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the accuracy and completeness of this document.
However, as ongoing development efforts are
continually improving the capabilities of our
products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of
the contents of this document. We disclaim
liability for errors, omissions or future changes.
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received, including interference that may
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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.
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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 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.
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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
the purchaser to regularly back up the data.
Fujitsu and its affiliates, suppliers, service
providers and resellers shall not be responsible
for any software programs, data or other
information stored or used on any media or part
of any Product returned to Fujitsu or its service
providers for Warranty Service or other repair,
including but not limited to the costs of recovering
such programs, data or other information. It is
solely your responsibility as the Purchaser to
back up any software programs, data or
information stored on any storage media or any
part of a Product returned for Warranty Service
or repair to the designated service centers.
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AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT
EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.
Connection of Non Certified/Approved
peripherals may result in the equipment
operating outside the Australian EMI
Standards.
Modems connected to the Australian
telecommunications network must be operated
in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This
modem has been specifically configured to
ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do
not adjust your modem or software outside the
values indicated below. To do so would result in
your modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
Call Attempts/Retries:
Applications software shall be configured so that
no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a
connection to a given number (Note: if the modem
can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can
be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful,
there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes
before attempting to call the number again.
Failure to set the modem and any application
software used with the modem, to the values
shown above will result in the modem being
operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, this would be in violation of the
Labelling Notice for this equipment and the
Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes
penalties for the connection of non-compliant
equipment.
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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal
equipment indicates only that Telecom has
accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Above all, it provides no assurance that any item
will work correctly in all respects with another
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different
make or model, nor does it imply that any product
is compatible with all of Telecom’s network
services.
This equipment is not capable under all operating
conditions of correct operation at the higher
speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS
connections are likely to be restricted to lower
bit rates when connected to some PSTN
implementations. Telecom will accept no
responsibility should difficulties arise in such
circumstances.
Immediately disconnect this equipment should it
become physically damaged, and arrange for its
disposal or repair.
This equipment shall not be used in any manner,
which could constitute a nuisance to other
Telecom customers.
This equipment shall not be set to make
automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency
Service.
This device is equipped with pulse dialing while
the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing.
There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will
always continue to support pulse dialing. It is
strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not
used.
Some parameters required for compliance with
Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are
dependent on the equipment (PC) associated
with this device. The associated equipment shall
be set to operate within the following limits for
compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:
For repeat calls to the same number.
There shall be no more than 10 call attempts
to the same number within any 30 minute
period for any single manual call initiation and
the equipment shall go on-hook for a period of
not less than 30 seconds between the end of
one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatic calls to different numbers.
The equipment shall go on-hook for a period
of not less than 5 seconds between the end of
one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatically answered Incoming
Calls.
Incoming calls shall be answered between 3
and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.
For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all
devices connected to a single line at anytime
should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment
is 0.5.
WARNING
CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/
APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN
THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDE THE
NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.
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NOTE: Modem setting in Windows
XP
A. If you are located in Australia
1. Click Start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull
down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.
5. Click OK and Apply.
B. If you are located in New Zealand
1. Click start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region
pull down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”.
5. Click OK and Apply.
NOTE:
The screens and illustrations shown in this
examples may slightly vary depending on the
operating environment that you have installed.
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
Exterior features: Front/Top
view of the notebook
1. LCD panel
The display screen of the notebook.
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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The phenomena descrbied below are
characteristics of LCD panels and do not
indicate that LCD panels are defective.
• The TFT color LCD screen of your
notebook, composes of more than
2,350,000 picture elements (number
of dots when the screen resolution
is set at 1024 by 768 pixels), It was
manufactured using advanced
technologies. For technical reasons,
LCD screen may have pixels that do
not light and pixels that are always
lit.
• LCD panels may display slight
varying colors and uneven density.
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2. Status indicator LCD
This indicator displays operating status
symbols that correspond to specific
components of your notebook.
6. Keyboard
A 84-key keyboard with dedicated Windows
key, Page Up (PgUp) key and Page Down
(PgDn) key.
3. LifeBook application panel
The LifeBook Security/Application Panel
provides hardware security and one-touch
application launch capability.
4. Power and Suspend/Resume button
This button allows you to power on or off the
notebook. You can use also this button to
suspend notebook activity without turning off
the power to it and to resume the notebook
from suspend mode.
5. Speakers
The built-in dual speakers provide stereo
sound.
7. Flat point
It allows you to control the mouse pointer.
Some applications may not allow you to
scroll up and down, using the scroll
button.
8. Latch
The latch locks and releases the LCD panel.
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Exterior features: Side view
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Right view of the notebook
1. Anti-theft lock
It allows you to attach an optional physical
lock down device.
2. Mobile multi-purpose bay
Your notebook comes with an internal optical
disk drive, which may vary between
countries. Please check with your local
distributor for actual configuration. You may
change the installed optical disk drive with
other bay options. These are sold separately.
For LifeBook with DVD optical drive,the
DVD players are set to play DVD titles
with region code number 3 which is
specified for Asia market. The region
number is a regional restriction code
defined by the DVD Forum acting on
Hollywood requirements. Different
region codes are recorded on video DVD
titles for publication in different areas of
the world. If the regional code of the DVD
player does not match the regional
codes on the titles, then playback is
impossible.
You can change the region code on the
DVD player using the Properties menu
of the DVD software. Note, however, that
you can only change the region code
up to four times. After the fourth change,
the last region code entered becomes
permanent and cannot be changed.
Do not leave this bay vacant. This may
cause unexpected system failure.
3. Bay unit release lever
You can use this lever to release an installed
multi-purpose bay device.
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Left view of the notebook
1. Headphone jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect
a headphone or external speakers.
When you are listening to the music from
the notebook using the headphones, be
careful not to turn up the volume too
high. Listening to loud music for a long
period of time 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.
2. Microphone jack
It allows you to connect an external mono
microphone.
3. PC card slot
It allows you to install an optional PC Card.
4. PC card eject button
Press this button to eject an installed PC
card.
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Exterior features: Top/Bottom
view of the notebook
1. Built-in Wireless LAN*
The location of the dual Wireless LAN
antenna.
NOTE:
This is only applicable for notebooks with
Wireless LAN antenna.
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1. Expansion RAM module slot
The location of the expansion memory slot.
2. Internal battery pack bay
The location of the internal battery pack.
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Exterior features: Rear view of
the notebook
1. Modem (RJ11) port
It allows you to connect your notebook
internal modem to a phone line socket using
a supplied RJ11 cable.
2. Infrared port
This port enables you to make infrared
communication.
3. DC-IN jack
Plug in the supplied AC adapter into this port
to power your notebook and charge the
battery.
4. Wireless LAN switch
This switch turns the wireless LAN antenna
ON and OFF.
NOTE:
This is only applicable for notebooks with
wireless LAN antenna.
5. IEEE 1394 port
The IEEE1394 port (also known as
"Firewire") is used to connect between your
notebook and a peripheral such as a digital
video camera.
6. USB 2.0 ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect
Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0
devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps and
is backward compatible with USB 1.1
devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps.
7. LAN (RJ45) port
This port allows you to connect to a LAN
(local area network) using an optional LAN
cable. The port is compatible with 1000 BaseT, 100 Base-Tx and 10 Base-T networks.
8. Air inlet
This opening allows air to flow into the
notebook.
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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.
9. Line-in jack
You can connect a 3.5 mm audio cable from
an AV system to this jack.
10. External monitor port
The external monitor port allows you to
connect an external display monitor.
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(Windows that appear vary depending on the notebook and situation.)
STATUS INDICATOR LCD
1. Power Indicator ()
This indicator turns on when there is power
to the notebook.
It turns off when the notebook is powered
off. This indicator will blink if the notebook
is put in suspend mode.
2. AC Adapter Indicator ()
This indicator states the power source of
your notebook i.e. from an external AC
adapter or an internal battery. The indicator
turns on when the power source is from an
external AC adapter. It turns off when power
source is from internal battery.
3. Battery Level Indicators
( 1, 2, )
The two Battery Level Indicators state the
presence of stardard Li-ion battery and
optional modular bay Li-ion battery. Battery
1 refers to the standard battery and Battery
2 refers to the optional modular bay battery.
In addition, these two indicators show the
remaining power of the batteries.
Battery Charging
Indicator ()
This indicator turns on when internal battery
is being charged.
4. Optical Drive Access
Indicator ()
This indicator turns on when an optical drive
device is being accessed.
5. Disk Drive Access
Indicator ()
This indicator turns on when an internal
hard disk drive or a removable disk drive is
being accessed.
Do not power off the notebook when the
disk drive access indicator is shown.
Failture to do so corrupt data on the disk
as well as the installed operating
system.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
6. PC Card Slot Access
Indicator (1)
This indicator turns on if an application tries
to access a PC Card slot regardless
whether a PC Card is installed in the slot.
7. Num Lock Indicator (1)
This indicator lights up when the keyboard
is locked in Num Lock mode. (You can use
the keyboard as a ten-digit keyboard when
the Num Lock mode is turned on).
You can toggle the Num Lock mode by using
the [ ] key.
8. Caps Lock Key (A)
You can toggle the Caps Lock mode by
using the [ ] key.
9. Scroll Lock Indicator ( )
This indicator turns on when the lock mode
is turned on.
You can toggle the Scroll Lock button by
using the [ ] key while holding down
the [ ] key.
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RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK
ON ITS BATTERY
Recharging the battery
1. Connect the AC adapter to your notebook.
The moment you connect an AC adapter to
your notebook, the notebook begins to
charge the internal standard battery pack.
The charging status ( ) on the Status
Indicator LCD turns on.
2. When the indicator turns off after the
battery is completely charged, disconnect
the AC adapter from the notebbok.
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 turns off and
the indicator stops blinking ( )
and lights up ( ).
When the battery is 90% or more
charged, it cannot be recharged even if
the AC adapter is connected. The
battery can be recharged when its power
level (i.e. remaining battery life) is 89%
or less.
When a notebook is turned off, all
indicators on the status LCD goes off
immediately if the battery is completely
charged.
The chargeability of the battery
degrades when it is used in an extremely
hot or cold place.
When the battery is very hot, for
example, immediately after long usage
of the notebook, the battery protection
feature may be activated to prevent the
battery from being recharged. When the
temperature decreases, the notebook
automatically begins to charge the
battery.
When an optional modular bay battery
is installed, it is charged along with the
internal standard battery.
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Running the notebook on its
battery
This section describes the steps to run the
notebook on its internal standard battery.
1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your
notebook and press the power button.
Power button
(Windows that appear vary depending on the
notebook and situation.)
The power level of the battery decreases
faster when it is used in a cold place.
The chargeability of the battery
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 optional modular bay battery
is installed, it is charged along with the
internal standard battery.
Checking the power level of
the battery
When the notebook is turned on or when the
battery is being charged, the Battery Level
indicators turns on and blinks to show the power
level of the battery.
Different power level of the
battery
The battery is between 76% and 100%
charged.
The battery is between 51% and 75%
charged.
The battery is between 26% and 50%
charged.
The battery is between 13% and 25%
charged or between 0% and 25%
during charging.
Low Power Level
The battery is below 12% charged.
Dead Battery
The battery is 0% charged.
Due to certain characteristics of Li-ion
battery, the Battery Level Indicators may
not correctly show the remaing power
of the battery, especially under extreme
temperature conditions.
When the battery is 90% or more
charged, it cannot be recharged even if
the AC adapter is connected to the
notebook. The battery can be recharged
when its 89% or less.
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Battery Failure Alert
Low battery condition
Indicates that the battery cannot be
charged properly.
If is indicated, turn off the
notebook, remove the battery and
reinstall it properly.
When the battery is discharged to a very low
level, the battery level indicator on the status
indicator LCD blinks ( ). If it blinks, 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 runs low, connect
the AC adapter to your notebook as
soon as an external power source is
available or immediately save the data
you are working on, exit all applications
and turn off the notebook.
Accessing data on the hard disk
consumes a lot of power. Therefore
when the battery is weak, connect an
AC adapter to the 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 (i.e. suspend) mode.
However, if there is system activity, the
notebook will go into standby mode only
after the system activity has completed
its processing.
The notebook will go into standby mode
when the indicator reaches 3%. This is
the default setting of the notebook.
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DC Output Cable
AC Cable
POWER SOURCES
Getting Started with your LifeBook
Notebook
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
Connecting the Power
Adapter
The AC adapter provides power for operating the
notebook and charging the battery.
Connecting the AC adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power
jack of your notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical
outlet.
The Li-ion battery is not charged at the point
of purchase. Remember to connect an AC
adapter to your notebook to charge it when
you use it for the first time.
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Power On
Power/Suspend/Resume button
You can use the Power/Suspend/Resume button
to turn on your notebook. Once you have
connected an AC adapter to the notebook or
charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can
power on your notebook.
Power Off
Before turning off the power, check that the Hard
Drive, Optical Disk access and PC Card
indicators are all Off. If you power off the notebook
when it is acessing the disk or PC Card, data
may be lost or corrupted.To power off the
notebook, always shut down the notebook
properly using the Windows shutdown procedure.
When you turn on your notebook, be sure
you have a power source connected to it.
This means that at least one battery is
installed and charged or that the AC adapter
is connected and has power.
You can press the Power/Suspend/Resume
button to turn off the notebook. After you have
finished working on the notebook, you can either
leave it in Standby (i.e. suspend) mode or turn it
off.
Do not carry the notebook around when it
is still power on. Do not subject thte
notebook to shocks and vibrations. Failure
to do so may damage the notebook.
When you power on your notebook, it will perform
a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and configuration for normal functionality.
If an error is found, your notebook will emit an
audio warning and/or show an error message.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self
Test (POST), your notebook will load your
operating system.
Remember to close all files, exit all
applications and shut down the operating
system prior to turning off the power using
the power button. If documents are opened
when the notebook is turned off, data may
be lost and this may result in disk errors.
Remember to use the correct procedure to shut
down the notebook. The proper procedure is:
1. Click the Start button and then click Shut
Down or Turn Off Notebook.
2. Select the Shut Down option from within the
Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.
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User-Installable Features
CHANGING THE
INTERNAL BATTERY
PACK
Before changing the internal battery
pack, turn off the notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter from it. To
avoid shock hazards and damage to
your notebook, be careful not to touch
internal components of the notebook,
including the battery connector.
RELATED ITEM
•You can install optional modular bay battery
Changing the internal battery
pack
1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the
AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel and place your
notebook upside down.
Internal battery pack latches
4. Install a new battery pack.
Press the latches on the battery pack and
align it to fit into the battery compartment of
the notebook. When the battery falls in place,
push the battery inwards as shown and
releases the latches.
Internal battery latches
Close the LCD panel gently. Do not exert
excessive pressure to it. Failure to do
so may damage the LCD panel.
3. Remove the battery pack.
While pressing the latches that lock the
battery, push the battery outwards in the
direction of the arrow as shown.
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
recycle material.
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ADDING MEMORY
Where to install memory
Your notebook has an expansion RAM module
slot (slot 2) to add in one additional memory
module.
The memory capacity of the notebook can be
increased to a maximum of 2GB (1024 MB x 2).
Preparing necessary items
•Philips screwdriver
Use a screwdriver of appropiate size to
remove the screws on the cover. Failure to
do so may damage the head of the screws.
Memory
compartment
cover
Memory Module Configuration Table.
The table below shows combinations of
memory that can be installed on your
notebook.
Installing memory module
To install memory, perform these steps.
Before installing any memory module,
remember to power off the notebook
and disconnect the AC adapter from it.
Keep small objects, such as a cover,
caps 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.
Certain components around the
memory slots are very hot when the
notebook is powerd on for a long period
of time.
To avoid possible burns, do not install
or remove memory module immediately
after turning off the notebook but wait
for a while until its internal components
cool down.
To install or remove a memory module,
hold it by the edge and be careful not to
touch any component and IC.
The installation of any combination of memory
other than the combinations shown below can
impair the functioning of your notebook.
Memory module is made of materials
sensitive to human body static charges.
Before handling a memory module,
always touch an appropiate metal object
to discharge static charges from your
body.
Please remember to turn off the
notebook before you begin to install or
remove a memory module. If the
notebook is placed in standby or
hibernate mode while the memory is
removed, data may be lost or corrupted.
This may also damage the memory
module.
1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the
AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel and place the
notebook upside down.
3. Remove the screws (two) securing the
memory compartment slot cover and
remove it.
Remove the battery compartment cover at
the bottom of the notebook.
User-Installable Features
4. Install the memory module
Insert the memory module into the slot with
the notch in the memory module aligned with
the projection on the connector, and push
the memory module down unti it locks in
place with a click sound.
Notch in the module
5. Attach the memory compartment cover
and secure it with screws.
Attach the cover removed in step 3.
Memory
compartment
cover
Memory
compartment
cover
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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 notebook. If such a message
appears, turn off the notebook, remove
the memory module and reinstall it.
1. Turn on the notebook.
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.
4. Check whether the circled numeric value
in the figure below has increased by the
size of the memory you have added.
5. Click OK.
If the numeric value displayed does not
agree with the memory capacity of your
notebook, check the newly installed
memory module.
Changing memory module
The memory module installed on your notebook
can be replaced with a larger size of memory.
1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the
AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel and place the
notebook upside down.
3. Remove the screws (two) securing the
memory compartment cover and remove
it.
Remove memory compartment cover at the
bottom of the notebook.
Memory capacity
In this example, 512 MB of memory is
installed.
* The notebook uses 8MB of memory for
internal use, therefore a memory capacity
smaller than the actual installed memory
capacity is shown in this windows.
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Memory
compartment
cover
User-Installable Features
4. Remove the memory module.
Displace the hook on each side from the
memory module. The memory module
comes up slightly. Pull the memory module
diagonally up to detach it from the slot.
5. Install a new memory module.
Insert the memory module diagonally into the
slot with the notch in the memory module
aligned with the projection on the connector.
Push memory module down until it clicks into
place.
6. Attach the memory compartment cover.
Attach the cover removed in step 3.
Memory
compartment
cover
After you have installed or remove a
memory module, check the memory
capacity of you notebook to verify that
the memory module is installed properly.
Notch in the memory
module
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and
subject to few problems in the field. However, you
may encounter simple setup or operating
problems that you can solve on the spot or
problems with peripheral devices, that you can
solve by replacing the device. The information in
this section helps you isolate and resolve some
of these straightforward problems and identify
failures that require service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the
following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into
your notebook and to an active AC power
source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC
Card slot is seated properly. You can also
remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the
external connectors are plugged in properly.
You can also disconnect such devices, thus
eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been
off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back
on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer
to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for
more detailed troubleshooting information.
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.
If you keep notes about what you have tried,
your support representative may be able to
help you more quickly by giving additional
suggestions over the phone.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table
ProblemPossible CausePossible 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.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
DVD/CD-RW/ CDROM’s.
Protective sheet is still in
the DVD/CD-RW/CDROM drive tray.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
not pushed down onto
raised center circle of the
drive.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
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.
Replace DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in tray.
Open DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray and reinstall DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM properly.
Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW/CDROM tray until it latches.
Install DVD Player software.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
Optical Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
DVD/CD-RW/ CDROM’s.
(continued)
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.
Windows DVD/CD-RW/
CD-ROM auto insertion
function is disabled.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
dirty or defective.
The DVD/CD-RW/
CD-ROM Access
indicator on the
Status Indicator
Panel blinks at
regular intervals
when no DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM is in
the tray or the
optical drive is not
installed.
Port Replicator Problems
Note: Be sure to power down your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to the Port
Replicator parallel port.
LifeBook notebook
does not turn on
when installed in
the optional Port
Replicator
The Windows DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM auto
insertion function is active
and is checking to see if a
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
ready to run.
Port Replicator AC
adapter is not plugged in.
Notebook is not properly
seated in the Port
Replicator.
Start the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM from the
desktop or application software or re-enable
the Windows DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM auto
insertion function.
Wipe DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM with a nonabrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. It if
still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CDROM in the drive.
This is normal. However, you may disable this
feature.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook.
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