.
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the notebook
(boot) sequence.
You are running an application
that uses a great deal of
power due to frequent hard
drive access or DVD/CD-RW
drive access, use of a modem
card or a LAN PC card.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
The batteries are very old.
The batteries have been
exposed to high temperatures.
The batteries are too hot or
too cold.
The Suspend/Resume/Power
On button is disabled from the
Advanced submenu of the
Power men u of the setup utility.
You did not hold the button in
long enough.
There may be a conflict with
the application software.
The boot sequence settings of
the setup utility are not
compatible with your
configuration.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Internal hard drive was not
detected.
Power On Self Test (POST)
has detected a problem.
Use both the primary battery and an
optional second battery and/or use a
power adapter for this application when
at all possible.
Check the power management and/or
setup utility settings in the Power
Savings menu and adjust according to
your operating needs.
Turn down the brightness adjustment.
The higher the brightness the more
power your display uses.
Replace the batteries.
Replace the batteries.
Restore the notebook to normal
operating temperature. The Charging
icon on the Status Indicator panel will
flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
Hold the button longer. This may need to
be a few seconds if your application is
preventing the CPU from checking for
button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button
again.
Set the operating source by pressing
the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is
on screen or use the [F2] key and enter
the setup utility and adjust the source
settings from the Boot menu.
Make sure you have the right pass word.
Enter the setup utility and verify the
Security settings and modify them as
accordingly.
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary
Master submenu, located within the
Main menu, to try to auto detect the
internal hard drive.
See the Power On Self Test (POST)
messages to determine the meaning
and severity of the problem. Not all
messages are errors; some are simply
status indicators.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Video Problems
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your LifeBook notebook.
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your LifeBook notebook.
(continued)
The LifeBook notebook
turned on with a series of
beeps and your built-in
display is blank.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when you made them and
exited the BIOS setup utility
returning it to previous settings.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up
battery has failed.
Something is pushing on the
Closed Cover switch.
The notebook is set for an
external monitor only.
The angle of the display and the
brightness settings are not
adequate for your lighting
conditions.
The power management
timeouts may be set for very
short intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on and
go off again.
The notebook is set for S-Video
display only.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a failure which does
not allow the display to operate.
Make sure you select Save Changes
And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup
utility.
Contact you support representative for
repairs. This is not a user serviceable
part.
Clear the Closed Cover switch.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the
[Fn] key 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 only, external
monitor only, both built-in display and
external monitor.
Move the display and the brightness
control until you have adequate
visibility.
Press any button the keyboard, or
move the mouse to restore operation.
If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be
shut off by Standby mode, Auto
Suspend or Video Timeout)
While holding down the [Fn] key, click
on the [F11] key to toggle the S-Video
display off.
Contact your support representative.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The Built-in Display does
not close.
The Built-in Display has
bright or dark spots.
The application display
uses only a portion of
your screen and is
surrounded by a dark
frame.
The Display is dark when
on battery power.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any
information.
The notebook has gone into
Video timeout, Standby mode,
Suspend mode or Hibernation
mode because you have not
used it for a period of time.
Something is pushing on the
Closed Cover switch.
The power management
timeouts may be set for very
short intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on and
go off again.
A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the
display and the keyboard.
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal for
a large LCD display.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
You are running an application
that does not support 800 ×
600/1024 × 768 pixel resolution
display and display
compression is enabled.
The default is set on low
brightness to conserve power.
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Your operating system software
is not setup with the correct
software driver for that device.
Press any button on the keyboard, or
move the mouse to restore operation. If
that fails, push the Suspend/Resume
button. Check your power management
settings, or close your applications and
go to the Power Savings menu of the
setup utility to adjust the timeout values
to better suit your operation needs.
Check the Closed Cover switch.
Press any button on the keyboard, or
move the mouse to restore operation. If
that fails, push the Suspend/ Resume
button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video
Timeout)
Remove all foreign objects from the
keyboard.
This is normal; do nothing.
Display is faulty; contact your support
representative.
Display compression gives a clearer
but smaller display for applications that
do not support 800 × 600/1024 × 768
pixel resolution. You can fill the screen
but have less resolution by changing
your display compression setting, (See
the Video Features submenu, located
within the Advanced menu of the
BIOS.)
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase
brightness and adjust Power Control
under battery settings.
Try toggling the video destination by
pressing [Fn] and [F10] together, or
check your BIOS setup and enable
your external monitor. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the
Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)
Reinstall your device.
Check your device and operating
system documentation and activate the
proper driver.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the operation of an
application.
Your external monitor is not
compatible with your LifeBook
notebook.
Application software often has
its own set of error message
displays.
See your monitor documentation and
the External Monitor Support portions
of the Specifications section.
See your application manual and help
displays screens for more inf ormation.
Not all messages are errors some
may simply be status.
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Power On Self Test Messages
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the Phoenix BIOS and/or your
operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked
with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating
system documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message
and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self
Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the
drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, and that the diskette drive is installed
correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and installed, avoid using it and contact your support
representative.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade
module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check
your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support
representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which
failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault that may
cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Fixed Disk × Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where × = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings
are OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which
might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type–run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
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*Incorrect Drive B type–run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run
the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some
display problems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for
more information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but
may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able
to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Keyboard error nn
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace
your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS–Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run
the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your
support representative.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if
both the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly.
Unless you have changed your installation greatly, the operating system should be on drive C:. If the
setup utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be
reinstalled from your back up media.
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*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the
screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure.
Contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If
it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact
your support representative.
*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or
the [F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
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*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default
values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not
corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete
a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power with the Power Switch and contact your
support representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking
data corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System battery is dead–Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board
mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but
you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off
your notebook. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program
that changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means
that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate, you risk corrupting your data.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system
board. Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the
BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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Emergency DVD Tray Release
If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the DVD/CD-RW tray with a paper clip or
similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray. Straighten one side
of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out a short distance.
Modem Result Codes
The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem
characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal
modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application
software. The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to
keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The operating system and application software may
suppress display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
•OK
• NO CARRIER
• NO DIALTONE
• CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.)
• ERROR
•FAX
• RING (This means an incoming call.)
• BUSY
• NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
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2. Care and Maintenance
If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
CAUTION
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products,
must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any
electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook
• Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and
care.
• Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
• Keep it away from food and beverages.
• If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.
• Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming
pool).
• Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
• Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.
• Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above
140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.
• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
• If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a brief-case, or any other carrying case, make
sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.
• Never position your notebook such that the DVD/CD-RW drive is supporting the weight of the
notebook.
• Do not drop your notebook.
• Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
• Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
• Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
• Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.
Never use glass cleaners.
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Storing your LifeBook notebook
• If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off and remove all
Lithium ion batteries.
• Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed,
the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might
damage your LifeBook.
• Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13°F
(-25°C) and 140°F (60°C).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
• Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
• Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with you.
• Always bring your backup disk and Drivers and Applications CD that came with your notebook
when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to
correct any problems.
• Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To
avoid problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as
soon as possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials
may require you to turn your notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on hand.
• When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth
or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never
put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.
• Take the necessary plug adapters if you’re traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to
determine which plug adapter you’ll need or ask your travel agent.
Outlet type
Location
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United States, Canada, parts of Latin America,
Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS),
most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East,
parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia
Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland,
Malaysia, Singapore, parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
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Batteries
Caring for your Batteries
• Always handle batteries carefully.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object).
Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other
metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
• Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten
battery life.
• Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
• Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC adapater.
• If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapater
overnight to recharge the battery.
• Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
• Set the power management for maximum battery life.
• Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually
using it.
• Limit your Media drive access.
• Disable the DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive auto insert notification function.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Eject PCMCIATM cards when not in use.
Floppy Disks and Drives
Caring for your Floppy Disks
• Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.
• Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.
• Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.
• Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe
temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 125°F (52°C)
• Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.
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Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive
• To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with
water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material.
• Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to
severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 125°F (52°C)
• Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from hating equipment.
• Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.
• Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy
disk drive or disk.
• Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
Media Care
Caring for your Media (DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM)
Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
• Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use.
• Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
• Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures.
• Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them.
• Do not spill liquids on media discs.
• Do not scratch media discs.
• Do not get dust on media discs.
• Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
• If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may
form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room
temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry media discs.
• If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting
from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive
Your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to
the following points:
• The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to
shock or vibration with the power on.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.
• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.
• Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD/CD-RW/D-ROM drive.
• Occasional use of a commercially available lens cleaner kit is recommended to maintain your
drive.
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PC Cards
Caring for your PC Cards
PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your PC
Card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points:
• To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed
in your notebook.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Keep the cards dry.
• Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.
• Do not force cards into the slot.
• Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.
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3. Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your
notebook.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
An industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in mobile computers. ACPI
determines how a computer’s BIOS, operating system, and peripherals communicate with each other
about power management.
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every
pixel on the screen.
APM
Advanced Power Management.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk.
Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information
on the configuration and status of the hardware.
Bit
An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).
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bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.
Bus
An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
Cache Memory
A block of memory built into the micro-processor which ins much faster to access than your system
RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling tine faster.
CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI
architecture.
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CD-ROM
Compact disc read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a
laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not
subject to be crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear
from reading.
CMS
Code Morphing Software.
Crusoe processor software architecture that results in longer battery life. For more information on
CMS, click on the Technology link on the refer to the Transmeta web site at: www.transmeta.com.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format
a floppy disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that make up your system and how it is allocated for use.
Data
The information a system stores and processes.
DC
Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.
Default Value
A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is
highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly
called a diskette.
Disk Drive
The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the
data on the disk.
Diskette
A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.
DMA
Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require
CPU action.
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DMI
Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common
method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software
components, and peripherals.
DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).
Driver
A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices
into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired
results from that particular equipment.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up
slowly.
Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on
a dry day.
Extended Memory
All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte.
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Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.
Hexadecimal
A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number. (0-9, A, B, C, D, E, F) Example: 2F in
hexadecimal = 00101111 in binary = 47 in decimal.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook
in electronic form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive
unit.
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IEEE 1394
A type of data transfer protocol that allows f or fast transfer of digital files and data with de vices such
as digital cameras.
IRQ
Interrupt Request. An acronym f or the hardware signal to the CPU that an external ev ent has occurred
which needs to be processed.
KB
Kilobyte.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geogr aphic
location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display . A type of displa y which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals
in a crystalline liquid.
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power-time life for its size and is not subject to the
memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
MB
Megabyte.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your notebook CPU.
MHz
Megahertz.
Modem
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator . The equipment which connects a computer or other data
terminal to a communication line.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound form all sources.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA.
Operating System
A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the
exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired
results from that particular equipment.
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Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if
it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in
cards for personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece or equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer.
Examples: a printer, a mode, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels screen. The
more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear.
POST
Power On Self Test. A program which part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating
condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook. Status and error messages
may be displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the self test detects failures that are so
serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how
and when to do it.
PS/2
An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards for connecting external
devices such as keyboards and monitors.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary
information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional
memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
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Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your LifeBook notebook, this refers to returning to active operation
after having been in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material.
Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power
to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Shadow RAM
A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM (Read Only Memory) into RAM (Random
Access Memory) for access during actual operation. RAM is much faster to access than ROM, however
ROM contents are not lost when power is removed.
Shadowing allows permanently stored information to be rapidly accessed.
SPDIF
Sony Philips Digital Interface.
Technology that allows you to download digital audio data onto a MiniDisc recorder.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook
this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.
Stroke (keyboard)
The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed.
Suspend
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to
reduce power
consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
SVGA
Super VGA.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted
to provide time of day and date.
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TFT
Thin Film Transistor - A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors
to control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories - An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety
of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. An external bus standard that allows for fast data transfer. USB port can be
used to connect peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and scanners.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of
personal computers.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of
business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Write Protect
Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media. Example: all information on a
device such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage media such as partition of a hard drive;
a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.
XGA
Extended VGA.
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