Fujitsu P2000 User Manual

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B5FH-5951-01EN-00

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation

Address: 5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Telephone: (408) 982-9500

Declares that product: Base Model Configurations:

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.

Santa Clara, CA 95054

LifeBook P2110

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

LifeBook P2000 Notebook

Table of Contents

Fujitsu LifeBook P2000 Notebook

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Quick Point Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Quick Point Device Control Adjustment . . . . . . .16

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Flexible Bay Devices

Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . .18

LifeBook Application Panel

Application Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

E-mail Notification LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using the E-mail Notification LED. . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

AC Adapter Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Charging Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

DVD/CD-RW Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . .12

Hard Drive or Removable

Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Numeric Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Caps Lock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Scroll Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .26

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

LifeBook P2000 Notebook

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Management

Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hibernation Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

External USB Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Software . . . . . . . . 36

Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R,

or CD-RW (“Media”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Software. . . . . . . 37

Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive

on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

PC Cards

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

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 40

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 41

Checking the Computer Recognition

of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

IEEE 1394 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Mini-VGA Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector. . . . . . . . . 44

USING THE WIRELESS LAN

FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Before Using This Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connecting Windows 2000 Systems . . . . . . . . . 49

Network Connection: Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting Windows XP Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Fujitsu Service Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Emergency DVD Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Restoring Your Software

Drive Image® Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . 76

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . 87

Windows XP Software Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Windows 2000 Software Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Table of Contents

GLOSSARY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

LifeBook P2000 Notebook

Preface

LifeBook P2000 Notebook

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook P Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a small but powerful computer. It is powered by a 867MHz Crusoe™ TM5800 processor with LongRun™ Power Management from Transmeta™, has a built-in color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the functionality of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.

It comes with Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows XP Home, or Window XP Pro pre-installed.

The LifeBook P Series notebook is a completely selfcontained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer?

POINT

The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.

CAUTION

The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:

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Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)

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Fax: 1-901-259-5700

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E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com

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Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com

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

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Hardware configuration

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.

POINT

You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.

WARRANTY

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions.

WARNING

The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

LifeBook P2000 Notebook – Section One

Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

LifeBook P2000 Notebook – Section Two

Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.

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LifeBook P Series notebook(Figure 2-1)

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AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)

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External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-3)

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Lithium ion battery

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Weight Saver

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Mini-VGA cable

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Driver and Application Restore CD

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this document)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Certification of Authenticity with operating system manual.

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Premium Care registration card and envelope

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Fujitsu Service Assistant flyer

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Fujitsu Service Assistant installation CD

Depending upon the configuration of your system, one or more of the following items may also be included:

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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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Modular 2nd battery

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High-capacity battery

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DVD Application CD

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CD-RW Application CD

Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

Figure 2-3 External Floppy Disk Drive

Figure 2-4 Mini-VGA Cable

LifeBook P2000 Notebook – Section Two

Wireless LAN cover (installed WLAN is an option)

E-Mail Button

Closed Cover Switch

Stereo Speaker

Display Panel

Quick Point Pointing Device

Display Panel Latches

LifeBook Application Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button

Keyboard

Stereo Speaker

Figure 2-5 LifeBook notebook with display open

Locating the Controls and Connectors

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components.

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.

Wireless LAN Cover

The wireless LAN is an option; the wireless LAN cover is present on all models.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

E-Mail Button

The E-Mail button helps you manage your e-mail.

(See E-mail Notification LED on page 20 for more information)

Closed Cover Switch

The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Quick Point Pointing Device

The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouselike buttons and one cursor control button. (See Quick

Point Pointing Device on page 15 for more information)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information)

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

The Suspend/Resume/Power On button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Suspend/Resume Button on page 29

for more information)

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more

information)

LifeBook Application Panel

The LifeBook Application Panel provides one-touch application launch capability. (See LifeBook Application

Panel on page 20 for more information)

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

(DVD/CD-RW drive installed)

Flexible Bay

DVD/CD-RW Drive Eject Button

Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate either the standard DVD/CD-RW Drive or an optional bay battery. If neither device is installed, the weight saver should be installed. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 18 for more

information)

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device.

DVD/CD-RW Drive Eject Button

The DVD/CD-RW Drive eject button releasing the drive tray under normal circumstances.

Emergency CD Tray Release

The Emergency CD Tray Release allows you to open the CD tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook.

Emergency CD Tray Release

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

LifeBook P2000 Notebook – Section Two

Headphone Jack

PC Card Eject Button

PC Card Slot

Air Vents

Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on

page 43 for more information)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 39 for more information)

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards on page 39

for more information)

Mini-VGA Connector

Anti-theft Lock SlotIEEE 1394 Port

IEEE 1394 Jack

The 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.(See IEEE

1394 Jack on page 43 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

Mini-VGA Jack

The mini-VGA jack allows you to connect your LifeBook notebook to an external monitor with an optional cable adapter. (See Mini-VGA Port on page 44 for more infor-

mation)

Air Vents

The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating.

Microphone Jack

Optical Digital

Audio-/Line-Out

S-Video Jack

USB Ports

Power Off Button

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

Modem (RJ-11) Jack

Figure 2-8 LifeBook notebook back panel

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

DC Power Jack

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.

Optical Digital Audio-/Line-Out Jack

The optical digital audio-/line-out jack allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format or to use external speakers with your LifeBook. (See Optical

Digital Audio-Out Connector on page 44 for more information)

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 44 for

more information)

S-Video Port

The S-Video output is used to transmit the S-Video signal. The S-Video mini-DIN port is used to connect to a compatible TV or VCR. (See S-Video Out Port on

page 43 for more information)

USB Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 43 for

more information)

Power Off Button

The power off button allows you to shut down the system in the event that standard methods do not work.

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K

modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 43

for more information)

WARNING

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.

POINT

The internal multinational modem is designed to the 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.

For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsupc.com/modems

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection.

(See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 43 for more information)

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.

LifeBook P2000 Notebook – Section Two

Screw Hole for Removing the Keyboard

Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location)

Battery Bay Release Button

Figure 2-9 LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.

Lithium ion Battery Bay Lock Button

Slide this lock button to lock/unlock the internal battery.

Battery Bay Release Button

Slide the release button to release the internal battery.

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 33 for more information)

Main Unit and Configuration Label

The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook.

Battery Bay Release Button

Lithium ion Battery Bay

Battery Charging Indicator

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Power

AC Adapter

Battery Identifier

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Access

Battery Level

Figure 2-10 Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-10)

POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that time.

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Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

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Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode.

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Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Hibernation mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off with the power switch.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch.

AC ADAPTER INDICATOR

The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using.

PC Card Access

Hard Drive Access

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On: This means that either of the adapters are

Numeric Lock

Scroll Lock

Caps Lock

currently in use.

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Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-11)

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11%

Critical Low or Dead Battery

Shorted Battery

Figure 2-11 Battery Level Indicator

LifeBook P2000 Notebook – Section Two

CAUTION

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

(Figure 2-11)

POINT

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

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR

Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether the battery is charging. This indicator operates whether the power switch is in the On or Off position, and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

CAUTION

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

DVD/CD-RW DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

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

Insert Notification Function on page 38 for more information)

HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

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

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATOR

The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card, even if there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 39 for more

information)

NUMERIC LOCK INDICATOR

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

CAPS LOCK INDICATOR

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

SCROLL LOCK INDICATOR

The Scroll Lock indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

Function Keys

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Fn Key

Windows Start Key

Numeric Keypad

Figure 2-12 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-12)

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Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.

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Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.

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Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.

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Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.

Windows Application Key

Cursor Keys

Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-12)

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.)

(Figure 2-12)

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-12)

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.

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FUNCTION KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

(Figure 2-12)

The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

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[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

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[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “Entering the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 27)

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[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)

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[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.*

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[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.*

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[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.**

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[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.**

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[Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.

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[Fn+F11]: When a television is connected via the SVideo port, pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will toggle the display on and off.

* There are eight brightness levels.

** There are 17 audio levels.

Right Button

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Left Button

Cursor Control

Figure 2-13 Quick Point pointing device

Quick Point Pointing Device

The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and three buttons on the palm rest of your notebook. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. The left button functions the same as a left mouse button while the right button has the same function as a right mouse button. When used with the cursor control, the middle button allows you to scroll up and down a screen. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure 2-13)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the top button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the bottom button once, and then immediately release it. (Figure 2-14)

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the top button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press and release the top button twice. (Figure 2-15)

Figure 2-15 Double-clicking

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If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

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Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.

DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the top button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the top button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. (Figure 2-16)

Figure 2-14 Clicking

Figure 2-16 Dragging

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QUICK POINT DEVICE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. There are three aspects of Quick Point operation, which you can adjust:

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Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in doubleclicking.

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Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality.

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Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow.

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Volume Control

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

POINT

Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.

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Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9] functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding

[Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

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There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle.

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Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.

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Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.

Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources.

We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.

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Flexible Bay

Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay

Flexible Bay Devices

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-ROM combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-17)

The modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs, as well as the ability to write to CDs.

The modular Lithium ion battery is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected.

The Weight Saver is used to fill the bay when no device is needed.

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Lithium ion Battery

Weight Saver

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Cold-swapping

To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-19)

1. Close any open files.

2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.

3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device.

4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This will require light force.

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Figure 2-18 Flexible Bay Devices

REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES

To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay, you can perform either a cold-swapping or hotswapping of the device. Cold-swapping means swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off. Hot-swapping occurs when your system is powered on with a charged main battery or AC Adapter.

CAUTION

You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the notebook is in operation. If left empty, dust or foreign matter may accumulate inside the notebook.

Figure 2-19 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay

CAUTION

Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device. If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place.

5. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place.

6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.

7. You can now access and use the device.

Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

Hot-swapping

To hot-swap Flexible Bay devices while the system is powered on, follow these steps:

1. Prior to performing the hot-swap, make sure you have a charged main battery installed, or an AC Adapter is powering the system.

2. If your system is in Suspend mode, press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.

3. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon (Windows 2000 Professional) or the Safely Remove Hardware icon (Windows XP) in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

4. From the list that appears, click the device you want to remove.

5. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device.

6. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.

This will require light force.

CAUTION

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7. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place.

8. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.

9. You can now access and use the device.

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LifeBook Application Panel buttons

E-Mail Notification LED

E-Mail button

Figure 2-20 LifeBook Application Panel

LifeBook Application Panel

One of the unique features of your LifeBook is the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is actively running or in suspend mode.

Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that you use to operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. (For Windows XP users, it’s in Start -> Control Panel -> Application Panel.) They include Application Panel Setup, E-mail LED Setup, and Internet Setup. The LifeBook Application Panel makes your LifeBook more than just another notebook computer.

The panel consists of the following elements:

APPLICATION LAUNCH BUTTONS

There are two application launch buttons. When these are selected, user-defined applications will be launched. You can customize these buttons to open whichever applications you want when they are pressed. Note that although there is an Internet Setup tab in the Application Panel Setup window, there is no Internet-assigned button in this LifeBook model.

To use the E-mail LED notification, you must have access to a POP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication. Contact your service provider to determine if they support POP3 without Security Password Authentication.

DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup:

1. Click on Start.

2. (Windows 2000 only) Click on Settings.

3. Click on Control Panel.

4. Click on Application Panel.

The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific applications. For a list of the default applications associated with each button, refer to (See Application Launcher Defaults on page 86 for more information).

POINT

The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook. Please carefully select the tab you wish to change.

E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LED

By setting up the E-mail LED notification in conjunction with your E-mail button setup, you can connect to your ISP, check for and retrieve new mail, terminate connection, and activate the E-mail LED to notify that

new mail has arrived.

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The E-mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an e-mail program.

To change an application associated with the Application A, Application B, or E-mail buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on Go To Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application.

When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You

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can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.

POINT

The E-mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an e-mail program.

Enabling/disabling Application Launcher button

In the center of each application setup page is a Specify the Button Action field. When you click on the dropdown arrow, you are offered two choices: Start a Program, and Never Use a Button. The first will enable the button, and the second will disable the button. You can enable/disable either of these functions simply by clicking on the option.

At the bottom of each setup page are two check boxes:

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Keep this button active even on Standby

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Keep this button active even on Hard Drive Timeout The first will enable/disable the button when your system is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/

disable the button when your hard drive has timed out.

POINT

If you choose to have the buttons work when the notebook is in standby or off, they will function even if hit accidentally. This will turn on your notebook even if you are not present or using your notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook. As a precaution, close the lid when you are away from your notebook.

USING THE E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LED

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To configure the E-mail Notification LED:

1. Click on Start.

2. (Windows 2000 only) Click on Programs.

3. Click on Control Panel.

4. Click on Application Panel.

5. Click on the E-mail tab.

6. The E-mail Setup screen will appear. Click on the E-

Mail Account Settings button. The E-Mail Account Settings window appears.

Based upon the configuration of your system and the method you plan to use for connecting, enter the infor-

mation in the requested fields. If you are unsure of the information requested, click on the field and press the [F1] button. If you are still unsure, consult your Service provider.

After you have filled in the requested information for each of the E-Mail Account Settings tabs, click OK to return to the Application Panel window.

Configure the E-mail button to launch the mail software you want to use (i.e., Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, etc.) by either browsing to the application using the Browse button, or opening the Start Menu using the Go to Start Menu button.

After the setup (Dial Up Networking/E-mail/E-mail LED) is completed, you are ready to retrieve mail. When you press the E-mail button, your system will establish connection with your provider, check for and retrieve new mails, terminate the connection, and activate the blinking LED to alert you of new mail.

USING THE CD PLAYER

Your LifeBook Application Panel utility includes a desktop media player panel. You may use this panel to operate as a CD Player.

To use the desktop CD player panel:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel.

4. Click on CD Player.

The desktop control panel will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.

To close the panel, click on the “x” button.

To minimize the panel, click on the “-” button.

You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Simply double click on the track display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu. On the same pop-up are three other options: “Always on top”, “Continuous Play”, and “Disable Stop/Eject button for CD removal”. If you click on “Always on top” the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen, no matter what other application you are running. If you click on “Continuous Play,” your CD Player will automatically start over at the beginning as soon as it finishes the last track.

If you click “Disable Stop/Eject button for CD removal,” the Stop/Eject button on the CD player toolbar is either enabled or disabled.

You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on your desktop. Drag it by clicking on the display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel. When you have

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placed it where you would like, release the mouse button.

POINTS

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If you have your display set to 256K colors the basic display will appear no matter which one you select. You will need to set your display colors to more than 256K in order to select other display appearances.

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When you close the CD Player’s desktop control panel, it will stop the audio CD Player.

System Requirements and Precautions

System Requirements

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows

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Memory: 32MB or more

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Hard drive: 2MB or more free space

Precautions

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LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook. If the date and time are off, you can adjust this setting in the Windows Control Panel.

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If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and data tracks into the CD Player, the CD Player may fail to play the first audio track.

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The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for the CD Player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of the CD audio line only. It does not adjust your notebook’s master software volume control or the manual volume on the LifeBook notebook.

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The CD Player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True Color (24-bit or more). If you have your notebook’s display set for 256 colors or less, the CD Player control panel w ill display in a “basic” mode.

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