Fujitsu LifeBook P5020 User's Guide

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(1) This device may not be allowed to cause

harmful interference,

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

4. Do not use this product near water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged

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

water. d. If the product does not operate normally

when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions since improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the

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

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

performance, indicating a need for service.

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

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

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HIGH SAFETY REQUIRED USE

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

DATA STORAGE MEDIA AND CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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

AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS WARNING

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

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

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

Call Attempts/Retries:

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

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

NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

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

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

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

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

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

For repeat calls to the same number.

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

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

For Automatic calls to different numbers.

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

For Automatically answered Incoming Calls

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

Note: Modem setting in Windows

A. If you are located in Australia

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

2. Double click New Location.

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

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

B. If you are located in New Zealand

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

2. Double click New Location.

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

4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.

5. Click OK and Apply.

Note:

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

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Fujitsu LifeBook® P Series

Table of Contents

NAMES OF THE PARTS AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS ...................................... 1

Front features of the computer ..................... 1

Left/right features of the computer ............... 4

Bottom features of the computer .................. 6

STATUS INDICATOR PANEL ............ 7

Power Indicator ............................................ 7

DC-IN Indicator ............................................ 7

Battery Level Indicators................................8

Battery Charging Indictors ........................... 8

DVD/CD-RW Drive Access Indicator ............ 8

Hard Drive or Removale Media Drive

Access Indicator .....................................8

PC/CF Card Access Indicator ...................... 8

Numeric Lock Indicator ................................ 9

Caps Lock Indicator ..................................... 9

Scrlk Indicator .............................................. 9

RUNNING THE COMPUTER ON ITS

BATTERY........................................... 10

Charging the battery .................................... 10

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

Checking the power level of the battery ....... 11

Low battery condition ................................... 12

POWER SOURCES ........................... 13

Connecting the Power Adapters .................. 13

Power On ..................................................... 14

Power Off ..................................................... 14

CHANGING THE INTERNAL

BATTERY PACK ........................... 15

INSTALLING ADDITIONAL

MEMORY....................................... 16

Preparing what are needed .......................... 16

Changing the memory .................................. 16

Checking the memory capacity ....................19

TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 21

Identifying the Problem ................................ 21

Specific Problems ........................................ 21

Troubleshooting Table ..................................22

NOTE:

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

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NAMES OF THE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Front features of the computer

Before connecting a microphone to your computer, to decrease the master

volume of your notebook to a minimum by pressing the [F8] key while holding down [Fn] key.

Failure to do so can damage the audio unit of the notebook.

Before connecting headphones to your computer, to decrease the master

volume of your notebook to a minimum by pressing the [F8] key while holding down [Fn] key.

Failure to do so can damage the audio unit of the notebbok and can adversely affect your hearing.

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6 7 8

9 10 11

When listening to music from the notebook using the headphones, be

careful not to turn up the volume too high. Listening to high volume of sound for a long period can adversely affect your hearing.

When using headphones connected to the notebook, always remember to

disconnect the headphones from the notebook before you power on or power off the notebook.

1. Built-in wireless LAN antenna

Your notebook has built-in dual wireless LAN antenna. When the notebook establishes a wireless connection, do not add pressure to the antenna areas. This may affect its wireless performance.

2. LCD panel

The display screen of the notebook.

The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not

indicate that LCD panels are defective.

The characteristics of LCD panels

• The TFT color LCD of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set to 1024 by 768 pixels) or more than 2,940,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set to 1280 by 768 pixels), It is manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons, the LCD panel may have pixels that do not light up or pixels that always turn on. These do not indicate a defective LCD.

• LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density as environmental temperature changes.

5. Sus/Res Button

Power on or off the notebook. It also allows you to put the notebook in standby mode without turning off the power to the notebbok. Use this button to resume from standby mode.

6. Speaker

The speaker produces stereo sound.

Be careful not to exert excessive pressure on the speaker grille. Failure

to do so may damage it.

7. Keyboard

A 82-key keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

8. Flat point

It allows you to control the mouse pointer.

3. Wireless switch

The switch allows you to turn on and off the Wireless LAN communications. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on, or slide the switch to the left to turn it off. Remember to off this switch where the use of electronic devices is restricted, for example, in hospitals and on airplanes. Turn off this switch if you intend to carry your notebook around. If you set your notebook in standby mode with this switch on, the notebook may resume operation unexpectedly when it is carried around. This may damage the hard disk.

4. Status Indicator LCD

This indicator displays symbols that correspond to specific components on your notebook.

9. Video output (S-video) terminal

You can use a S-Video cable adapter to connect the notebook to a S-Video port on a TV. The S-Video cable adaptor is sold separately.

10. Microphone jack

It allows you to connect a commercially available monaural microphone with a Ø3.5 mini plug. This jack does not support certain types of microphones e.g. dynamic microphone. Please consult a salespeson on the microphone specification before purchasing it.

11. Headphone jack/Optical digital audio output terminal

– Headphone jack

It allows you to connect commercially available headphones with a Ø3.5 mini plug. This jack is not compatible with certain types of connectors. Please consult a salesperson on the specification of the headphone before purchasing it.

– Optical digital audio output terminal

t allows you to connect the notebook to an audio unit using a fiber-optic cable e.g. an MD recorder with an optical digital input terminal.

12. Air inlet

This opening allows air to circulate inside the notebook and cool it.

Be careful not to obstruct the air inlet. Failure to do so prevent heat from being

dissipated from the notebook. This may damage the notebook.

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Left/right features of the computer

 Left Panel

1. LAN port

It allows you to connect your notebook to a LAN (local area network), using an optional LAN cable.

2. Modem port

It allows you to connect your notebook internal modem to a phone line socket using a supplied RJ11 cable.

3. Anti-Theft lock slot

It allows you to attached a physical lock down cable or device to prevent theft.

4. Air outlet

This opening allows air to circulate inside the notebook and cool it. When you turn on the notebook, the cooling fan rotates for a few seconds. When the temperature inside the notebook increases, the cooling fan automatially starts to rotate and dissipate the heat from the notebook.

5. External display connector

It allows you to connect an external display using a supplied mini-VGA out cable e.g. to an optional external LCD panel.

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

It allows you to connect a peripheral device such as digital video camera (DVC) using a DV cable.

7. CF card slot

It allows you to insert an optional Compact Flash (CF) card and use it as a storage device.

Your notebook comes with a dummy card inside the CF card slot.

8. CF card eject button

Press this button to eject the CF card.

Be careful not to obstruct the air inlet. Failure to do so prevent heat from being

dissipated from the notebook. may damage the notebook.

Before plugging a peripheral device into a port on the notebook, orientate the

plug or connector of the cable correctly and push it straight into the port.

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 Right Panel

1. PC card eject button

Press this button to eject a PC card.

2. PC card slot

It allows you to insert an optional PC card.

3. Modular bay

Your notebook comes with an internal Combo Drive (DVD-ROM and CD-RW) installed in this modular bay. You can replace the Combo Drive with an optional Weigth Saver or optional second bay battery.

Do not leave your notebook with this bay vacant. This may cause unexpected

system failure.

4. SD Card/Memory Stick Pro slot

It allows you to insert an optional SD Card or Memory Stick card and use it as a storage device.

5. USB port

It allows you to connect an optional peripheral device compliant with USB standard, such as a USB floppy disk drive or USB printer.

6. DC-IN jack

Plug in the supplied AC adapter into this port to power your computer and charge the battery.

Before plugging a peripheral device into a port on the notebook, orientate the

plug or connector of the cable correctly and push it straight into the port.

Bottom features of the computer

1. Internal battery pack

The internal battery pack is installed here.

2. Internal battery pack lock

Slide this lock when removing the internal battery pack.

3. Mobile multi-purpose bay lock

Slide this lock when installing/removing a modular bay option

Battery Charging Indicator

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Power

DC-In

Battery Identifier/

Battery Level

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Access

STATUS INDICATOR PANEL

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols shows the operating status each component.

Power Indicator

The Power indicator symbol can display any of the following three states of power status.

• Steady On: This means that there is power

to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

Hard Drive

Access

• Flashing: This means that your LifeBook

notebook is in Suspend mode.

• Steady Off: This means that your notebook

is either in Hibernation mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off with the power switch.

Numeric Lock Scroll Lock

Caps Lock

PC Card Access

DC-IN Indicator

The DC-In indicator that your notebook is powered by an external source such as an AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter.

Battery Level Indicators

The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the optional modular bay battery). In addition, this symbol states the quantity of charge is available in each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook.

Battery Charging

Indictors

This is a small arrow symbol located next to the Battery Level indicator. This symbol indicates that the battery is being charged by an external power source. This indicator symbol will be displayed regardless of the position of the power switch. This indicator symbol will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to be charged.

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11% Critical Low or

Dead Battery Shorted Battery

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

If there is no battery activity and the power adapter is not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off.

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

DVD/CD-RW Drive Access

Indicator

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

Hard Drive or Removale

Media Drive Access Indicator

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

PC/CF Card Access

Indicator

The PC/CF Card Access indicator states whether your notebook is accessing a PC Card or a Compact Flash (CF) Card. The indicator will flash if a software tries to access a card, a card regardless whether a card is installed in the PC/ CF Card slot.

Numeric Lock Indicator

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

Caps Lock Indicator

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

Scrlk Indicator

The Scroll Lock indicator states that Scroll Lock is active.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

RUNNING THE COMPUTER ON ITS BATTERY

Charging the battery

1. Connect the AC adapter to your notebook.

As soon as you connect the AC adapter to your notebook, the notebook begins to charge the battery pack. The charging status

indicator ( ) on the LCD turns on. It shows the power level (state of available charge) of

the internal battery pack.

2. After the charging indicator has gone off, disconnect the AC adapter.

Before using the supplied battery pack for the very first time after purchase,

remember to charge it fully. If a charged battery has not been recharged for more than a month, charge it fully before using it.

When the battery is fully charged, the charging status indicator goes off and

the power level indicator at stops blinking ( ) and lights up (

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

when the AC adapter is connected. The battery pack can be recharged when its power level (or remaining battery life) is 89% or less.

When the computer is turned off, the charging status indicator on the status

LCD goes off immediately after the charging process is completed.

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

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

example, immediately after the use of the notebook, the battery protection feature may be activated to prevent the battery from being recharged. When the battery temperature drops, your notebook automatically begins to charge the battery pack.

When an add-on modular bay battery is connected to the computer, it is also

charged along with the internal battery pack.

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Running the computer on its battery

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

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your

computer and press the power button to start the computer.

Power button

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

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

long period of time. If the battery runs down very fast, replace it with a new battery.

When an add-on modular bay battery is connected to the computer, it is also

discharged along with the internal battery pack.

Checking the power level of the battery

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

 The way the power level indicator

shows the power level

Between about 76% and 100% charged.

Between about 51% and 75% charged.

Between about 26% and 50% charged.

Between about 13% and 25% charged. (or between about 0% and 25% charged during charging.)

Low battery condition. (12% or less charged) blinks.

Low battery condition

Dead battery condition. (0% charged)

Low battery condition

Due to certain characteristics of lithiumion batteries, the power level indictor

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

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

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

 Battery failure alarm

Indicates that the battery cannot be

charged normally.

If is indicated, turn off the notebook, remove the battery pack and

reinstall it properly.

When the battery is discharged to a very low level, the power level indicator blinks ( ). If this happens, connect the AC adapter to your

notebook immediately to recharge the battery.

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

on. When the battery starts to run low, connect the AC adapter to your notebook as soon as possible. If no AC adapter is available, immediately save the data you are working on, exit all programs and turn off your notebook.

Accessing data on the hard disk requires a large amount of electric power.

Therefore, when the battery is weak, connect the AC adapter to your notebook before accessing data on the hard disk.

If a battery is weak and there is no system activity, the notebook may go

into standby mode. However, if there is system activity, the notebook will go into standby mode only after the system activity completes its processing.

The notebook will go into standby mode when the power level reaches about 3%.

This is the default level setting of the systelm.

Getting Started with your LifeBook

Notebook

DC Power Jack

AC Adapter

DC Output Cable

POWER SOURCES

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 on your notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical

outlet.

AC Cable

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

Power On

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.

When you Power On your LifeBook notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration. If an error is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed.

After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load the operating system.

When you turn on your LifeBook 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. When you have finished working on the notebook, you can either leave it in Suspend mode, or you can turn it off.

Do not carry your notebook around when it is still power on. Do not subject your notebook to shocks or vibrations. These may damage your notebook.

Power Off

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

Before turning off the power, check that the Hard Drive, bay drive, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. If you turn off the power while the notebook is accessing the disk or PC card, data may be lost. To shut down the notebook with out error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

Remember to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power using the power switch. If documents are open when you turn off the power, you will lose data that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors.

Remember to use the correct procedure to shut down your notebook. The proper sequence is:

1. Click the start menu, and then click turn off Computer button.

2. Click on the Turn Off button within the turn off computer dialog box.

3. The notebook automatically begins to shut down.

CHANGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY PACK

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Close the LCD panel, and turn and place your notebook upside down.

Close the LCD panel carefully Do not exert pressure to it. Failure to do so may

damage the LCD panel.

3. Remove the battery pack.

Remove the battery pack, while sliding the battery pack locks (2 locks) inward.

User-Installable Features

After removing the internal battery pack, please take necessary precautions to

prevent it from being shorted. For example, you can seal the connector ends with insulating tape. After removing the battery pack, do not mix it with other types of battery.

The internal battery pack contains recyclable material. Recycle the material whenever possible instead of disposing it.

4. Install the new battery pack.

Insert a new battery pack in parallel with the notebook main body until it moves into place. If this is done correctly, a click sound may be heard to indicate that the battery is locked in place.

INSTALLING ADDITIONAL MEMORY

Here are the initial and maximum memory capacity of your notebook.

Initial memory Available memory

capacity capacity

256MB 1024MB

Preparing what are needed

• Memory (expansion RAM module)

• Phillips screwdriver

Use a screwdriver of appropiate size to loosen the cover. Failure to do so may damage the head of the screws.

Changing the memory

Certain components around the memory slots becomes very hot when

the notebook is turned on for a long period of time.

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

To install or remove a memory module, hold it by the edge and be careful not to

touch any component and IC. Memory is composed of materials

sensitive to human body static charges. Before handling any memory module, always touch an appropiate metal object to discharge the static charges from your body.

Please remember to turn off the notebook before you begin to install or

remove the memory module. If the notebook is placed in standby or hibernate mode while the memory module is removed, data may be lost or damaged. This may also damage the memory module.

Remember to turn off the power of the notebook and disconnect the AC

adapter before you attempt to install or remove the memory module.

Keep small objects, such as covers and screws out of the reach of babies and children. These small objects may suffocate a baby or child if they are swallowed accidentally. Should such an accident happen, consult a doctor immediately.

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it.

2. Close the LCD panel, and turn and place your computer upside down.

3. Remove the internal battery pack.

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

To avoid damage, be careful not to drop any small object e.g. a screw into your

notebook.

4. Close the LCD panel, and turn and place the computer upside down.

5. Remove the screws (x 3) indicated by the arrows in the figure below, turn and place the computer right side up, and then open the LCD panel.

User-Installable Features

Of the 7 screws, remove the 3 screws indicated by the arrows. Be careful not

to remove the wrong screw.

6. Press the [F9] key to create clearance between the computer and the cover, put a fingertip into the clearance, and remove the cover.

The keyboard comes up.

[F9] key

Cover

7. Put your fingers on the rear edge of the keyboard and slide the keyboard carefully in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below.

The tabs on the keyboard come off the locating holes.

Screws to be removed

8. Slide the keyboard carefully toward you.

Keyboard

10. Install a new memory module.

Insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the guide of the connector, and push the memory down until it locks into place with a click sound.

To avoid damage to the keyboard, do not pull it by force. Always handle it

carefully.

9. Remove the memory.

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

Hook

Notch in the memory module

If the memory module cannot be pushed down further as it should, remove the

memory module, realigned it properly and insert it back into the slot.

If this does not work, push the memory down while lightly pull the hooks on both side sideways. To avoid damage to the hooks or the expansion RAM module slot, do not force open the hooks.

Hook

User-Installable Features

11. Slide the keyboard backward to return it to its original position.

Fit the tabs on the keyboard in the locating holes of the notebook.

Keyboard

Tabs on the keyboard

12. Attach the cover.

Attach the cover removed in step 5. Insert each end of the cover correctly in the hole of the notebook

Checking the memory capacity

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

error” may be displayed when you turn on the computer. If such a message appears, turn off the computer, remove the memory and reinstall it.

1. Turn on the computer.

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

The Control Panel window appears.

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

The “System Properties” dialog box appears.

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

13. Close the LCD panel, turn the computer upside down, and secure the cover with screws.

14. Install the internal battery pack.

Memory capacity

In this example, 256 MB of memory added to a notebook. – The system uses 8 MB of memory for

internal usage, so that a memory capacity smaller than the actual installed memory capacity is shown in this window.

5. Click “OK”.

The “Performance and Maintenance” window appears again.

If the numerical value displayed does not agree with the memory capacity of your

computer, check if the memory is installed correctly.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and should experience few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems which can be easily solved. 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 attempting to trouble it.

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 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.

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative.

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

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Hardware configuration

• Type of device connected, if any

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

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. You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause Follow the instructions on the Possible Solution column to resolve the problem. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your notebook.

Remember to take notes of your troubleshooting attempts. The support representative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone.

Troubleshooting Table

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Audio Problem

There is no sound coming from the bulit-in speakers

The software volume control is set too low.

Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software, operating system and applications.

Headphones are plugged into your notebook.

BIOS audio settings are incorrect.

Software driver is not configured correctly.

The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system tray.

Optical Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-RW/ CDROM’s.

Protective sheet is still in the optical drive tray.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive.

Media tray is not latched shut.

Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in 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.

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click on it to uncheck it.

Remove the protective sheet and replace DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the tray.

Open media tray and re-install DVD/CD-RW/ CD-ROM properly.

Push on the front of the media tray until it latches.

Install DVD Player software.

Wrong drive designator was used for DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM in the application.

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.

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