Fujitsu LifeBook Series S-4540, LifeBook Series S-4542 User Manual

Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.

LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Microsoft, Windows, MS, MS-DOS , Windows 98, Windows NT and Window 2000 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the United States in the United States and other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation of the United States. Celeron is a trademark of the Intel Corporation of the United States. NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV and NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV+AC97 Driver (WDM) are trademarks of NeoMagic™ Corporation. Puma Technology, Intellisync is a trademark of Puma Technology Corporation of the United States. Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Corporation of the United States. K56flex is a trademark of Rockwell International Corporation and Lucent Technologies Corporation. Magic Packet is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other products are copyrighted by their companies.

All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Explanations of the adjustments for the track pad cursor control are taken in part from the ALPS GlideP oint Driver

translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name : FPCA

Address : Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd

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

Singapore 128388

Telephone : 65-776 0688

Declares that product: Model : LifeBook S-4540 or S-4542

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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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 f or 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 ne ver be placed near or ov er 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 saf ety 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 rechar ge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equiv alent 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).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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A USTRALIAN WARNINGS

W ARNING

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 A CA 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 n umber 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

The default modem setting in Windows 98 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.

Dial type must be set to Tone Dialing if you are either in Australia or New Zealand. 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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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

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 symbols below are used together with the icons above to indicate what type of danger or damage is involved.

Symbol Meaning

The ∆ symbol indicates a warning or caution. The symbol inside the ∆ indicates the concrete nature of the warning. (The example on the left is a caution for electric shock.)

The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior. The symbol inside the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition. (The example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

The indicates instructions that must be followed. The symbol inside indicates the concrete nature of those instructions. (The example on the left tells you to unplug the power plug from the socket.)

Key notation and operation methods

Explanations of key operations do not show all the characters on the keyboard. Instead they indicate just the keys necessary to the explanation as follows. Examples: [Ctrl] key , [Enter] key, [ → ] key When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time , this is indicated by connecting them with [+]. Examples: [Ctrl] + [F3] keys; [Shift] + [ ↑ ] key

Screen examples

The screens shown in this manual are examples. Please understand that the file names and screens you use may be different.

NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT

WARNING CAUTION

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Critical Points

Column

dir c:

Notation in text

Here is what symbols in text mean.

Symbol Meaning

Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or software.

Gives the meaning and brief explaination of a term.

→ 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® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”.

“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® 2000 operating system” is written as “Windows 2000”. “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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Configuration of this Manual

Getting Started

This section explains boot sequence for using this computer.

SECTION 1

This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, touch pad operation methods, connector box handling, and battery operation.

SECTION 2

This section explains installation of options for this computer.

SECTION 3

This section explains how to care for your 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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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

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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

SECTION 3

1. Care and Maintenance ..........................................................68

2. Glossary.................................................................................73

SECTION 4

1. When This Happens ............................................................82

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Getting Started

Starting Your LifeBook

POWER ON

Power Switch

The power switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium Ion Battery, you can power on your notebook.

CAUTION

When you turn on your notebook be sure you hav e a power source. This means that at least one battery is installed and charge, or that the AC adapter is connected and has power.

Locate the power switch of y our notebook. The power s witch are located either at the rear , front or on the side of your notebook.

CAUTION

Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as y ou risk damaging your notebook.

When you P ower On your notebook, it will perf orm a Pow er On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. Depending on the nature of the problem, y ou may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.

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

CAUTION

Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time.

BOOT SEQUENCE

The procedure for starting-up your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Po wer On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.

The boot sequence is executed when:

• You turn on the power to your notebook.

• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

• You reset the system by pressing the three keys [CTRL+ALT+DEL].

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.

The BIOS Setup Utility configures:

• Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.

• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:

1. Turn on or restart your notebook.

2. Press he [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings.

BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our technical support section at www.fujitsu-pc-asia.com.Once there, click on the notebook series from the pull down menu and select the appropriate notebook model.

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SECTION 1

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Names of the P arts 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.

SECTION 1

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4 Condenser Microphone

Allows sound (monaural) recording.

Critical Point

When some kind of software (karaoke software , etc.) is activ ated, it automatically inactivates 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 “Volume 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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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

# 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

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

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.)

Left Side/Right Side

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& 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, excessiv ely turning up the v olume 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.

~ 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

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

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.

, Modular connector

This is for connecting to the telephone line.

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Rear/Bottom

22 23

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- 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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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.

! DC-IN connector

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

" Connector

Connector for connecting the port replicater.

Port replicator

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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 refers 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 (

1 2

)

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 11 12

8 9 1076

Status Indicator LCD

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! 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

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 moving 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 buttons the mouse. Their functions depend on the application software.

Operating surface

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 surface 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.

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What Is the Flat Point?

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Flat Point Usage

Click Either tap the operating surface once or press the

left button once until it clicks, then immediately release it. Clic king the right button once is called a right click.

Double click Either tap the operating surface twice consecu-

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

Point Align the mouse pointer with a menu item or the

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.

Drag Move the mouse pointer to any position, then

quickly tap the operating surface twice . After the second tap, do not remov e your fingertip from the operating surface, b ut drag it along the oper ating 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 y ou drag 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 clic king can be adjusted with Mouse in the Control Panel for Windows 98.

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3. Keyboard

The keyboard is the de vice for giving instructions to the computer , inputting data, and e xecuting. The keys can be divided into two types.

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 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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Control keys Character keys

Keyboard

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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.

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

[Fn] + [F5] This selects whether or not to use the entire LCD screen for display in text

mode.

[Fn] + [F6] Turns down the backlight of the LCD. [Fn] + [F7] Turns up the backlight of the LCD.

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

and CRT.

[Fn]+SUS/RES switch

Activates the Save To Disk function.

Space key Inputs a single space character.

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

[↑][↓][←][→] (cursor) keys

Move the cursor.

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.

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Enter key

Also called the return key or the line feed ke y . This k ey inputs line feeds 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

To lock 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 ne w 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 mov e the cursor directly to the head of the row 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 k ey 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 displa y the shortcut menu for the selected item. This k ey 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.

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).

AC adaptor

2 Open the LCD panel.

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

Latch

3 Switch on the main switch of the

computer main unit.

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.

Main switch

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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 f or this computer . If the power 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 softw are has been suspended during execution, 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.

1 Click the Start button.

The Start menu is displayed.

2 Click Shut Down.

The following message is displayed.

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Switching Off the Power

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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.

4 Switch off the main switch.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow ( side). The status indication LCD indicator goes out and the power for the computer main unit is cut off.

Main switch

Critical Point

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

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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 “Sav e to Disk” is set with the BIOS setup P o wer 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 sa ved to the hard disk regardless of the Power menu setting.

There are three ways to suspend this computer, using the SUS/RES switch, Cov er 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, flashes and the computer goes into suspend mode.

SUS/RES switch

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Suspending

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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 f ollowing 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 f or “Resume by modem incoming” on the “P ower Sa vings” 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.

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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 ma y 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 , save all data, close Windows 98, then s witch off the main switch. If y ou 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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Resuming

This personal computer can be resumed by the SUS/RES switch or the cover close switch.

Critical Point

When resuming this personal computer after it was suspended, resume it 10 or more seconds after the last suspending operation. The screen occasionally flickers during suspending/resuming operation.

Resuming with the SUS/RES switch 1 Press the SUS/RES switch for

resuming the personal computer.

As the SUS/RES switch is pressed, the

mark of the status indicator LCD stops blinking and continues lighting. This indicates that the personal computer is in the operating status.

SUS/RES switch

Resuming with the cover close switch 1 Fold out the LCD display.

The personal computer is resumed by the cover close switch.

Latch

Critical Point

When the Lid Open Resume of the BIOS setup is set to “Disabled”, the personal computer won’t be resumed by folding out the LCD display.

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7. Battery

For portability, this computer can operate either from the A C adaptor or from its battery. This item explains how to charge the battery.

1 Connect the 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 DC-IN connector (2). Lastly, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet (3).

AC adaptor

2 is displayed.

During charging, is displayed on the status indicator LCD and the remaining battery charge is displayed.

Relationship between computer modes and battery charging time

Main switch Computer mode Charging mode Charging time

Operating mode Standard charging About 10 hours

Suspend mode

Stopped

OFF

Quick charge About 4 hours

Critical Point

When the battery charging indicator ( ) goes out and the remaining battery charge indicator at the leftmost end changes its mode from blinking ( ) to continuous lighting

( ), charging the battery is complete. Spend a considerable time for charging the battery so that it is charged to the full. If the ambient temperature is too low, the battery declines in its charging performance. If the battery is charged just after it was used, charging may result in failure because the battery temperature has risen and the battery protection function is activated. In such the case, let the battery remaining in the charging status and charging will start as the batter y temperature drops.

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Battery Charging

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Battery Operation

This item explains operation with the battery.

1 Disconnect the AC adaptor and

switch on the main switch.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow ( side).

is displayed.

Main switch

2 When the MAIN switch is on, press

the SUS/RES switch.

stops flashing and stays lit up.

SUS/RES switch

Critical Point

When the ambient temperature is lower, the battery operating time is reduced. With this computer, the battery operating time depends on the conditions under which the battery is used. However, the operating time of a new, fully-charged battery is about 2-3 hours*.

* : About 4-6 hours when an extension battery pack is installed. Condition: No optional equipment is connected with the computer and the po wer saving function

is activated by the BIOS Setup menu, etc. (the abov e-mentioned operation hours of the battery is just a standard, and it varies depending on the operating condition).

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Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

This computer indicates the amount of battery charge remaining with the remaining battery charge indicator on the status indicator LCD.

Remaining battery charge indicator

Indicates battery charge level of about 76% to about 100% Indicates battery charge level of about 51% to about 75% Indicates battery charge level of about 26% to about 50%

Indicates battery charge level of about 16% to about 25% Indicates the low battery state (battery charge level of about 15% or lower). The warning

beeps and flashes. Indicates that the battery has run out (0% charge level).

Critical Point

Indication of the remaining battery charge indicator ( ) may be slightly different from the real remaining charge rate depending on the operating environment (temperature , number of times that the battery was previously charged and discharged, etc.) because of the characteristic of the battery (lithium ionic battery). When there is 90% or more of the battery capacity remaining in the battery after the AC adapter is disconnected, the battery won’t be charged. Charging the battery starts when its remaining power drops to 89 % or less of the capacity.

Battery abnormality indicator

Indicates that the battery can not be charged normally.

Critical Point

When is displayed, take out the battery pack and re-install it. If this displa y still remains, the battery pack is abnormal, so replace it.

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Low Battery State

This item explains the display when this computer’s battery is low and what to do.

1 The low battery is announced in the following way.

The warning beeps and the battery mark on the status indicator LCD flashes.

Critical Point

If the audio volume is set too low, you may not be able to hear the warning beep.

2 Press the SUS/RES switch.

When the battery goes low, quickly press the SUS/RES switch to suspend operation. Since the suspend/resume function works even if the computer is suspended during operation, the program and data are not lost.

Critical Point

If you want to resume operation immediately, connect the AC adaptor, then press the SUS/ RES switch again.

3 Charge the battery.

Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery.

Critical Point

Reading from and writing to the hard disk uses large amounts of power. When sa ving data to the hard disk with the battery low, connect the AC adaptor. If you leave this computer running with the battery low, it is suspended automatically. However , if data is being read from or written to the hard disk or other media, the suspending waits until that processing is complete. If you continue using the computer with the battery low, in the worst case, the data being created or saved may be lost. Quickly connect the AC adaptor.

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Replacing the Internal Battery Pack

Save the program to the hard disk or a flopp y disk before replacing the Built-in battery pack. This item explains how to replace the Built-in battery pack.

1 Turn the main switch off and

disconnect the AC adaptor.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow (to the side). Disconnect the AC adaptor from the computer main unit.

Main switch

2 Unlock the Built-in battery pack.

Slide the release button located on the bottom of the main unit (1) and slide the Built-in battery pack lock (2) for unlocking.

Release button

3 Take out the Built-in battery pack.

Remove the Built-in battery pack while putting fingers on the slit.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor before installing/removing the Built-in battery pack in order to avoid electric shock.

Built-in battery pack lock

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4 Install the new Built-in battery pack.

Install the new Built-in battery pack.

5 Lock the Built-in battery pack.

Lock the Built-in battery pack with the Built-in battery pack lock that was once released in the previous step 2.

Built-in battery pack lock

Critical Point

Do not remove the Built-in battery pack except when its service life has expired.

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Discharge

After you charge the battery pack, even if you store it without using it, over about 1 month it will naturally discharge. When the computer won’t be used for a considerably long time (for one month or more), remove the battery pack from the computer and keep it in a cool place. If the computer is left with the battery pack set inside, the battery overdischarges and its service life is shortened.

Service life

• The battery pack is a consumption item. After you use it f or a long time , its charging capacity drops.

• Replace the battery after about 300 to 500 charge/discharge cycles.

• When the battery operating time becomes extremely short, the battery has reached the end of its service life.

To extend the battery operating time

Use the BIOS setup Power menu.

Conditions under which the battery operating time becomes shorter

• The battery operating time is influenced by the environmental temperature and the battery operating time can be short at low temperature (5°C).

• If the battery is used for a considerably long time, it deteriorates in the charging capacity and charging performance. When the internal battery falls into such the condition, replace it with a new one.

Use the AC adaptor in the following cases

• When using the hard disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, etc. frequently

• When using a LAN or a Modem

Precautions for Battery Pack

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ELECTRIC SHOCK

All battery packs are extremely delicate products. When installing or removing one , do not drop it or subject it to strong shocks. If this should happen, do not use that battery pack in the interest of safely, because there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction.

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8. Port Replicator

Attaching the port replicator

This item explains how to attach the port replicator.

1 Attach the port replicator to your personal computer.

Connector

Align the port replicator connector on the lower surface of your personal computer with the connector on top of the port replicator, then push down the computer to connect it securely.

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W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adapter before attaching the port replicator in order to avoid electric shock.

Important

Do not carry your personal computer with the port replicator attached to it, otherwise the port replicator might fall off and break.

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2 Detach the port replicator from your

personal computer.

Lift up the personal computer to detach it from the port replicator.

This item explains how to detach the port replicator.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adapter before detaching the port replicator in order to avoid electric shock.

Detaching the port replicator

1 Release the lock.

Slide the port replicator release button to the right to release the lock.

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

This item explains how to connect a LAN cable into the LAN connector.

Connection

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. 2 Plug a LAN cable into the LAN connector on your personal computer or port replicator to

connect it to a network.

Critical Point

To unplug the LAN cable from the LAN connector, pull the jack while holding down the clip. Failure to do so might damage the jack, cable or connector. Y our computer consumes more electric energy when it is connected to a LAN. When using a LAN, therefore, it is advisable to use the AC adaptor to supply power to your computer.

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W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before connecting a LAN cable to the computer , otherwise you might get an electric shock.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

When it thunders in the neighborhood, immediately turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor and the LAN cable from it, otherwise your computer might be struck and broken by lightening and thus cause a fire.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not touch the LAN connector with your finger, otherwise you might get an electric shock.

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10.Internal FAX Modem

This item explains how to plug a modular cable into the modular connector.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect

the AC adaptor from it.

2 Using a modular cable, connect the

computer to the telephone line.

Critical Point

To disconnect the modular cable from the connector, pull the jack while holding down the clip. Failure to do so might damage the jack, cable or connector. Your computer consumes more electric energy when using the built-in modem. When using the modem, therefore, it is advisab le to use the AC adaptor to supply power to your computer.

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CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not touch the modular connector with your finger , otherwise you might get an electric shock.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before connecting a modular cable to the computer , otherwise you might get an electric shock.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

When it thunders in the neighborhood, immediately turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor and the modular cable from the computer, otherwise your computer might be struck and broken by lightening and thus cause a fire.

Connection

CAUTION

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels have digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem.

CAUTION

The internal modem has a maximum speed of 56000bps by ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC , and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload.

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SECTIONSECTION

SECTION

SECTIONSECTION

SECTION

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1. Options

What is the Options

You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options. Connecting options such as a printer or a modem card makes it possible to print documents created with this computer and to communicate them to other computers. Other options include hard disks and expansion memory. Install options to match this computer to your requirement.

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CRT display

Built-in PC cards Drive Unit

Built-in Super disk drive unit

Built-in CD-ROM or CD-R/RW Drive Unit

Built-in DVD-ROM Drive Unit

Built-in 2nd battery pack

Weight Saver

Printer

Floppy Disk Unit

Mouse

Numeric key pad

IC memory card

SCSI card

LAN card

Built-in battery pack

Expansion RAM module

Port replicator

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W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Only connect equipment recommended by Fujitsu. Connecting any other equipment can cause electric shock, fire, or breakdown.

CAUTION

INJURY

When installing/removing options, do not remov e any screws other than those specified by this manual. Removing any other screws can cause injury and breakdown.

BREAKDOWN

Read this manual carefully and connect cables correctly. If you use this computer with cables connected incorrectly, this can cause breakdown of the computer main unit and of the peripheral equipment.

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2. PC Cards

Precautions for PC Cards

Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown.

Do not place PC cards in hightemperature locations and locations subject to direct sunlight.

Do not subject PC cards to strong shocks.

Avoid rubbing PC cards and building up static electricity.

Do not place heavy objects on top of PC cards.

Be careful to avoid spilling coffee and other liquids on PC cards.

When storing a PC card, always place it in its special case.

Critical Point

This computer does not support the PC card driven by 12V DC power.

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Installing PC Cards

PC card is a generic term for business card sized cards which have a program and data memory function or peripheral equipment functions such as a modem or LAN adaptor. This item explains how to install a PC card.

1 Remove the dummy card from the PC

card slot.

Raise the PC card eject/lock button and press it. The dummy card is ejected from the PC card slot.

Dummy card

PC card eject/lock button

2 Set a PC card in the PC card slot.

Insert a PC card with the product name side up into the PC card slot completely.

PC card

3 Lock the PC card.

Pull out the PC card eject/lock button completely and then tilt it down to lock the PC card with the fastener.

PC card eject/lock button

Critical Point

For some PC cards, the main pow er switch should be turned off. Refer to the manual attached to your PC card. In order to avoid damage, be careful not to knock or put anything on top of the connection point between the PC card and the cord. On shipment of this computer, a dummy card is inserted into the PC card slot for preventing the ne w computer from getting dust and foreign substances inside. After removing the dummy card from the computer, carefully keep it for use in future.

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Removing PC Cards

This item explains how to remove a PC card.

1 Click the PC card icon on the task bar.

Critical Point

Don’t eject the PC card by clicking “Stop” on the “PC card (PCMCIA) properties” window that appears when “PC card” icon on the task bar is doub le click ed or “PC card” icon on the control panel is clicked. If done so, the computer may unstably operate or malfunction.

2 Click “Discontinue XXXXXXXX”.

The name of the PC card set in the slot appears replacing XXXXXXXX. The PC card stops operation and the screen changes for the next to appear.

Critical Point

For IC memory cards, the “This device cannot be removed” message may appear. If this message does appear, close Windows 98 and switch off the computer main unit po wer bef ore removing the IC memory card.

3 Click OK.

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4 Raise the PC card eject/lock button.

PC card eject/ lock button

5 Remove the PC card.

Press the PC card eject/lock button to eject the PC card.

PC card eject/ lock button

PC card

6 Set the dummy card in the PC card

slot.

After inserting the dummy card into the PC card slot completely , pull out the PC card eject/ lock button entirely and then tilt it down to the front side to lock the dummy card.

Dummy card

PC card eject/ lock button

Critical Point

Never remove a PC card by pulling on its cord. Pulling on the cord can break the PC card. Always use the procedure above for removing PC cards. Removing PC cards in any other way can cause breakdown.

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3. Expansion RAM Modules

Installing an Expansion RAM Module

This item explains how to install expansion RAM modules.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.

1 Turn off the main switch and

disconnect the AC adaptor.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow (to the side). Disconnect the AC adaptor from the main unit.

Main switch

2 Remove the cover of the expansion

RAM module slot.

Take out the screws on the bottom of the computer main unit and remove the cover of the expansion RAM module slot.

Slot cover

3 Install the expansion RAM module.

Align the notch of the expansion RAM module with the projection on the connector, insert firmly diagonally from above and push down until the module clicks into place.

notch

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4 Fit the cover of the expansion RAM

module slot.

Fit the cover removed in 2.

Slot cover

CAUTION

DAMAGE

The expansion RAM module is made up of parts that are extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can be damaged by the static electricity built up inside the main unit. When installing or removing an expansion RAM module, hold it by the edges. Do not touch any terminals or ICs. Also, do not touch any parts or terminals within the computer main unit.

Checking expansion memory

To check the extended memory capacity after installing an expansion RAM module, look at the DIMM item of the BIOS setup info. menu. For example, when a 64 MB expansion RAM module has been installed, “64 MB” is indicated in the DIMM item. If the memory capacity indicated in the DIMM item is not increased after installing an expansion RAM module though it has correctly been installed, it is thinkable that the RAM module is faulty or def ectiv e. In such the case, consult with the store at which you purchased the RAM module about the trouble.

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Removing an Expansion RAM Module

This item explains how to remove an expansion RAM module.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.

1 Turn off the main switch and

disconnect the AC adaptor.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow (to the side). Disconnect the AC adaptor from the main unit.

Main switch

2 Remove the cover of the expansion

RAM module slot.

Remove the cover of the expansion RAM module slot on the bottom of the computer main unit.

Slot cover

3 Remove the expansion RAM module.

Open the hooks on both sides that retain the expansion RAM module to the left and right, then remove the e xpansion RAM module from the slot.

Expansion RAM module

hook

4 Fit the cover of the expansion RAM

module slot.

Fit the cover removed in 2.

Slot cover

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4. Multi-bay Unit

This item explains how to replace multi-bay units.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Before replacing multi-ba y units, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the AC adapter from it, otherwise you might get an electric shock.

1 Turn off the computer and

disconnect the AC adaptor from it.

Main switch

2 Remove the multi-bay unit.

Raise the multi-bay unit release lever to remove the multi-bay unit.

Release button

3 Mount a multi-bay unit.

Push in the unit as far as it will go with its connector pointing inward.

Multi-bay unit

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Replacing multi-bay units

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Precautions on handling or using the multi-bay unit

To avoid possible trouble, always take the following precautions when handling or using the multi-bay unit.

Do not keep the multi-bay unit in a place where the temperature can fall extremely low, rise extremely high, or change greatly.

Do not place the multi-bay unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight or place any heat-radiating apparatus.

Avoid keeping the multi-bay unit in a place subject to shocks or vibration. Avoid using the multi-bay unit in a damp or dusty place. Never use the m ulti-bay unit when a foreign matter , f or example , liquid or a metal chip, has gotten

into it. If such a foreign matter gets into the multi-bay unit, consult your local dealer. When the multi-bay unit is dirty , do not use an y volatile agent such as benzine or thinner to clean

it. In such a case, wipe the dirt off with a soft dr y cloth or a soft cloth moistened with water or neutral detergent thinned with water.

Never disassemble or take apart the multi-bay unit. Av oid using or k eeping the multi-ba y unit near a magnet or an appar atus with a strong magnetic

field.

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Loading/Ejecting disks

This item explains how to load and eject a disk in/from the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive mounted in the multi bay.

Critical Point

You can only install/eject a Disk when the computer main unit is in operating mode because of the electronic lock of the CDROM/DVD-ROM drive.

1 Press the EJECT button.

The tray springs out slightly.

EJECT button

2 Pull the tray out.

Pull the tray out gently.

3 Put in the Disk.

Place the Disk in the center of the tray with its label facing upwards.

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4 Set the tray.

Push the tray in gently.

Critical Point

If the tray cannot be pushed to the innermost position, pull it out until it clicks and try to push it deeply once more. When ejecting a Disk, carry out the same procedure as for loading. If for some reason the tra y does not come out when you press the eject button, insert something like a ball-point pen into the hole to the right of the EJECT button on the unit and pull out the tray.

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Loading/Ejecting an LS-120 disk

This item explains how to load/eject an LS-120 disk in/from the LS-120 disk drive.

Insert an LS-120 disk into the LS-120 disk drive with its label side up and the shutter facing inwards.

Loading an LS-120 disk

Insert an LS-120 disk into the LS-120 disk drive.

Before pressing the EJECT button, mak e sure that both the LS-120 disk drive access lamp and on the status indicator LCD are not displayed.

Ejecting an LS-120 disk

Press the EJECT button.

EJECT button

Critical Point

Since the LS-120 disk drive of this personal computer locks the disk electronically, any LS-120 disk can be ejected only when

the personal computer is in the operating mode. If the LS-120 disk is not ejected for some reason, insert the tip of a paper clip into the EJECT hole. The disk will be ejected.

Ejecting an LS-120 disk while the LS-120 disk drive access lamp or on the status indicator LCD is lighted might damage the data recorded on the disk.

To protect data stored in an LS-120 disk from erasure or to prevent additional data writing on a disk, slide the write enable tab of disk to make the square hole open (write inhibit status). To

make the disk enabled f or ov erwriting or additional writing, slide the write enable tab again to shut the square hole (write enabled status).

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5. Floppy Disk Unit

Installing a Floppy Disk Unit

This item explains how to install a floppy disk unit.

1 Turn the main switch off and

disconnect the AC adaptor.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow (to the side). Disconnect the AC adaptor from the computer main unit.

2 Attach the port replicator to your

personal computer.

Connector

3 Install the floppy disk unit.

Plug the FDD unit cable into the FDD connector of the port replicator.

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W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock.

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Precautions for Floppy Disk Unit

T ake the following precautions when using the floppy disk unit in order to prevent dama ging it.

Avoid storing the floppy disk unit in extremely hot and cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes.

Keep the floppy disk unit out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment. Avoid storing the floppy disk unit in locations subject to shock or vibration. Avoid using the floppy disk unit in damp or dusty locations. Never use the flopp y disk unit with any liquid, metal or other f oreign matter inside it. If an y f oreign

matter gets inside the floppy disk unit, consult the store from where it was purchased or a Fujitsu service center.

Wipe the floppy disk unit clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth moistened with water or a neutral detergent thinned with water. Never use benzine, paint thinner or other volatile material.

Never disassemble or dismantle this product.

Critical Point

Use the floppy disk unit away from equipment that creates a magnetic field such as a CRT monitor or an AC adaptor.

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Removing a Floppy Disk Unit

This item explains how to remove a floppy disk unit.

1 Turn off the main switch and

disconnect the AC adaptor.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow (to the side). Disconnect the AC adaptor from the main unit.

MAIN switch

Critical Point

When you remove a connector , press both sides of the connector and pull it. Pulling a cable unnecessarily can cause damage.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock.

2 Remove the floppy disk unit.

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What is a Floppy Disk?

A floppy disk is a medium for storing programs or data. This item explains basic knowledge and precautions regarding floppy disks.

Types of floppy disks

If floppy disks are classified according to the amount of data they can store (the memory capacity), typically there are 2 types.

• 2HD floppy disks These have 1.44MB (megab yte: unit of data

amount) and 1.2MB memory capacities.

• 2DD floppy disks These have 720KB (kilobyte) memory ca-

pacities, half of the 2HDs. The differences between the 2 kinds of

floppy disks are shown in the diagram on the right.

HD mark or no mark

Hole or no hole

3 mode drive

This computer’s floppy disk drive is a 3 mode drive that can read 1.44MB, 1.2MB and 720KB memory capacity floppy disks. Therefore it can read nearly all floppy disks. However, when exchanging data with another computer , you ha ve to be careful if the other computer’ s floppy disk drive is not a 3 mode drive. For example, if the other computer can read 1.2MB floppy disks but not 1.44MB floppy disks, y ou hav e to enter the data after putting it into 1.2MB format in advance with this computer.

Critical Point

Some floppy disks cannot be read by this computer, depending on the floppy disk format.

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Precautions on Handling

Take the following precautions when using floppy disks in order to avoid damaging them.

Be careful not to spill liquids such as coffee onto them.

Do not place them in places with high temperatures or in direct sunlight.

Do not bend them or place heavy objects on top of them.

Never touch the surface of the disk.

Do not bring them near to magnetic fields.

Do not stick labels on ov er each other.

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Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk

This item explains how to load and eject floppy disks.

Insert into the floppy disk drive.

Insert the floppy disk with the label upwards and the shutter side first until the EJECT button springs out.

Label

Eject button

Press the EJECT button.

Check that the floppy disk unit’s access lamp is out, then press the EJECT button.

Access lamp

EJECT button

Critical Point

If you eject the floppy disk while the flopp y disk unit’s access lamp is still on, there is a risk of losing the data on the disk. When you do not want to erase the data sav ed on the disk, or when you do not want to write additional data, slide the floppy disk’s Write enable tab so that the hole is open (WRITE PROTECT state). When y ou want to write data again, slide the Write enable tab so that the hole is closed.

Write enable tab

WRITE

ENABLE

WRITE

PROTECT

Ejecting

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6. Mouse

Connecting the Mouse

The following explains the way to connect the mouse.

1 Turn the main switch off and

disconnect the AC adaptor.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow (to the side).

Have the arrow marked on the connector facing up.

2 Connect the connector at the end of the

mouse cable to the mouse connector on the rear side of the port replicator.

Main Switch

Moving the Mouse.

Place your hand on the mouse so that your fingers are resting on the left and right buttons and move the mouse by sliding it over your desktop or other smooth surface. The arrow (called the mouse pointer) on the screen moves in the same wa y as the mouse. Try moving the mouse while watching the screen.

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Using the Mouse

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Button operations

• Click

Click

• Double click

Click, click

Press the left mouse button once until it clicks. The action of pressing the right button once firmly enough that it clicks is called a “right click”.

Press the mouse left button two times quickly in a row.

• Pointing

Align the mouse pointer with a menu item. When there is another level f or the menu item the cursor is on (when > is displayed at the right of the menu item), that menu level is displayed.

• Dragging

Move the mouse pointer with the mouse left button held down, then release the button at the desired position.

Press

Release

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7. Numeric Keypad

Connecting a Numeric Keypad

This item explains how to connect a numeric keypad.

1 Switch off the main switch.

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow ( side).

Main switch

Have the arrow marked on the connector facing up.

2 Plug the cable of the numeric keypad

into the expansion keyboard connector on the rear panel of the port replicator.

Critical Point

The numeric keypad can be connected while the computer is being suspended. The numeric keypad can be used only when the computer is set in the numeric ke ypad operation mode. When a mouse is connected to the numeric keypad mouse connector, the mouse connector on the computer main unit cannot be used.

You can adjust the tilt of the numeric keypad with the tilt feet on the bottom of the numeric keypad.

Mouse connector

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8. CRT Monitor

Connecting an External CRT Monitor

An external CRT monitor can be connected to this computer . This item explains how to connect a CRT monitor to the CRT connector on the rear of the computer main unit.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always switch off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/disconnecting a CRT monitor. Connecting/disconnecting a CRT monitor with the power on can cause electric shock.

1 Switch off the main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor.

Main switch

Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow ( side). Disconnect the AC adaptor.

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CAUTION

BREAKDOWN

When connecting cables, read this manual carefully and make sure to connect correctly. Using this computer with cables incorrectly connected can cause breakdown of the computer main unit and the CRT monitor.

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2 Connect the CRT monitor to the computer main unit.

Plug the CRT cable securely into both the connector of the CR T monitor and the CR T connector of your personal computer or port replicater, then fix them with screws.

3 Connect the CRT monitor’s power cord and switch on its power.

4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and switch on main switch.

5 Switch the screen display.

When you press Fn + F10, the display switches to the next step in the sequence: LCD -> simultaneous display -> CRT -> LCD.

Critical Point

For making the image clearer on the CRT displa y , connect the CRT cab le to the CRT connector of the computer.

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9. CCD Camera

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1 Focus dial

Turn this dial to bring the lens into focus.

2 Lens

Point the lens at the camera subject.

3 Shutter release button

Press this button to take a digital still picture or to start digital video recording.

4 Eject button

Press this button to draw out the CCD camera from the CCD camera unit.

5 Connector

Connector for connecting the CCD camera unit to the personal computer.

Focus dial

Lens

Shutter release button

Connector

Eject button

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Using CCD camera

When the CCD camera is connected to the personal computer, y ou can enjo y digital still pictures and digital video pictures on the personal computer. This item explains the following procedures.

• Connection of the CCD camera

Connect the CCD camera to the USB connector of the personal computer for taking digital still pictures and recording digital video pictures.

Preparing required things

ADVICE

When an application (eg: Microsoft Netmeeting) is being activated, do not connect/ disconnect the CCD camera to /from the personal computer. The application may not work. Be sure to quit the application before connecting/ disconnecting the CCD camera to/from the personal computer.

CAUTION

T rouble

Correctly connect the CCD camera to the personal computer following the instructions of the user’s guide. If the CCD camera is used in wrong connection, it ma y damage the CCD camera or/and the personal computer.

Using the CCD camera with the CCD camera unit built in the personal computer 1 Connect the CCD camera unit to the personal computer.

“Replacing mobile multibay unit”.

2 Draw out the CCD camera.

1 Press the Eject button of the CCD camera

unit, and the CCD camera sticks out by 1cm or so.

2 Draw out the CCD camera gently until a

clicking sound is heard.

Connecting the CCD camera

Eject button

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3 Raise the CCD camera to release it from

the projecting catch of the CCD camera unit and adjust the angle of the camera.

projecting catch

IMPORTANT

Note on camera angle

The CCD camera can be turned at an angle of 45( (clockwise) or 90( (counterclockwise) at the maximum. Do not turn the CCD camera furthermore.

Using the CCD camera externally connected to the personal computer

1 Draw out the CCD camera.

“Using the CCD camera with the CCD camera unit built in the personal computer”, Step 2.

2 Raise the CCD camera to release it from the

projecting catch of the CCD camera unit.

3 Remove the CCD camera from the CCD camera unit.

Gently draw the CCD camera out of the CCD camera unit while holding the CCD camera by the lower part.

root

projecting catch

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4 Connect the CCD camera to the personal

computer with the connecting cable.

1 Connect the smaller connector of the

connecting cable to the connector of the CCD camera.

2 Connect the larger connector of the

connecting cable to the USB connector on the rear of the personal computer.

1 Fit the CCD camera fixing clip (supplied as

an accessory) to the latch of the personal computer.

ADVICE

Using the CCD camera fixed to the latch of the personal computer The CCD camera can be used as it is fixed to the latch of the personal computer.

Personal computer

CCD camera

CCD camera fixing clip

Connecting cable

2 Fit the CCD camera to the CCD camera

fixing clip.

3 Connect the CCD camera to the personal

computer using the connecting cable.

CCD camera fixing clip

Latch

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When the CCD camera was used as it was externally connected to the personal computer

Removing the CCD camera from personal computer

1 Connect the CCD camera to the CCD

camera unit.

Plug the connector of the CCD camera with its flat side up into the jack of the unit.

Flat side

Projecting catch

Eject button

2 Lock the CCD camera

Tilt down the CCD camera keeping its upper part leveled with the lower part. Make sure the CCD camera is locked by the projecting catch.

3 Push the CCD camera

Pressing the Eject button on the CCD camera unit (1), gently push the CCD camera into the unit (2).

When the CCD camera was used with CCD camera unit built in the personal computer

1 Push back the CCD camera into the CCD camera unit.

“When the CCD camera was used as it was externally connected to the personal computer”. Step 2 and 3.

2 Remove the CCD camera unit from the personal computer.

“Replacing mobile multibay unit”

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10.One Touch Operation buttons

1 Start an application.

Press the button to start an application.

2 Start an application.

Press the button to start an application.

3 Internet

Press this button to start your default browser.

4 E-mail

Press this button to launch your email program.

The one touch operation buttons function as quick access f or pre-configured applications, browser or e-mail. It enables users to start a program quickly with a single press on the buttons.

Internet E-Mail

1 2 3 4

Critical Point

The one-touch operation buttons cannot be used in the following cases.

The MAIN switch is set at the OFF position (slid to the “ ” side).

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1. Care and Maintenance

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If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability . This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.

Caution:

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.

LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Caring for your LifeBook Notebook

• Your Lifebook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with care.

• Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.

• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

• Keep it away from food and beverages.

• If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.

• Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

• Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.

• Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.

• Do not expose your Lif eBook notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140°F (60°C) may damage your notebook.

• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

• If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or an y other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.

• Do not drop your LifeBook notebook.

• Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your LifeBook Notebook

• Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)

• Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

• Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.Never use glass cleaners.

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Storing your LifeBook Notebook

• If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off and remove all Lithium Ion batteries.

• Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries separately. If you store y our notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your notebook.

• Store your LifeBook notebook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 25°C (13°F) and 60°C (140°F).

Travelling with your LifeBook Notebook

• Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is turned on.

• Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage. Carry it with you.

• Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your LifeBook notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while travelling you may need it to correct any problems.

• Never put y our LifeBook notebook through a metal detector . Have y our notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. You can, however, put your LifeBook notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or ha ve y our notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may require you to turn your notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on hand.

Outlet type Location

United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea,

the Philippines, Taiwan

Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS),

most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts

of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia

Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, parts of

Africa

China, Australia, New Zealand

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• When travelling with the hard driv e removed, wrap the driv e in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.

• Take the necessary plug adapters if you’re travelling overseas. Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you’ll need or ask your travel agent.

BATTERIES

Caring for your Batteries

• Always handle batteries carefully.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.

• Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.

• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.

• Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.

Increasing Battery Life

• Power y our LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapater whene ver possible.

• If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapater overnight to recharge the battery.

• Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.

• Set the power management for maximum battery life.

• Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.

• Limit your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM access.

• Disable the Windows CD automatic insertion function.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.

FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES

Caring for your Floppy Disks

• Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.

• Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.

• Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.

• Avoid storing the flopp y disks in e xtremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to se vere temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 125°F (52°C)

• Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.

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Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive

• To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benz ene, paint thinner or other volatile material.

• Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 125°F (52°C)

• Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from hating equipment.

• Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.

• Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk.

• Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.

DVD/CD-RW/CDs

Caring for your DVD/CD-RW/CDs

• DVD/CD-RW/CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.

• Always store your DVD/CD-RW/CDs in its case when it is not in use.

• Always handle DVD/CD-RW/CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.

• Avoid storing any DVD/CD-RW/CDs in extreme temperatures.

• Do not bend DVD/CD-RW/CDs or set heavy objects on them.

• Do not spill liquids on DVD/CD-RW/CDs.

• Do not scratch DVD/CD-RW/CDs.

• Do not put a label on DVD/CD-RW/CDs.

• Do not get dust on DVD/CD-RW/CDs.

• Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

• If a D VD/CD-RW/CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to w arm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature, DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CD-RW/CDs.

• If a D VD/CD-RW/CD is dirty , use only a D VD/CD-R W/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.

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Caring for your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive

Your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:

• The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.

• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.

• Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD/CD-RW/D-ROM drive.

PC CARDS

Caring for your PC Cards

PC Cards are durable, b ut y ou must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your PC Card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points:

• To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their protective slee v es when they are not installed in your notebook.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

• Keep the cards dry.

• Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.

• Do not force cards into the slot.

• Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.

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AC Adapter

A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.

Active-Matrix Display

A type of technology for making flat-panel displa ys which has a transistor or similar device for e very pixel on the screen.

APM

Advanced Power Management.

Auto/Airline Adapter

A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.

BIOS

Basic Input-Output System. A progr am and set of def ault parameters stored in R OM which tests and operates your notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to pro vide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware.

Bit

An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).

bps

An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.

Boot

To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.

Bus

An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your notebook.

Byte

8 bits of parallel binary information.

Cache Memory

A block of memory built into the micro-processor which ins much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling tine faster.

CardBus

A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI architecture.

CD-ROM

Compact disc read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to be crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading.

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CMOS RAM

Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requies very low level power to operate.

COMM Port

Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection.

Command

An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk.

Configuration

The combination of hardware and software that make up your system and ho w it is allocated f or use.

CRT

Cathode Ray Tube. A display de vice which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.

Data

The information a system stores and processes.

Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.

Default Value

A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.

DIMM

Dual-in-line memory module.

LAN

Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display . A type of displa y which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.

Lithium ion Battery

A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power-time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.

LPT Port

Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports.

Megabyte.

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Megahertz

1,000,000 cycles per second.

Memory

A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your notebook CPU.

MHz

Megahertz.

MIDI

Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol f or e xchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers.

Modem

A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line.

Monaural

A system using one channel to process sound form all sources.

MPU-401

A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.

NTSC

National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA.

Operating System

A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the exact f orm required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

Parallel Port

A connection to another device through which data is transferred as a block of bits simultaneously with a wire for each bit in the bloc k and with other wires only for control of the device not f or tr ansfer of data.

Partition

A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the oper ating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.

PCMCIA

PCMCIA is trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The P ersonal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.

Peripheral Device

A piece or equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer . Examples: a printer, a mode, a CD-ROM.

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Pitch (keyboard)

The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard.

Pixel

The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pix els screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear.

POST

Power On Self Test. A program which part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whene ver po wer is applied to y our notebook. Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.

Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called diskette.

Disk Drive

The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.

Diskette

A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.

DMA

Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfer of data which do not require CPU action.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems hardware and software components, and peripherals.

DOS

Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).

Driver

A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to e xternal devices into the exact from required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards f or high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.

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ESD

Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity form a static charge which has built-up slowly . Example: the shoc k you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get f orm brushing hair on a dry day.

Extended Memory

All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

Gigabyte.

Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

Hexadecimal

A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number. (0-9, A, B, C, D, E, F) Example: 2F in hexadecimal = 00101111 = 47 in decimal.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

I/O Port

The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving y our notebook in electronic form.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard driv e which is inside the hard drive unit.

Infrared

Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.

An abbreviation for infrared.

IrDA

Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards f or communication using infrared as the carrier.

IRQ

Interrupt Request. An acronym f or the hardware signal to the CPU that an e xternal event has occurred which needs to be processed.

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Kilobyte.

Program

An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.

PS/2

An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards for connecting e xternal devices such as keyboards and monitors.

RAM

Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.

RAM Module

A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitr y which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.

Reset

The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.

Restart

See Reset.

Resume

T o proceed after interruption. In y our notebook this ref ers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states.

ROM

Read Only Memory . A f orm of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by y our notebook and does not require pow er to maintain it.

SDRAM

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.

Serial Port

A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.

Shadow RAM

A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM (Read Only Memory) into RAM (Random Access Memory) for access during actual operation. RAM is much f aster to access than ROM, howe ver ROM contents are not lost when power is remov ed. Shadowing allows permanently stored information to be rapidly accessed.

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SMART

Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology (SMAR T) is an emerging technology that provides near-term failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART is enabled the hard drive monitors predetermined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time. If a failure is likely to occur. SMART makes a status report available so that the LifeBook can prompt the user to back up the data on the drive. Naturally not all f ailures are predictable. SMART predictability is limited to those attributes which the drive can self-monitor . In those cases where SMAR T can giv e advance w arning, a considerable amount of precious data can be saved.

SRAM

Static random access memory . A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing.

Status Indicator

A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.

Stereo (audio)

A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.

Stroke (keyboard)

The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed.

Suspend

To make inoperative for a period of time. Your notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.

SVGA

Super VGA.

S-Video

Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor.

System Clock

An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date.

TFT

Thin Film Transistor - A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually.

Underwriters Laboratories - An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.

VGA

Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers.

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VRAM

Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.

WFM

Wired for Management is Intel’ s broad-based initiativ e to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.

Write Protect

Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media. Example: all information on a device such as a floppy disk ette; a b lock of space in a storage media such as partition of a hard drive; a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.

XGA

Extended VGA.

Zip Drive

A 100MB read/rite removable media disk drive.

Zoomed Video

A PC Card port which allows notebook PCs to deliver full screen broadcast quality video through third party PC Cards, including TV tuners, video capture, and MPEG full-motion video.

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1. When This Happens

When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into related items.

The power does not come on.

Checkpoint

Is the AC adaptor connected?

Is the main switch switched on?

Is the battery charged?

Has the computer been left unused for a long time?

Cause and Solution

When using this computer for the first time after purchase, the battery is not yet charged, so you must connect the AC adaptor and switch on the main switch.

If the main switch is not switched on, the power will not come on even if the SUS/RES switch is pressed.

If a beep is heard when the main switch is turned on, then the battery is running low (LOW BATTERY). Connect the AC adaptor.

When using the computer for the first time after leaving it unused for a long time, connect the AC adaptor and switch on the main switch to switch on the power.

Nothing displayed on the LCD panel

Checkpoint

Is anything displayed on the status indicator LCD?

Is displayed on the LCD panel?

Cause and Solution

Connect the AC adaptor and switch on the main switch.

• Displayed Adjust the brightness and darkness with the brightness and contrast controls.

• Flashing Press the SUS/RES switch to put the computer into operating mode.

• When the icon is off on the status indicator LCD. When the computer runs by the battery power, check the battery status if it is sufficiently charged for operation or not. If it is not charged, connect the AC adaptor and charge it. If you are already using this computer with the AC adaptor connected, check that it is correctly plugged into the power socket and into the computer.

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Checkpoint

Have you been pressing any of the keys?

Is it set to output to the CRT?

Cause and Solution

On this computer, if the power management functions are set and no key is pressed for a certain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any key lights up the backlight again.) If the computer stops too frequently, change the BIOS setup settings.

Switch over to the LCD display with the [Fn] + [F10] keys.

LCD panel hard to read.

Checkpoint

Did you adjust the brightness?

Cause and Solution

Adjust the luminance of the LCD’s backlight with the [Fn] + [F6] keys or [Fn] + [F7] keys on the keyboard.

Battery is not charged.

Checkpoint

Is the AC adaptor connected?

Is the battery overheated (The on the LCD display flashes.)?

Is the computer too cold (The on the LCD display flashes.)?

Was the charging stopped midway?

Cause and Solution

Check that the AC adaptor is correctly plugged into the power socket and into the computer.

If the ambient temperature is high and the battery temperature becomes too high during use, the battery protection function may be triggered to stop the charging.

If the battery temperature falls too low, the battery protection function may be triggered to stop the charging.

If you use the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor between the start of charging and the time the LCD turns off, the battery will not become fully charged, Once you start charging do not remove the AC adapter until the LCD turns off.

The remaining battery charge indicator does not stop flashing.

Checkpoint

Is the battery connected correctly?

Is the battery low?

Cause and Solution

Check that the battery is connected correctly. If it is connected correctly, there is an abnormality in the battery pack, so replace the battery pack.

Attach the AC adaptor and charge the battery.

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Floppy disk or LS-120 disk can not be used.

Checkpoint

Is the floppy disk loaded into the floppy disk drive correctly?

Is the floppy disk formatted?

Is the floppy disk unit securely installed?

Are both items of “Floppy disk A” and “Floppy controller” of the BIOS Setup menu set properly?

Is “Administrator only” selected for the item “Floppy disk access” of the BIOS Setup menu?

Is the floppy disk write inhibited?

Does it work with a different floppy disk?

Cause and Solution

Insert the floppy disk with its label facing up, into the drive shutter and keep inserting firmly until you hear a clicking sound.

New floppy disks can not be used until they are formatted (initialized). Format the floppy disk.

Firmly install the floppy disk drive unit, port replicater or LS-120 disk unit.

In the case a floppy disk is used, select “1.44/1.2MB 3.5” for the item “Floppy disk A” and “Use” for the item “Floppy controller”.

In the case a floppy disk is used, select “Accessible at any time” for this item. When a super disk is used, accessibility cannot be controlled by this item.

Set the write protect tab on the floppy disk to the write enable position.

If it works with a different floppy disk then the problem floppy disk may be damaged.

LCD panel does not close.

Checkpoint

Is something caught in the LCD panel?

Cause and Solution

Forcing the LCD panel closed can damage it. Check for something caught in the LCD panel. Also, a metal object such as a paper clip can cause a breakdown if it gets caught in between the keys.

Can not record from Mic or Line In jack.

Checkpoint

Is the volume adjusted properly?

No sound or minimal sound from speaker.

Checkpoint

Is the volume control correctly adjusted?

Cause and Solution

Turn the volume control to adjust the volume to a proper level. If volume adjustment with the volume control results in failure, check to see if the sound driver is correctly installed.

Cause and Solution

Turn the volume control to obtain the correct volume. If the line jack is connected to the sound source, then check that connection. If recording still results in failure after the above-mentioned operation and check, activate the item “Recording” of the “Volume Control” and again adjust the volume with it.

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The power management function is not executed.

Checkpoint

Is Power Savings set to off in the BIOS setup?

Cause and Solution

Reset the BIOS setup.

Message displayed on screen.

See the message list.

Data cannot be read from the CD-ROM drive.

Checkpoint Is the CD-ROM correctly set? Is there any dirt, condensation

or water on the CD-ROM? Is the CD-ROM scratched or

extremely warped? Are you using a non-standard

CD-ROM? Is the CD-ROM drive unit

securely installed?

Cause and Solution Set the CD-ROM correctly with its label facing upwards. Wipe it from the center outwards with a dry, soft cloth.

Replace the CD-ROM.

Use a CD-ROM which conforms to the standards.

Securely install the CD-ROM drive unit.

The CD cannot be ejected from the CD-ROM.

Checkpoint

Is it in operating mode?

Cause and Solution The CD can only be ejected when the personal computer main

unit is in operating mode because its CD- ROM drive has an electronic lock. Check that the personal computer main unit is in operating mode and press the EJECT button. If for some reason the CD tray does not come out even when you press the EJECT button, insert a clip or something into the hole to the right of the EJECT button and pull the tray out. If the tray doesn’t still come out, click the CD-ROM icon in the “My Computer” window with the right button of the mouse and then click “EJECT”.

Super disk cannot be ejected.

Checkpoint

Is the computer in operation?

Cause and Solution Since the super disk drive secures the super disk by the

electronic lock, the disk can be ejected only when the computer is in the operation status. If the super disk cannot be ejected for some reason, insert a thin linear wire such as a straightened paper clip or the like into the emergency disk ejecting hole and push it into the depth. The disk will be resultingly ejected from the drive.

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