Fujitsu LifeBook S4532 User's Guide

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name : FPCA

Declares that product: Model : LifeBook S-4530 or S-4532

Address : Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd

200 Pandan Loop #05-03, Pantech 21 The Computer Centre

Singapore 128388

Telephone : 65-776 0688

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 reliab le 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 nev er be placed near or over a r adiator 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 instr uctions 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 accor ding 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).

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 man ual. 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 D symbol indicates a warning or caution. The symbol inside the D 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.)

indicates instructions that must be followed. The symbol inside

The 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, [ ﬁ ] key When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time, this is indicated b y 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.

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

ﬁ 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

“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 V ersion 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 V ersion 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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Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.

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 IV operation methods, connector box handling, and battery operation.

SECTION 2

This section explains installation of options for this computer.

SECTION 3

This section explains the BIOS setup program, which is necessary for setting the date and time and power conservation mode. This section also explains how to set the pass word f or protecting data in this computer.

SECTION 4

This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.

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SECTION 2SECTION 3

SECTION 4

CONTENTS

SECTION 1

1. Names of the Parts and their Functions .............................2

Front/Top .............................................................................................2

Left Side/Right Side.............................................................................4

Rear/Bottom ........................................................................................ 6

Port replicator ......................................................................................8

Status Indicator LCD ........................................................................... 9

2. Flat Point ..............................................................................11

What Is the Flat Point? ......................................................................11

Flat Point Usage ................................................................................ 12

3. Keyboard ..............................................................................13

Keyboard ...........................................................................................13

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

Names of the Main Keys and their Functions.................................... 14

4. Switching on the Power ......................................................16

Switching on the power ..................................................................... 16

5. Switching off the Power......................................................18

Precautions for Switching Off the Power ........................................... 18

Switching Off the Power ....................................................................18

6. Suspend/Resume Function ................................................20

Suspending ....................................................................................... 20

What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? .......................................... 20

Precautions for Suspending .............................................................. 22

Resuming .......................................................................................... 23

7. Battery ..................................................................................24

Battery Charging ............................................................................... 24

Battery Operation .............................................................................. 25

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge ..........................................26

Low Battery State ..............................................................................27

Replacing the Internal Battery Pack ..................................................28

Precautions for Battery Pack............................................................. 30

8. Port Replicator.....................................................................31

Attaching the port replicator .............................................................. 31

Detaching the port replicator ............................................................. 32

9. Built-in LAN (local-area network) device...........................33

Connection ........................................................................................ 33

10.Internal FAX Modem............................................................34

Connection ........................................................................................ 34

SECTION 2

1. Options .................................................................................36

What is the Options ...........................................................................36

2. PC Cards ..............................................................................38

Precautions for PC Cards.................................................................. 38

Installing PC Cards............................................................................ 39

Removing PC Cards.......................................................................... 40

3. Expansion RAM Modules ...................................................42

Installing an Expansion RAM Module................................................ 42

Removing an Expansion RAM Module.............................................. 44

4. Multi-bay Unit.......................................................................45

Replacing multi-bay units .................................................................. 45

Precautions on handling or using the multi-bay unit.......................... 46

Loading/Ejecting disks....................................................................... 47

Loading/Ejecting an LS-120 disk ....................................................... 49

5. Floppy Disk Unit ..................................................................50

Installing a Floppy Disk Unit ..............................................................50

Precautions for Floppy Disk Unit .......................................................51

Removing a Floppy Disk Unit ............................................................52

What is a Floppy Disk?...................................................................... 53

Precautions on Handling ................................................................... 54

Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk .........................................................55

Loading.............................................................................................. 55

Ejecting.............................................................................................. 55

6. Mouse ...................................................................................56

Using the Mouse ............................................................................... 56

Connecting the Mouse ...................................................................... 56

7. Numeric Keypad ..................................................................58

Connecting a Numeric Keypad.......................................................... 58

8. CRT Monitor .........................................................................59

Connecting an External CRT Monitor................................................ 59

9. CCD Camera ........................................................................61

Preparing required things ..................................................................62

Connecting the CCD camera ............................................................ 62

Using CCD camera ........................................................................... 62

Removing the CCD camera from personal computer........................ 65

10.One Touch Operation buttons ............................................66

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SECTION 4

1. BIOS setup ...........................................................................68

2. POST Diagnostic Screen ....................................................95

1. When This Happens ............................................................98

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Names of the Parts and their Functions

Front/Top

6 7

1 LCD panel

Displays text, graphics, etc.

Critical Point

The TFT color LCD panel used with this computer has been made using high resolution technology, but there might be dots that are always lit up or always not lit up on part of the screen. There may be some slight inconsistencies on the LCD panel with variations in temperature. Please note that this is not a malfunction.

2 Cover close switch

When the LCD panel is closed, this switch turns off the backlight and suspends operation of the personal computer.

3 Suspend/Resume switch

This switch suspends/resumes the computer main unit. From here on, it is written as SUS/RES switch.

4 Condenser Microphone

Allows sound (monaural) recording.

Critical Point

When some kind of software (karaoke software, etc.) is activ ated, it automatically inactiv ates muting of the built-in microphone and the built-in speaker may resultingly howl. In such the case, use a general headphone and external speaker available on the market. When the built-in microphone is used, be sure to hold the LCD panel open, otherwise howling may be occur.

5 One-touch button

Allows you to start application software or check the arrival of an e-mail.

6 LCD

Displays the status of the computer main unit. See “Status Indicator LCD”.

7 Keyboard

Keys are pressed to give commands to the computer main unit.

8 Speaker

Outputs the sound of the computer main unit.

Critical Point

If the built-in speaker and microphone are used at the same time, it may cause howling. If howling occurs, adjust the sound volume with the volume control knob and “V olume Control” on the screen.

9 Flat point

This moves the mouse pointer.

! Latch

This is pressed to release the lock when the LCD panel is opened.

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Left Side/Right Side

1211 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

" Multi-bay

Depending on the models, one of the following units is provided for your personal computer.

• CD-ROM drive unit

• CD-R/RW drive unit

• CCD Camera drive unit

• DVD-ROM drive unit

• Super disk drive unit

• PC card drive unit

• Weight saver

Critical Point

Do not leave the multi-bay v acant when using y our computer , otherwise y our computer might break down.

# Multi-bay unit release lever

Raise this lever to remove the unit from the multi-bay.

$ Anti-theft lock

Can be connected with a commercially available anti-theft cable.

Critical Point

The anti-theft lock is for the Kensington Microsaver Security System.

% Headphone jack

For connecting commercially available headphones.

Critical Point

Things that can be fitted to the headphone jack

- Headphones, earphones, amplifier-installed external speakers (mini-plug with 3.5mm outer diameter. However you may not be able to fit them because of the shape, so check before inserting.)

& Line In jack

Terminal for audio input.

( Microphone jack (MIC-IN jack)

Terminal for connecting a commercially-available microphone.

Critical Point

When a microphone is in use, excessively turning up the volume might cause the speaker to howl. Some types of commercially-available microphones (for example, dynamic microphones) cannot be used with this computer.

) Volume control

Adjusts the sound volume. Turning it towards you lowers the volume; turning it away from you raises it.

Critical Point

If the volume is raised too high when using a microphone, howling may occur between the speaker and the microphone.

~ PC card eject/lock button

Press this button to eject the PC card. When the inserted PC card is locked by this button, it is protected from accidentally sticking out.

+ PC card slot

Slot (1) for inserting separately sold PC card. This PC card slot is identified as ZV port, which is connected with the main unit of this personal computer.

Critical Point

A dummy card has been inserted in the PC card slot of a new computer. The ZV port conforms to the PC card standard for high-speed processing of animation and sound data. You may be required to use the “slot 0” for “slot 1” depending on the operating system used.

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, Modular connector

This is for connecting to the telephone line.

Rear/Bottom

22 23

- Infrared communications port

Interface for carrying out infrared communications.

Critical Point

Don’t bring the AC adaptor or CRT display close to the infrared communications port during infrared communication, otherwise the computer may malfunction because of noise generated.

. mini-Serial connector (available on certain model) / USB connector (Invalid for the Windows NT system)

Connector for connecting a peripheral equipment which meets the USB standard.

: LAN connector

Connector for connecting a LAN cable.

; CRT connector

Connector for connecting an external display, for example, a separately sold CRT monitor.

< DC-IN connector

Connector for connecting the AC adaptor that comes with this computer.

= MAIN switch

This is the switch for turning the power to the computer main unit on and off.

> Port replicator connector

Connector for connecting the port replicator.

? Expansion RAM module slot

Slot for fitting a separately sold expansion RAM module.

@ Release button

Slide this release button to release the internal battery pack lock from locking status.

[ Internal battery pack lock

Slide this lock to attach/detach the internal battery pack to/from this personal computer.

\ Internal battery pack

The internal battery pack is mounted here.

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Port replicator

52 3 4 6 8 9 107

1 Port replicator release button

Slide this button to remove the port replicater from the personal computer.

2 LAN connector

Connector for connecting a LAN cable.

3 Expansion keyboard connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold PS/2 standard numeric keypad.

4 Mouse connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold PS/2 mouse.

5 USB connector (Invalid for the Windows NT system)

Connector for connecting a peripheral equipment which meets the USB standard.

6 CRT connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold CRT monitor.

7 Parallel connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold printer.

8 Serial connector

Connector for connecting an optional equipment of the RS-232C interface standard.

9 FDD unit connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold floppy disk unit.

Mouse connector

Connector for connecting a separately sold PS/2 mouse.

! DC-IN connector

Connector for connecting the AC adaptor that comes with this computer.

" Connector

Connector for connecting the port replicater.

Status Indicator LCD

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1 2 11 12

8 9 1076

1 SUS/RES indicator ( )

When this computer is operating, this indicator lights up; when the computer is in suspend mode, this indicator flashes.

2 AC adaptor indicator ( )

Lights up when the power is being supplied from the AC adaptor.

3 Battery pack mounting indicators ( 1, 2, )

Lights up when the battery pack is mounted. The number 1 ref ers to the b uilt-in battery pack and the number 2 refers to the expanded battery pack.

4 Battery charging indicator ( )

Lights up when the battery is charging; flashes when the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

5 Remaining battery charge indicator ( )

Displays the amount of charge remaining in the corresponding battery.

6 CD-ROM drive access indicator ( )

Lights up while data is being read from the CD-ROM or the DVD-ROM.

7 Hard disk access indicator ( )

Lights up while the internal hard disk or the 2nd hard disk is being accessed.

8 Floppy disk access indicator ( )

Lights up while data is being read/written on the floppy disk or the LS-120 disk.

9 PC card access indicator (

Lights up while the PC card in the corresponding PC card slot is being accessed. The indicator 1 corresponds to the built-in PC card slot, while the indicator 2 corresponds to the

PC card drive unit mounted in the multi-bay.

1 2

)

! Num Lock indicator (

Lights up when [Num Lk] key is pressed to put the keyboard into numeric keypad mode.

" Caps Lock indicator (

Lights up when [Shift] + [Caps lock] keys are pressed to put the keyboard into CAPS mode.

)

# Scroll Lock indicator ( )

Lights up or goes out each time the [Fn] + [Scr Lk] keys are pressed.

Critical Point

If you turn off the main switch or operate the SUS/RES button while the hard disk access indicator or floppy disk access indicator is lit, the data being accessed may be destroyed. When the main switch is switched off, all the indicators other than charging go off. However, the AC adaptor lamp comes on regardless of the status indicator lamp when power is being supplied. When you use Windows 98, if the CD automatic insertion function is enabled, the system periodically checks for a CD. Therefore, the CD-ROM drive access indicator on the status indicator LCD lights up periodically.

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2. Flat Point

What Is the Flat Point?

The main operations for this computer use the flat point. This item explains the flat point. The flat point is a convenient pointing device that moves the mouse pointer with your fingertips. It comprises the operating surface and the two buttons in front of it. The operating surface has the same function as the ball section of a mouse. Y ou mo v e the mouse pointer on the screen by mo ving your fingertip up, down, left, and right along the operating surface. You can also carry out such operations as clicking, double clicking, pointing, and dragging by tapping lightly on the operating surface. The left and right buttons correspond to the b uttons the mouse. Their functions depend on the application software.

Operating surface

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Left button

Right button

Critical Point

There is a slight difference in a result of pointing operation among operators because of the operation principle of the flat point. Given an example, pointing operation is influenced by moisture of the operator’ s fingertips (dry or wet fingers). If the operating surface is dirty or moist because of high humidity , etc., it may cause malfunction of the operating surface. If it occurs, wipe down the operating surface with dry soft cloth to remove the moisture and dirt. If the operating surf ace is badly soiled, wipe out the dirt with soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent thinned with water. When you intend to use an optional mouse, access the “Keyboard/Mouse Setting” menu of the “BIOS Setup” and set items necessary for operating the mouse together with the flat point.

Flat Point Usage

Click Either tap the operating surface once or press the

Double click Either tap the operating surface twice consecu-

Point Align the mouse pointer with a menu item or the

Drag Move the mouse pointer to any position, then

left button once until it clicks, then immediately release it. Clicking the right b utton once is called a right click.

tively or twice quickly press the left button twice until it clicks, then immediately release it.

like. If there is a level beneath the manual item on which you placed the mouse pointer (if > is displayed at the right end of the menu item), that menu is displayed.

quickly tap the operating surface twice. After the second tap, do not remove y our fingertip from the operating surface, b ut drag it along the operating surface to the desired position, then remove y our finger from the operating surface.

Critical Point

You can also carry out the click and drag operations in combination with the buttons. Tap gently and quickly with your fingertips. There is no need for much force. When you are moving the mouse pointer with the flat point, if you lift up your fingertip and bring it back down to a different point on the operating surface, the mouse pointer on the screen does not move. If you dr ag your fingertip along the operating surface from the position where you brought it back down, the mouse pointer on the screen moves in the direction in which you drag your fingertip. The interval between taps for double clicking can be adjusted with Mouse in the Control P anel for Windows 98.

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3. Keyboard

Keyboard

The keyboard is the device f or giving instructions to the computer , inputting data, and ex ecuting. The keys can be divided into two types.

Control keys Character keys

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Numeric Keypad Mode

The mode in which some of the character keys are used as numeric keys (with a key layout that makes numeric input easier) instead of their normal functions is called numeric keypad mode. The keyboard is switched to numeric keypad mode with [Num Lk]. (In numeric keypad mode, played on the status indicator LCD.) The keys surrounded by thick lines in the diagram above become the numeric keypad. The numbers input with these keys are printed in front of each key.

is dis-

Critical Point

When the separately sold numeric keypad is connected, if you press [Num Lk] to put the computer into numeric keypad mode, the keys on the external numeric keypad are enabled, but the numeric keypad section on the keyboard is disabled.

Names of the Main Keys and their Functions

Esc (escape) key

The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the previous operation.

F1-F12 (function) keys

The usage depends on the application software.

Fn key

A key unique to this computer; it has the following functions.

[Fn] + [F3] This switches ON/OFF of the speaker.

[Fn] + [F5] This selects whether or not to use the entire LCD screen for display in text [Fn] + [F6] Turns down the backlight of the LCD.

[Fn] + [F7] Turns up the backlight of the LCD.

Critical Point

Luminance of the backlight of the LCD can be turned up (with [Fn] + [F7] keys) or turned down (with [Fn] + [F6] keys) in three degrees.

When a pip sounds with this operation, the speaker is on. When nothing sounds, the speaker is turned off.

mode.

[Fn] + [F10] Rotates among the three display options: LCD only, CRT only, both LCD

[Fn]+SUS/RES switch

Space key Inputs a single space character.

[›][ﬂ][‹][ﬁ] (cursor) keys

and CRT.

Activates the Save To Disk function.

(This is the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard.)

Move the cursor.

Enter key

Also called the return key or the line feed ke y . This key inputs line f eeds and ex ecutes command.

Ctrl key

Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.

Shift key

Used in combination with other keys.

Alt key

Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.

Caps Lock key

T o loc k the ke yboard into caps mode, press this k ey together with the Shift k e y. Pressing this key again ends caps mode.

Num Lk (numerical lock) key

Press this key to put the computer into numeric keypad mode.

Scr Lk (scroll lock) key

Its functions depend on the application software.

Print Screen key

Press this key to make a hard copy of the screen.

Pause key

Press this key to pause the screen display.

Break key

Its functions depend on the application software.

Insert key

Press this key to insert a new character between characters. The new characters are entered at the cursor position.

Delete key

Press this key to delete a character . Pressing the Delete key and the Ctrl and Alt keys at the same time resets this computer.

Home key

Press this key to move the cursor directly to the head of the ro w or the head of the document.

End key

Press this key to move the cursor directly to the end of the row or the end of the document.

Pg Up key

Press this key to switch to the previous screen.

Pg Dn key

Press this key to switch to the next screen.

Back Space key

Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor position.

Sys Rq (system request) key

When this key is supported by the application software, this key is used f or such functions as resetting the keyboard. Press this key together with the Alt key.

[ ] (Windows) key (only valid for Windows 98)

Press this key to display the Start menu.

[ ] (Application) key (only valid for Windows 98)

Press this key to display the shortcut menu for the selected item. This key has the same role as the mouse right click.

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4. Switching on the Power

Switching on the power

This item explains the normal way to switch the computer main unit power on.

Critical Point

When turning on the personal computer connected with an optional FDD unit, check to see whether a floppy disk is set in the floppy disk drive or not. If there is a floppy disk set in the drive, be sure to remove it before turning on the computer.

1 Connect the AC adaptor.

AC adaptor

First connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor (1), next connect the other cord of the AC adaptor to the personal computer’ s DCIN connector (2). Lastly, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet (3).

3 Switch on the main switch of the

computer main unit.

2 Open the LCD panel.

Latch

Push the latch to release the lock, then lift the display panel with your hand.

Main switch

Power is supplied from the AC adaptor, the power comes on, and the POST starts. Also , the

etc. on the status indicator LCD are

displayed.

Critical Point

Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. These can result in breakdown.

Column

POST is the abbreviation for POWER ON SELF TEST, which is a self-diagnostic test that checks for abnormalities within the computer. This test is automatically carried out when the power is switched on for this computer . If the pow er is switched off during the POST, an error message is displayed the next time the computer is started up. Do not cut off the power during the POST.

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5. Switching off the Power

This item explains how to switch off the power and gives precautions for switching off the power.

Precautions for Switching Off the Power

The following precautions must be observed when switching off the power.

When switching off the main switch, end Windows 98 first. When the main switch is switched off, if the suspend mode is suspend, the suspend function

stops working. If the application software has been suspended during e xecution, it is necessary to save the data, then end the application software.

After you switch off the main switch, wait at least about ten seconds before switching it back on again.

Switching Off the Power

1 Click the Start button.

The Start menu is displayed.

2 Click Shut Down.

The following message is displayed.

3 Check that Shut down the computer is selected, then click Yes.

The power is switched off.

Critical Point

If the MAIN switch is not turned off after the step 3, the computer will be turned on next time by pressing the SUS/RES switch only. You can reset this computer by selecting Restart the computer with the screen shown in Step

2. Resetting means that the data in memory is all erased and the operating system is loaded again from the hard disk or a floppy disk.

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4 Switch off the main switch.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow ( indicator goes out and the power for the computer main unit is cut off.

side). The status indication LCD

Critical Point

If the computer will be unused for a long period, remove any CD-ROM or floppy disk and disconnect the AC adaptor.

Main switch

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6. Suspend/Resume Function

What Is the Suspend/Resume Function?

When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES switch, the suspend/resume function retains the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time you press the SUS/RES switch.

Critical Point

Which of the two destinations suspending saves the data in the computer to depends on the BIOS setup Power menu setting as follows.

System RAM:

When “Suspend” is set with the BIOS setup Power menu Suspend Mode item, the data is saved to system RAM. Power for the system RAM is supplied from the AC power supply if the AC adaptor is connected or from the battery if the AC adaptor is not connected.

Save to Disk area:

If “Save to Disk” is set with the BIOS setup Power menu Suspend Mode item, the data

is written to the Save to Disk area on the hard disk. If you hold down the Fn key while pressing the SUS/RES s witch, the data is sav ed to the hard disk regardless of the Power menu setting.

Suspending

There are three ways to suspend this computer , using the SUS/RES switch, Cover close switch and for Windows 98, using the Start menu.

Using the SUS/RES switch

1 Suspending

Check that and are out. When you press the SUS/RES switch, if the BIOS setup suspend mode is suspend, the computer goes into suspend mode.

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SUS/RES switch

Using the cover close switch 1 Close the LCD panel.

This unit goes into suspend mode using

the cover close switch.

Critical Point

When the BIOS setup Lid Closure Suspend setting is “Disabled”, this unit does not go into suspend mode even if you close the LCD panel.

Use the [Quit Windows] dialog. 1 Click the [START] button and then click the [Quit Windows].

The [Quit Windows] dialog appears on the display.

2 Click Standby.

This computer is suspended.

Critical Point

The computer may not be suspended in the following cases.

• When the operating system is activated.

• When any of device drivers is incorrectly installed. It takes a considerable time to suspend the computer depending on its operating condition. If the BIOS setup Suspend Mode setting is “Suspend”, suspend mode is ended in the following cases. Save important data to a floppy disk or the hard disk.

• The main switch is switched off.

• In battery operation, the battery runs out. (The battery is still used in suspend mode.)

If you start with the internal battery fully charged, suspend mode lasts about three days maximum with the AC adaptor not connected.

• When “Use” is selected for “Resume b y modem incoming” on the “P ower Savings” menu of the BIOS setup.

• When “Restore the computer to the original status with a telephone call” is effectively set by the tab of “Others” of the Windows 98 “PMSet98 properties” window.

SECTION 1

Precautions for Suspending

Pay attention to the following points when using the suspend function.

Don’t continue pressing the SUS/RES switch for 4 seconds or more. If the SUS/RES switch is continuously pressed for 4 seconds or longer, the personal computer is turned off.

When the computer is connected to a network using a LAN card or modem and when the peripheral equipment is expanded with a PC card, you may not be ab le to use the suspend/resume function. When you have expanded functions with a PC card, also check the manual for the cards you are using.

Do not operate the SUS/RES switch when using Windows NT. In the following cases, do not use the suspend function, but switch on/off the computer main unit

power supply with the main switch.

• When this computer is unused for a long period

When this computer will be unused longer than the effective period (about three days maximum) for battery power for suspend mode, sa ve all data, close Windows 98, then s witch off the main switch. If you suspend with the BIOS setup Suspend Mode set to Sa v e to Disk, the power goes off with the main switch still on. In this case, it does not matter if you switch off the main switch. The next time you switch on the main switch, operation resumes.

• When installing or removing options

There are some options that can be installed without switching off the main switch. See SECTION 2 of this manual and the manual that comes with the option product.

In the suspend/resume operation, the screen may flick er for an instant depending on the situation.

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