Fujitsu LifeBook S4572 User's Guide
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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 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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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 dialling while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialling. There
is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialling. It is strongly
recommended that pulse dialling 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
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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.
symbols Meaning
Incorrect handling ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation
that could result in death or severe injury.
Incorrect handling 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 warning or caution. The symbol ∆ 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
Critical Point Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the
hardware or software.
Column Gives the meaning and brief explanation 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® 2000 operating system” is written as “Windows 2000”.
“Microsoft® Millennium® Edition operating system” is written as Windows Me”.
“Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.
“Windows NT 4.0” and “Windows NT 3.51” are both written as Windows NT.
“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, flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and
battery operation.
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. Read this section as the necessity arises.
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1
1 Names of the Parts and their Functions .........................................2
Front ................................................................................................................. 2
Right Side......................................................................................................... 4
Left Side ........................................................................................................... 6
Rear ................................................................................................................. 7
Bottom .............................................................................................................. 9
Connector Box ............................................................................................... 10
Status Indicator LCD ...................................................................................... 12
2 Pointing Device ...............................................................................15
Flat Point ........................................................................................................ 15
How to Use Flat Point..................................................................................... 16
3 Keyboard .........................................................................................18
Keyboard ........................................................................................................ 18
Numeric Keypad Mode ................................................................................... 18
Names of the Main Keys and their Functions................................................. 19
4 Switching on the Power .................................................................22
Switching on the Power .................................................................................. 22
5 Switching off the Power .................................................................24
Switching off the Power .................................................................................. 24
6 Resetting ......................................................................................... 27
How to Reset .................................................................................................. 27
7 Battery .............................................................................................28
Battery Charging ............................................................................................ 28
Using PC with Battery .................................................................................... 29
Low Battery Status ......................................................................................... 30
Replacing built-in Battery Unit ........................................................................ 32
SECTION 2
1 Options ............................................................................................35
Options ........................................................................................................... 35
Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 36
2 PC Cards.......................................................................................... 37
Precautions for PC Cards .............................................................................. 37
Setting PC Card ............................................................................................. 38
Removing PC Card ........................................................................................ 40
3 Expansion RAM Modules ...............................................................43
4 Mobile Multi-Bay Units ...................................................................45
5 CD-ROM Drive .................................................................................48
Setting/Removing CD ..................................................................................... 48
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SECTION 3
6 Connector Box ................................................................................50
Installing the connector box ........................................................................... 50
Removing the connector box.......................................................................... 51
7 Using Internal Data / Fax Modem .................................................. 52
Connection ..................................................................................................... 52
8 Using Internal LAN ......................................................................... 54
Connection ..................................................................................................... 54
9 Mouse .............................................................................................. 55
Connecting PS/2 Mouse ................................................................................ 55
Connecting USB Mouse ................................................................................. 56
Disabling Flat Point ........................................................................................ 56
How to Use Mouse ......................................................................................... 57
10 Connecting Numeric Keypad / Keyboard / Mouse .......................58
11 Printer ..............................................................................................59
Connecting Printer ......................................................................................... 59
12 Connecting External Display .........................................................61
Connecting an external display ...................................................................... 61
13 Connecting a TV Set (depend on model) ...................................... 63
Connecting a TV Set for Home Use ............................................................... 63
14 Using Digital Video Camera (depend on model) ..........................64
Connecting Digital Video Camera .................................................................. 64
1 When This Happens ........................................................................66
2 Care and Maintenance.................................................................... 71
3 Glossary .......................................................................................... 76
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This section explains basic
operations and basic items for
using this computer, including
the names of the parts and their
functions, Flat point operation
methods, floppy disk unit
handing, and battery operation.
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1 Names of the Parts and their Functions
Front
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1 Cover close switch
This switch is used to suspend/resume the function of this PC unit and to turn off the LCD back
light when you close or open the LCD display.
2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel
Shows a full screen data from the computer main unit.
Critical Points
Characteristic of LCD
The following natures are characteristic to LCD and you must not interpret them as defects.
• The TFT color liquid crystal display (LCD) of this PC has more than 2.35 million pixels or
dots (in 1024 x 768 resolution), through the utilization of high-level technology. Because
of this fact, the display may contain some unlit or continuously lit dots.
• The color tone of the LCD of this PC may differ among the units. And temperature
change and other cause may results in some uneven color tone.
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3 Built-in Microphone
You can record sound (monaural) with this microphone.
Critical Points
You may experience feedback noise when you use minus-one music software and other
software that uses simultaneously the microphone and speakers. In this case, adjust the
sound volume or use a headphone or an external microphone available in stores. And set
the microphone at “mute” position when you do not use it.
The recorded sound from the built-in microphone may be not clear when the distance or the
direction of the sound source is not appropriate. We recommend you to use an external
microphone to record sound clearly.
4 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel
Shows a screenful of data from the computer main unit.
5 One-touch Buttons
These buttons are used to set application start-up, incoming E-mail receiving and Internet browser
startup.
Critical Points
To use the one-touch button, do not switch the MAIN switch off.
Firmly hold the one-touch button until the application starts.
6 SUS/RES Switch
This switch is used to put it into suspend mode and to resume working.
7 Speakers
They output the sound from this PC unit.
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8 Keyboard
You can input characters and give commands to the PC unit through this device.
9 Flat Point
You can manipulate the mouse pointer though this device.
! Latch
This latch locks the liquid crystal display (LCD) against unintended opening.
Unlock it to open the LCD.
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Right Side
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1 Ventilation Openings
The air-cooling fan gets air through these openings.
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CAUTION
HEARING LOSS
• Turn the sound volume level of the PC unit to the minimum prior to connection to the
headphone, line-in, and mic-in jacks.
Otherwise it may damage the equipment and/or your audibility may be adversely
affected.
2 Mic-in Jack
It is the terminal to connect an external microphone to record sound (monaural, 3.5-mm mini
plug type).
However, you cannot use some microphone in the market (eg. dynamic microphones). Please
check its connectivity before purchase.
3 Line-in Jack
It is analog input (LINE IN) terminal to connect the PC to an output (LINE OUT) jack of an audio/
visual device (stereo, 3.5-mm mini plug type).
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4 Headphone Jack
It is the terminal to connect a headphone available in the market (3.5-mm mini plug type). However,
you cannot use some headphone if its type is not compatible. Please check its connectivity
before purchase.
CAUTION
HEARING LOSS
• Be careful not to use a headphone at excessive volume level, or it might give adverse
effect to your audibility.
HEARING LOSS
• Do not turn on or off the power switch while you are wearing a headphone, or it
might give adverse effect to your audibility.
5 Modular Connector
Some models have a modular connector.
This is the connector to connect the PC unit to telephone line by a modular cable to access
Internet or PC BBS systems.
6 LAN connector
Some models are equipped with LAN connectors.
The LAN connector cannot be used while the PC has a connector box connected. Use the LAN
connector of the connector box.
7 USB Connector (not supported by Windows NT)
You can connect a FDD unit, a printer and other USB standard peripherals to this connector.
8 PC Card Slot
Here insert the PC card you want to use.
Critical Points
The manufacturer inserts a dummy card into the PC card slot before shipping.
Some operating system calls “Slot 1” as “Slot 0”
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9 PC Card Eject/Lock Button
Press this button to eject the PC card. It also has a locking function to prevent the inserted PC
card from accidental removing.
! S-Video output terminal (depend on model)
Some models are equipped with S-Video output terminals.
! IEEE 1394 (DV) terminal (depend on model)
Some models are equipped with IEEE 1394 (DV) terminals. Via a DV cable, the terminal is used
to connect the PC and peripheral devices such as a digital video (DV) camera.
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Left Side
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1 Mobile Multi-bay
One of the following units has been installed depending on the model:
• Built-in CD-ROM drive unit
• Built-in CD-R/RW drive unit
• Built-in PC card unit
• Mobile multi-bay cover
Those units may be replaced.
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Critical Points
Always use the PC with a unit set in the mobile multi-bay. Otherwise the PC may be damaged.
2 Mobile Multi-bay Unit Removal Lever
Erect this lever to remove the unit set in the mobile multi-bay.
3 Anti-Theft Lock
You can connect an anti-theft cable available in the market to it
Critical Points
This anti-theft lock is compatible with Micro Saver Security System from Kensington Ltd.
The mobile multi-bay unit cannot be removed when an anti-theft cable is connected to the
PC.
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Rear
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1 Infrared Communication Port (not supported by Windows NT)
It is the interface to conduct infrared communication.
Critical Points
Do not put an AC adapter or an external display near from the infrared communication port
when you are conducting infrared communication, or it cause malfunction due to noise from
those devices.
2 Air-cooling fan
It is a fan to let out the heat from the inside of the PC unit. It starts rotating when the temperature
of the inside of the PC unit is high.
CAUTION
FAILURE
• Do not cover the holes over the air-cooling fan, or the heat inside the PC unit might
cause the machine failure.
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3 MAIN Switch
The main power switch of the PC.
4 USB connector (not supported by Windows NT)
You can connect a FDD unit, a printer and other USB standard peripherals to this connector.
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5 External Display Connector
This is the connector to connect a CRT display and other displays sold separately.
6 DC-IN Connector
This is the connector to connect the AC adapter.
IMPORTANT
When you connect an optional device to each connector, you must ensure the right direction
of the connectors and connect straight.
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Bottom
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1 Connector box connector
This is the connector to connect the connector box.
2 Expansion RAM Module Slot
The memory unit of the PC is installed here. You may change the memory unit to increase the
memory.
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3 Release Button
Slide this button to release the built-in battery pack lock.
4 Built-in battery pack lock
Slide it to install/remove the built-in battery pack.
5 Built-in battery pack
The built-in battery pack is installed here.
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Connector Box
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1 Connector Box Removal Lever
Slide it to remove the connector box from the PC.
2 LAN Connector
Some models are equipped with LAN connectors.
3 Expansion keyboard connector
This is the connector to connect a PS/2 numeric keyboard.
4 Mouse connector
This is the connector to connect a PS/2 mouse.
5 USB Connector (not supported by Windows NT)
You can connect a FDD unit, a printer and other USB standard peripherals to this connector.
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6 External Display Connector
This is the connector to connect a CRT display and other displays sold separately.
Critical Points
The direction of the USB connector and the external display connector on the connector box
is opposite to that of the connectors on the PC.
7 Parallel Connector
This is the connector to connect a printer and other devices sold separately.
8 Serial Connector
This is the connector to connect the separately sold devices with RS-232C interface.
9 FDD unit connector
This is the connector to connect the FDD unit.
! DC-IN Connector
This is the connector to connect the AC adapter.
! Connection connector
This is connected to the connector box connector on the PC.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When you connect an optional device to each connector, you must ensure the right direction
of the connectors and connect straight.
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Status Indicator LCD
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1 SUS/RES Indicator ( )
This indicator appears up when this PC unit is functioning and blinks when the unit is in suspend
status.
2 AC Adapter Indicator ( )
This indicator appears when the power is supplied from AC adapter.
3 Battery Mounting Indicator ( 1,2, )
This indicator appears when batteries are mounted. “1” means the internal battery and “2” means
the auxiliary battery in mobile multi-bay.
4 Battery Charge Indicator ( )
This indicator appears when batteries are charged. And it blinks when battery charge is not in
progress because the batteries are too hot or too cold.
5 Remaining Battery Power Indicator ( )
Indicates the remaining power of the battery.
6 CD Access Indicator ( )
Goes on when accessing a CD, etc. See also POINT on the next page.
7 Hard Disk Access Indicator ( )
Goes on when accessing the internal hard disk. See POINT on the next page.
8 Floppy Disk Access Indicator ( )
Goes on when accessing a floppy disk or a super disk. See POINT on the next page.
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IMPORTANT
When you connect a FDD unit (USB), the floppy disk access indicator in the status indicator
LCD does not appears even a floppy disk is accessed. You should check the access to the
floppy disk with the access lamp on the FDD unit (USB). Make sure that the access lamp
does not light up when you eject a floppy disk.
9 PC Card Access Indicator (
This indicator appears when a PC card is accessed. 1 indicates the PC card slot on the PC and
2 indicates the PC card slot of the built-in PC card unit installed on the mobile multi-bay. See
POINT below.
1 2
)
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! Num Lock (Numerical Lock) Indicator (
This indicator appears when the keyboard is set to numeric keypad mode. You can set and reset
the numeric keypad mode by pressing the [Num Lk] key.
! Caps Lock Indicator (
Lights when the caps lock function is activated.
To switch the caps lock function on and off, press the [Caps Lock] key.
)
A
1
)
# Scroll Lock Indicator ( )
Lights when the screen is set not to be scrolled (scroll lock).
To switch the scroll lock function on and off, press the [Scr Lk] key while holding the [Fn] key.
The function of the PC depends on the application when this indicator appears.
Critical Points
While the hard disk access indicator or the floppy disk access indicator lights, setting the
MAIN switch off or pressing the SUS/RES switch may damage the data on the hard disk or
the floppy disk (or the super disk).
Setting the MAIN switch off causes all the indicators on the status indicator LCD to go off
except when the battery is being charged.
For some operation systems, you may have to read “Slot 1” of the PC card access indicator
as “Slot 0” and “Slot 2” as “Slot 1”.
When you use Windows 98 / Windows Me and the CD auto insert function is enabled, the
system periodically detects whether the slot has a CD. As a result, the CD access indicator
on the status indicator LCD goes on periodically. To disable the CD auto insert function, take
the following procedures:
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1 Click on the Start ->Settings -> Control Panel.
2 Click on the System icon
3 Click on the Device Manager tab.
4 Double-click on the CD-ROM.
CD-ROM device is indicated.
5 Click on the CD-ROM device and then click on the Properties.
The Properties of CD-ROM Device dialog box appears.
6 Click on the Setting tab.
7 Click on the Auto notification of insertion in Option to set it disabled.
8 Click on OK.
9 Click on OK or Close in the System Property dialog box to go back to the Control Panel window.
10 Restart the PC unit.
To enable auto notification, click on “Auto notification of insertion” in step 7 to put check mark on
it.
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2 Pointing Device
Flat Point
The flat point is a convenient pointing device, with which you can operate the mouse pointer with
your finger movement. It consists of a touchpad and two buttons in front of it.
The touchpad is equivalent to the ball of a mouse. Sliding your finger on it in a desired direction
causes the mouse pointer to move in the same direction on the screen. Lightly tap on it for clicking,
double-clicking, pointing, and dragging.
The left and right buttons are equivalent to those on a mouse and their functions depend on the
application you are running.
Touchpad
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Right button
Left button
Scroll button
Critical Points
The pointer movement of a flat point may differ a little due to the difference of the dryness of
the finger tip of a user and other reasons.
Dew drop and dirt on the touchpad may result in malfunction. In such a case, remove dew
and dirt from the surface by wiping with dry soft cloth. And when the surface is excessively
dirty, remove the dirt by wiping with a soft cloth soaked with diluted neutral detergent.
When using a separately available mouse, you need to make settings such as simultaneous
use of a mouse in the “Keyboard/mouse setting” window in the BIOS setup menu.
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How to Use Flat Point
Clicking
Double-clicking Double-clicking means to tap the touchpad twice
Pointing Pointing means to set the mouse pointer over
Clicking means to tap the touchpad once or to
push the left button once and release it at once.
And “right click” means to push the right button
once.
consecutively or to push twice the left button
quickly and release at once. The speed of doubleclick can be adjusted in the Mouse Properties
dialog box.
menu and other icons on the screen. When you
set the mouse pointer on a menu and if the menu
has sub-menu under it (indicated with mark
on the right end of the menu), the sub-menu
appears.
Dragging
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Dragging means to move the mouse pointer to
your favourite place and tap the touchpad twice
quickly. In the second tap, you must not release
your fingertip from the surface and move it to
the appropriate position, then release your
fingertip. Or you may move the mouse pointer to
your favourite position and move your finger tip
on the surface of the touchpad with holding down
the left button, then release your finger tip.
Scrolling
Scrolling up (going backward):
Press the button towards the LCD display.
Scrolling down (going forward):
Press the button towards you.
To scroll the display on the screen, click on the
area at which you want to start scrolling, then
press the scroll button forward or backward.
Critical Points
The above operation descriptions are applied when the right-hander option has been selected
in the Mouse Properties dialog box.
When tapping, use the tip of a finger and tap lightly and quickly. You do not need a strong
tap.
When using the flat point to move the mouse pointer on the screen, it does not move even if
you release your finger once and put it on a different position on the flat point. Sliding it again
from that position towards another causes the mouse pointer to move in the same direction
on the screen.
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3 Keyboard
Keyboard
The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing.
The keys can be divided into two types.
: Control keys
: Character keys
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,1 is
displayed 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 pink on the front of
each key.
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.
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